GAMMA:LV Con #18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Loid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DaeKwon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Loid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Loid
vs
Smith

189 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Loid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DaeKwon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Loid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Loid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Loid throwing strikes but missing.
Loid throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loid won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Loid wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Loid postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Loid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loid trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loid stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loid preventing the sweep.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loid postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Loid 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.
Loid wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Loid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loid lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loid working some strikes from top position.
Loid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loid throws a big right hand that misses.
Loid wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loid is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Loid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is trying to control the position but Loid postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Loid from controlling successfully.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Loid slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loid connects with a couple of short punches.

Loid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Loid looking to pass the guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Loid postures up.
Loid looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Loid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Loid is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Loid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Loid 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.

Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Loid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Loid fails with a takedown attempt.

Loid drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Loid gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Loid uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Loid from controlling successfully.
Loid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Loid throws a big right hand that misses.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loid wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loid postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Loid landing with the ground and pound.
Loid throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loid 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.
Loid wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Loid trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Loid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith has his feet on Loid's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Smith gets caught flat footed, as Loid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Loid connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jeff Loid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loid throwing strikes but missing.
Loid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loid works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loid landing with the ground and pound.
Loid cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Loid stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Loid keeps moving and retains side control.
Loid landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loid cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Loid is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Loid dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Loid holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Loid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Loid tries a head kick but it misses.
Loid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loid tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loid tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeff Loid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loid goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Loid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Loid manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loid is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loid as he avoids it easily.
Jeff Loid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loid.
Loid with a lazy takedown attempt

and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Loid breaks the clinch.
Loid misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Loid backing up. Loid nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith works over Loid's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a head kick.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Loid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loid tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Loid from escaping the position.

Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smith is looking to clinch but Loid is avoiding it.
Loid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loid defends well and Smith ends up having to push Loid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Loid successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loid is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaeKwon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loid 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Loid!
An out of breath Jeff Loid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Cardozo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Thyme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cardozo
vs
Thyme

193 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

188 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Cripplers Corner
GREEN!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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Cardozo!
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, Justin Thyme!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thyme lands a jab to the nose.
Cardozo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thyme lands a right hook to the body.
No luck for Cardozo with that takedown attempt.

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

Cardozo is rocked!

It looks like Oscar Cardozo has been cut.
Thyme's coach down at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thyme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thyme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Cardozo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thyme punishes Cardozo's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardozo leaves his chin hanging out and Thyme seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Cardozo crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Thyme!
Justin Thyme decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hollywood
vs
Fish

178 cm
17
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

GREEN!160

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Fish!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Hollywood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Hollywood is predictable there

and Fish counters by moving into the clinch.
Hollywood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hollywood lands a nice elbow.
Hollywood lands with a left to the head.
Fish looking for a takedown.
Fish takes a shot to the head.
Fish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fish goes for a takedown attempt but Hollywood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sean Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Fish.
Hollywood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollywood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Hollywood misses.
A big left from Hollywood misses.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollywood misses with a straight right.
Hollywood missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Hollywood throws a jab but it's blocked by Fish.
Nice uppercut there from Hollywood.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hollywood.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
Hollywood misses with a straight left.
Hollywood misses with a low kick as Fish jumps back.
Hollywood throws the left hand but Fish avoids the punch easily.
Hollywood throws a poor cross that misses

and Fish counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fish.
Hollywood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fish or not.
Fish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fish tries to score a body lock takedown but Hollywood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hollywood gets underhooks to prevent Fish's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Hollywood - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hollywood.
Fish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollywood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hollywood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hollywood.

Fish is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Fish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of Fish's head but Fish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fish is still on wobbly legs! Can Hollywood finish him?
Some bone on bone action there as Fish checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Fish ducks down to avoid it.
Fish seems to have recovered his senses.
Hollywood is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fish's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hollywood misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hollywood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollywood throws a leg kick

and Fish counters by clinching up.
Fish wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollywood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fish tries to score a body lock takedown but Hollywood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hollywood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hollywood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish tries to pull guard but Hollywood won't allow it.
Fish tries to pull guard but Hollywood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hollywood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fish wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollywood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Hollywood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hollywood is looking to slow Fish down with leg kicks.
Hollywood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fish checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Hollywood.
Sean Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood misses with a hook.
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fish counters by clinching up.
Hollywood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fish.
A short right from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollywood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fish is looking for a takedown.

Hollywood breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hollywood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fish slips a straight right by Hollywood.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sean Hollywood is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood misses with a hook

and Fish moves into the clinch.
Hollywood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fish blocks an elbow strike from Hollywood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hollywood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood just leaning against Fish, taking a breather.
Hollywood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fish tries for a takedown but Hollywood manages to get underhooks.
Sean Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Fish.
Hollywood throws a punch but it's blocked by Fish.
Fish is working for takedown but Hollywood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hollywood lands with a left to the head.
Fish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hollywood after a bit of a struggle.
Hollywood misses with some punches.
Hollywood prevents the takedown attempt.
Fish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hollywood is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Hollywood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fish is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood is stalling here.
Hollywood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fish avoids it.
Fish prevents a body shot from Hollywood.
Good body shot from Hollywood.
Fish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hollywood after a bit of a struggle.
Hollywood effectively controlling the action here.
Hollywood lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollywood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Hollywood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollywood is looking to score with low kicks.
Hollywood misses the jab.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood throws a leg kick that is checked

and Fish counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fish.
Fish jumps guard but Hollywood stands there with Fish around his waist. Fish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fish is trying to pull guard but Hollywood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hollywood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hollywood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fish has Hollywood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hollywood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hollywood smiles and moves away.

Hollywood instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Hollywood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hollywood throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Fish moves into the clinch.
Fish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hollywood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hollywood after a bit of a struggle.
Fish is trying to pull guard but Hollywood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sean Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Fish.
Hollywood lands a nice uppercut.
Fish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hollywood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Fish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hollywood can't find room to land a body shot as Fish controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Hollywood.
Hollywood lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hollywood.
Fish wants a takedown.
Fish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hollywood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollywood takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood looks to land a left hand but Fish moved out of range nicely.

Hollywood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fish, pushing him back against the cage.
Fish is trying to pull guard but Hollywood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hollywood lands a shoulder strike.
Hollywood lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Sean Hollywood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hollywood throws an elbow that misses.
Hollywood misses with a body punch.
Hollywood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fish can do to turn this around?

Hollywood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Hollywood drops Fish with a beautiful combination! Fish stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hollywood is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollywood looks for the body kick but Fish saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Hollywood misses with a two punch combination.
Hollywood swings widly with a right hand

and Fish counters by clinching up.
Hollywood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fish tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hollywood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fish wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollywood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hollywood unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fish! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hollywood is unloading with more strikes now! Fish drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Hollywood!
Sean Hollywood gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fighter
vs
Li

180 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Cripplers Corner
LOD: Affordable Quality

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolai Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Li punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li lands with an overhand left.
Li plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.

Li rushes Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Fighter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter avoids a wild elbow strike from Li.
Li misses with an elbow strike.
Li lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Li working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Li throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Li lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fighter as Li tries to tie him up.
Fighter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Li after a bit of a struggle.

Li breaks the clinch.
Li looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter moves out of range easily.
Fighter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Li 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Li clinches with his opponent.
Fighter avoids a wild elbow strike from Li.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
Li leaning against his opponent.
Li pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Li stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Fighter jumps guard and drags Li to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Li won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to control from the top but Fighter keeps moving.
Fighter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fighter is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Point Fighter!
After winning the bout, Point Fighter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J R Crain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pablos
vs
R Crain

175 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Pablos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, J R Crain!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crain moves into the clinch.

Crain has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pablos is trying to keep an underhook but Crain manages to get the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pablos tries to get to full guard but Crain has control of the leg.

Crain 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.

Pablos actively working from the bottom here.

Crain is looking for a kimura but Pablos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crain to get the leverage.
Pablos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pablos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pablos is breathing heavily.

Crain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crain is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Crain connects with a nice short shot to Pablos's temple.
Pablos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Crain seems to be looking for submissions.
Crain is looking to advance position but Pablos won't allow it.
Pablos is trying to maintain the position but Crain is very close to passing his half guard.
Crain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pablos strikes from the bottom but Crain uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Pablos taking a bit of punishment here - Crain scoring with strikes.
Crain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablos keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crain is looking to take a break and control but Pablos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Crain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pablos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
Pablos throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Pablos is looking for a sweep.
Pablos is working hard here to advance position.

Crain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pablos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crain wants to control but Pablos is keeping him busy.

Crain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crain is staying tight to Pablos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Crain blocks the strikes from Pablos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crain scoring with punches from side control.
Pablos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ACADEMIA ESPARTANA ® , so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Crain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crain grinds an elbow into Pablos's temple.
Pablos stops Crain from passing to mount.
Pablos striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Crain trying to control the action but Pablos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablos is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crain scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pablos to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crain is chipping away with strikes.

Crain tries for a kimura but Pablos is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

J R Crain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pablos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Crain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crain felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Crain is looking to regain half guard here but Pablos keeps moving and retains side control.
Pablos trying to control the action but Crain is working from the bottom.
Crain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pablos off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Crain looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crain patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Crain has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pablos is in real trouble here. Crain gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pablos is tapping out! Crain wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). J R Crain!
J R Crain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatts McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm a Thug. Fatts McGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGee
vs
Collins

196 cm
23
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Fatts McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Collins!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Collins's head back.

It looks like Robert Collins has been cut.
McGee throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.

McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins prevents a body shot from McGee.
We've been informed that Collins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Collins blocking some punches.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McGee.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
McGee misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Collins looks winded!
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
McGee misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee misses with some punches.
McGee scores with a hook to the body.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins prevents a body shot from McGee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins leaning against his opponent.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins blocking some punches.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
McGee misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Collins looking to slow down the pace here.
Collins prevents a body shot from McGee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins blocking some punches.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
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!
McGee lands with a left to the head.
A short left from McGee.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Come on Collins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatts McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Collins's cut.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
We've been told by McGee's head coaches at MagicalFatFarm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGee scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee tries to clinch up.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
Collins 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!
Collins avoids the head kick by McGee.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Collins is breathing heavily.
McGee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Collins.
McGee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

McGee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.

Collins is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.

McGee drops Collins onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Collins is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
McGee presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Collins drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fatts McGee!
During a confident post fight interview, Fatts McGee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicharito Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Souza
vs
Souza

180 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Souza !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chicharito Souza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Souza won't allow it.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Chicharito Souza has been cut.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Souza tries to break free but Souza pushes him back against the cage.
Souza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Souza landing knees to the head.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Souza won't allow it.
Souza lands a knee to the head.
Souza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Souza takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Souza takes a knee to the side of the body.
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 right hook to the body lands for Souza .
Souza crunches a lovely knee into Souza's ribcage.
Souza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Souza's face.
Souza is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
Souza lands a knee to the head.
Souza scores with a knee to the head.
Souza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Souza is trying to push Souza away but Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Souza .
Souza scores with a knee to the head.
Souza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Souza is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Souza .
Souza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Souza's face.
Souza with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Souza .
Souza connects with a knee to the head.
Souza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souza lands a knee to the head.
Souza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Souza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Souza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
Souza landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Souza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Souza tries to circle away but Souza has him pinned against the cage.
Souza landing knees to the head.
Souza is trying to push Souza away but Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Souza crunches a lovely knee into Souza's ribcage.
Souza scores with a knee to the head.
Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Souza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Souza with a knee to the head.
Souza can't break the clinch.
Souza is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza .
Souza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Souza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Souza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Souza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Souza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Souza landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Souza .
Souza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souza presses Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Souza's face.
Souza lands a good knee to the midsection. Souza won't want to take too many of those.
Souza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries to circle away but Souza has him pinned against the cage.
Souza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Souza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Souza as the two fighters clinch.
Souza landing knees to the body.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Souza is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Souza lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Souza with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Chicharito Souza's cut even more.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away.
Souza scores with a knee to the head.
Souza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Souza lands a knee to the body.
Souza with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Souza won't allow it.
Souza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souza lands a knee to the head.
Souza connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chicharito Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Souza blocks the body kick.
Souza wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Souza.
Souza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Souza throws a push kick but Souza slaps the foot to one side.

Souza closes the distance and clinches.
Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Souza after a bit of a struggle.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Souza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Souza is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
Souza landing knees to the head.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza working Souza over with knees to the body.
Souza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Souza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Souza is trying to push Souza away but Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Souza lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Souza with a knee to the head.
Souza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position.
Thiago Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Souza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Souza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Souza has had enough of the clinch but Souza keeps him there for the moment.
Souza lands a knee to the head.
Souza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Souza's face.
Souza connects with a knee to the head.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries to land a knee to the head but Souza blocks with his arms.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza lands a body shot.
Souza lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Souza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Souza tries to break free but Souza pushes him back against the cage.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Souza is controlling him.
Souza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza lands a nice knee to the body.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away.
Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Souza has double underhooks.
Souza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Souza landing knees to the head.
Souza presses Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Souza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Souza tries to circle away but Souza has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Souza .

The cut above Chicharito Souza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Souza .
Knees in the clinch landing for Souza .
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza wants to break free but Souza has control.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza fails to pull guard.
Thiago Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chicharito Souza.
Souza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Souza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Souza . Those never looked like landing.
Thiago Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Souza 's head coaches at Personal Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Souza blocks a jab.
Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Souza scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Souza lands a knee to the body.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza working Souza over with knees to the body.
Souza scores with a knee to the head.
Souza crunches a lovely knee into Souza's ribcage.
Souza working Souza over with knees to the body.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away.
Souza can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Souza's face.
Souza with a knee to the head.
Souza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chicharito Souza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Souza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Souza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Souza lands a nice knee to the body.
Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Souza is controlling him.
Souza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Souza with a knee to the head.
Souza landing knees to the head.
Souza keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza .
Souza is trying to push Souza away but Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza lands a knee to the head.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Souza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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 knee to the head by Souza .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Souza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Souza's face.

Souza is rocked!
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Souza finish him?
A knee to the head by Souza .
Souza working the clinch nicely. Souza is working for position but Souza cracks him with a big knee to the head! Souza crumples up against the cage and Souza lands two more shots before the ref can save Souza! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Thiago Souza !

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Leveen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bergasmarchi
vs
Leveen

182 cm
21
198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
194 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Leveen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergasmarchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bergasmarchi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leveen. That one must have hurt.
Leveen throws a sloppy head kick and Bergasmarchi moves out of range easily.
Leveen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leveen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bergasmarchi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergasmarchi misses with the ground and pound.
Leveen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bergasmarchi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bergasmarchi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bergasmarchi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leveen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position but Leveen is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leveen down.
Leveen is trying to buck Bergasmarchi off.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Leveen is working from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bergasmarchi scores with a couple of short elbows.

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

Bergasmarchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leveen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bergasmarchi 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Leveen is working from the bottom.

Bergasmarchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Leveen is defending well.

Bergasmarchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leveen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bergasmarchi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leveen parries the strikes from Bergasmarchi easily there. Bergasmarchi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Leveen to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi tries to move to mount but Leveen blocks the move with his legs.
Bergasmarchi controlling from side mount.
Bergasmarchi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Bergasmarchi tries for a kimura but Leveen is defending well.

Bergasmarchi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Leveen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bergasmarchi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Leveen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bergasmarchi lets go of the hold and Leveen can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustavo Bergasmarchi!

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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanimir Kurdov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipo Lakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lakopa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Armaggedon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Kurdov
vs
Lakopa

198 cm
22
264 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

BeastMode
GREEN!160

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lakopa sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Kurdov to the ground! Lakopa dives into full mount looking to finish!

It looks like Stanimir Kurdov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lakopa tries to control but Kurdov wriggling away.
Lakopa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurdov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lakopa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurdov is looking to escape.
Lakopa is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakopa wants to control the pace but Kurdov is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Filipo Lakopa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kurdov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kurdov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lakopa's guard.
Kurdov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lakopa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakopa trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kurdov throwing strikes from guard but Lakopa blocks nicely.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Filipo Lakopa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Good work by Kurdov as he checks the leg kick.
Lakopa lands a nice shot to the body.
Filipo Lakopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakopa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurdov.
Lakopa jabs at Kurdov's body.
Lakopa misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakopa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurdov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurdov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipo Lakopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lakopa throws a body punch but Kurdov moves out of range.
Lakopa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lakopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurdov lands a lovely overhand right.
Lakopa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lakopa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurdov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lakopa misses with a body shot.
Lakopa misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Lakopa misses

so Kurdov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurdov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kurdov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filipo Lakopa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanimir Kurdov's cut.
That's time! Kurdov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lakopa misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lakopa. Kurdov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lakopa misses with a head kick.
Stanimir Kurdov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lakopa swings away with a body shot that misses

and Kurdov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurdov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kurdov prevents Lakopa from standing back up.
Kurdov controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kurdov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lakopa to regain full guard.

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

Stanimir Kurdov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kurdov blocks a leg kick.
Lakopa throws out a loose jab but Kurdov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lakopa misses with a wild body shot.
Kurdov connects with a jab.
Lakopa throws out a loose jab but Kurdov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lakopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lakopa throws a leg kick that is checked

and Kurdov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kurdov 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.
Kurdov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Stanimir Kurdov just wasn't active enough.
A swing and a miss from Lakopa.
Lakopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kurdov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kurdov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lakopa is avoiding damage well.
Kurdov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lakopa is avoiding damage well.
Kurdov controls the position from side control.
Lakopa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kurdov is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurdov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lakopa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kurdov controlling from side mount.
Lakopa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanimir Kurdov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanimir Kurdov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lakopa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lakopa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lakopa fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurdov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lakopa defends it nicely.
Kurdov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurdov avoids the body shot from Lakopa.

Kurdov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kurdov takes a little break here. Lakopa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kurdov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lakopa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurdov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kurdov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lakopa is avoiding damage well.
Kurdov controls the position.
Kurdov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lakopa for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kurdov in side control, throwing shots but Lakopa defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurdov just content to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lakopa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kurdov eats them both and turns towards Lakopa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lakopa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurdov with a nice cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lakopa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kurdov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kurdov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lakopa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurdov.
Lakopa throws a shot to the body.
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!
Lakopa throws a jab when Kurdov was well out of range.
Kurdov slips a straight right by Lakopa.
Lakopa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kurdov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurdov.
Lakopa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurdov 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurdov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurdov passes into half guard.
Lakopa tries to get to full guard but Kurdov has control of the leg.
Stanimir Kurdov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lakopa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurdov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurdov controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lakopa throws a hook but Kurdov blocks it.
Lakopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lakopa swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakopa throws a body punch but Kurdov moves out of range.
Lakopa throws a head kick that misses.
Kurdov throws a combination. Lakopa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanimir Kurdov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kurdov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanimir Kurdov!