NWO 105 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Zaylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dawkins
vs
Zaylor

172 cm
21
156 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

174 cm
27
155 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathaniel Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Zaylor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zaylor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zaylor.

Zaylor breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Zaylor. No joy for Dawkins on that attempt.
Zaylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Zaylor clinches.

Zaylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Zaylor gets a clinch.

Zaylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Zaylor closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Zaylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaylor tries to clinch but Dawkins is having none of it.

Zaylor rushes Dawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to circle away but Zaylor has him pinned against the cage.
Dawkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zaylor after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zaylor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dawkins regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Zaylor stands and steps away. Dawkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Zaylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Zaylor is trying to trip Dawkins. He has hold of a leg but Dawkins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zaylor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dawkins 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.

Zaylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dawkins, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zaylor has Dawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaylor breaks the clinch.

Dawkins gets tackled into the cage by Zaylor. Zaylor maintains the clinch.
Dawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Zaylor.

Zaylor manages to break the clinch.

Zaylor moves into range and clinches up with Dawkins.
Dawkins can't get the takedown.

Zaylor manages to break the clinch.
Zaylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawkins has a takedown stuffed.
Zaylor tries to clinch but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins shoots and misses

and Zaylor counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zaylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawkins doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zaylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Zaylor has Dawkins pushed against the cage.

Dawkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zaylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dawkins to the mat. Dawkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Zaylor stands and steps away. Dawkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Zaylor clinches up with Dawkins and pushes him back against the cage.

Zaylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking for a takedown.
Dawkins is trying to push Zaylor away but Zaylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Zaylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaylor tries to clinch
and Dawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Zaylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zaylor breaks the clinch.
Zaylor is looking to clinch but Dawkins is avoiding it.

Dawkins tries to keep at a distance but Zaylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Zaylor dominated that round.
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.

Zaylor takes the fight into the clinch.

Zaylor has clasped his hands together around Dawkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Zaylor stands up and beckons Dawkins to his feet.

Zaylor moves into range and clinches up with Dawkins.

Zaylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaylor moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.
Zaylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaylor moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.

Dawkins gets tackled into the cage by Zaylor. Zaylor maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zaylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawkins is looking to clinch but Zaylor is avoiding it.

Zaylor moves into range and clinches up with Dawkins.

Dawkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zaylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dawkins to the mat. Dawkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Zaylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zaylor tries to clinch up.
Dawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaylor manages to avoid it.
Ben Zaylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Zaylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zaylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but Zaylor won't allow it.
Zaylor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaylor avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaylor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dawkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zaylor gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Dawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dawkins gets tackled into the cage by Zaylor. Zaylor maintains the clinch.
Dawkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zaylor after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zaylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins shoots in and drives through. Zaylor sprawls well.
Dawkins misses with a hook.

Zaylor has managed to clinch.
Ben Zaylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaylor has Dawkins pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zaylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Zaylor takes the fight into the clinch.

Zaylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins throws a low kick, looking for Zaylor's leg but Zaylor calmly moves out of range.

Zaylor closes the distance and clinches.

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

Zaylor moves into the clinch.
Dawkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Zaylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throws a body kick that misses.

Zaylor moves into range and clinches up with Dawkins.

Zaylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben Zaylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawkins shoots and misses

and Zaylor moves into the clinch.
Zaylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zaylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaylor controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zaylor breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins tries for a takedown but Zaylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Zaylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zaylor avoids the head kick by Dawkins.

Zaylor clinches with his opponent.
Dawkins jumps guard but Zaylor stands there with Dawkins around his waist. Dawkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Zaylor breaks from the clinch.

Zaylor moves into the clinch.

Zaylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Zaylor drives through and clinches with Dawkins against the cage.

Zaylor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dawkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Zaylor gets back to his feet. Dawkins is certainly not going to complain about that decision.

Zaylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Dawkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaylor which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

Zaylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dawkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Zaylor tightens his grip and picks Dawkins up, before dumping him to the ground. Dawkins manages to land in guard.

Zaylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dawkins, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawkins takes an elbow to the temple.

Zaylor decides to stand up.
Nathaniel Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ben Zaylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaylor is looking to clinch.

Zaylor moves into range and clinches up with Dawkins.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dawkins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Zaylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dawkins gets tackled into the cage by Zaylor. Zaylor maintains the clinch.
Dawkins wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaylor prevents a takedown attempt there.

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

Zaylor clinches up against the cage.
Zaylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawkins up against the cage.

Zaylor breaks the clinch.
Dawkins shoots in but no luck this time.

Zaylor rushes Dawkins and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zaylor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zaylor manages to end up in side control.

Zaylor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dawkins tries for a takedown but Zaylor circles away easily

and Zaylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but Zaylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawkins drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Zaylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zaylor moves into the clinch successfully.

Zaylor has Dawkins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zaylor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dawkins tumbling to the mat - Zaylor dives into Dawkins's guard.
Nathaniel Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Zaylor stands up and waves to Dawkins to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Zaylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Zaylor!
After winning the bout, Ben Zaylor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sharbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Johnson
vs
Sharbutt

170 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Sharbutt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharbutt is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Sharbutt drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharbutt wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Sharbutt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sharbutt wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.

Sharbutt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson stops Sharbutt from standing up.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson is in close to Sharbutt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson won't allow Sharbutt to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson distracts Sharbutt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Sharbutt's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Sharbutt to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.

Sharbutt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Sharbutt wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sharbutt there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Sharbutt is squirming around nicely.
Sharbutt is looking to get to half guard.
Sharbutt regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson stops Sharbutt from getting back to his feet.
Sharbutt has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson 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.
Sharbutt is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharbutt wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharbutt taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson trying to control the action but Sharbutt is working from the bottom.
Sharbutt wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson winds up and cracks Sharbutt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sharbutt trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Sharbutt's head.
Sharbutt taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson working Sharbutt over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sharbutt shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Sharbutt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sharbutt misses with a takedown

and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sharbutt!
Johnson tries to move to mount but Sharbutt blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Sharbutt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sharbutt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sharbutt is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Sharbutt is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharbutt sneaks back into half guard.
Sharbutt pushes Johnson off but Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sharbutt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sharbutt pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sharbutt is looking for a sweep.
Sharbutt is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharbutt is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sharbutt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Sharbutt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Sharbutt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson cracks Sharbutt with a big right hand but Sharbutt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.

Sharbutt is rocked!
Sharbutt tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sharbutt is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Sharbutt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sharbutt scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Johnson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Johnson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!
John Johnson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney BEAST Clothing , into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braz Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Berry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Berry
vs
Serra

193 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

183 cm
28
184 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Berry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braz Serra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Serra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Berry looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Serra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Serra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Serra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Serra connects with a nice short shot to Berry 's temple.
Berry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serra 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.
Serra drops an elbow to the side of Berry 's head.

Berry is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Berry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serra lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Berry ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Serra jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braz Serra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Nokia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jacobs
vs
Nokia

172 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

182 cm
28
141 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bastian Nokia!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Jacobs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nokia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Nokia is keeping the position.
Nokia being controlled here, momentarily.

Jacobs stands and steps away. Nokia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jacobs duly obliges.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nokia counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Nokia controlling him for the moment.
Nokia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.
Jacobs seems keen to control Nokia's posture.
Jacobs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Jacobs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Nokia saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nokia was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacobs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nokia keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs 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.
Nokia wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs stands up and waves to Nokia to follow him.

Jacobs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nokia did well to prevent Jacobs getting side control.

Jacobs decides to stand and escape the position.
Jacobs throws a series of strikes that have Nokia backpedaling.
Nokia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nokia dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nokia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nokia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Nokia enables Jacobs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nokia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Jacobs gets to his feet - Nokia follows without any prompting.

Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jacobs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nokia swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Nokia's guard.
Jacobs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jacobs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nokia for as long as he can get away with.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
Jacobs fakes the leg kick and cracks Nokia in the body.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nokia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nokia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nokia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands with a straight right. Nokia didn't see that one coming.

Jacobs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nokia did well to prevent Jacobs getting side control.
Peter Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nokia is trying to stand back up but Jacobs is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jacobs in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Peter Jacobs.

Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs decides to stand up.

Jacobs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nokia on his heels. He'll look to pass Nokia's guard now, I'm sure.
Jacobs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nokia wants to stand up but Jacobs is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs passes into half guard.
Jacobs stops Nokia from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Jacobs dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jacobs showed some decent athleticism there.
Jacobs is pressing down on Nokia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nokia is holding on for now.

Nokia pushes Jacobs off and gets back to his feet.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.
Jacobs throws a right hand that Nokia ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokia also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nokia.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nokia can do to turn this around?
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Nokia avoids it well.
Jacobs scores with a one two! Nokia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Jacobs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nokia's guard.

Jacobs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nokia.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Nokia pushes him off.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nokia counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Jacobs drives through with a takedown into Nokia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Nokia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jacobs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nokia avoiding Jacobs 's attempts to control his hands.
Nokia controlling well, preventing Jacobs from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jacobs tries to roll but Nokia sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokia controls the action.
Nokia trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control his opponent's hands but Nokia gets his hands free.
Jacobs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nokia.
Nokia is not going to allow Jacobs to sit and survive in this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastian Nokia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nokia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacobs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Jacobs!
A very excited looking Peter Jacobs 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Smith (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.

Belcher
vs
Smith

185 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher scores with a nice right hand.
Belcher misses with a body kick.
Belcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Belcher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Belcher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Belcher from advancing to side control.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Belcher frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Belcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith tries to hold on but Belcher pushes him away.
Belcher looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Belcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Belcher working the ground and pound effectively.
Belcher lands a nice shot to the head.

Smith is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belcher throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Belcher landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Belcher lands a couple of good shots and Smith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Belcher trying to control momentarily.
Smith tries to break free.
Belcher biding his time, controlling Smith.
Belcher is landing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith covering up well under a series of strikes from Belcher.

Belcher is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smith is defending well though. Belcher let's go of the attempt for now.

Belcher patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Belcher wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Belcher lands a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Belcher punches Smith on the ear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belcher is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smith is in bad spot here.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Belcher lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is keeping busy.

Belcher looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Belcher dominated that round.
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.

A punch combination from Belcher misses.
Smith lands with a straight right. Belcher didn't see that one coming.
Belcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Belcher pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Belcher avoids the damage to the body.

Smith manages to break the clinch.

Belcher lands a big uppercut and Smith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith looks OK. Belcher waves Smith back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Smith to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Belcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Belcher!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buford comes to the cage accompanied by country boy. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dirty Randy enters the cage!

Buford
vs
Randy

178 cm
27
171 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

182 cm
28
170 lbs
8 - 9 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Buford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Randy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Buford.
Brooks Buford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randy looks to clinch
and Buford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Buford closes the distance and clinches.

Buford breaks the clinch.
Buford moves in looking to clinch but Randy pushes him off.
Buford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randy wants to clinch.

Randy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Randy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Randy is keeping busy.

Buford gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Randy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buford is aware though and is defending well.

Buford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Randy dives on top into guard.
Buford thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Buford working for a triangle but Randy defends it easily.
Randy trying to control but Buford is working from the bottom.
Randy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Buford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Buford has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Randy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Buford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Buford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Buford actively working from the bottom here.
Buford is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy wants to free his trapped foot but Buford is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buford actively working from the bottom here.
Randy wants to control but Buford is keeping him busy.
Randy blocks the strikes from Buford.
Buford trying to hold on to Randy's head to control him but Randy postures up.
Randy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Buford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randy pulls his head out easily.
Randy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Randy trying to pass the guard but Buford defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buford trying to hold on to Randy's head to control him but Randy postures up.
Buford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Randy wants to stand up but Buford has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Buford trying to control here.
Randy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
An inside leg kick from Randy misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buford throws a half hearted mid kick.

Buford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Randy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Randy wants to control but Buford postures up.
Randy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buford is not content to let Randy control the position.
Buford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randy.
Randy wants to stand up but Buford has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Buford gets full guard.
Randy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buford looking for a sweep. Not yet Buford, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy wants to control from the top but Buford keeps moving.
Randy landing with the ground and pound.

Buford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randy looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy tries to stand but Buford is controlling from the bottom.

Buford looking for a guillotine here but Randy defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Randy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Buford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Buford.
Buford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randy circles away.
Buford swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy.
Buford misses with a wild body shot.
Buford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randy circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Randy clinches.
Buford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Buford.
Buford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randy shoots in for a double leg but Buford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brooks Buford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirty Randy.
Buford throws a right hand that Randy ducks under and follows up with a left that Randy also avoids with ease.

Randy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Buford sprawls well initially but Randy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Buford is looking to escape.
Randy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy passes to full mount!
Randy tries to control but Buford wriggling away.
Randy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Randy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy wants to control the action but instead Buford gets a body lock and reverses into Randy's guard! Nice work!
Buford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dirty Randy has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randy looking for a sweep. Not yet Randy, not yet.
Buford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buford is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirty Randy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Buford throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buford as he jumps to the side.
Buford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Randy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randy fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Buford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buford slaps away a takedown attempt from Randy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brooks Buford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirty Randy.
Buford blocks a head kick by Randy.

Buford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Randy is trying to defend but Buford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buford thows a huge punch but Randy dodges it nicely.
Buford wants to take a breather but Randy is having none of it.
Randy is looking to control Buford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randy avoid being mounted?

Buford stands up and beckons Randy to join him on the feet.
Buford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Buford.
Randy misses with a body kick.
Buford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buford sprawls well. Buford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randy gets slowly back to his feet.
Buford misses with a hook

and Randy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buford looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buford looking for a takedown.
Randy throws a punch but it's blocked by Buford.
Buford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randy prevents it.
Buford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buford misses with a series of wild punches.

Randy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Randy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buford defends it well.
Randy is taking a breather. Buford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy thows a huge punch but Buford dodges it nicely.
Randy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buford keeps working.
Randy prevents Buford from improving his position.
Randy is trying to control. Buford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randy wants to free his trapped foot but Buford is holding on for dear life with his legs.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dirty Randy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Randy fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buford throws a combination that misses
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
Buford works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brooks Buford.
I think Buford 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Mityou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Bangarang . Sub Mityou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machine
vs
Mityou

190 cm
25
165 lbs
28 - 8 - 0

175 cm
27
155 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mityou stuffs the takedown.
Cardio Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mityou shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mityou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Machine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Mityou . Those never looked like landing.

Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mityou !
Mityou is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.

Machine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mityou rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machine's guard! Nice work there by Mityou !
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mityou trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sub Mityou wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mityou shoots in but no luck this time.
Mityou throws a body kick that misses.

Mityou gets caught napping as Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Mityou manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine drops back looking for a leg! Mityou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mityou manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Mityou 's guard.
Mityou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mityou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mityou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mityou thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mityou dives on top into guard.
Mityou wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou stops Machine from standing up.
Mityou wanted to stand there but Machine had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machine throws a one two combo.
Machine moves out of range as Mityou strikes.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Mityou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Machine is looking for a kimura but Mityou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Machine 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.

Mityou is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Mityou is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou wants to get back to his feet.

Machine 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.

Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Mityou defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slow jab from Mityou misses its intended target.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mityou sprawls well. Mityou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Mityou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mityou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Mityou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machine's half guard.
Machine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mityou .
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mityou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Mityou from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sub Mityou wasn't active enough on the ground.
Machine closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Machine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mityou wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mityou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mityou explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine cracks Mityou with a right hand to the side of the head.

Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mityou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mityou trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Mityou sits in half guard.
Mityou is looking to advance position but Machine won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Sub Mityou has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Machine scores with a four punch combination!
Mityou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mityou throws a leg kick but Machine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mityou tries a head kick but it misses.
Mityou tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Machine scores with a four punch combination!
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Mityou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mityou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machine swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou doesn't manage to clinch there - Machine circles away.
Mityou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mityou tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mityou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mityou off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cardio Machine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Machine gets a takedown into half guard.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?
Mityou desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mityou is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Mityou trying to control here.
Mityou wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machine is looking for a kimura but Mityou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Mityou is defending well.

Machine 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.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?

Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mityou is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to stand back up but Machine is controlling him

Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mityou is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Mityou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machine is working Mityou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou trying to control the position.
Machine throws a strike but Mityou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mityou wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Mityou wanted to stand there but Machine had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sub Mityou was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mityou shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Mityou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mityou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mityou off to one side.
Mityou is looking to land body kicks.

Machine drives through with a takedown into Mityou 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machine works over Mityou with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Machine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cardio Machine clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mityou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Machine is working for a submission of some sort.

Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?

Machine is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to maintain the position but Machine is very close to passing his half guard.
Machine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mityou wants to control but Machine is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mityou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.
Mityou regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Machine.
Mityou is trying to control the position but Machine postures up.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Mityou is keeping the position.
Mityou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mityou 's head.
Mityou trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Mityou is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Machine has his hands clasped together but Mityou extends and breaks Machine's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mityou .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sub Mityou !
Sub Mityou is the new lightweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Sexy Boy as his entrance music. Shawn Michaels will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cuaresma Iiii
vs
Michaels

160 cm
20
140 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
135 lbs
31 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels looks for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii sprawls well.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuaresma Iiii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Michaels to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Michaels. Those never looked like landing.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a series of punches.
Michaels moves away from the strike by Cuaresma Iiii.
A nice combination there by Michaels.

It looks like Pol Cuaresma Iiii has been cut.

Michaels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Iiii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuaresma Iiii has wrist control.
Cuaresma Iiii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Michaels has one foot on Cuaresma Iiii's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Michaels fails with the takedown.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuaresma Iiii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cuaresma Iiii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michaels.
Left hook, right uppercut from Michaels.
Cuaresma Iiii slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Cuaresma Iiii takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Michaels both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Cuaresma Iiii does no damage.
Michaels connects with the punch.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michaels tests Cuaresma Iiii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cuaresma Iiii under the eye.

Cuaresma Iiii is rocked!
Michaels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Cuaresma Iiii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cuaresma Iiii looks up at the clock. Bad move! Michaels lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cuaresma Iiii. Michaels pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Michaels!
Shawn Michaels is the new bantamweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Givens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slaughtered. Foster has chosen Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama as his entrance music. Caleb Foster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Givens
vs
Foster

187 cm
34
213 lbs
33 - 13 - 0

182 cm
27
200 lbs
26 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Givens !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Foster!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Givens misses.
The crowd cheers as Foster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Givens doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Givens misses.
Foster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Foster blocks a jab.
Foster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foster wants to clinch.
Givens swats away the attempt to clinch by Foster.
A lazy left from Foster finds it's target.
Foster wants to clinch up but Givens keeps it at a distance.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Givens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Givens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle momentarily. Givens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Givens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Givens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foster is looking to clinch but Givens is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Givens .
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.

Foster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Givens did well to prevent Foster getting side control.
Foster working Givens over with strikes.
Foster thows a huge punch but Givens dodges it nicely.

Foster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Givens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Givens gets full guard.
Givens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Givens 's head.
Givens is pulling down on Foster's head. It's preventing any offense from Foster, at least for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
Givens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster is in close to Givens 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Foster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foster postures up in Givens 's guard and throws a big left but Givens blocks it.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Givens 's head.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Givens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Givens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Givens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster is fighting to break Givens 's control of his arms but Givens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster is working Givens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster distracts Givens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foster lands a couple of elbows.
Foster postures up and lands a big shot to Givens 's brow.
Foster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Givens 's head.

Givens is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Givens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Foster dominated that round.
That's time! Givens 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Foster drops Givens with a straight right hand, right on the button! Foster follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Foster!
Caleb Foster is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Caleb Foster thanked New World Order Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).