MIFC Contenders 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giurgous Tsotes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giurgous Tsotes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tsotes
vs
Kerr

174 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giurgous Tsotes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr wants to clinch up but Tsotes keeps it at a distance.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsotes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerr throws a leg kick but Tsotes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsotes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsotes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerr.
Kerr tries to bum rush Tsotes with a series of wild strikes but Tsotes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kerr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tsotes.
Kerr tries to clinch up but Tsotes circles away and keeps his distance.
Kerr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsotes is out of range and Kerr settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kerr misses with a two punch combination.
Kerr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsotes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsotes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kerr is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr holding on.
Kerr is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kerr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kerr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerr throws a nice looking combination but Tsotes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsotes paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tsotes 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.
Kerr looks gassed!
Kerr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerr, not yet.

Kerr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsotes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kerr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsotes is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsotes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Kerr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsotes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsotes's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Tsotes controlling him for the moment.
Tsotes stays in close to Kerr's body and controls the position.
Tsotes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kerr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsotes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kerr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tsotes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kerr with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tsotes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsotes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kerr 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.
Kerr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kerr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsotes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kerr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsotes controls the pace.
Kerr is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Tsotes controlling him for the moment.

Kerr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsotes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's two 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.

Tsotes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsotes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kerr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kerr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsotes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsotes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Kerr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tsotes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kerr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsotes.
Kerr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four 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.
Kerr wants to clinch

so Tsotes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsotes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kerr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsotes is one step ahead there.
Tsotes controlling from the top position.

Kerr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsotes defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giurgous Tsotes dominated that second round.
That's time! Tsotes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tsotes circles away from the clinch attempt

and Tsotes counters with a shoot takedown. Kerr fights it but they end up in guard.
Kerr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerr, not yet.

Kerr is looking for a triangle but Tsotes pushes his legs off easily.
Kerr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kerr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsotes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kerr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsotes has managed to get both his arms back between Kerr's legs - danger averted.
Kerr working a defensive guard here.
Tsotes controlling from the top position.
Kerr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Giurgous Tsotes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tsotes fails with a takedown attempt.
Kerr missing with a left hand there. Tsotes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kerr dips to his left and cracks Tsotes with an uppercut!
Kerr misses with a takedown

and Tsotes counters with a shoot takedown. Kerr fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsotes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Tsotes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kerr throws a series of punches but Tsotes moves out of range.
Kerr closes the distance but Tsotes moves to the side

so Tsotes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kerr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsotes is one step ahead there.

Kerr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsotes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsotes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giurgous Tsotes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsotes, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giurgous Tsotes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math Lafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kusco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusco is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Not Afraid. Jake Kusco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lafer
vs
Kusco

182 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
207 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Math Lafer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Kusco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lafer lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafer. Kusco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kusco throws a right and a left that Lafer avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lafer.
Lafer throws a series of punches but Kusco avoids them all with ease.
Kusco lands a really nice looking cross but Lafer seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Kusco.

Lafer is rocked!
Kusco lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Lafer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusco throws a series of punches but Lafer avoids them all with ease.
Lafer seems to have got his legs back now.
Lafer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kusco checks it well.
Lafer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kusco sprawls well. He's pushed Lafer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lafer lands a nice hook to Kusco's body. Kusco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lafer misses with a hook. Kusco ducked under it nicely.
Lafer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kusco.
Kusco just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lafer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kusco throws a jab when Lafer was well out of range.
Kusco lands with a nice combination. Lafer backs away looking to recover.
Kusco tries to bum rush Lafer with a series of wild strikes but Lafer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kusco throws a series of punches but Lafer moves out of range.
Kusco scores with a shot to the body.
Lafer thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusco looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafer is just out of range.
Kusco slips a jab from Lafer.
Kusco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kusco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kusco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lafer blocks a head kick by Kusco.
Kusco misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Lafer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kusco!
Kusco tries to lock up and control but Lafer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lafer is landing with some decent strikes but Kusco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kusco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafer lands a heavy elbow.
Lafer working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafer trying to control but Kusco is having none of it.
Lafer content just to control the position here.
Kusco wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lafer.
Lafer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lafer landing punches.
Lafer lands a big elbow.
Lafer with good strikes from the mount here!
Kusco looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Lafer.
Lafer 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.
Lafer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kusco's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kusco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lafer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lafer punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Lafer.
Lafer cracks Kusco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lafer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lafer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kusco taking shots to the head.
Lafer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kusco is bucking up trying to escape but Lafer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lafer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Lafer wants to finish this one by submission but Kusco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lafer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lafer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kusco counters with a one-two to the body.
Kusco looks to land a right hand but Lafer moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafer. Kusco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kusco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kusco looks to land a left hand but Lafer moved out of range nicely.
Jake Kusco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lafer misses with a straight right.
Lafer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kusco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kusco counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafer throws the left hand but Kusco avoids the punch easily.
Kusco is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kusco sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Lafer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kusco's half guard.
Kusco looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kusco's head.
Lafer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kusco!
Math Lafer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lafer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lafer breaks from Kusco's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Lafer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kusco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kusco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafer scores with punches from side control.
Lafer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusco keeps working.
Lafer lands a few punches from side control.
Lafer working the ground and pound from side control.
Lafer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusco keeps working.
Lafer working the head and body with strikes.
Lafer lands a nice forearm strike.

Lafer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kusco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lafer is working Kusco over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafer advances to mount.
Lafer tries to control but Kusco wriggling away.
Kusco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lafer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lafer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lafer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kusco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kusco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kusco is in a horrible position here. Lafer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lafer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafer is landing with some decent strikes but Kusco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lafer landing strikes from the mount.
Lafer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lafer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lafer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lafer content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kusco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lafer is landing with some decent strikes but Kusco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kusco hang on?
Lafer lands a nice shot to the head.
Lafer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kusco hang on?
Lafer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kusco looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Math Lafer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lafer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kusco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafer.
Lafer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lafer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lafer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lafer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lafer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kusco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer trying to control but Kusco is having none of it.
Lafer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kusco taking shots to the head.
Lafer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kusco tries to hold on but Lafer postures up.
Lafer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kusco can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Lafer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kusco is on top in guard.
Lafer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafer is pulling down on Kusco's head to control his posture.
Lafer working a defensive guard but Kusco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lafer can't do much from the bottom here.

Kusco stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusco misses with a jab, cross combination.

Lafer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kusco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lafer landing strikes.
Lafer trying to control the position but Kusco is working away.
Lafer lands a nice forearm strike.
Lafer works to advance to full mount. Kusco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kusco is working to get back to half guard.
Kusco regains half guard.
Lafer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafer working Kusco over with strikes.
Kusco is not content to let Lafer control the position.
Lafer working Kusco over with strikes.
Lafer wants to free his trapped foot but Kusco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lafer lands with a punch from half guard.
Lafer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lafer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lafer working away from the top, dropping strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Math Lafer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lafer, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Math Lafer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

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

South
vs
The Blade

176 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay South!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank The Blade!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
South takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Jay South has been cut.
South tries a head kick but it misses.
South throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
South avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Blade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

South drives through and clinches with The Blade against the cage.
South tries to break the clinch but The Blade is controlling the position.
South is trying to break the clinch but The Blade has him pressed against the cage.

The Blade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Blade. That's going to slow South down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by The Blade.
South is breathing heavily.
The Blade throws a left and a right that both miss
and South counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Blade is looking to clinch.
South on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Blade scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Blade scores with a body shot.
The Blade connects with a stiff jab that staggers South - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank The Blade!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack DelaRoachsmoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killing In The Name Of - By Rage Against The Machine. Zack DelaRoachsmoka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DelaRoachsmoka
vs
Roberts

197 cm
22
246 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
19
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack DelaRoachsmoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DelaRoachsmoka throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DelaRoachsmoka misses with a double jab.
Roberts connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DelaRoachsmoka.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DelaRoachsmoka defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Roberts misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Roberts gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts wants to control but DelaRoachsmoka is keeping him busy.

Roberts is looking for a kimura but DelaRoachsmoka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.

Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roberts is just content to waste time from the top position. DelaRoachsmoka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DelaRoachsmoka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roberts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
DelaRoachsmoka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberts throws a shot to the body.
Roberts misses with a hook.
DelaRoachsmoka defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. DelaRoachsmoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
DelaRoachsmoka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. DelaRoachsmoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DelaRoachsmoka is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, DelaRoachsmoka circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts throws a predictable looking body shot
and DelaRoachsmoka counters with a one-two to the body.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts throws an overhand right that lands on DelaRoachsmoka's shoulder, as DelaRoachsmoka tries to avoid the shot.
DelaRoachsmoka tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. DelaRoachsmoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but DelaRoachsmoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts stuns DelaRoachsmoka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DelaRoachsmoka throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Roberts stumbling backwards into the cage! Roberts bounces back off the cage towards DelaRoachsmoka, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! DelaRoachsmoka lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! DelaRoachsmoka celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zack DelaRoachsmoka!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Lidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: tema dos guerreiro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Man
vs
Lidell

225 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Lidell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lidell is looking to clinch.
Lidell misses with a straight right.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Lidell.
Lidell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Lidell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lidell misses with a few strikes there.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lidell is looking to clinch.

Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Lidell tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Man scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jay Lidell has been cut.
Man stalling against the cage.
Man connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lidell's face.
Man lands an elbow just above Lidell 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Man.
Lidell looks gassed!
Man blocks an uppercut.
Lidell throws a head punch that misses.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man has Lidell pushed against the cage.
Lidell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man landing knees to the body.
Man lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lidell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Man gets a clinch.
Man landing knees to the head.

Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That has opened up Jay Lidell's cut even more.

Lidell tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.

Man has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lidell uses from the top position.
Lidell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man wriggles free and stands up.
Man dives in and grabs Lidell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lidell pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lidell throws a big shot that misses.
Man fails with the takedown.
Man shoots in and drives through. Lidell sprawls well.
Lidell throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Lidell looks to clinch

and Man counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Man 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lidell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lidell wants to stand up but Man is controlling him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Lidell.
Lidell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lidell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lidell looking to control.
Lidell looking for a sweep. Not yet Lidell, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lidell darts in trying to clinch

and Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Man.
Man can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lidell tries to clinch but Man moves away
and Man counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lidell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Man clinches but Lidell breaks the clinch
and Lidell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Lidell finds it's target.
Lidell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man staying out of range there.

Man rushes Lidell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Man.
Lidell digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lidell scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Lidell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lidell has him pressed against the cage.
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lidell up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lidell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Lidell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lidell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lidell throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Man moves into the clinch.
Man landing knees to the head.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lidell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Lidell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands a knee to the head.

Man has hold of one of Lidell's legs. Lidell is fighting the takedown attempt but Man gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lidell 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.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Lidell.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lidell wants to clinch but Man slips to the side

and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lidell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lidell.
Lidell lands with a left to the head.
Man has Lidell pressed against the cage, preventing Lidell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lidell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lidell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lidell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lidell lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lidell.
Lidell is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Lidell cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Lidell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
Lidell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lidell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Lidell scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lidell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lidell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lidell is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Lidell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lidell.
Lidell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lidell can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidell lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lidell - that landed with a thud.
Lidell has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Lidell lands with a right to the head.
Lidell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Come on Lidell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lidell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidell has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Lidell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lidell working aggressively here.
Lidell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lidell's defenses.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lidell is keeping busy.
Lidell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lidell.
Lidell lands a body shot.
Lidell lands a left hand.
Man tries to break free but Lidell pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidell gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lidell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Lidell presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lidell lands a shoulder strike.
Lidell scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Lidell dodges an elbow strike from Man.
Good body shot from Lidell.
Man wants to stall.

Lidell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lidell tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Lidell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lidell tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Lidell tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Lidell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Lidell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lidell tries to clinch up.
Lidell tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lidell wants to clinch.

Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lidell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.

Man breaks the clinch.

Man drives through and clinches with Lidell against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man prevents Lidell from breaking the clinch.
Man connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lidell's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lidell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Lidell on the inside.
Lidell lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lidell - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lidell.
Lidell digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Man jumps guard but Lidell stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lidell presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lidell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lidell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lidell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidell presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lidell scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Lidell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lidell.
Lidell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lidell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lidell is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Lidell pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidell.
Lidell swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay Lidell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Lidell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Lidell - that landed with a thud.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Lidell tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lidell.
Lidell lands a body shot.
Lidell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lidell.
A nice left hand lands by Lidell.
Lidell scores with a hook to the body.
Lidell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lidell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidell lands a body shot.
Lidell misses with some punches.
A short right from Lidell on the inside.
Lidell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lidell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lidell lands with a short shot to the head.
Lidell lands with a right to the head.
Lidell scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidell lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lidell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lidell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lidell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lidell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Lidell.
Lidell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lidell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lidell cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Lidell lands a nice shot to the body.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidell cracks Man with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Nice body punch from Lidell - that landed with a thud.
Lidell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lidell scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidell.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Lidell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidell lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lidell.
Lidell gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lidell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man tries to circle away but Lidell has him pinned against the cage.

Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt

and Man counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidell.
Lidell lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Lidell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lidell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lidell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Lidell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lidell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Lidell!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Carnage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Carnage is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gracie
vs
Carnage

190 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Carnage!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Roger Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Carnage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carnage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! A monster head kick from Carnage and Gracie falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Carnage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Calvin Carnage!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Geers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Grimm had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Grimm
vs
Geers

196 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Geers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grimm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Geers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Geers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grimm in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Grimm'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grimm has hold of Geers's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Geers seems comfortable defending it but Grimm has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Geers is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Geers is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Grimm couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Grimm!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sven Runestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La La (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.

Runestorm
vs
La

195 cm
22
134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

163 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Runestorm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, La La!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La dives in and grabs Runestorm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Runestorm pushes down on La's head and hops out.
Runestorm scores with a three punch combo!

Runestorm has managed to clinch.
Runestorm stalls.

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

La scores with a takedown into Runestorm's guard.
La is looking to work some ground and pound but Runestorm has wrist control.
La has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Runestorm wants to stand and escape but La is having none of it.
La wants to stand and escape but instead Runestorm has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Runestorm wants to control from the top but La keeps moving.
La avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runestorm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Runestorm looking to pass the guard.
La looking for a sweep. Not yet La, not yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Runestorm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Runestorm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
La tries to clinch but Runestorm moves away
and Runestorm counters with a left to the body.
La shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runestorm as he jumps to the side.

Runestorm clinches up against the cage.

Runestorm manages to break the clinch.
Runestorm lands a body shot.
La has his takedown stuffed

and Runestorm counters by moving into the clinch.
Sven Runestorm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La La.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Runestorm manages to break the clinch.

Runestorm gets a clinch.

Runestorm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runestorm lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Runestorm.
La shoots in and drives through. Runestorm sprawls well.
La slips a jab and a cross from Runestorm.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

Runestorm rushes La and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Runestorm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Runestorm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Runestorm wants to stand and escape but La is having none of it.
Runestorm is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La trying to control the position from guard on top but Runestorm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La thows a big elbow that misses.
Runestorm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
La won't allow Runestorm to get back to his feet.
La wants to control from the top but Runestorm keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
La misses with a double jab
and Runestorm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runestorm as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
La looks to clinch

and Runestorm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Runestorm.
La tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Runestorm jumps guard and drags La to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Runestorm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
La looking to pass the guard.
Runestorm wants to stand but La is controlling the position.
La wants to get up but he can't break Runestorm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Runestorm keeping full guard, as La tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Runestorm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Runestorm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runestorm but Runestorm pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Runestorm has closed the distance and engaged La in a clinch.
La prevents a takedown attempt there.
Runestorm stops a takedown attempt from La.
Runestorm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. La gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Runestorm breaks the clinch.
La swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Runestorm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
La misses with a shot to the body
and Runestorm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Runestorm lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runestorm closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Runestorm takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runestorm can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Runestorm. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Runestorm successfully pulls guard.
Runestorm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst La is controlling him.
La with a flurry of punches that miss.

Runestorm has his feet on La's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Runestorm misses with a wild body shot.
Sven Runestorm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Runestorm has taken the fight to the clinch.

Runestorm manages to break the clinch.
Runestorm stuffs the takedown attempt from La. La gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from La.
La La seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Runestorm has taken the fight to the clinch.

Runestorm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runestorm is looking to wear down La with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
La throws a combination that misses

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

Runestorm pulls guard successfully.
Runestorm seems keen to control La's posture.
La stopping the sweep attempt from Runestorm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La tries to free his leg and advance position but Runestorm is retaining full guard.
Runestorm wants to stand up but La is controlling him.
La pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Runestorm is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runestorm wants to stand but La is controlling the position.

Runestorm is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Runestorm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. La avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four 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.
La tries to pull guard but Runestorm won't allow it.
La being controlled against the cage.
La looking for a takedown.

Runestorm jumps guard and drags La to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
La trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runestorm is trying to keep La in close.
Runestorm looking to hit a scissor sweep but La is one step ahead there.
La works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Runestorm 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Runestorm rushes La and presses him up against the cage.

Runestorm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runestorm thows a body shot but no joy.
La slips a jab and a cross from Runestorm.
La shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runestorm pinned against the cage. Runestorm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
La misses with a takedown attempt

and Runestorm moves into the clinch.

Runestorm manages to break the clinch.
Runestorm scores with a jab to the jaw.
La swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Runestorm moves into the clinch.

Runestorm manages to break the clinch.
La wants to clinch but Runestorm slips to the side

and Runestorm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Runestorm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. La fights it off and pushes away nicely.
La darts in trying to clinch

and Runestorm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Runestorm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runestorm goes for a takedown in the clinch but La prevents it.

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

Runestorm clinches up against the cage.
Runestorm wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Runestorm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runestorm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. La is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
La tries to pull guard but Runestorm holds him up against the cage and eventually La drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on La's face as he tries to break the clinch.
La is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Runestorm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Runestorm stalling in the clinch but La improves position.
La doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La looking for a takedown.

Runestorm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runestorm as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runestorm. La does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La clinches but Runestorm breaks the clinch
and Runestorm counters with a one-two to the body.
La looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Runestorm moves into range and clinches up with La.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Runestorm gets through La's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runestorm lands a nice uppercut.
La is pressed up against the cage. Runestorm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag La down to the mat. La avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
La wants to clinch
and Runestorm counters with a one-two to the body.
La shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Runestorm sprawls well. Runestorm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. La gets slowly back to his feet.
La shoots in looking for a takedown. Runestorm tries to sprawl out of it but La keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Runestorm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Runestorm forces La back against the cage and clinches.

Runestorm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Runestorm instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runestorm as La tries to tie him up.

Runestorm breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runestorm!
Sven Runestorm is winning the standup battle so far.

Runestorm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Runestorm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runestorm scores with a three punch combo!
Runestorm misses with a jab, cross combination.
La shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runestorm but Runestorm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La with a poor takedown

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

Runestorm breaks from the clinch.
Runestorm leaves La with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Runestorm darts in and clinches La up against the cage.
Runestorm lands a shoulder strike.
La prevents the takedown attempt.
Runestorm holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Runestorm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. La fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Runestorm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runestorm 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Runestorm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

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

Larinov
vs
Armstrong

178 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Larinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larinov dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.

Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larinov, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larinov.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larinov is defending well for now.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larinov avoids it.
Larinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Larinov breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larinov slips a jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Larinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Larinov.
Armstrong looks gassed!
Larinov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larinov lands a nice hook to Armstrong's body. Armstrong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larinov scores with a push kick.

Larinov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larinov is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Larinov avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong keeps control of Larinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larinov.
Larinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Larinov breaks the clinch.

Larinov drops Armstrong with a beautiful combination! Armstrong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Larinov is looking for the KO!

Armstrong is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larinov flashes Armstrong a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Armstrong's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Armstrong crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Larinov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Larinov!