373: silva v miller PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bert Kreischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy The Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreischer comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kreischer
vs
The Dragon

195 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
28
215 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bert Kreischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy The Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dragon tries to clinch but Kreischer moves away

so Kreischer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kreischer looking to pass the guard.
Kreischer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Dragon keeping moving, preventing Kreischer from controlling successfully.

Kreischer drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Dragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Dragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Dragon!
Kreischer is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dragon wants to stand but Kreischer is controlling his arm.
The Dragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kreischer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Kreischer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Dragon pulls his head out easily.
The Dragon is pressing down on Kreischer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kreischer is holding on for now.

Kreischer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Dragon pulls his head out easily.

Kreischer is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! The Dragon is tapping! Great win for Kreischer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bert Kreischer!
Bert Kreischer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Efrain Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Efrain Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silva
vs
Smith

188 cm
36
215 lbs
6 - 17 - 0

191 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Efrain Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Silva is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.

Silva is rocked!
Smith arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Silva's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santosh Ohman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Pesina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ohman
vs
Pesina

193 cm
21
271 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santosh Ohman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kingston Pesina!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ohman has closed the distance and engaged Pesina in a clinch.
Pesina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Pesina manages to break the clinch.
Pesina scoring well with a low kick there.
Pesina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pesina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ohman moves out of range of the body kick from Pesina.
Pesina throws a body kick that misses

and Ohman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pesina is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Pesina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Pesina does no damage.
Pesina throws a low kick, looking for Ohman's leg but Ohman calmly moves out of range.
Pesina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ohman as he avoids it easily.
Kingston Pesina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pesina gets tackled into the cage by Ohman. Ohman maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesina tries to circle away but Ohman has him pinned against the cage.

Ohman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Pesina misses
and Ohman counters with a low kick, right behind Pesina 's knee.
Ohman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pesina throws a head kick that misses.

Pesina has Ohman up against the cage in a clinch.
Pesina tries to circle away but Ohman has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesina tries to break free but Ohman pushes him back against the cage.
Ohman tries to land knees in the clinch but Pesina avoids the damage to the body.
Ohman lands an elbow that stopped Pesina in his tracks for a moment.

Ohman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohman blocks a head kick by Pesina.
Pesina looks winded!
Ohman looks for a takedown but Pesina sprawls well.

Ohman closes the distance and pushes Pesina back into the cage.
Pesina misses with an elbow over the top.
Ohman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Kingston Pesina has been cut.

Ohman has Pesina pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ohman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pesina tumbling to the mat - Ohman dives into Pesina's guard.
Ohman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Ohman stands up and waves to Pesina to follow him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pesina.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohman tries to clinch but Pesina moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pesina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ohman blocks the body kick.
Pesina throws a leg kick
and Ohman counters with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pesina throws a push kick but Ohman slaps the foot to one side.
Pesina throws a front kick aimed at Ohman's knee but Ohman avoids it well.

Ohman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ohman.
Pesina has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Ohman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohman tries to clinch but Pesina is having none of it.

Ohman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ohman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pesina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohman is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesina striking off his back but it's not causing Ohman any problems.
Ohman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ohman forces his way into half guard.
Ohman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ohman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pesina wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ohman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pesina is looking to improve his position.
Ohman controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Santosh Ohman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pesina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ohman.
Pesina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ohman is out of range.
Ohman blocks the body kick.
Pesina tries a head kick but it misses.

Ohman rushes Pesina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ohman pulls guard.
Ohman keeping moving, preventing Pesina from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesina looking to sit in guard and control but Ohman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pesina working for submissions but it's allowed Ohman to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pesina wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santosh Ohman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingston Pesina's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ohman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pesina on his heels. He'll look to pass Pesina's guard now, I'm sure.

Pesina manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pesina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Ohman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ohman lands in his opponent's guard.

Ohman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Ohman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohman is one step ahead there.
Ohman content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ohman prevents Pesina from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Santosh Ohman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick from Ohman lands but Pesina takes it in his stride.

Ohman moves into the clinch successfully.
Ohman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pesina.
Pesina tries to break free but Ohman pushes him back against the cage.
Pesina working hard to break the clinch.
Ohman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ohman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ohman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ohman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pesina walks away with a smile on his face. Ohman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pesina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Pesina fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohman, pushing him back against the cage.
Pesina is trying to break the clinch but Ohman has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ohman lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pesina has his feet on Ohman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ohman moves out of range of the body kick from Pesina.
Ohman wants to clinch.
Pesina shoots for a double leg takedown but Ohman sprawls well. He's pushed Pesina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santosh Ohman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Pesina misses.

Ohman clinches with his opponent.
Pesina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ohman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ohman.

Pesina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Pesina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ohman has Pesina up against the cage in a clinch.
Pesina is trying to break the clinch but Ohman has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ohman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohman.
Pesina is trying to break free.
Ohman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pesina smiles and moves away.
Pesina tries to land a front kick but Ohman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ohman moves in looking to clinch but Pesina pushes him off.
Ohman tries to clinch but Pesina moves out of range.
Pesina misses with a leg kick
and Ohman counters with a low kick, right behind Pesina 's knee.
Ohman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pesina sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Ohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pesina misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesina is looking to land body kicks.

Ohman has Pesina up against the cage in a clinch.
Ohman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ohman is trying to pull guard but Pesina turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Pesina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohman is looking to clinch but Pesina is avoiding it.
Pesina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santosh Ohman is winning the standup battle so far.
Pesina throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohman tries to clinch but Pesina moves out of range.
Pesina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ohman moves out of range as Pesina throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohman darts in trying to clinch
and Pesina counters with a solid body kick.

Ohman moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santosh Ohman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kingston Pesina's cut.
That's time! Ohman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pesina throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pesina tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohman shoots in for a takedown but Pesina shows good takedown defense.
Pesina throws a leg kick but Ohman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesina misses with the body kick
and Ohman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pesina is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ohman wants to clinch up but Pesina keeps it at a distance.
Pesina misses with a body kick.
Ohman is looking to clinch but Pesina is avoiding it.
Pesina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ohman.
Pesina connects with the punch.
Pesina goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Santosh Ohman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Pesina.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pesina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ohman tries to pull guard but Pesina holds him up against the cage and eventually Ohman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Ohman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pesina pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohman looking to sit in guard and control but Pesina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pesina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ohman keeping moving, preventing Pesina from controlling successfully.
Pesina looking to sit in guard and control but Ohman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pesina had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ohman defends it easily.
Ohman is in close to Pesina's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Ohman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pesina, up you get!
Ohman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ohman moves into the clinch.
Ohman is trying to pull guard but Pesina has him pressed against the cage.

Pesina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pesina clinches.
Pesina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pesina tries to break free but Ohman pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Pesina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pesina throws out a leg kick but Ohman moves out of range and Pesina only half commits.

Ohman shoots in and gets a takedown into Pesina's guard.
Ohman is standing up over Pesina. Pesina looks to escape but Ohman dives into side control.
Ohman prevents Pesina from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesina misses with a strike from the bottom.
Pesina on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ohman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ohman advances to mount.
Ohman controlling the pace for now.
Ohman tries to control but Pesina wriggling away.
Pesina swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ohman working Pesina over with strikes here.
Kingston Pesina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pesina is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ohman content just to control the position here.
Pesina is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pesina throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ohman. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohman landing strikes from the mount.
Pesina tries to hold on but Ohman pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesina's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Santosh Ohman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pesina flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kingston Pesina.
I think Ohman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Ohman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hallendro Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Repo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filipovic
vs
Repo

198 cm
36
270 lbs
11 - 23 - 0

194 cm
29
260 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallendro Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Repo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Repo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Hallendro Filipovic has been cut.
A left and a right from Filipovic both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Filipovic moves into range and clinches up with Repo.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Repo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Hallendro Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Repo is having none of it.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Repo moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Repo to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic looks to clinch
and Repo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Repo circles away.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.

Repo tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Repo blocks with his arms.

Filipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Repo circles away.

Filipovic rushes Repo and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Filipovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Filipovic.
Repo can't break the clinch.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Repo working hard to break the clinch.
Filipovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Repo's efforts to push away.
Repo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Repo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic misses with a punch to the body.
Repo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Repo manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.

Filipovic has Repo up against the cage in a clinch.

Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Filipovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Repo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Repo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Repo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Repo counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic looks to clinch
and Repo counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic misses with a combination
letting Repo counter with a right hand.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Repo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipovic wants to clinch
and Repo scores with a counter punch that sends Filipovic to the canvas! Repo smells blood - he's punishing Filipovic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Filipovic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Repo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Stud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Stud has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stud
vs
Sonnen

185 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Stud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stud tries to clinch but Sonnen is having none of it.
Stud fails with the takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stud.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen shoots and misses
and Stud counters with a head kick. That will keep Sonnen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sonnen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stud.

Stud clinches.
Stud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sonnen has him pressed against the cage.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stud has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sonnen after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Stud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sonnen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Sonnen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sonnen wants to control but Stud is keeping him busy.

Sonnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Stud is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sonnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Stud is defending well.

Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stud is looking for a sweep.

Sonnen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sonnen with the ground and pound but Stud regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sonnen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stud as he works his way to full guard.
Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Stud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen prevents Stud from getting back to his feet.
Stud keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Sonnen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stud dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Stud pushes his legs off easily.

Sonnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stud defends well.

Sonnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stud defends well.
Sonnen looks winded!
Stud wants to stand but Sonnen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Stud stands up from Sonnen's guard - Stud perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stud shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stud shoots for a double leg takedown but Sonnen sprawls well. He's pushed Stud's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Stud shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sonnen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sonnen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stud should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sonnen has tightened it up now! Stud should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Flores
vs
Crichton

192 cm
38
263 lbs
21 - 22 - 0

150 cm
35
286 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Crichton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crichton avoids the head kick by Flores.
Flores misses with the combination.
Crichton fails to land with a series of punches.
Flores throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crichton's head.

It looks like Michael Crichton has been cut.
Flores lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crichton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Flores misses.
Michael Crichton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crichton connects with a nice looking jab.
Crichton tries to bum rush Flores with a series of wild strikes but Flores uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Crichton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crichton.
Flores is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flores wants to stand but Crichton is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flores is keeping the position for now.
Crichton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Flores keeping full guard, as Crichton tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flores takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crichton moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
Crichton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flores at a distance.
Crichton stalks Flores and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flores's face. Flores staggers backwards, shaken.
Crichton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crichton throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
Crichton shoots in but no luck this time.
Crichton has a takedown stuffed.
Crichton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flores misses with a left hand

and Crichton counters with a shoot takedown. Flores fights it but they end up in guard.
Crichton works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores wants to get back to his feet.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Crichton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flores has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crichton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flores works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crichton throws an elbow that misses. Flores uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crichton's guard. Nice move by Flores!
Crichton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Flores drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crichton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flores has Crichton in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crichton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crichton trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Crichton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Crichton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flores circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flores counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crichton lands with a nice combination. Flores backs away looking to recover.
Flores misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Crichton gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crichton throwing shots but Flores is blocking nicely.
Flores won't allow Crichton to pass to mount.
Flores moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flores utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michael Crichton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Crichton from controlling successfully.
Crichton working some strikes from top position.
Crichton wanted to stand there but Flores had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores trying to control the position here.
Crichton trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crichton postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabriel Flores just wasn't active enough.
Flores with a nice cross.
Crichton moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
Gabriel Flores is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Crichton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Crichton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flores rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crichton's guard! Nice work there by Flores!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores wants to control from the top but Crichton keeps moving.
Crichton keeping full guard, as Flores tries to pass.

Crichton working for submissions but it's allowed Flores to get to half guard.
Crichton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crichton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crichton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crichton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flores wants to control from the top but Crichton keeps moving.
Flores lands a couple of digs.
Crichton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flores is one step ahead there.
Flores content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flores throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flores accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Crichton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Crichton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Crichton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flores but Flores pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crichton connects with a right hand. Flores shakes it off.
Crichton tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
Flores scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flores lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores throws a series of punches but Crichton avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target.
Flores misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Flores checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flores stuffs the takedown attempt from Crichton. Crichton gets slowly back to his feet.
Flores throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michael Crichton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A big head kick from Flores and Crichton is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Crichton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores stands and throws Crichton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crichton is still in real trouble! Can Flores finish him?
Crichton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Flores goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crichton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Flores but great work by Crichton.

Crichton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flores has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crichton but great work by Flores.
Crichton seems to have recovered his senses.
Crichton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flores's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crichton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flores throwing strikes from guard but Crichton blocks nicely.
Flores looking to sit in guard and control but Crichton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crichton trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flores is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crichton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flores looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crichton pushing down on Flores's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crichton tries to pass to full mount but Flores defends it.
Flores has hold of Crichton's hands but Crichton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gabriel Flores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crichton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Flores avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crichton.
Crichton is looking to take a break and control but Flores is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crichton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crichton wants to take a breather but Flores is having none of it.

Flores is defending against the submission attempts here by Crichton.
Crichton trying to mount his opponent but Flores defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michael Crichton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crichton trying to control from half guard but Flores is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Flores showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crichton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Crichton!
Michael Crichton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gigant Silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Silva
vs
Miller

225 cm
24
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

190 cm
35
218 lbs
23 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.

Miller gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.

Miller stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Silva has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Miller manages to get his head free but now Silva has transitioned to an armbar! Miller grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Silva! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gigant Silva!