BCFC Dynamite PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheer Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Stout
vs
Bum

175 cm
26
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
161 lbs
6 - 19 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheer Bum!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Stout breaks from the clinch.

Stout scores with a takedown into Bum's guard.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stout wants to pass the guard but Bum is keeping the position.

Stout is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bum has escaped and now he's on top!

Stout working for a triangle but Bum defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bum is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stout is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stout has escaped and now he's on top!
Bum is looking to stand up but Stout isn't so interested in that idea.
Bum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stout!
Stout bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Bum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bum looking to control.
Stout wanted to stand there but Bum had control of the position.
Bum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stout's guard.
Stout keeping full guard, as Bum tries to pass.
Stout is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bum is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stout swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stout is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stout is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bum trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Sam Stout wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Stout fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bum to the ground. Stout is now in Bum's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout trying to control but Bum is working from the bottom.
Stout is really struggling to control Bum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stout regains half guard.
Stout is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bum is trying to control. Stout wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Stout 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.

Stout tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bum tries to clinch up.

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

Bum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bum is striking from the bottom but Stout uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Bum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Stout stands up and waves to Bum to follow him.
Stout blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stout fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bum to the ground. Stout is now in Bum's guard.
Bum wants to stand but Stout is controlling the position.
Bum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stout throws a big right hand that misses.
Stout wants to pass the guard but Bum is keeping the position.
Stout wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.

Stout got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stout has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.
Bum trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stout!
Bum tries to control but Stout wriggling away.
Stout wants to hold on but Bum pushes him away.
My spies in Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) inform me that Bum has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bum dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Stout stands up from Bum's guard - Stout perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum lands a high kick!

Stout shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stout showed some decent athleticism there.
Bum tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stout has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Stout trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout with the ground and pound from mount.
Bum is squirming around, avoiding Stout's attempts to control the action.
Bum really wants to buck Stout off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stout punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bum wants to hold on but Stout pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Stout dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stout has Bum up against the cage in a clinch.

Stout is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bum can't fight it off and eventually Stout manages to take the fight to the floor. Bum looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stout stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bum pulls Stout in to control the position.

Bum working for a triangle but Stout defends it easily.
Stout would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout lands a couple of elbows.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Stout from controlling successfully.
Bum looking to control.
Bum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Stout from controlling successfully.

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

Bum gets tackled into the cage by Stout. Stout maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stout ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stout no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bum postures up.
Stout has a closed guard, preventing Bum from standing up.
Bum stops Stout from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bum passes Stout's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bum controlling the action here.
Bum is just content to waste time from the top position. Stout takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stout manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bum has Stout in his guard.
Stout is looking to work some ground and pound but Bum has wrist control.
Stout trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stout sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bum is looking to stand up but Stout isn't so interested in that idea.
Stout looking to sit in guard and control but Bum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout has a closed guard, preventing Bum from standing up.

Stout working for a triangle but Bum defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stout wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Stout showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stout 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Stout!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Stout thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Nim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Nim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Nim

185 cm
27
214 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
218 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Nim!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Angel Jones has been cut.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Nim throws a head kick that misses.
Nim misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Nim.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nim leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Nim misses with a double jab

and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to drag Nim to the mat but Nim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones keeps control of Nim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working for takedown but Nim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nim gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nim's guard.
Nim keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Nim controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nim is retaining full guard.
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Jones 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.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones stands and throws Nim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nim, who protects the arm well.
Nim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nim on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nim is looking to reverse the position.
Jones controls the position.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nim is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nim takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
Jones landing strikes.

Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.

Jones is working to tighten his grip on Nim's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nim has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Nim passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Angel Jones!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Duffee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwyane Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Duffee
vs
Johnson

190 cm
29
270 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

199 cm
24
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Duffee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwyane Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Duffee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duffee is trying to get back to full guard.
Duffee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Duffee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duffee tries to get out of the position.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Duffee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duffee is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Duffee is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duffee trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson throwing shots but Duffee is blocking nicely.
Johnson throwing shots but Duffee is blocking nicely.
Duffee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Duffee controls his leg.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson wants to stand up but Duffee has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duffee's head.
Johnson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Johnson winds up and cracks Duffee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duffee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to stand up but Duffee has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Duffee wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duffee trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duffee defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Duffee slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Duffee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Todd Duffee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwyane Johnson.
A combination from Duffee does no damage.

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duffee throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffee has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Duffee wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to stand but Duffee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson postures up.

Johnson stands up from Duffee's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwyane Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Duffee gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Duffee manages to retain guard.
Duffee looking to control.
Duffee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Duffee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Johnson 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.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffee has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Duffee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Duffee working a defensive guard here.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson wants to stand but Duffee is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffee has wrist control.
Duffee has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Dwyane Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Duffee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Duffee blocks nicely.

Duffee looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Duffee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duffee manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Duffee's guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duffee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Duffee looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duffee is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwyane Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Johnson throws a right hand that Duffee ducks under and follows up with a left that Duffee also avoids with ease.
Johnson dives in and grabs Duffee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duffee pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.

Duffee rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duffee after a bit of a struggle.

Duffee pulls guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duffee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson is working Duffee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duffee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Duffee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duffee wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Duffee with a solid left hand.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Duffee keeps moving.
Duffee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Duffee keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duffee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffee is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Duffee is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duffee defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Duffee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Todd Duffee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwyane Johnson.
Duffee tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Duffee holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duffee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Johnson has hold of one of Duffee's legs. Duffee is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Duffee is proving hard to escape from.

Duffee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffee wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Duffee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duffee wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duffee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Duffee's legs - danger averted.
Duffee wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Duffee is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson trying to control but Duffee is working from the bottom.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson prevents Duffee from getting back to his feet.
Dwyane Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Duffee won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duffee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.

Duffee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Todd Duffee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Duffee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Duffee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johnson!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwyane Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwyane Johnson!
Dwyane Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brazil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cantwell
vs
Brazil

187 cm
33
197 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

175 cm
34
199 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cantwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brazil!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazil lands with a good body shot.
Cantwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brazil misses with a series of wild punches.
Brazil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brazil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brazil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Cantwell misses.
Good shot there by Brazil.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Cantwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brazil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cantwell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brazil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cantwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brazil lands with a right hand.
Cantwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cantwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cantwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cantwell misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazil's corner calls for a 1-2. Brazil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brazil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cantwell.
Brazil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cantwell.
Brazil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Brazil.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Cantwell moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Brazil! Cantwell continues to tee off on Brazil, landing with a left and a right! Cantwell connects with a right hand that leaves Brazil sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Cantwell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Cantwell!
Steve Cantwell 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
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Leeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeder comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Cowboys From Hell. Van Leeder had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Leeder
vs
Staunton

200 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

168 cm
33
197 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Van Leeder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Leeder.

Staunton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leeder prevents Staunton from moving into mount.

Staunton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leeder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leeder can't do much from the bottom here.
Leeder is trying to get back to half guard.
Staunton tries to advance to mount but Leeder denies him.

Staunton stands up and beckons Leeder to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leeder doesn't manage to clinch there - Staunton circles away.
Leeder misses with a wild combination.

Staunton has Leeder up against the cage in a clinch.
Staunton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Staunton instigates a clinch.
Leeder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Leeder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Staunton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leeder just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Staunton decides to pull guard.
Leeder trying to control the position from guard on top but Staunton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staunton trying to control the position.
Leeder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staunton is trying to control the position but Leeder postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leeder trying to control the position from guard on top but Staunton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Staunton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leeder has passed into half guard!
Leeder wants to stand up but Staunton has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton wants to improve his position but Leeder is controlling well.
Leeder wants to get back to his feet.
Staunton wants to get back to his feet.
Staunton misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Staunton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leeder pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeder misses with a head shot. Staunton uses the momentum to regain guard.

Leeder gets to his feet - Staunton follows without any prompting.
Leeder wants to clinch up but Staunton keeps it at a distance.
Leeder wants to clinch up but Staunton keeps it at a distance.
Leeder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leeder misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Staunton moves into range and clinches up with Leeder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Van Leeder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Staunton closes the distance and clinches.
Leeder is trying to stall.
Leeder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Staunton is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leeder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Staunton manages to break the clinch.
Staunton goes for a double leg but Leeder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leeder continues to drive forward.
Leeder looking to slow down the pace here.
Leeder slowing the pace effectively.
Our sources have told us that Leeder has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Staunton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leeder to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leeder as Staunton tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Staunton.
Leeder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Staunton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Staunton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Leeder can't fight it off and eventually Staunton manages to take the fight to the floor. Leeder looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Staunton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leeder is keeping the position for now.
Leeder looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leeder is on top in guard.
Leeder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Staunton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leeder is aware though and is defending well.
Staunton wants to stand up but Leeder is controlling him.
Staunton is trying to keep Leeder in close.
Staunton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeder is stalling in the full guard.
Leeder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Staunton is trying to keep Leeder in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Staunton throws a head kick that misses.
Staunton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leeder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leeder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Staunton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leeder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leeder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Staunton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leeder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staunton somewhat.
Van Leeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Staunton.
Staunton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leeder swivels and escapes.
Leeder tries to close the distance and clinch but Staunton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leeder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Staunton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staunton closes the distance and clinches up with Leeder, looking for a takedown. Staunton pushes Leeder against the cage but Leeder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leeder throws a nice looking combination but Staunton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staunton tries to clinch there but Leeder circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Staunton 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! This is the final round!

Staunton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leeder misses with a few strikes there.
Staunton tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Leeder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Staunton tries a head kick but it misses.
Staunton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leeder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Staunton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leeder is fending him off so far but Staunton persists. Nope, Leeder circles away and we're back to standing.
Staunton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leeder sprawls well. Leeder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Staunton gets slowly back to his feet.
Leeder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Staunton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeder.
Staunton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leeder avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Leeder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Staunton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeder tries to close the distance and clinch but Staunton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leeder scores with a jab. Staunton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leeder looks to clinch
and Staunton counters with a good, hard body kick but Leeder shrugs it off.

Staunton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leeder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leeder is working hard here to advance position.
Staunton wants to free his trapped foot but Leeder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steve Staunton has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeder wants to control but Staunton is keeping busy.
Staunton stops Leeder from getting back to his feet.
Staunton wants to take a breather but Leeder is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Staunton tries to stand and escape but Leeder is controlling the position.
Staunton is looking to advance position but Leeder won't allow it.
Staunton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton not doing much here.
Staunton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leeder tries to get to full guard but Staunton has control of the leg.

Staunton decides to stand and escape the position.
Leeder throws a series of punches but Staunton moves out of range.
Leeder swats away the attempt to clinch by Staunton.
Nice uppercut lands for Leeder. That snapped Staunton's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton keeps the fight on the outside.

Staunton forces Leeder back against the cage and clinches.
Staunton tries to score a body lock takedown but Leeder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leeder is trying to push Staunton away but Staunton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Staunton jumps guard but Leeder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Staunton wants the takedown. Leeder is fighting it off but Staunton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leeder's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leeder is trying to keep Staunton in close.
Staunton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staunton preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Staunton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staunton 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Staunton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lei is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Closer. Mountain Rivera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Louis Lei's chin.

Rivera
vs
Lei

197 cm
33
274 lbs
17 - 46 - 0

190 cm
28
225 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bloodlust Horde Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Lei!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lei catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Lei.
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lei pinned against the cage. Lei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lei thows a body kick. Rivera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lei misses with a head kick.
Rivera seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Lei lands a big head kick that sends Rivera tumbling to the mat! Lei takes a step backwards and waves Rivera back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rivera is rocked!

Lei has Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lei has Rivera pressed against the cage. He pushes Rivera back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Lei throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rivera crashing to the floor! Lei piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rivera is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Lei!
A determined Louis Lei didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lesnar
vs
Batista

190 cm
33
286 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

193 cm
33
268 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Batista does no damage.
A head kick misses from Lesnar.
Batista fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lesnar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Lesnar gets to his feet - Batista follows without any prompting.

Lesnar has managed to clinch.

Batista gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lesnar tries to get to full guard but Batista has control of the leg.
Lesnar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lesnar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar working a defensive guard here.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Batista controlling him for the moment.
Batista throws a big elbow that misses.
Batista passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lesnar sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lesnar reverses the position - he's now on top in Batista's guard.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.

Batista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batista's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista is staying active underneath Lesnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Batista avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Batista wants to get back to full guard.
Batista works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! Batista slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar is adopting a defensive guard.
Batista is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to sweep but instead, Batista has passed into half guard.
Batista throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lesnar to regain full guard.
Lesnar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Batista puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Batista trying to mount his opponent but Lesnar defends it.

Batista is looking for a kimura but Lesnar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batista to get the leverage.
Batista drops an elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Batista is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Batista's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Batista looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.

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

Lesnar is rocked!

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batista lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lesnar up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Batista from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lesnar's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista is the new heavyweight champion!
The defeated Brock Lesnar had this to say: 'Sorry to the fans, I'm gonna go away work on my weaknesses and come back like a wrecking ball.'.