LVC #45 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drum Benby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Burden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Benby
vs
Burden

185 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
17
181 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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, Drum Benby!
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, Shane Burden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Benby closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burden to the mat! Burden manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benby passes into half guard.
Benby controlling the pace.
Burden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Benby has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Benby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Benby content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burden tries to lock up and control but Benby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benby with shots to the head and body - Burden looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burden tries to hold on but Benby postures up.
Benby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benby 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.
Burden is in a horrible position here. Benby smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Benby controlling from the full mount.
Benby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benby lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benby working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Benby connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benby raining down hammerfists from mount.
Benby controlling his opponent.
Benby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burden for as long as he can get away with.
Benby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benby landing shots from mount.
Benby landing punches.
Burden working to try and regain half guard.
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!
Benby controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Benby unloading with bombs!
Benby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benby controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Burden with that takedown attempt.
Burden is looking to clinch but Benby is avoiding it.
Burden tries to clinch there but Benby circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burden.
Burden throws a jab when Benby was well out of range.
Benby shoots in looking for a takedown. Burden tries to sprawl out of it but Benby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Benby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burden napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Benby's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Burden is looking to regain half guard here but Benby keeps moving and retains side control.
Benby working the ground and pound from side control.
Benby is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burden will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Benby creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Benby moves into full mount!
Benby content just to control the position here.
Benby landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burden?
Benby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burden is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benby controlling from mount.
Drum Benby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benby postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burden looks a forlorn figure.
Benby content just to control the position here.
Burden is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benby content just to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Benby landing strikes from the mount.
Benby raining down shots from the mount!
Benby looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Benby landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drum Benby dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Benby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burden's guard.
Burden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benby controls the pace.
Burden looking for a sweep. Not yet Burden, not yet.
Benby is looking to work some ground and pound but Burden has wrist control.

Benby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benby, into his guard.
Burden throwing strikes but missing.
Benby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burden is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benby pinned against the cage. Benby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Benby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Benby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Benby works to advance to full mount. Burden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Benby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Benby looking to secure an arm triangle but Burden defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burden?
Burden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Benby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Benby connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Benby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burden can do to turn this around?
Benby controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benby working the ground and pound effectively.
Benby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Burden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shane Burden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drum Benby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benby landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drum Benby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benby 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drum Benby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henderson Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Diaz
vs
Lara

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henderson Diaz!
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, Eric Lara!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lara is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Lara circles away and we're back to standing.
Lara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diaz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Lara shows good takedown defense.
Lara pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lara pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Lara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lara gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lara controlling the position.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lara on the ground.

Lara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.

Lara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Lara is defending the strikes.
Diaz is trying to ground and pound but Lara uses the momentary lack of control by Diaz to regain half guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lara defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lara looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Lara manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Diaz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lara after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henderson Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lara pulls guard successfully.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lara looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Lara blocks nicely.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now.

Lara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Lara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz postures up in Lara's guard and throws a big left but Lara blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz cracks Lara with a solid left hand.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz stands up over Lara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Lara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lara manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henderson Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Diaz throws a hook but Lara avoids it easily.
Lara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Lara moves out of range easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lara but Lara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Lara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lara blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lara defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Lara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henderson Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Lara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lara prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz wants to stall.
Lara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lara defending well though.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lara defending well though.
Lara flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Lara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lara trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Lara's brow.
Lara is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Lara blocks nicely.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Lara looking for submissions off his back.

Diaz 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lara moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lara tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Lara is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz is looking to pass Lara's guard but actually Lara recovers to full guard.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Lara thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Lara has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Lara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Lara has a good base and remains in mount.
Lara punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lara unloads with some shots from mount but Diaz bucks and avoids them well.
Lara punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lara.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Lara punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lara thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lara unloads with some shots from mount but Diaz bucks and avoids them well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lara looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Lara there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

And that's the end of the fight!
Henderson Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henderson Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Trapt - Headstrong blaring out of the sound system. Matt Hughes has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Johnson
vs
Hughes

173 cm
20
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hughes moves away
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes with a nice cross.

It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Hughes knocks Johnson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Hughes!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Massey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Massey
vs
Warzecha

184 cm
25
194 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

184 cm
24
197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldemir Warzecha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warzecha just misses with a punch to the body.
Warzecha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Massey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Massey swats away the attempt to clinch by Warzecha.
Warzecha wants to clinch up but Massey keeps it at a distance.
Massey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warzecha has time to react.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown but Massey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warzecha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massey throws out the jab.
Massey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.
Warzecha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Eli Massey 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!
Warzecha shoots and misses

and Massey counters with a big uppercut that knocks Warzecha off his feet! Massey dives into side control looking to finish!

Warzecha is rocked!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Massey throws an elbow but Warzecha slips to the side and avoids it well.
Warzecha is still in real trouble! Can Massey finish him?
Massey wants to take a breather but Warzecha manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Massey.
Warzecha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warzecha seems to have recovered his senses.
Warzecha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha 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.
Warzecha pulls Massey in to control the position.
Massey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warzecha is keeping the position for now.
Massey with a nice head shot there.
Warzecha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Massey trying to control but Warzecha is working from the bottom.
Warzecha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Massey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warzecha trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warzecha striking off his back but it's not causing Massey any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey throws a strike but Warzecha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Massey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Massey is trying to keep Warzecha in close.
Warzecha wants to pass the guard but Massey is keeping the position.

Massey pushes Warzecha off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Massey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Massey throws a leg kick but Warzecha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Massey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warzecha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warzecha 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.
Warzecha doesn't manage to clinch there - Massey circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha shoots in looking for a takedown. Massey tries to sprawl out of it but Warzecha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Massey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eli Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Massey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Massey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Massey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warzecha manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warzecha.
Massey lands a jab to the nose.
Warzecha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Massey avoids it really well and circles away.
Warzecha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Massey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massey looks to land a right hand but Warzecha moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey dips to his left and cracks Warzecha with an uppercut!

That has opened up Waldemir Warzecha's cut even more.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Massey as he jumps to the side.

Massey throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Warzecha tumbling to the canvas!
Massey throws an elbow that misses. Warzecha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Massey's guard. Nice move by Warzecha!
Massey wants to stand and escape but Warzecha is having none of it.
Warzecha looking to pass the guard.
Warzecha won't allow Massey to get back to his feet.

Massey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Massey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massey keeping full guard, as Warzecha tries to pass.
Warzecha trying to control the position from guard on top but Massey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warzecha is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Massey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Warzecha is looking to clinch but Massey is avoiding it.
Warzecha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Massey misses.
Massey throws a hook to the side of Warzecha's head but Warzecha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Massey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown but Massey shows good takedown defense.
Warzecha is trying desperately to land a takedown but Massey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Warzecha.
Warzecha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.
Massey takes a swing at Warzecha's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Massey finds it's way through Warzecha's defenses.
Waldemir Warzecha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Warzecha moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Massey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Massey breaks the clinch.
Warzecha fails with the takedown

and Massey counters with a left and a right that hurts Warzecha! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Massey jumps into full mount!
Eli Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
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!
Warzecha is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha gets back to half guard.
Massey prevents Warzecha from improving his position.
Massey working the head and body with strikes.
Massey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warzecha wants to control but Massey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Massey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warzecha can do to turn this around?
Massey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warzecha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Massey.
Massey 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.
Warzecha trying to control but Massey postures up.
Massey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warzecha's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warzecha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warzecha trying to control from the bottom.
Eli Massey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Massey wants to work for an arm triangle but Warzecha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Massey lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warzecha's head.
Warzecha trying to control here.

Massey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warzecha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Massey.
Massey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is not content to let Massey control the position.
Massey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Warzecha to regain full guard.
Massey trying to control but Warzecha is working from the bottom.
Warzecha looking to control.
Warzecha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massey.
Massey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Massey is looking to work some ground and pound but Warzecha has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey postures up.
Massey works over Warzecha with some ground and pound from guard.
Massey tries to free his leg and advance position but Warzecha is retaining full guard.
Massey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Massey postures up in Warzecha's guard and throws a big left but Warzecha blocks it.
Warzecha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Warzecha seems to be working for a kimura but Massey defends the submission attempt.
Warzecha wants to take a breather but Massey is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Warzecha is looking for a kimura but Massey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warzecha to get the leverage.
Massey moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Massey dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.

Warzecha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warzecha fails to land with a series of punches.
Warzecha dives in for a single leg takedown but Massey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warzecha looking for a takedown.
Eli Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Massey wants to get back to striking at distance but Warzecha won't allow it.
Warzecha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Massey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Massey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warzecha misses with a takedown attempt
and Massey counters with a straight right hand.
Massey falls off balance throwing a combination

and Warzecha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warzecha tries to free his leg and advance position but Massey is retaining full guard.
Warzecha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Warzecha won't allow Massey to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Massey has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Warzecha has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Massey breaks from the clinch.
Massey scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Massey as he connects with a hook.
Warzecha staying out of range there.
Massey looks to land a left hand but Warzecha moved out of range nicely.
Warzecha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Massey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warzecha wants to clinch but Massey slips to the side
and Massey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Massey swinging wildly here.

Massey gets caught napping as Warzecha dives in and scores a takedown. Massey manages to retain guard.
Warzecha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey keeping full guard, as Warzecha tries to pass.

Massey is looking for a triangle but Warzecha pushes his legs off easily.
Waldemir Warzecha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eli Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warzecha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Warzecha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Massey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Massey has control of Warzecha's left arm, preventing Warzecha from doing any damage.

Massey kicks Warzecha off and gets to his feet.
Warzecha darts in looking for a takedown but Massey gets double underhooks and turns Warzecha into the cage.
Massey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Warzecha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warzecha has Massey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Warzecha pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Massey tumbling to the mat - Warzecha dives into Massey's guard.
Massey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Massey wants to stand but Warzecha is controlling the position.
Massey is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Warzecha dives into side control.
Massey struggling a bit here.
Warzecha lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Warzecha throwing strikes but Massey manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Massey controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Warzecha for as long as he can get away with.
Massey'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.
Massey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Warzecha!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massey content just to control the position here.

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 Eli Massey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Massey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Massey!
After winning the bout, Eli Massey 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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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sagan Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Russell Wallace enters the cage!

Tyson
vs
Wallace

195 cm
22
280 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
244 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sagan Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wallace.
We've been hearing reports that Tyson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wallace throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
A clash of legs there as Tyson blocks the low kick.
Tyson lands a really nice looking cross but Wallace seems unphased.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Wallace motions for Tyson to come forward. Wallace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a leg kick

and Tyson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tyson tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
Tyson tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyson, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Sagan Tyson has been cut.

Wallace lands a big uppercut and Tyson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tyson looks OK. Wallace waves Tyson back to his feet!

Tyson is rocked!
Wallace fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tyson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Russell Wallace!
Russell Wallace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kane
vs
Shamrock

175 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Kane!
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, Bobby Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock misses with a left hand

and Kane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kane prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Kane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shamrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane looking to pass the guard.

Kane gets to his feet. Shamrock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Kane ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kane is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shamrock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shamrock gets underhooks to prevent Kane's takedown attempt.

Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Shamrock gets caught napping as Kane dives in and scores a takedown. Shamrock manages to retain guard.

Shamrock uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shamrock misses with a hook

and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Kane decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kane. Kane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane 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.
Shamrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Kane passes Shamrock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Shamrock stands up.
Kane wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown. Shamrock tries to sprawl out of it but Kane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shamrock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kane needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Derek Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobby Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kane.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Kane moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Kane ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shamrock is trying to break free.

Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Kane darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Kane into the cage.

Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Kane tries for a takedown but Shamrock circles away easily
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kane scrambles back to his feet.
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock with a hook.
Shamrock throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Kane goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.

Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock leaves Kane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Kane blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kane darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Kane into the cage.
Kane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Kane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shamrock's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Shamrock manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shamrock wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it.

Shamrock breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane tries for a takedown but Shamrock circles away easily
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kane.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Kane ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kane misses with some punches.
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane is working for takedown but Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.

Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shamrock to the mat! Shamrock manages to get full guard.
Derek Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.
Kane trying to move into half guard but instead Shamrock has managed to sweep!
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Kane won't let him.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrock wants to stand but Kane is controlling his posture from full guard.

Shamrock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.

Kane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shamrock bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kane tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Kane misses with a takedown
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Shamrock.
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Kane shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Nice defenses there by Kane.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Shamrock!
A victorious Bobby Shamrock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Mvungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. Mvungi has chosen Professor Jay ft. Ferooz - Nikusaidiaje? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Willy Wonka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wonka
vs
Mvungi

173 cm
27
164 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

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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 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Mvungi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mvungi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mvungi connects with a body shot.
Mvungi looks to land a left hand but Wonka moved out of range nicely.
Wonka misses with a hook. Mvungi ducked under it nicely.
Mvungi connects with a body shot that sends Wonka's belly button to the back.

Wonka closes the distance and pushes Mvungi back into the cage.
Mvungi blocks an uppercut.
Wonka throws a punch but it's blocked by Mvungi.
Mvungi working hard to break the clinch.
Wonka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mvungi after a bit of a struggle.
Wonka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mvungi.

Wonka has picked Mvungi up - he's going for a ride! Wonka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mvungi trying to hold on to Wonka's head to control him but Wonka postures up.
Mvungi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wonka is staying active.
Wonka wants to take a breather but Mvungi is having none of it.
Wonka trying to pass the guard but Mvungi defending well.
Wonka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wonka seems to be working for a kimura but Mvungi defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wonka trying to pass the guard but Mvungi defending well.
Mvungi keeping hold of Wonka's head, controlling as best he can.

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

Wonka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wonka is nestled in close to Mvungi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wonka 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.

Wonka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mvungi is just riding it out for now. Wonka eventually gives up the hold.
Wonka passes into side control, despite Mvungi's attempt to control the position.
Wonka advances to full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mvungi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wonka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Wonka looking for a guillotine from mount but Mvungi is having none of it.
Wonka working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wonka tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mvungi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wonka.
Wonka trying to control but Mvungi is having none of it.
Mvungi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mvungi is looking to improve his position.
Mvungi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mvungi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wonka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi keeping moving, preventing Wonka from controlling successfully.
Wonka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mvungi is keeping the position for now.
Mvungi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wonka is one step ahead there.
Wonka throws a big right hand that misses.
Mvungi keeping moving, preventing Wonka from controlling successfully.
Wonka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mvungi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wonka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mvungi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wonka works Mvungi's body with a nice hook.
Mvungi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mvungi throws a combination that misses
letting Wonka counter with a right hand.
Wonka slips a jab and a cross from Mvungi.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mvungi throws a combination that misses

and Wonka counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Mvungi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Wonka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mvungi, who protects the arm well.

Wonka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mvungi keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mvungi tries to bench press Wonka off him but Wonka keeps the position.
Wonka staying calm.

Wonka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mvungi keeps working.
Mvungi is looking to regain half guard here but Wonka keeps moving and retains side control.
Wonka trying to control the position but Mvungi is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mvungi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wonka.

Wonka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mvungi, who protects the arm well.
Willy Wonka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wonka in side control lands a decent elbow.

Mvungi is rocked!

Wonka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mvungi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mvungi is still in real trouble! Can Wonka finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mvungi is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wonka can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Wonka!
Willy Wonka took some time post fight to say the following; 'This stooge will be remembered as the man who's broken body heralded the coming of The Candy Man! I will sweep through the lightweight ranks like a sugar rush through a child's body on Halloween!'.