Ultimate Vegas 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinan Cavus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinan Cavus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Avila
vs
Cavus

170 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

175 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinan Cavus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavus shoots for a double leg takedown but Avila sprawls well. He's pushed Cavus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Cavus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cavus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Avila.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Cavus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cavus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avila looks to land a combination but Cavus avoids it well.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavus.
Avila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cavus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avila throws a combination that misses
letting Cavus counter with a right hand.
Cavus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avila circles away.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinan Cavus.
Avila misses with a combination

and Cavus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cavus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavus tries to stall but Avila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Avila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cavus has him pressed against the cage.

Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Cavus with that takedown attempt.
Cavus dodges the punch combination from Avila.
Good work by Avila as he checks the leg kick.

Cavus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cavus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avila smiles and moves away.
Avila is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cavus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avila.
Oscar Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cavus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cavus or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
Avila fails to land with a series of punches.
Avila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Avila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avila scores with a sloppy right hand. Cavus should have avoided that one.
Avila throws a right and a left that Cavus avoids nicely.
Cavus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Avila checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cavus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cavus with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a two punch combo.
Avila misses with a wild combination.
Avila lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Avila.
Cavus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avila.
Avila misses with a few strikes there.
Cavus throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Cavus slips a jab and a cross from Avila.
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Avila scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Avila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cavus counters with a left and a right that stings Avila.
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!
Avila fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avila is breathing heavily.
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cavus circles away quickly and effectively.
Cavus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cavus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Cavus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Avila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Avila gets through Cavus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Cavus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Cavus on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cavus shoots in looking for a takedown. Avila tries to sprawl out of it but Cavus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Avila throws a combination that misses
and Cavus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Avila swinging wildly here.
Avila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cavus circles away quickly and effectively.
Avila misses with a combination

and Cavus moves into the clinch.
Cavus slowing the pace effectively.
Cavus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Avila is keeping busy.
Cavus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avila to keep the fight standing.

Cavus breaks the clinch.
Cavus misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila tries to bum rush Cavus with a series of wild strikes but Cavus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cavus dodges the punch combination from Avila.
Avila fails to land with a series of punches.
Avila misses with a few strikes there.
Avila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cavus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cavus is looking to clinch.
Cavus is looking to clinch but Avila is avoiding it.
Avila throws a right hand that Cavus ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavus also avoids with ease.
Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavus.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinan Cavus.
A combination from Avila does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila blocks a head kick by Cavus.
Cavus shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Avila. Those never looked like landing.
Avila throws a right hand that Cavus ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavus also avoids with ease.
Cavus fails with a takedown attempt.
Cavus is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Avila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Avila is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cavus.
Cavus throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Avila misses with a two punch combination.
Avila misses with a wild combination.
Avila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Cavus.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Cavus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avila throws a series of punches but Cavus moves out of range.
Avila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Cavus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cavus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avila.
Cavus doesn't manage to clinch there - Avila circles away.
Cavus wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Avila misses with a double jab.
Cavus misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cavus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cavus has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila throws a series of punches but Cavus moves out of range.
Cavus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avila.
Cavus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cavus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avila defends it nicely.
Cavus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila throws a combination. Cavus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Avila throws a right and a left that Cavus avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Avila throws a nice looking combination but Cavus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Cavus closes the distance and pushes Avila back into the cage.

Cavus breaks from the clinch.
Cavus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cavus slips a jab and a cross from Avila.
Avila throws a right hand that Cavus ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavus also avoids with ease.
Oscar Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavus fails to land the takedown.
Cavus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cavus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinan Cavus.
Cavus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avila but Avila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
Cavus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Avila. Those never looked like landing.
Avila scores with a hook.
Avila lands with a cross.
Avila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cavus counters with a left to the body.
Avila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cavus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avila misses with a double jab
and Cavus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cavus circles away quickly and effectively.
Avila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oscar Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Cavus takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avila throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Avila breaks from the clinch.
Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavus.
Avila misses with a few strikes there.
Avila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cavus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cavus throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Oscar Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avila misses with a wild combination.
Avila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cavus eats them both and turns towards Avila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavus throws a right hand that Avila ducks under and follows up with a left that Avila also avoids with ease.
Cavus shoots in looking for a takedown but Avila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cavus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avila cracks Cavus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avila misses with a wild combination.
Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavus.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
Avila swinging wildly here.

Cavus has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cavus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avila lands a two punch combo.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cavus.
Some wild striking there from Avila.
Avila falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cavus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Avila. Those never looked like landing.
Avila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cavus counters with a nice body shot.
Cavus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cavus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avila.
Cavus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Avila!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Avila 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
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Cobrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psycho Vaughan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cobrero
vs
Vaughan

168 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Cobrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vaughan or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobrero, which made it look bad.
Vaughan shoots and misses

and Cobrero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vaughan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cobrero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaughan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cobrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vaughan looking to control.
Cobrero passes Vaughan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cobrero is looking to take a break and control but Vaughan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan is trying to maintain the position but Cobrero is very close to passing his half guard.
Cobrero controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Caio Cobrero.
Vaughan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cobrero defends well and Vaughan ends up having to push Cobrero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Caio Cobrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psycho Vaughan.

Cobrero decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cobrero manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vaughan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cobrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobrero controlling from the top position.
Cobrero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vaughan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cobrero postures up in Vaughan's guard and throws a big left but Vaughan blocks it.
Vaughan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cobrero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cobrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaughan is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobrero preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cobrero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobrero postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vaughan shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobrero tries to sprawl out of it but Vaughan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobrero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaughan misses with a takedown

and Cobrero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vaughan!

Cobrero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vaughan with a poor takedown

so Cobrero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobrero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobrero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaughan's guard.
Cobrero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vaughan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cobrero.
Cobrero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Well, if Cobrero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vaughan is staying active underneath Cobrero, 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.

Caio Cobrero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Cobrero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Vaughan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cobrero is trying to control but can't.
Vaughan is just content to waste time from the top position. Cobrero takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughan wants to pass the guard but Cobrero is keeping the position.
Cobrero controlling the position.
Cobrero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cobrero keeping full guard, as Vaughan tries to pass.
Vaughan wants to control from the top but Cobrero keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cobrero manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vaughan throws a head punch that misses.

Cobrero gets control of Vaughan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cobrero will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vaughan wants to control from the top but Cobrero keeps moving.

Vaughan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cobrero to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vaughan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cobrero pulls down on the head and he's put Vaughan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Cobrero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alekcey Kiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Stoicovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alekcey Kiser has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kiser
vs
Stoicovi

180 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alekcey Kiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitor Stoicovi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoicovi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoicovi tries for a takedown but Kiser circles away easily

so Kiser counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoicovi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiser looking to sit in guard and control but Stoicovi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kiser trying to keep a closed guard but Stoicovi is proving a slippery customer.
Stoicovi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kiser can't keep his opponent in guard - Stoicovi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoicovi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kiser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stoicovi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kiser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stoicovi on the ground.
Kiser is trying to get back to full guard.

Stoicovi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kiser tries for a takedown but Stoicovi circles away easily

and Stoicovi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stoicovi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Stoicovi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiser wants to get back to full guard.
Stoicovi works his way into side control.
Stoicovi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kiser is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stoicovi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stoicovi controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiser tries to control the position but Stoicovi now has his back.

Stoicovi working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kiser is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Stoicovi has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kiser taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitor Stoicovi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dandas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urbano Brayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urbano Brayson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dandas
vs
Brayson

196 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

224 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Dandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urbano Brayson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brayson throws a left and a right that both miss

so Dandas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dandas stops Brayson from standing up.
Dandas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dandas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brayson wants to stand but Dandas is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dandas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandas prevents Brayson from getting back to his feet.
Brayson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dandas is pushing down on Brayson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brayson is fighting to maintain full guard but Dandas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dandas slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dandas connects with a nice short shot to Brayson's temple.
Dandas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dandas prevents Brayson from standing back up.
Dandas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Bruce Dandas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brayson looks to throw the jab but Dandas is out of range.
Brayson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Dandas gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brayson is trying to push Dandas away but Dandas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Dandas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandas working Brayson over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brayson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dandas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brayson!

Dandas is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Brayson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Brayson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Dandas anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Brayson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Dandas slips an arm under Brayson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Dandas has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Dandas is squeezing on Brayson like an anaconda would it's prey. Brayson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruce Dandas!
A relieved looking Bruce Dandas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Urbano Brayson had this to say: 'Time is ticking away, why will no one stand with me. you want to catch me then knock me out, you submit me I no respect you. And screw all you fans!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anheuser Busch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Trinidad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trinidad has chosen Eye of The Tiger as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Busch
vs
Trinidad

160 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
147 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anheuser Busch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Trinidad!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinidad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trinidad misses with a wild combination.
Trinidad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Trinidad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Trinidad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trinidad misses with the combination.
Trinidad misses with a few strikes there.

Busch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trinidad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Trinidad is trying to escape the position but Busch is controlling the position.

Busch is trying to get an arm triangle but Trinidad is defending well.
Busch takes a little break here. Trinidad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Busch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Busch controlling the position.
Busch throws a strike aimed at the side of Trinidad's head but Trinidad avoids it well.
Busch 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.
Busch has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Trinidad!
Trinidad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Busch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Busch controlling from mount.
Busch lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Busch working for a submission but Trinidad is keeping him at bay.
Busch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Busch working the ground and pound effectively.
Trinidad is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Trinidad looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Busch landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Busch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Busch with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Trinidad blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busch controlling the pace for now.
Busch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Busch in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Busch with shots to the head and body - Trinidad looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anheuser Busch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Busch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trinidad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Busch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Busch lands a few punches from side control.
Busch controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anheuser Busch.
Trinidad throws a series of punches but Busch moves out of range.
Trinidad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trinidad is breathing heavily.
Trinidad throws a right and a left that Busch avoids nicely.
Trinidad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Busch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Busch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trinidad sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Trinidad being controlled for a moment.
Busch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busch taking a breather here.
Trinidad prevents Busch from improving position.
Anheuser Busch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Busch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Trinidad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Trinidad dodges the ground and pound from Busch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Busch decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Busch scores with a takedown into Trinidad's guard.
Busch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Busch distracts Trinidad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Busch stays in close to Trinidad's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinidad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Busch controlling from the top position.

Anheuser Busch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Trinidad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felix Trinidad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Busch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trinidad being controlled for a moment.
Trinidad tries to escape but Busch is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Busch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Busch controlling the position.
Trinidad defending against the ground and pound.
Trinidad managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Busch.
Busch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Trinidad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Busch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Busch taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Busch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Busch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trinidad's shoulder. That is not cool.
Busch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Trinidad is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Busch has an Americana. Trinidad didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Busch is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Busch hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anheuser Busch!
Our winner, Anheuser Busch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Felix Trinidad was interviewed post fight and said 'I know I am not the best of fighters but am working on my ability I promise I will come back better and stronger.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Coleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Coleston
vs
Jackson

178 cm
27
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
147 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Coleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleston off to one side.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Coleston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jackson rushes Coleston and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleston is defending well.
Mike Coleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Jackson.
Coleston tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Coleston back against the cage.

Coleston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Coleston sprawls well.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleston tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleston to the ground. Coleston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleston paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Coleston moves into the clinch.

Coleston lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Coleston stands up out of the half guard.
Coleston takes one on the button.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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

Jackson is rocked!

It looks like Cedric Jackson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Coleston shows good takedown defense.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleston finish him?

Coleston gets a big slam - oh, Jackson is out! Jackson is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Mike Coleston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Magamedov
vs
Santos

170 cm
24
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
178 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Hellbent

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Santos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magamedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Santos's guard.

Santos working for a triangle but Magamedov defends it easily.

Magamedov stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Santos drives through and clinches with Magamedov against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Magamedov decides to pull guard.
Magamedov 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.
Santos is looking to stand up but Magamedov won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
Magamedov trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Magamedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Santos has his foot on Magamedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magamedov works his way back into a safe position though.

Magamedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magamedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Magamedov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magamedov defends well.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos 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.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Magamedov from controlling successfully.

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

Santos is looking for a triangle here but Magamedov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magamedov is controlling him well.
Magamedov trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Magamedov throwing strikes but Santos manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos working away.

Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos wants to stand but Magamedov has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magamedov is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
Magamedov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Santos swings around for an armbar but Magamedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santos's guard.
Magamedov forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Santos is looking for a triangle here but Magamedov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Magamedov advances to full mount.
Magamedov controlling from mount.
Magamedov with a couple of short strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magamedov looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magamedov controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Santos really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Magamedov raining down shots from the mount!
Magamedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Magamedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magamedov mounts Santos! Really nice guard pass there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magamedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos can't escape the position.
Magamedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bob Magamedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magamedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santos hang on?
Magamedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Magamedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.

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

Santos has left one of his arms exposed and Magamedov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Santos screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Magamedov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

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

Kobayashi
vs
Pikachoo

185 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
181 lbs
5 - 12 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satoshi Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Pikachoo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikachoo looks for a takedown but Kobayashi sprawls well.
Pikachoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobayashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kobayashi stuffs the takedown.
Pikachoo's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pikachoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pikachoo shoots in and drives through. Kobayashi sprawls well.
Satoshi Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Pikachoo.
Pikachoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kobayashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Pikachoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikachoo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kobayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pikachoo defends it easily.

Pikachoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pikachoo passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep.
Pikachoo controls the position.

Pikachoo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pikachoo.

Pikachoo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi tries to buck Pikachoo off but Pikachoo is having none of it.
Pikachoo trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
Kobayashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kobayashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pikachoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Kobayashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pikachoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kobayashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kobayashi is working for a kimura but Pikachoo is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Kobayashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pikachoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pikachoo is looking for a sweep. Kobayashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kobayashi is working for a submission of some sort.

Kobayashi is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikachoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kobayashi is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Pikachoo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pikachoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobayashi as he avoids it easily.
Kobayashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pikachoo.
Kobayashi leaves Pikachoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Satoshi Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Pikachoo.
Pikachoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobayashi but Kobayashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Pikachoo misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo throws a nice looking combination but Kobayashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Pikachoo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pikachoo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kobayashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kobayashi is looking to improve his position.

Pikachoo is looking for a kimura here.

Pikachoo stands up out of the half guard.
Kobayashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi staying out of range there.
Pikachoo is looking to clinch.

Pikachoo closes the distance and clinches.
Pikachoo prevents the takedown attempt.

Pikachoo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pikachoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobayashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobayashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo controls Kobayashi momentarily but Kobayashi frees himself.

Kobayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pikachoo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pikachoo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pikachoo!
Kobayashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pikachoo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kobayashi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pikachoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kobayashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pikachoo's guard.

Kobayashi seems to be looking for submissions.

Kobayashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pikachoo has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kobayashi is looking for a kimura here.

Kobayashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pikachoo is just riding it out for now. Kobayashi eventually gives up the hold.

Pikachoo makes his way to full guard, as Kobayashi worked for a kimura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pikachoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pikachoo, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Pikachoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pikachoo tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Pikachoo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kobayashi's half guard.

Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pikachoo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kobayashi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kobayashi looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachoo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pikachoo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kobayashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pikachoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobayashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikachoo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pikachoo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kobayashi's head.

Kobayashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pikachoo is aware though and is defending well.

Pikachoo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kobayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pikachoo has managed to get both his arms back between Kobayashi's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kobayashi looking for a guillotine here but Pikachoo defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikachoo pushes down on Kobayashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Kobayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Pikachoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kobayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pikachoo slips a nice elbow through Kobayashi's hands, connecting with Kobayashi's forehead.
Kobayashi is refusing to be controlled, as Pikachoo sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi is staying active underneath Pikachoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kobayashi works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kobayashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kobayashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
David Pikachoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pikachoo sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kobayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kobayashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pikachoo advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kobayashi looking for a sweep but Pikachoo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kobayashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David Pikachoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikachoo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kobayashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Pikachoo has a good base and remains in mount.
Satoshi Kobayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pikachoo controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Pikachoo.
Well Pikachoo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Pikachoo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dameus Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Parks
vs
Kimura

177 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

170 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dameus Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kimura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kimura is in Parks's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Parks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parks tries to get out of the position.
Kimura is pushing down on Parks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parks is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Parks defends it.
Parks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura passes to full mount!
Kimura is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Parks is in real trouble.
Kimura controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Parks is trying to defend against the choke here but Kimura has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kimura Tightens the hold and Parks taps out furiously! Kimura displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masahiko Kimura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saliva-Badass. Velasquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rob Zombie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

King
vs
Velasquez

189 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Velasquez dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Velasquez's head and hops out.
Velasquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.

King moves into the clinch.
Velasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Tony King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.

King manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Velasquez got wobbled bad by a big combination! King presses forward with punches and knees until Velasquez stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Velasquez closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony King!
A relieved looking Tony King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.