Contention 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Liddell
vs
Gotti

188 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gotti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gotti wants a takedown.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gotti.
Gotti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liddell to keep the fight standing.
Gotti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liddell leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liddell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotti.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Gotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Liddell looking for a sweep. Not yet Liddell, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotti on the ground.
Gotti pushes down on Liddell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gotti stalling.
Gotti moves into full mount! Liddell won't be happy about that!
Gotti avoids the attempt from Liddell to control.
Gotti is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Liddell is in real trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti controlling from the back.

Gotti is working for a rear naked choke. Liddell is not defending it well and Gotti has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Liddell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Liddell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Gotti!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2nd Sucks. On his way into the cage it seems that Ken Dietrich has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ken Dietrich seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dietrich
vs
Cross

180 cm
26
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Cross!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dietrich shoots in looking for a takedown. Cross tries to sprawl out of it but Dietrich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dietrich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cross avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dietrich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dietrich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cross napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
Dietrich tries to score with some ground and pound. Cross controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Dietrich tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
Cross is trying to buck Dietrich off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dietrich swings around for an armbar but Cross sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dietrich's guard.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Dietrich is retaining full guard.
Cross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dietrich's guard.
Cross trying to control but Dietrich is working from the bottom.
Cross wants to stand but Dietrich is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to control from the top but Dietrich keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Damien Cross was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Dietrich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cross to the ground. Dietrich is now in Cross's guard.
Dietrich trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Dietrich works over Cross with some ground and pound from guard.
Dietrich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Dietrich stands up and waves to Cross to follow him.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Dietrich pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to clinch up but Dietrich circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Dietrich or perhaps it was just good defense by Cross which made him look bad.

Dietrich clinches.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dietrich's defenses.
Cross landing knees to the head.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Dietrich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ken Dietrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dietrich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cross quickly recovers to half guard.
Cross wants to get back to his feet.

Dietrich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cross is just riding it out for now. Dietrich eventually gives up the hold.
Dietrich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dietrich prevents Cross from standing back up.
Dietrich throwing shots but Cross is blocking nicely.

Dietrich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dietrich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Dietrich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Dietrich circles away.
Dietrich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Dietrich clinches up with Cross and pushes him back against the cage.
Cross wants to stall.
Dietrich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Cross.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Dietrich is blocking nicely.
Cross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cross connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dietrich's face.
Cross looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cross scores with a knee to the head.
Cross with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Cross.
Dietrich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dietrich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dietrich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dietrich keeps the fight on the outside.
Dietrich swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.
Horrible takedown by Dietrich or perhaps it was just good defense by Cross which made him look bad.

Dietrich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cross sprawls well initially but Dietrich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dietrich seems to be looking for submissions.

Dietrich wants to work for an arm triangle but Cross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dietrich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well.

Dietrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Dietrich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Dietrich is trying to work for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy.

Dietrich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dietrich stops Cross from getting back to his feet.

Dietrich seems to be working for a kimura but Cross defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dietrich looking for a submission but Cross manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A cross from Cross lands.
Cross checks a low kick from Dietrich.
Nice takedown defense from Cross. No joy for Dietrich on that attempt.
Cross is looking to clinch but Dietrich is avoiding it.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dietrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Dietrich with that takedown attempt.
Dietrich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cross wants to clinch up but Dietrich keeps it at a distance.
Dietrich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cross sprawls well. Cross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dietrich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dietrich swats away the attempt to clinch by Cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Dietrich shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cross throws a front kick aimed at Dietrich's knee but Dietrich avoids it well.
Dietrich throws a low kick but Cross moves out of range easily.
Dietrich looks for a takedown but Cross sprawls well.
Cross tries to clinch but Dietrich moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Damien Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dietrich 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dietrich stops Cross from standing up.
Dietrich tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Dietrich is working hard here to advance position.
Dietrich throwing strikes from guard but Cross blocks nicely.
Dietrich trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross working a defensive guard here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dietrich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dietrich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dietrich tries to get out of the position.
Dietrich is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cross has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dietrich is trying to get back to half guard.
Cross wants to stand but Dietrich has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Dietrich is right now.
Cross wants to stand but Dietrich is controlling his arm.
Dietrich is looking for a sweep.
Cross wants to stand but Dietrich is controlling his arm.
Dietrich wants to control but Cross postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Cross.
I think Cross 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damien Cross!
Damien Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Pigskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pigskin
vs
Ambrose

184 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Tony Pigskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Ambrose!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ambrose shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ambrose was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pigskin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pigskin tries to get out of the position.
Ambrose throws a strike aimed at the side of Pigskin's head but Pigskin avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambrose in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ambrose is looking to take a break and control but Pigskin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambrose cracks Pigskin with a big elbow.
Ambrose is trying to ground and pound but Pigskin uses the momentary lack of control by Ambrose to regain half guard.
Ambrose lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ambrose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ambrose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ambrose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ambrose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pigskin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ambrose working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ambrose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pigskin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ambrose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ambrose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pigskin defending well though.
Ambrose is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigskin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambrose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pigskin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Ambrose seems content to control.
Pigskin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambrose.
Ambrose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Titus Ambrose wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ambrose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pigskin is fending him off so far but Ambrose persists. Nope, Pigskin circles away and we're back to standing.
Ambrose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ambrose takes one on the button.

Pigskin closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigskin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ambrose is looking for a takedown.
Tony Pigskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Ambrose.
Pigskin lands with a light punch inside.
Ambrose goes for a takedown attempt but Pigskin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tony Pigskin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pigskin thuds a left hand into Ambrose's body.
Ambrose looks winded!
Pigskin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Ambrose dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pigskin drops Ambrose with a beautiful combination! Ambrose stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pigskin is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambrose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ambrose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Pigskin.
Tony Pigskin is winning the standup battle so far.
Pigskin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ambrose.

Pigskin lands a left and a right that send Ambrose crashing to the mat, dazed. Pigskin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Ambrose is rocked!
Ambrose walks straight into a right hand from Pigskin - that's dropped him! Pigskin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ambrose from any more punishment! Ambrose complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Pigskin!
Tony Pigskin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benton
vs
Bob Baker

205 cm
20
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
269 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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, Bubba Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bob Baker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker tries to move into range but Benton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Billy Bob Baker has been cut.
Benton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benton lands with an overhand left.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Benton thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Nice straight punches there by Benton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benton.
OH! Baker has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Benton smells blood and charges in for the finish! Benton unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Baker sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Benton!

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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walsh comes into the arena with Coming Home by Diddy ft. Skylar Grey blaring out of the sound system. Ryan Walsh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Risley's chin.

Walsh
vs
Risley

182 cm
22
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
KAISER Nutrition (160!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Risley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley scores with the left hand. Walsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Walsh shoots in and drives through. Risley sprawls well.
Walsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Risley swivels and escapes.

Risley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walsh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Risley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Risley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Risley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Walsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Risley tries to throw a body punch but Walsh avoids it by throwing Risley back against the cage.
Risley has a couple of punches blocked by Walsh.
Risley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Risley.
Risley scores with a hook to the body.
Walsh is breathing heavily.
Risley has a couple of punches blocked by Walsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Risley.
Risley lands a left hand.
Risley lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Risley.
Risley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Risley.
Risley stops a takedown attempt from Walsh.
Walsh misses with a body punch.
Walsh takes a shot to the head.
Risley lands with a short shot to the head.
Risley stops a takedown attempt from Walsh.
Risley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Risley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Risley lands an uppercut.
Risley lands a shot to the body.
Risley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walsh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Risley prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Risley lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley scores with a shot to the side of Walsh's head.
Walsh looking for a takedown.
Risley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walshs head.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Risley digs a right hand underneath Walsh's ribcage. Walsh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Risley lands with a light punch inside.
Risley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Risley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Risley lands an uppercut.
Risley lands a nice uppercut.
Risley misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Risley.
A shot in the inside from Risley.
A right hook to the body lands for Risley.
Risley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Risley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Risley blocks a body shot from Walsh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley is leaning against Walsh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walsh goes for a takedown attempt but Risley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Risley throws a hook to the side of Walsh's head but Walsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Risley clinches up against the cage.
Walsh is trying to drag Risley to the mat but Risley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Risley scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Risley.
Risley presses Walsh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Risley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walsh backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walsh backwards.
Risley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Risley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walsh backwards.
Risley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Risley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Risley lands with a short shot to the head.
Risley scores with a shot to the side of Walsh's head.
Risley lands a shoulder strike.

Walsh is rocked!
Risley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walsh backwards.
Oh Walsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Risley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Risley.
Risley scores with a shoulder strike.
Risley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walsh backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Risley digs a right hand into Walsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walsh's gas tank.
Risley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Risley lands with a right to the head.
Risley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walsh or not.
A short body shot lands from Risley as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Risley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Walsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walsh seems to have got his legs back now.
Walsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risley.
Walsh shoots in looking for a takedown. Risley tries to sprawl out of it but Walsh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Risley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Risley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Risley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Risley has Walsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Risley lands a right hand.
Risley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley lands a hook that snaps the head of Walsh backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Risley gets through Walsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Risley misses with a body punch.
Risley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Risley lands with a right to the head.
Risley lands a left hand.
Risley lands with a right to the head.
Risley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Risley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Risley pushes Walsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Risley can't find room to land a body shot as Walsh controls the action.
Risley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walsh backwards.
Walsh is trying to drag Risley to the mat but Risley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Risley drops Walsh onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Walsh is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Risley lands a big right hand that drops Walsh! The killer instinct kicks in and Risley finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Risley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Risley!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Murray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Murray
vs
Holt

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, John Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Holt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holt doesn't seem phased though.
Murray digs a good body shot into Holt's ribs.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
A left and a right from Murray both land. Nice combination.
Murray leaves Holt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holt misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Holt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holt moves forwards but Murray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holt eats them both and turns towards Murray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Holt is rocked!
Murray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Holt takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray jabs Holt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
Jab, jab by Holt - just one landing.
Holt walks into a jab.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holt shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holt wants to clinch but Murray slips to the side
and Murray counters with a huge left! Holt is in big trouble! He's backing up but Murray isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Holt from any more damage. A dominating finish by Murray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Murray!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Chunqiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chunqiao comes to the cage accompanied by You Can't Be Friends With Everyone by MAKE OUT. 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.

Chunqiao
vs
Navarro

168 cm
24
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhang Chunqiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro avoids the body shot from Chunqiao.
Chunqiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Chunqiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Navarro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro throws a solid leg kick but Chunqiao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Navarro.
Chunqiao checks a low kick from Navarro.
Chunqiao throws an overhand right that lands on Navarro's shoulder, as Navarro tries to avoid the shot.
Navarro cracks Chunqiao with an open hand slap.
Navarro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Navarro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Navarro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Chunqiao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Navarro quickly recovers to half guard.

Chunqiao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunqiao passes to side control.
Chunqiao tries to move to mount but Navarro blocks the move with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navarro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navarro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chunqiao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Navarro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chunqiao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Chunqiao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Chunqiao in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Navarro is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhang Chunqiao!
Zhang Chunqiao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laks Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Marvelous Me . Barry Robertson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Laks Damn's chin.

Robertson
vs
Damn

194 cm
26
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 Amsterdam, Barry Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laks Damn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damn looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Damn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damn looks to land a left hand but Robertson moved out of range nicely.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Damn circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch but Damn is having none of it.
Damn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Damn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson scores with a nice strike.

Robertson clinches up with Damn and pushes him back against the cage.

Damn breaks from the clinch.
Laks Damn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Robertson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Robertson wants to stand but Damn is controlling his arm.

Robertson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Robertson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damn has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damn keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Damn sneaks out the side door and pushes Robertson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Robertson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robertson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robertson dodges the punch combination from Damn.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damn misses with a left hand

and Robertson moves into the clinch.
Robertson jumps guard but Damn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Robertson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Robertson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Damn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Robertson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Damn is looking to defend but Robertson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Damn! Robertson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Damn taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barry Robertson!
A very excited looking Barry Robertson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.