Death Squad 152:Chan vs Belmont PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sharp
vs
Sharp

225 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Sharp!
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, Viktor Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Victor Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Victor Sharp.
Victor Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Viktor Sharp blocks a head kick by Victor Sharp.
Viktor Sharp blocks a head kick by Victor Sharp.
Viktor Sharp misses with a head kick.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Victor Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viktor Sharp avoids the head kick by Victor Sharp.
Viktor Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Viktor Sharp blocks a head kick by Victor Sharp.
Victor Sharp is breathing heavily.
Viktor Sharp misses with a head kick.
Viktor Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victor Sharp blocks a head kick by Viktor Sharp.
Viktor Sharp misses with a head kick.
Viktor Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor Sharp misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Victor Sharp throws a head kick but Viktor Sharp moves out of range.
Victor Sharp blocks a head kick by Viktor Sharp.
Victor Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Viktor Sharp moves out of range easily.
Viktor Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Victor Sharp moves out of range easily.
Victor Sharp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktor Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor Sharp misses with a head kick.
Victor Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Viktor Sharp moves out of range easily.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Viktor Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Victor Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viktor Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Victor Sharp moves out of range easily.
Victor Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Victor Sharp misses with a head kick.
Victor Sharp misses with a head kick.
Viktor Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Victor Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Viktor Sharp moves out of range easily.
Victor Sharp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Victor Sharp has been cut.
Victor Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viktor Sharp throws a head kick but Victor Sharp moves out of range.
Viktor Sharp lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viktor Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viktor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Victor Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Viktor Sharp moves out of range easily.
Victor Sharp avoids the head kick by Viktor Sharp.
Victor Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor Sharp throws a nice head kick!
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viktor Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viktor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Victor Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Viktor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Victor Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viktor Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Viktor Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viktor Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Victor Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Victor Sharp blocks a head kick by Viktor Sharp.
Viktor Sharp throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Sharp.
Well Viktor Sharp 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Sharp!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Clean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ipad Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Clean
vs
Apple

190 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

150 cm
33
130 lbs
4 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Clean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apple there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apple.
Clean misses with a double jab

and Apple counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Apple.
Apple is stalling here.
Apple tries to pull guard but Clean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apple tries for a takedown. No joy.
Apple lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Apple - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roberto Clean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple tries to pull guard but Clean holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Apple dodges the punch combination from Clean.
Clean misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clean misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Clean misses.
Clean misses with a double jab.
Roberto Clean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clean's waist but Clean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.
Apple pushes Clean away with a front kick.
Clean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apple circles away quickly and effectively.
Roberto Clean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Apple clinches up with Clean and pushes him back against the cage.

Apple gets control of Clean's arms and successfully pulls guard. Apple will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clean won't allow Apple to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clean wanted to stand there but Apple had control of the position.
Apple trying to keep a closed guard but Clean is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple has a closed guard, preventing Clean from standing up.
Apple working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apple pulls Clean in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clean circles away.
Clean slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apple lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clean looks to land a combination but Apple avoids it well.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clean circles away.
Clean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clean misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Apple closes the distance and clinches.
Apple tries to throw a body punch but Clean avoids it by throwing Apple back against the cage.
Clean can't break the clinch.
Clean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clean has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Clean avoids the elbow strike from Apple, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Apple closes the distance and clinches.

Apple manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clean.
Clean throws an overhand right that lands on Apple's shoulder, as Apple tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Clean.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Clean gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
Apple looking for a takedown.
Roberto Clean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple is looking for a takedown.
Clean blocks the elbow strike.
Clean is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clean walks away with a smile on his face. Apple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberto Clean is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Clean misses the target.
A jab from Clean finds it's way through Apple's defenses.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clean pinned against the cage. Clean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Clean.
Clean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Clean misses with a double jab
and Apple counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clean avoids a punch combination nicely.

Apple clinches with his opponent.
Clean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clean tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Clean can't break the clinch.
Clean tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Apple tries to pull guard but Clean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Apple decides to pull guard.
Clean wants to stand but Apple has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple wants to sweep but no luck.
Clean wants to stand but Apple is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Clean tries to keep at a distance but Apple has taken the fight into the clinch.

Apple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clean pinned against the cage. Clean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Clean does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Clean dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Apple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clean but Clean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clean circles away.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Clean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
Roberto Clean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Clean throws a right hand that Apple ducks under and follows up with a left that Apple also avoids with ease.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Clean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clean throws a right hand that Apple ducks under and follows up with a left that Apple also avoids with ease.
Clean throws a series of punches but Apple moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clean connects with a single shot there.
A right-left combo lands from Clean.
Clean misses with a jab to the body
and Apple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Apple counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Clean misses its intended target.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Clean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Clean tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apple moves away.

Apple rushes Clean and presses him up against the cage.
Apple manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Apple jumps guard but Clean stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apple misses with a body punch.
Apple is trying to drag Clean to the mat but Clean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clean's elbow.

Apple breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clean lands a jab to the head.
Apple tries for a takedown but Clean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apple fails to land the takedown.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clean throws a nice looking combination but Apple bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clean misses with a series of wild punches.
Clean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apple circles away quickly and effectively.
Clean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clean lands with a cross.
Apple is looking to clinch but Clean is avoiding it.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clean sprawls well. Clean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clean misses with a wild combination.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Clean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberto Clean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Clean shows good takedown defense.
Clean misses with a wild combination.
Apple takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apple takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple tries to clinch up but Clean circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Clean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clean, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Clean!
Roberto Clean was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Photirat
vs
Duplesris

171 cm
30
159 lbs
8 - 22 - 0

163 cm
29
155 lbs
14 - 19 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 8 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Duplesris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Photirat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duplesris's head.

It looks like Seth Duplesris has been cut.
Duplesris misses with a two punch combination.
Photirat misses with a double jab.
Photirat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duplesris.
Photirat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duplesris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Photirat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Photirat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duplesris's head.
Photirat feints with a jab and clips Duplesris right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Duplesris is sent crashing into the canvas and Photirat leaps in for the kill! Duplesris tries to get to his feet but Photirat is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Duplesris is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodthanong Photirat!
During a confident post fight interview, Yodthanong Photirat 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iphone Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fyodor Pending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Apple
vs
Pending

150 cm
33
79 lbs
8 - 19 - 1

150 cm
38
130 lbs
40 - 57 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iphone Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 57 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple tries to clinch up.
Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Pending pushes him off.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple misses with a two punch combination.
Apple throws a low kick, looking for Pending's leg but Pending calmly moves out of range.
Apple lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pending circles away quickly and effectively.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pending manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple is looking to clinch but Pending is avoiding it.
Apple tries to clinch but Pending moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pending prevents it.
Apple is pressed up against the cage. Pending has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Apple down to the mat. Apple avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Apple is looking to clinch but Pending is avoiding it.
Apple tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Pending counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pending should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Apple tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Pending pulls guard effortlessly.
Apple trying to control the position from guard on top but Pending is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apple has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Apple throwing strikes but missing.
Apple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Apple trying to control the position from guard on top but Pending is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pending utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pending on the ground.
Apple looking to pass the guard.

Pending pushes a forearm under Apple's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Apple is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fyodor Pending!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bansa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz's entrance music is My town. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortiz
vs
Bansa

175 cm
38
153 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

167 cm
31
155 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Bansa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bansa tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
Bansa is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Bansa is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ortiz!
Bansa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
Bansa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bansa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Bansa tries to sprawl but Ortiz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Ortiz lands strikes from half guard.

Bansa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ortiz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bansa is still in real trouble! Can Ortiz finish him?
Ortiz winds up and cracks Bansa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz throwing shots but Bansa is blocking nicely.

Ortiz seems to be looking for submissions.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bansa has hold of Ortiz's hands but Ortiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz scores with a big shot! Bansa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bansa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Ortiz!
Angel Ortiz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lankari's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gomez
vs
Lankari

180 cm
28
158 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

177 cm
36
142 lbs
17 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspar Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomez rushes Lankari and presses him up against the cage.
Lankari is trying to break the clinch but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.

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

Gomez closes the distance and pushes Lankari back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. Lankari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Gomez pushes Lankari up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankari avoiding damage.

Gomez breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Lankari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lankari somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankari misses with a double jab.

Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gomez breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lankari is defended easily by Gomez.
Gaspar Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.

Gomez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lankari quickly recovers to half guard.
Lankari is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lankari controlling the position for now.

Lankari kicks off Gomez and gets to his feet.

Lankari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankari is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Gomez coming out on top.
Lankari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomez defends well and Lankari ends up having to push Gomez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Lankari drops back down to his feet.

Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.

Gomez clinches.
Lankari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gomez just stands there and leans against the cage.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lankari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lankari has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gomez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lankari can turn it around.
Gomez avoiding damage.
Lankari can't get the takedown.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lankari's efforts to push away.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.

Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lankari, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Lankari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomez uses from the top position.
Lankari trying to control the position.
Gomez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gomez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Lankari moved away.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Lankari avoids them all with ease.
Gomez takes one on the button.

Gomez pushes Lankari up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lankari backwards.
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!
Lankari is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Gomez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

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

Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez trying to stall but Lankari improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaspar Gomez dominated that round.
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.

Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Lankari in a clinch.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lankari on the side of the head.

Gomez clinches.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gomez drives through and clinches with Lankari against the cage.
Lankari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Gomez darts in and clinches Lankari up against the cage.
Lankari being controlled against the cage.
Gaspar Gomez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lankari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gomez slows down the pace here.
Lankari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaspar Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari looking to stall.
Gomez pushes Lankari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankari can do to turn this around?
Lankari has had enough of the clinch but Gomez keeps him there for the moment.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
Hans Lankari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gomez moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gomez.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lankari dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Lankari shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gomez has Lankari up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Gomez instigates a clinch.

Lankari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Gomez forces Lankari back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gomez lands a shot to the body.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.

Gomez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lankari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez wants to get up but he can't break Lankari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Lankari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.

Gomez stands up from Lankari's guard - Gomez perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Lankari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Gomez takes the fight into the clinch.
Lankari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomez feints a jab promting Lankari to slip. Gomez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lankari slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!

Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez lands a right hand.

Lankari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lankari gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Gomez gets underhooks to prevent Lankari's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaspar Gomez dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Gomez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Gomez forces Lankari back against the cage and clinches.

Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.

Gomez manages to pull guard.
Lankari looking to pass the guard.
Lankari wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Lankari passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.
Lankari is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
Lankari stops Gomez from getting back to his feet.
Gaspar Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gomez pushes Lankari off and gets back to his feet.
Lankari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.

Lankari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomez manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Lankari tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Gomez is trying to trip Lankari. He has hold of a leg but Lankari is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gomez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lankari is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lankari's guard.

Lankari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lankari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lankari is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Gomez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lankari is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gomez.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaspar Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lankari tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.

Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Lankari takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaspar Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaspar Gomez!
Gaspar Gomez gave a mention to Just Fight (Everything 8$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lukashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukashenko comes to the cage accompanied by PANEM National Anthem. Esposito has chosen Sukh Knight as his entrance music. 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.

Lukashenko
vs
Esposito

219 cm
36
255 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

195 cm
42
285 lbs
30 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lukashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito avoids a kick to the body.
Lukashenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Lukashenko throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lukashenko.
Esposito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lukashenko has time to react.
Lukashenko scores with a head kick. Esposito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like John Esposito has been cut.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lukashenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lukashenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Esposito swings for the body but Lukashenko moves out of range.
Lukashenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esposito's hands.
Esposito has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lukashenko.
Lukashenko slips under a jab.
Lukashenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lukashenko misses with a kick to the body.
Esposito takes a swing at Lukashenko's ribcage but misses.
Lukashenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Esposito throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lukashenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Lukashenko moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Esposito.
Decent striking displayed by Esposito there.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Lukashenko.
Esposito scores with a jab to the head.

Lukashenko is rocked!
Esposito feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Lukashenko crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Esposito!
John Esposito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards's entrance music is Three Six Mafia - It's a fight. A fine choice. Jared Kincaid will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Richards
vs
Kincaid

183 cm
32
185 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

197 cm
32
182 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards throws a hook to the side of Kincaid's head but Kincaid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kincaid slips under a jab.
Kincaid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards.

Kincaid closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards is trying to force a seperation but Kincaid has the dominant position.
Richards blocks the elbow strike.

Richards breaks from the clinch.
Kincaid has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Richards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kincaid is out of range.

Richards tries to keep at a distance but Kincaid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kincaid tries to pull guard but Richards won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kincaid.
Richards is trying to break free.
Kincaid fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kincaid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kincaid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richards's efforts to push away.

Richards manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards missing with a left hand there. Kincaid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kincaid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kincaid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Richards looks to throw the jab but Kincaid is out of range.
Kincaid wants to clinch
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Kincaid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jared Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid is looking to clinch.
Richards throws a looping overhand right but Kincaid ducks down to avoid it.

Richards sends Kincaid crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Richards is motioning to the referee to let Kincaid up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Kincaid is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kincaid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kincaid is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kincaid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kincaid seems to have recovered his senses.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Kincaid's shoulder, as Kincaid tries to avoid the shot.
Richards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kincaid at a distance.
Kincaid throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Kincaid tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Richards cracks Kincaid with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Richards has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kincaid to stand back up!
BAM! Richards delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kincaid like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). CJ Richards!
CJ Richards tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Serra has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Meyer's chin.

Meyer
vs
Serra

195 cm
23
268 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

200 cm
28
275 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serra.
A jab from Meyer misses.
Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Meyer.
Serra shoots in and drives through. Meyer sprawls well.
Serra tries for a takedown but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Meyer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Meyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meyer.
Meyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serra keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer tries to pass to full mount but Serra defends it.
Meyer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meyer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Meyer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Serra because Meyer loaded up on that one.
Meyer unloads with some shots from mount but Serra bucks and avoids them well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer wants to control the pace but Serra is squirming around nicely.
Meyer pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Meyer looking to control but Serra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meyer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Serra because Meyer loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer controlling his opponent.
Meyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meyer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Meyer wants to control the pace but Serra is squirming around nicely.
Meyer with the ground and pound from mount.

It looks like Matt Serra has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer looking to ground and pound but Serra is blocking nicely.
Meyer wants to control the pace but Serra is squirming around nicely.

Meyer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Serra has worked his arm free - good work by Serra!
Meyer works to advance to full mount. Serra defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serra is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Serra wants to hold on but Meyer pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Meyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Serra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Serra slips a straight right by Meyer.
Serra with a lazy takedown attempt

and Meyer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Meyer works his way into side control.
Meyer trying to control the position but Serra is working away.
Meyer works to advance to full mount. Serra defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Serra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Serra is looking to escape.
Serra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer thowing shots but they're missing.
Meyer with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Meyer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Serra because Meyer loaded up on that one.

Meyer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Serra is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Serra and Meyer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Serra regains half guard there - taking advantage of Meyer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meyer is looking to take a break and control but Serra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Meyer in particular looking to stall.
Meyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serra can do to turn this around?
Serra trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer trying to control the action but Serra is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Serra shoots for a takedown but Meyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Serra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Serra shoots for a takedown but Meyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dave Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Serra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Serra.
Serra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra has a takedown stuffed.

Meyer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Serra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Meyer is in Serra's guard.
Meyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Serra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meyer is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Turka Elite Gym inform us that Serra has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Meyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Serra's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Meyer misses with a straight left.
Serra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Serra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meyer is fending him off so far but Serra persists. Nope, Meyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Serra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
Serra moves out of range of the strikes.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Meyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dave Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer misses with an uppercut. Serra saw that one coming.

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

Serra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Serra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meyer pushing down on Serra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Meyer wants to pass the guard but Serra is defending well.
Meyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matt Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meyer stalling.
Meyer'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.
Meyer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Serra!
Meyer wants to control the pace but Serra is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Meyer.
Meyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Serra is looking to escape.

Meyer looking to isolate an arm here. Serra doesn't see it coming and as Meyer extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Meyer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Meyer!
Dave Meyer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmont has chosen 2pac feat. Ice Cube - Bow Down as his entrance music. Johnny Chan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Augustus Belmont's chin.

Chan
vs
Belmont

178 cm
43
182 lbs
29 - 12 - 1

183 cm
35
140 lbs
27 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Belmont!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan lunges at Belmont with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belmont's hand.
Chan misses with a hook.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Belmont checks a leg kick nicely.
Chan throws a series of punches but Belmont avoids them all with ease.
Belmont lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belmont checks it well.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmont misses with an uppercut.
Chan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmont connects with a right hand. Chan shakes it off.
Chan takes one to the chin there.
Belmont lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Johnny Chan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Belmont has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belmont and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Belmont to the canvas! Belmont doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Chan!
An out of breath Johnny Chan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Augustus Belmont stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.