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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by CLICK CLICK BOOM! by Saliva. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coleman
vs
Johnson

195 cm
20
248 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a body shot

and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Coleman is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Coleman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coleman trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
Coleman looking to control.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coleman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.

Adrian Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coleman gets the takedown into side control.
Coleman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Coleman keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Coleman crashes against the mat.
Johnson parries the strikes from Coleman easily there. Coleman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson 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!
Coleman throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Coleman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Coleman.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman is looking to pass into half guard but Johnson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Johnson is in guard.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Coleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is doing well to control the position and prevent Coleman from advancing to side control.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Coleman is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back!

Johnson looking to break Coleman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Coleman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Johnson tightening his grip on Coleman, looking for the choke.
Johnson lands shots from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Johnson looking to hold on to the position here but Coleman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson passes Coleman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Coleman's hands, connecting with Coleman's forehead.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Coleman keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Coleman is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Coleman's temple.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coleman quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Coleman recovers full guard.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Coleman!
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coleman controlling the position for now.
Johnson trying to control from Coleman's half guard. Coleman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Coleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coleman is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman gets full guard.
Coleman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Coleman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Coleman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Coleman thowing shots but they're missing.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coleman throws a strike there. Johnson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brock Coleman.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Coleman!
Brock Coleman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

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

Pen
vs
Reigns

173 cm
21
183 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
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, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pen.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Pen shows good takedown defense.
Pen throws out a powerful jab.
Pen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pen avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Pen lands a jab to the nose.

Pen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Pen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reigns gets back to full guard.
Pen passes Reigns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pen slips a nice elbow through Reigns's hands, connecting with Reigns's forehead.
Pen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reigns to regain full guard.
Pen won't allow Reigns to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Pen throwing strikes but missing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns trying to control the position.

Reigns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pen throwing strikes from guard but Reigns blocks nicely.
Pen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reigns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pen works over Reigns with some ground and pound from guard.
Pen lands a couple of digs.
Pen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BLKOUT Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Reigns wants to sweep but no luck.
Pen stops Reigns from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns 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.
Pen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Pen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reigns manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pen has Reigns in his guard.
Pen managing to control the position.
Reigns looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reigns content to stall in guard here.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pen is keeping the position for now.
Pen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pen, not yet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Roman Reigns hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pen lands with an uppercut that bounces Reigns off the cage and back into range.
Pen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
Reigns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reigns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pen defends well and Reigns ends up having to push Pen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Pen manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Pen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Pen drops Reigns with a left and a right! Oh, Reigns is hurt - Pen dives into side control looking to finish!

Reigns is rocked!
Pen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reigns sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reigns is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
Pen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Reigns looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Pen!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Pen 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
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Chesnokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Barbosa
vs
Chesnokov

175 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luciano Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Chesnokov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa works Chesnokov's body with a nice hook.
Chesnokov misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbosa stuns Chesnokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chesnokov tries to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WarZone Training Facility 1 in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Chesnokov's body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Chesnokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesnokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chesnokov.
Chesnokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chesnokov fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Luciano Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Chesnokov.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chesnokov enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chesnokov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barbosa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barbosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chesnokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chesnokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Luciano Barbosa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chesnokov!
Chesnokov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chesnokov struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chesnokov to see if he's OK.
Barbosa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Barbosa stalls from top position.
Barbosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barbosa lands some shots froms side control.
Chesnokov struggling a bit here.
Chesnokov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chesnokov some visible discomfort.
Chesnokov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barbosa connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Barbosa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Chesnokov is rocked!
A big shot lands for Barbosa! That's hurt Chesnokov! Will he recover? Barbosa fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Barbosa!
A victorious Luciano Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jenkins Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (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?

Jenkins Jr
vs
Brooks

179 cm
21
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jenkins Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins Jr defends it nicely.
Jenkins Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brooks shoots and misses

and Jenkins Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins Jr.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins Jr.
Jenkins Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins Jr is struggling to control the position.

Jenkins Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins Jr regains half guard.

Brooks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jenkins Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jenkins Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.

Jenkins Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Brooks pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jenkins Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
Brooks wants to free his trapped foot but Jenkins Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brooks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jenkins Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Brooks's guard.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins Jr is one step ahead there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr passes Brooks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Jenkins Jr is controlling well.
Jenkins Jr is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jenkins Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jenkins Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jenkins Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins Jr'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.
Jenkins Jr moves to take his opponent's back.
Brooks tries to break free.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jenkins Jr has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Brooks! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jenkins Jr gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Jenkins Jr!
Jeremy Jenkins Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Denisovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Palahniuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denisovitch comes into the arena with Katyusha blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chuck Palahniuk enters the cage!

Denisovitch
vs
Palahniuk

180 cm
28
184 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

174 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Denisovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Palahniuk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palahniuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Denisovitch connects with a leg kick. Palahniuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Denisovitch. That's going to slow Palahniuk down.
Denisovitch cracks the inside of Palahniuk's front leg.
Palahniuk throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Palahniuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Denisovitch checks it well.
Denisovitch feints and then cracks Palahniuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palahniuk down.
Denisovitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Denisovitch checks a low kick from Palahniuk.
Denisovitch thuds his shin into the meat of Palahniuk's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denisovitch feints and then cracks Palahniuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palahniuk down.
Denisovitch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Palahniuk.

It looks like Chuck Palahniuk has been cut.
Chuck Palahniuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisovitch scores with a jab to the head.
Palahniuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Denisovitch.
Palahniuk misses with a hook

and Denisovitch counters by clinching up.
A bit of stalling here from Palahniuk.
Palahniuk takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisovitch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Palahniuk blocks an elbow strike.
Denisovitch lands an elbow inside that Palahniuk shrugs off.
Palahniuk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Denisovitch is keeping busy.
Denisovitch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palahniuk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denisovitch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Denisovitch misses with an elbow strike.
Denisovitch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Denisovitch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Denisovitch slows down the pace here.
Denisovitch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahniuk wants a takedown but no success here.
Denisovitch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palahniuk's defenses.
Denisovitch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denisovitch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Denisovitch.
Palahniuk jumps guard but Denisovitch stands there with Palahniuk around his waist. Palahniuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Palahniuk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Denisovitch lands an elbow inside that Palahniuk shrugs off.

That has opened up Chuck Palahniuk's cut even more.
Denisovitch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palahniuk takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above Chuck Palahniuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Denisovitch.
Palahniuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Denisovitch smiles and moves away.
Ivan Denisovitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Palahniuk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisovitch throws a good cross that connects.
Palahniuk avoids the head kick by Denisovitch.
Denisovitch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Denisovitch.
Denisovitch delivers a nice body kick.
Palahniuk tried to score with a low kick but Denisovitch checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Palahniuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Chuck Palahniuk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A low kick from Palahniuk is predictable there
and Palahniuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palahniuk shoots in but Denisovitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Denisovitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palahniuk.
Palahniuk misses with a hook. Denisovitch ducked under it nicely.
Palahniuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisovitch lands a head kick!

Palahniuk is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisovitch cracks Palahniuk with a hook to the temple - Palahniuk is on wobbly legs here! Denisovitch swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Palahniuk falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Denisovitch wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Denisovitch!
Ivan Denisovitch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

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

McCabe
vs
Carson

194 cm
19
223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeke McCabe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cable Carson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson misses with an uppercut
and McCabe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCabe manages to avoid it.
Cable Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Carson misses.

Carson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCabe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McCabe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McCabe is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carson lands a nice forearm strike.
McCabe regains half guard.
Carson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCabe's head.

McCabe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Carson passes into side control!
Carson cracks McCabe with a big right hand but McCabe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCabe to see if he's OK.
Carson landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson controls the position from side control.
McCabe is looking for a sweep.
Carson lands a few punches from side control.
Carson staying calm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carson cracks McCabe with a big right hand but McCabe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCabe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carson's best efforts.
Carson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCabe keeps working.
Carson works his way into side control.
McCabe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCabe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carson working McCabe over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carson trying to control the action but McCabe is working from the bottom.
Carson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCabe trying to control from the bottom.
Carson slips a nice elbow through McCabe's hands, connecting with McCabe's forehead.
McCabe wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCabe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCabe is staying active underneath Carson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Carson. McCabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCabe.
McCabe defending well as Carson loads up on a big left hand.
McCabe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCabe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carson's waist but Carson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCabe off to one side.

Carson feints and as McCabe raises his hands in defense, Carson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carson passes into half guard.
McCabe wants to control but Carson is keeping busy.

McCabe looking for subs from the bottom but Carson mounts him!
McCabe is looking to improve his position but Carson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCabe is working hard here to advance position.
McCabe tries to hold on but Carson postures up.
Carson landing strikes from the mount and McCabe is in trouble!
Carson controlling the pace for now.
McCabe regains half guard.
Carson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCabe is trying to control but can't.
Carson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCabe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCabe tries to get to full guard but Carson has control of the leg.
Carson wants to take a breather but McCabe is having none of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cable Carson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McCabe moves out of range as Carson strikes.
McCabe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carson throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Carson.
A big left from Carson misses.
McCabe slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson throws a right hand that misses

and McCabe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carson!
Carson is trying to control McCabe's posture but McCabe avoids it.
McCabe has control of an arm but Carson manages to advance to McCabe's back!
McCabe is in bad spot here.
McCabe trying to control the action but Carson just sinks the hooks in.
Carson is landing with strikes. McCabe can't take much more of this.
McCabe is taking damage to the body and head.
Cable Carson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCabe tries to roll but Carson sticks to his back.
McCabe trying to control the position but Carson manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCabe is really stuck here.
Carson is riding his opponent, not letting McCabe buck him off.
McCabe tries to escape but Carson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Carson has good solid back control here.
Will Carson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCabe tries to roll but Carson sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cable Carson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Carson misses with a body shot.
McCabe ducks under a wild hook from Carson.

Carson feints and as McCabe raises his hands in defense, Carson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carson with a nice head shot there.

McCabe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carson is aware though and is defending well.

McCabe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carson slips nicely into half guard.
Carson stalling.
Carson wants to take a breather but McCabe is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carson winds up and cracks McCabe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

McCabe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carson pulls his head out easily.

McCabe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCabe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carson is working away from the top position though.
Carson wants to control but McCabe is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCabe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carson scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCabe is not content to let Carson control the position.
McCabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McCabe looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Carson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Carson controlling the pace for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCabe is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCabe is looking to escape.
McCabe can't escape the position.
Carson lands a heavy elbow.
Carson content just to control the position here.
McCabe working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCabe taking shots to the head.
Carson looking to finish McCabe with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCabe!
Carson with shots to the head and body - McCabe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Carson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McCabe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

McCabe is rocked!
Carson lands a big elbow - McCabe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and McCabe is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cable Carson!
Cable Carson is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Cable Carson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Vitali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Zaitzev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitali comes to the cage accompanied by Amaranthe - The Nexus. Vitali is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Vitali
vs
Zaitzev

178 cm
21
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
184 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matteo Vitali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wladimir Zaitzev!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zaitzev closes the distance and clinches.
Vitali is breathing heavily.
Vitali can't find room to land a body shot as Zaitzev controls the action.
Zaitzev stalling in the clinch.
Vitali tries to work over Zaitzev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Zaitzev to work.
A shot in the inside from Vitali.
Zaitzev has Vitali pushed against the cage.

Zaitzev lands a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vitali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaitzev postures up and lands a big shot to Vitali's brow.

Zaitzev drops back looking for a leg! Vitali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vitali manages to kick Zaitzev off! Zaitzev jumps back into Vitali's guard.

Zaitzev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zaitzev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Vitali'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitzev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zaitzev postures up in Vitali's guard and throws a big left but Vitali blocks it.
Zaitzev cracks Vitali with a solid left hand.
Zaitzev with a flurry of punches that miss.

Zaitzev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vitali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vitali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vitali!
Zaitzev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zaitzev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vitali is looking to take a break and control but Zaitzev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitzev is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitzev gets back to half guard.
Zaitzev wants to get back to his feet.
Vitali is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaitzev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zaitzev wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitzev is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitzev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaitzev is trying to maintain the position but Vitali is very close to passing his half guard.
Vitali prevents Zaitzev from improving his position.
Zaitzev wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitzev manages to get to full guard.
Vitali trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitzev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitali throwing strikes but missing.

Zaitzev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vitali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vitali keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaitzev's head.
Zaitzev working a defensive guard here.

Zaitzev working for a triangle but Vitali defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zaitzev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zaitzev is tightening it up a little... Vitali has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vitali reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vitali taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zaitzev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wladimir Zaitzev!
Wladimir Zaitzev is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Wladimir Zaitzev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.