BFC 3- Dei Porti vs McCabe PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Reigns

180 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a double jab.

Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reigns trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Reigns.
Diaz trying to control the action but Reigns is working from the bottom.

Diaz is working for a kimura but Reigns is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reigns sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Reigns is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but Reigns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Reigns is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reigns trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz throws a strike but Reigns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz won't allow Reigns to sweep him here.
Diaz 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.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Reigns is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reigns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is taking a breather. Reigns says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reigns trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Reigns looking for submissions off his back.
Reigns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reigns is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reigns's head.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reigns trying to control but Diaz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Reigns gets back to full guard.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reigns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz postures up in Reigns's guard and throws a big left but Reigns blocks it.
Diaz passes Reigns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reigns is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position.
Reigns is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Diaz is working for a kimura but Reigns is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz looks to land a strike but Reigns avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reigns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reigns pinned against the cage. Reigns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reigns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz shoots in but Reigns avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Diaz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bryan
vs
Brooks

179 cm
25
135 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Bryan!
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, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryan is defended easily by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt

and Bryan moves into the clinch.
Brooks is trying to drag Bryan to the mat but Bryan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bryan is defending well.
Daniel Bryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Brooks.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bryan is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.

Brooks has Bryan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brooks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bryan tumbling to the mat - Brooks dives into Bryan's guard.
Brooks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bryan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks 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.
Bryan wanted to stand there but Brooks had control of the position.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan wants to get up but he can't break Brooks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks keeps trying to improve his position.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan, not yet.
Bryan wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Bryan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Brooks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brooks has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brooks wants to take his opponent's back but Bryan doesn't allow it.
Bryan wants to control but Brooks is having none of it.
Bryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brooks fails to move to back control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brooks is trying to take his opponent's back.
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.

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

Bryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bryan wants to clinch

and Brooks counters with a takedown into side control.
Brooks has knee on belly momentarily but Bryan bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bryan is looking to improve his position.
Bryan trying to control here.
Bryan connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Bryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bryan pushes Brooks off looking to stand but Brooks dives back in and keeps control.
Bryan missing with punches from the bottom.
Brooks works his way into side control.
Brooks tries to advance position but instead Bryan slips a leg back in to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bryan is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brooks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brooks's back!
Bryan has the hooks in. Brooks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brooks is still trying to improve position.
Bryan trying to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryan lands shots from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is in bad spot here.

Bryan looking for the choke from the back.
Bryan controlling well, preventing Brooks from escaping the position.
Bryan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brooks tries to roll but Bryan sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bryan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brooks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks is really stuck here.
Brooks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brooks is really stuck here.
The referee is taking a good look at Brooks as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bryan!
Phil Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryan lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks wants to escape the position.
Bryan controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Bryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brooks gets caught flat footed, as Bryan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryan wants to stand but Brooks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Brooks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brooks.
Bryan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Brooks manages to get back to half guard.
Bryan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brooks wants to sweep but Bryan has passed to side control!
Brooks tries to buck Bryan off but Bryan is having none of it.
Bryan trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Bryan is controlling well.
Bryan trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bryan wants to free his trapped foot but Brooks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Brooks is staying active underneath Bryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bryan forces his way into half guard.
Bryan uses his free foot to push down on Brooks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brooks.

Brooks tries to improve his position but Bryan has taken his back! Bryan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brooks tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bryan pushes Brooks away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Bryan!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Bryan gave a big smile as he said 'YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete McKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete McKallister is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
McKallister

180 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
227 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete McKallister!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKallister throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
enabling McKallister to counter with a crisp jab.
McKallister throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McKallister lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKallister. McKallister obviously looking to wear him down.
McKallister fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
McKallister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKallister wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and McKallister counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McKallister connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
McKallister throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKallister connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McKallister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKallister moves away.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McKallister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and McKallister counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson looks for a takedown but McKallister sprawls well.
McKallister throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKallister counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
McKallister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
McKallister lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKallister moves away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKallister but McKallister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from McKallister tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKallister.
McKallister lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKallister scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKallister stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and McKallister counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McKallister connects with a single shot there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by McKallister as he connects with a hook.
McKallister scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by McKallister.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKallister counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for McKallister.
McKallister cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McKallister connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
McKallister lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and McKallister counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKallister.
McKallister lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and McKallister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and McKallister counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson moves forwards but McKallister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson dives in and grabs McKallister's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKallister pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKallister can pounce on him.
McKallister throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
McKallister is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and McKallister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McKallister counter with a right hand.
McKallister scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKallister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McKallister connects with a solid leg kick.
McKallister is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McKallister tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKallister tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKallister sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McKallister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKallister lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McKallister scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
McKallister connects with a solid leg kick.
McKallister works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKallister but McKallister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McKallister lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKallister.
McKallister has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

McKallister gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but McKallister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKallister is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKallister is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKallister counters with a body kick.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with McKallister, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes McKallister against the cage but McKallister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKallister lands a jab.
McKallister pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. McKallister follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McKallister scores with a head kick.
McKallister scoring well with a low kick there.
McKallister throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson misses the body punch
and McKallister makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McKallister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKallister circles away.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKallister sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKallister tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKallister darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKallister tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKallister to the ground. McKallister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKallister with a hook.
McKallister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKallister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKallister goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McKallister's corner calls for a 1-2. McKallister obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and McKallister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete McKallister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKallister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKallister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKallister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKallister counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKallister counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKallister sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKallister connects with a solid leg kick.
McKallister cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
McKallister lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson misses the body punch
and McKallister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKallister swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
McKallister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKallister.
A jab from McKallister finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
McKallister scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and McKallister counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
McKallister lands a head shot.
Johnson is looking to wear down McKallister with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but McKallister shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKallister throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKallister.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKallister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and McKallister counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
McKallister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and McKallister counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKallister counters with a nice leg kick.
McKallister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from McKallister both land. Nice combination.
McKallister scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
McKallister with a hook.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKallister sprawls well. McKallister wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and McKallister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKallister chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKallister lands an overhand right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKallister.
Pete McKallister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKallister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McKallister lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
McKallister connects with an inside leg kick.
McKallister scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by McKallister.
McKallister moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McKallister feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKallister as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKallister is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - McKallister had a free shot at his head there.
Good shot there by McKallister.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete McKallister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson looks for a takedown but McKallister sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and McKallister counters with a straight right hand.
McKallister scores with a jab.
McKallister plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McKallister lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKallister cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKallister. McKallister obviously looking to wear him down.
McKallister lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson misses with a body shot
and McKallister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and McKallister counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McKallister scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and McKallister counters with a leg kick.
McKallister goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKallister counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McKallister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
McKallister connects with a jab.
McKallister lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
McKallister lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKallister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKallister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson moves forwards but McKallister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McKallister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
McKallister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McKallister. That snapped Johnson's head back.
McKallister chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and McKallister counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McKallister counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKallister.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKallister lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot
enabling McKallister to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McKallister.
McKallister works the jab nicely.
McKallister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Donk. McKallister catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKallister.
McKallister chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKallister lands with a kick to the ribs.
McKallister cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKallister lands a lovely overhand right.
McKallister dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
McKallister throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
enabling McKallister to counter with a crisp jab.
McKallister connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McKallister counter with a right hand.
That kick from McKallister tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKallister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson misses the body punch
and McKallister counters with a stiff right hand.
McKallister lands with a right hand.
McKallister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKallister bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McKallister throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
McKallister scores with a leg kick.
McKallister lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McKallister.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKallister counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and McKallister counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKallister.
McKallister feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Pete McKallister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKallister.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKallister cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson goes for a double leg but McKallister avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKallister continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from McKallister.
A short left from McKallister.
McKallister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKallister throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKallister.
McKallister throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKallister lands a shoulder strike.

McKallister breaks from the clinch.
Adrian Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKallister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McKallister connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete McKallister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKallister 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete McKallister!
Pete McKallister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Dei Porti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke McCabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dei Porti
vs
McCabe

170 cm
25
189 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
223 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Dei Porti!
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, Zeke McCabe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dei Porti tries to clinch
and McCabe counters with an inside leg kick.
Dei Porti moves to clinch but McCabe breaks away

and McCabe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dei Porti!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zeke McCabe!
A very excited looking Zeke McCabe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.