Tradition III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Spigelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Spigelman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marciano
vs
Spigelman

185 cm
23
221 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

205 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Spigelman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spigelman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marciano but Marciano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Spigelman tries to get set, Marciano tries to push him back and clinch up but Spigelman manages to avoid the attempt.
Spigelman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marciano.
And Spigelman tries to counter it with a takedown but Marciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spigelman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spigelman tries a quick counter leg kick but Marciano is wise to it.

Marciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spigelman slowing the pace effectively.

Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano shoots for a takedown but Spigelman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spigelman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marciano with a body shot.
Marciano wants to clinch up but Spigelman keeps it at a distance.
Spigelman leaves Marciano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spigelman throws out a counter right but Marciano avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Spigelman shows good takedown defense.
Spigelman punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Jax Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Marciano scores with a four punch combination!
Spigelman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marciano throws a head kick but Spigelman moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Spigelman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spigelman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spigelman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spigelman but Spigelman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spigelman feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano looks to clinch
and Spigelman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Marciano clinches.
Marciano gets underhooks to prevent Spigelman's takedown attempt.

Spigelman tightens his grip and picks Marciano up, before dumping him to the ground. Marciano manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spigelman won't allow Marciano to sweep him here.
Spigelman trying to move into half guard but instead Marciano has managed to sweep!

Spigelman wants to sweep but no luck.
Spigelman wants to get back to his feet but Marciano passes into half guard.
Spigelman tries to roll over but Marciano keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spigelman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spigelman 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman tries to roll over but Marciano keeps him under control.

Spigelman looking for submissions off his back.
Spigelman tries to kick Marciano off but Marciano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spigelman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marciano prevents Spigelman from improving his position.
Spigelman looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.
Spigelman is doing well to control the position and prevent Marciano from advancing to side control.
Spigelman wants to improve his position but Marciano is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marciano is thwarting Spigelman's attempts to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spigelman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.

Spigelman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spigelman lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Marciano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Spigelman goes for a takedown attempt but Marciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jax Marciano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Spigelman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spigelman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marciano tries to avoid it but Spigelman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marciano to the ground. Marciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marciano.
Marciano with a poor takedown
and Spigelman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spigelman fails with a takedown attempt.
Jax Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Spigelman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spigelman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Marciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spigelman tries to avoid it but Marciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spigelman to the ground. Spigelman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spigelman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown but Spigelman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marciano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spigelman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jax Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spigelman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marciano.
Marciano tries to clinch but Spigelman is having none of it.
Spigelman throws out a counter right but Marciano avoids it with no problem.
Spigelman is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Spigelman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spigelman sprawls well. Spigelman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet.
Spigelman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marciano fails with a takedown attempt.
Spigelman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spigelman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Spigelman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spigelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano tries to counter by clinching up but Spigelman breaks away and moves out of range.
Spigelman shoots in looking for a takedown. Marciano tries to sprawl out of it but Spigelman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano is looking to clinch but Spigelman is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spigelman.
Marciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spigelman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spigelman. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano tries to clinch but Spigelman moves out of range.
Spigelman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marciano rather than just go for the knockout.
Spigelman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Spigelman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spigelman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marciano circles away.
Spigelman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marciano. Marciano obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Marciano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spigelman.
Marciano goes for a double leg but Spigelman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spigelman continues to drive forward.
Spigelman with the counter takedown but Marciano avoids it easily.
Spigelman misses with a straight right.
Marciano throws a head kick but Spigelman moves out of range.
Marciano with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Spigelman counter with a right hand.
Marciano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spigelman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spigelman blocks a head kick by Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano shoots in and drives through. Spigelman sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano. Those never looked like landing.
Spigelman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Marciano could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spigelman darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano gets double underhooks and turns Spigelman into the cage.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Spigelman looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano is looking to counter the offense by Spigelman and move into the clinch.
Marciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jax Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spigelman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marciano as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spigelman pushes Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.

Marciano gets control of Spigelman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marciano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spigelman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spigelman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman looking to sit in guard and control but Marciano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Spigelman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marciano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marciano won't allow Spigelman to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spigelman holds on and takes a little breather.
Spigelman wants to stand up but Marciano is controlling him.
Spigelman is pulling down on Marciano's head. It's preventing any offense from Marciano, at least for the moment.
Spigelman 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spigelman keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marciano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spigelman defends well and Marciano ends up having to push Spigelman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spigelman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.
Good work by Spigelman as he checks the leg kick.
Spigelman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spigelman goes for a double leg but Marciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marciano continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marciano.
Spigelman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jax Marciano.
Well Marciano 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Marciano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Way (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hardy
vs
Way

195 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, No Way!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Hardy.
Way doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Way is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Way tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy works over Way's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardy looks to land a combination. Way sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like No Way has been cut.
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!
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Hardy clobbers Way with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Way is rocked!
Hardy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Way! Hardy dives in looking to finish! Way is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Hardy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jo Hagar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pascual Perez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hagar
vs
Perez

185 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jo Hagar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pascual Perez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagar throws a wild body kick that Perez sees coming a mile off.
Perez throws a counter combo.
Perez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hagar.
Hagar slaps away a takedown attempt from Perez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hagar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perez shoots for a takedown but Hagar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hagar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagar misses with a takedown attempt - Perez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Hagar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hagar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hagar 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.
Perez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hagar controls the pace.

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

Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perez looks winded!
Hagar trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagar stays in close to Perez's body and controls the position.
Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hagar.

Perez has his foot on Hagar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hagar works his way back into a safe position though.
Hagar is looking to stand up but Perez won't let him.
Hagar sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hagar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez tries to clinch but Hagar moves out of range.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hagar darts in looking for a takedown but Perez gets double underhooks and turns Hagar into the cage.
Hagar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hagar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Perez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Hagar gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagar has Perez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hagar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hagar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Perez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hagar walks away with a smile on his face. Perez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hagar tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hagar's waist but Hagar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez off to one side.
Hagar throws a low kick but Perez moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hagar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hagar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez is looking for the big counter here.
Hagar misses with a two punch combination.
Perez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perez has his takedown stuffed

and Hagar counters by clinching up.
Perez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hagar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hagar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perez uses from the top position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hagar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perez has managed to get both his arms back between Hagar's legs - danger averted.
Hagar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagar wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perez trying to control but Hagar is working from the bottom.
Perez throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perez lands a couple of elbows.

That's two 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.
Perez throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hagar shoots in for a double leg but Perez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Perez has closed the distance and engaged Hagar in a clinch.
Perez jumps guard but Hagar stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hagar is looking for a takedown.
Hagar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Hagar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hagar jumps into guard, dragging Perez to the mat.
Hagar is trying to control the position but Perez postures up.
Perez tries to stand but Hagar is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagar wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
Perez is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hagar.
Hagar wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perez throws a strike but Hagar avoids it easily and moves to 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.
Perez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hagar's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hagar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hagar is looking to clinch.

Perez gets a double leg takedown into Hagar's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez preventing the sweep.
Perez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pascual Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Perez gets tackled into the cage by Hagar. Hagar maintains the clinch.
Hagar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perez is defending well.
Hagar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hagar avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.

Perez tightens his grip and picks Hagar up, before dumping him to the ground. Hagar manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Hagar is keeping the position.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez won't allow Hagar to get back to his feet.
Hagar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Hagar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perez passes into side control.

Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hagar is defending well.
Pascual Perez has got the better of the ground game so far.

Perez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hagar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hagar gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagar trying to hold on to Perez's head to control him but Perez postures up.
Hagar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Hagar is defending well.
Hagar is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagar trying to hold on to Perez's head to control him but Perez postures up.
Perez is looking to stall here but Hagar recovers full guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but Hagar keeps moving.
Hagar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hagar defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perez leaves Hagar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Hagar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Hagar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perez darts in looking for a takedown but Hagar gets double underhooks and turns Perez into the cage.
Hagar tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hagar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hagar wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perez tries to roll over but Hagar keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pascual Perez.
I think Perez 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pascual Perez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jacobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Master of puppets. Gabriel Stark will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jacobi
vs
Stark

190 cm
23
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Stark!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stark moves into range and clinches up with Jacobi.

Jacobi manages to break the clinch.
Jacobi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark throws a one two combo.
Jacobi throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.

Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stark is trying to break free.
Jacobi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stark is trying to drag Jacobi to the mat but Jacobi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacobi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jacobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
Stark is leaning against Jacobi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi fails to pull guard.
Stark lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Stark.

Jacobi breaks the clinch.
Stark scores with a jab. Jacobi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck for Jacobi with that takedown attempt.
Stark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobi under the eye.
Stark cracks Jacobi with an open hand slap.
Jacobi misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacobi is breathing heavily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobi sprawls well. Jacobi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stark throws a right hand that Jacobi ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobi also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a right hand that Jacobi ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobi also avoids with ease.

Stark rushes Jacobi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.

Jacobi jumps guard and drags Stark to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark wanted to stand there but Jacobi had control of the position.
Jacobi trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobi.
Stark wanted to stand there but Jacobi had control of the position.
Stark trying to control but Jacobi is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark stands up from Jacobi's guard - Stark perhaps looking for a knockout.

Stark has closed the distance and engaged Jacobi in a clinch.

Stark manages to break the clinch.

Jacobi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacobi is in Stark's guard.
Jacobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stark has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jacobi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stark tries to pull guard but Jacobi holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jacobi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stark tries to pull guard but Jacobi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jacobi tightens his grip and picks Stark up, before dumping him to the ground. Stark manages to land in guard.
Jacobi trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark striking off his back but it's not causing Jacobi any problems.

Stark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jacobi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Jacobi persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jacobi takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Jacobi gets tackled into the cage by Stark. Stark maintains the clinch.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacobi is keeping busy.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacobi letting Stark take a breather here.
Jacobi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jacobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobi tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.

Jacobi has hold of one of Stark's legs. Stark is fighting the takedown attempt but Jacobi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark wants to sweep here but Jacobi controlling him for the moment.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobi won't allow Stark to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark wants to stand but Jacobi is controlling the position.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Jacobi from controlling successfully.
Jacobi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stark's guard.
Jacobi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stark trying to hold on to Jacobi's head to control him but Jacobi postures up.
Stark desperately trying to maintain half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.

Stark moves into range and clinches up with Jacobi.
Jacobi jumps guard but Stark stands there with Jacobi around his waist. Jacobi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stark wants to break free but Jacobi has control.

Jacobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobi blocks a head kick by Stark.

Stark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacobi jumps guard but Stark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Jacobi.
Jacobi has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacobi walks away with a smile on his face. Stark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from Stark both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi fails with a takedown attempt.

Jacobi has managed to clinch.
Stark tries to pull guard but Jacobi holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
Gabriel Stark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Jacobi jumps guard.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stark wants to stand but Jacobi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jacobi can't keep his opponent in guard - Stark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacobi is trying to get back to full guard.

Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark stalling away here and it's allowed Jacobi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

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

Jacobi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stark is trying to stand back up but Jacobi is controlling him
Stark moves into full guard.
Jacobi trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Jacobi looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacobi is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
Jacobi is not content to let Stark control the position.

Stark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacobi moves forwards but Stark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jacobi slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Jacobi tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jacobi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stark to the mat! Stark manages to get full guard.
Jacobi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stark 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to stand and escape but Jacobi is having none of it.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobi is one step ahead there.
Jacobi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Jacobi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandon Jacobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Stark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Jacobi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Stark clinches with his opponent.
Jacobi avoiding damage.
Jacobi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jacobi tightens his grip and picks Stark up, before dumping him to the ground. Stark manages to land in guard.
Gabriel Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacobi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Jacobi.
I think Stark 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Stark!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Stark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Chamberlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modus Ponens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modus Ponens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chamberlain
vs
Ponens

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Chamberlain!
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, Modus Ponens!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Ponens misses.
Ponens misses with a body shot
and Chamberlain counters with a two punch combo.
Ponens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamberlain.
Ponens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ponens wants it to stay on the feet.
Chamberlain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ponens moves into the clinch.
Chamberlain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ponens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Chamberlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponens misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens stops a takedown attempt from Chamberlain.
Chamberlain has Ponens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ponens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chamberlain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ponens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ponens prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamberlain takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jared Chamberlain has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Chamberlain has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ponens slows down the pace here.
Ponens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chamberlain looking for a takedown.
Chamberlain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ponens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ponens's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
Chamberlain wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain wants to take the fight to the mat but Ponens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chamberlain is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
Ponens pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ponens tries to throw a body punch but Chamberlain avoids it by throwing Ponens back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Ponens tries to throw a body punch but Chamberlain avoids it by throwing Ponens back against the cage.
Ponens lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Chamberlain shrugs off.
Chamberlain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponens fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponens scores with a three punch combo!
Ponens lands a nice looking body shot.
Chamberlain shoots for a double leg takedown but Ponens sprawls well. He's pushed Chamberlain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chamberlain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ponens! But no joy.
Chamberlain slips a straight right by Ponens.
Chamberlain staying out of range there.
Chamberlain attempts a counter takedown but Ponens avoids it well and moves away.

Ponens rushes Chamberlain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Chamberlain shrugs off.
Ponens is pushing Chamberlain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain is working for takedown but Ponens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ponens stalls.
Chamberlain wants to take the fight to the mat but Ponens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponens slows down the pace here.
Chamberlain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Modus Ponens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Chamberlain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chamberlain misses with a takedown

and Ponens counters by moving into the clinch.
Modus Ponens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Ponens gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ponens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ponens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chamberlain defending well though.
Chamberlain is trying to stand up here but Ponens is controlling him well.
Ponens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ponens controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamberlain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ponens takes a swing at Chamberlain's ribcage but misses.

Ponens gets a clinch.
Ponens prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Chamberlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chamberlain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ponens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ponens misses with a punch to the body.
Chamberlain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ponens stalling against the cage.
Chamberlain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ponens prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chamberlain tries to score a body lock takedown but Ponens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ponens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ponens struggles to land a body shot inside as Chamberlain controls his hands.
Chamberlain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ponens prevents it.
Ponens stalling against the cage.
Ponens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Ponens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ponens is pushing Chamberlain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ponens slows down the pace here.
Ponens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chamberlain.
Chamberlain tries to score a body lock takedown but Ponens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Ponens has Chamberlain pushed against the cage.
Ponens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chamberlain.
Chamberlain has Ponens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ponens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ponens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chamberlain takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jared Chamberlain's cut is getting worse.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ponens has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chamberlain regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponens stops Chamberlain from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Modus Ponens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jared Chamberlain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Chamberlain defending well as Ponens loads up on a big left hand.
Jared Chamberlain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chamberlain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ponens sprawls well. Ponens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chamberlain gets slowly back to his feet.
Ponens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Ponens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Ponens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chamberlain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ponens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ponens stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamberlain goes for a takedown attempt but Ponens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Chamberlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponens misses with a body shot.
Chamberlain dives in for a single leg takedown but Ponens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ponens steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chamberlain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ponens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chamberlain sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ponens wants it to stay on the feet.
Modus Ponens seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Ponens moves into the clinch.
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Chamberlain is rocked!
Chamberlain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ponens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oh Chamberlain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ponens has hold of one of Chamberlain's legs. Chamberlain is fighting the takedown attempt but Ponens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ponens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chamberlain seems to have got his legs back now.
Modus Ponens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponens trying to control the position from guard on top but Chamberlain 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.
Chamberlain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ponens.
Ponens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Ponens has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ponens is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chamberlain staying out of range there.
Chamberlain slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chamberlain.

Ponens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chamberlain, pushing him back against the cage.
Chamberlain goes for a takedown attempt but Ponens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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

Ponens turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ponens tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ponens taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponens wants to stand but Chamberlain has his arm trapped.
Chamberlain is not content to let Ponens control the position.
Chamberlain is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chamberlain is trying to buck Ponens off.
Jared Chamberlain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chamberlain is not content to let Ponens control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Modus Ponens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ponens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Modus Ponens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Loser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calil Palma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loser comes to the cage accompanied by Aerials. Mike Loser had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Calil Palma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Loser
vs
Palma

175 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Loser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calil Palma!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loser shoots in for a takedown but Palma shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Palma. No joy for Loser on that attempt.

Loser darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Palma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loser trying to pass the guard but Palma defending well.
Palma tries to roll over but Loser keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loser is looking to take a break and control but Palma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Palma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loser tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Palma.
Palma is trying to get back to full guard.

Loser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palma defends it well.
Palma wants to improve his position but Loser is controlling well.
Loser has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palma throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Loser is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Palma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Loser putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Loser is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Palma can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Palma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Loser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

This has been an exciting period of action!

Loser is working for a kimura but Palma is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loser performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Palma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Palma actively working from the bottom here.
Palma looks winded!
Loser seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Palma has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Loser escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Loser!
Loser is looking to take a break and control but Palma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loser advances to full mount.
Loser prevents Palma from getting the reversal.

Palma is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Loser locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Palma is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Loser!
Mike Loser spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayjay Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes into the arena with Black Betty blaring out of the sound system. Render has chosen Run the Jewels - Close Your Eyes as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Carter
vs
Render

190 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rayjay Carter!
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, Mike Render!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Render feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, Render changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Render postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Carter really is a fat lump.
Render stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Render stops Carter from standing up.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Render working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Render postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Render stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Carter has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Render manages to get his head free but now Carter has transitioned to an armbar! Render grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Carter! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rayjay Carter!
Rayjay Carter looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Another victim of "The Crippler". Who's Next.!'.