Tradition: Next Gen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jos Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petey Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jos Rodri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodri
vs
Flowers

150 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos Rodri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petey Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flowers is defended easily by Rodri.
Rodri feinted with a counter takedown.

Flowers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodri trying to hold on to Flowers's head to control him but Flowers postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodri wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodri trying to control but Flowers postures up.
Rodri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flowers on the ground.
Rodri is refusing to be controlled, as Flowers sits in half guard.
Flowers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Flowers has eaten all the pies!
Rodri is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flowers is looking to clinch.
Rodri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Flowers.

That's two 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.
Rodri slaps away a takedown attempt from Flowers, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Flowers moves into range and clinches up with Rodri.
Rodri wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodri tries to pull guard but Flowers holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodri drops back down to his feet.
Rodri tries to break the clinch but Flowers is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodri.
Flowers tries to work over Rodri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodri has had enough of the clinch but Flowers keeps him there for the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flowers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flowers trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flowers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodri keeping moving, preventing Flowers from controlling successfully.

Rodri has his foot on Flowers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flowers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodri seems keen to control Flowers's posture.
Flowers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodri swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flowers passes Rodri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flowers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flowers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodri wants to sweep but Flowers has passed to side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flowers trying to control the position but Rodri is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petey Flowers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rodri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flowers lands a jab-cross combination.
Jos Rodri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flowers shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodri tries to sprawl out of it but Flowers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Flowers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodri scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Flowers manages to mount him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodri is squirming around, avoiding Flowers's attempts to control the action.
Flowers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodri is just holding on here. Flowers manages to take his back.

Rodri won't enjoy being in this position. Flowers looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rodri is tapping - it's over boys! Flowers picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Petey Flowers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Reacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reacher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: JAYZ ENCORE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eduardo Demaestri
vs
Reacher

160 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
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, Jack Reacher!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reacher misses with a wild combination.
Demaestri tries for a takedown but Reacher circles away easily
and Reacher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demaestri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reacher.
Demaestri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reacher circles away.
Reacher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Demaestri tries for a takedown but Reacher circles away easily
enabling Reacher to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Julian Eduardo Demaestri has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Eduardo Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reacher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Demaestri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reacher can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Reacher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demaestri defends it easily.
Demaestri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reacher is looking to stand back up but Demaestri counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Reacher.
Reacher tries to kick Demaestri off in order to stand up. Demaestri Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Reacher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reacher felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Reacher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Demaestri grinds an elbow into Reacher's temple.
Reacher takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Demaestri scoring with punches and elbows.
Reacher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Reacher is rocked!
Demaestri scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Reacher is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Demaestri can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
A less than humble Julian Eduardo Demaestri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Jack Reacher stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger..god bless'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fitzgerald Shitehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fitzgerald Shitehouse was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sanders
vs
Shitehouse

205 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fitzgerald Shitehouse!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shitehouse throws a head kick that misses.
Shitehouse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shitehouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shitehouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shitehouse throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Shitehouse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shitehouse.
Shitehouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shitehouse throws a head kick that misses.

Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders is working for takedown but Shitehouse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Shitehouse shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Shitehouse manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shitehouse lands with a kick to the temple. Sanders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Chris Sanders has been cut.

Sanders forces Shitehouse back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders has Shitehouse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shitehouse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shitehouse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shitehouse misses with a body kick.

Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Shitehouse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders stalling.

Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shitehouse misses with a shot to the body
and Sanders counters with a nice body kick.
Sanders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shitehouse swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shitehouse cracks Sanders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shitehouse throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.

Sanders closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Sanders politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanders prefers to stall for the moment though.

Sanders decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shitehouse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shitehouse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shitehouse circles away.
Shitehouse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shitehouse throws a head kick that misses.
Shitehouse misses with a leg kick.
Shitehouse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shitehouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Shitehouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shitehouse defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Shitehouse.
Fitzgerald Shitehouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shitehouse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanders.

Sanders pushes Shitehouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Shitehouse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shitehouse gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Sanders jumps guard.

Sanders is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shitehouse frees his head nicely. Oh but Sanders has switched to an armbar! Shitehouse is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chris Sanders!
In defeat, Fitzgerald Shitehouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yrt Vert Shite'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zazyinho Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Randall has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Randall seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Randall
vs
Montana

181 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zazyinho Montana!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown. Randall tries to sprawl out of it but Montana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Montana has Randall up against the cage in a clinch.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Randall controls his hands.

Randall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Montana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randall, pushing him back against the cage.
Montana trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randall prevents it.
Montana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Randall smiles and moves away.
Jason Randall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zazyinho Montana.
Randall slaps away a takedown attempt from Montana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montana with a poor takedown

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall tries for a takedown but Montana manages to get underhooks.
Randall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montana prevents it.
Montana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Randall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randall tries for a takedown. No joy.

Randall has clasped his hands together around Montana's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Randall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Randall trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom.

Randall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana pushes Randall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Randall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Randall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montana has escaped the position, nice work there.

Randall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Montana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Randall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Randall tries for a kimura but Montana is defending well.

Randall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Randall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Montana wants to control but Randall postures up.

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.

Randall is trying to get an arm triangle but Montana is defending well.
Montana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Randall off and has taken his back!
Montana not allowing Randall to control his hands.
Montana misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Randall 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.

Randall goes for a double leg but Montana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montana continues to drive forward.
Montana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Randall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Montana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randall or perhaps it was just good defense by Montana, which made it look bad.
Montana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Randall counters by moving into the clinch.
Randall is pressed up against the cage. Montana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Randall down to the mat. Randall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jason Randall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zazyinho Montana.
Montana tries to clinch up.
It looked like Randall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Montana.

Randall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Randall lands in his opponent's guard.
Randall wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana keeping full guard, as Randall tries to pass.
Montana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana controls Randall momentarily but Randall frees himself.
Randall passes Montana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Randall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Montana is trying to stand.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montana is refusing to be controlled, as Randall sits in half guard.
Randall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Montana is not content to let Randall control the position.
Randall slows the pace down in half guard.
Montana preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana is continuing to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randall. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.

Montana rushes Randall and presses him up against the cage.
Randall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Randall is looking for a takedown.
Montana is defending well against a takedown attempt.

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

Montana clinches up against the cage.

Randall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Montana uses from the top position.
Montana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jason Randall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randall keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Montana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Randall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randall is defended easily by Montana.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montana is defended easily by Randall.
Zazyinho Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Randall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Montana to the mat! Montana manages to get full guard.

Randall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Randall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Montana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randall, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Randall pulls Montana in close to prevent any damage.
Montana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randall is proving hard to escape from.
Montana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Montana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randall is keeping the position for now.
Randall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montana preventing the sweep.
Montana throws a strike but Randall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Randall stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
Randall wants to get up but he can't break Montana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Randall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana controls Randall momentarily but Randall frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jason Randall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Montana closes the distance and pushes Randall back into the cage.
Randall is looking to break free of the clinch but Montana has double underhooks.
Montana tries for a takedown but Randall manages to get underhooks.

Montana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Randall is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Montana to the mat. Montana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Montana can't keep his opponent in guard - Randall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Randall is looking for submissions but instead, Montana has regained full guard.
Randall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Randall controls the pace.
Montana looking to control.

Montana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Randall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Randall, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Randall!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Spigelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Spigelman
vs
Gracie

205 cm
19
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Spigelman!
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, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spigelman throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spigelman checks it well.
Spigelman dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spigelman.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Spigelman circles away easily
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spigelman counters with a stiff right hand.
Arthur Spigelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Spigelman.
Spigelman misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to slow Spigelman down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Spigelman sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spigelman misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Spigelman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spigelman.
Rickson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spigelman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spigelman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spigelman throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie slips under a jab from Spigelman.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spigelman to score with a decent uppercut.
Spigelman lands a jab to the head.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Spigelman counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Spigelman moves his leg out of the way.
Spigelman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spigelman connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spigelman is looking to counter punch.
Spigelman throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Spigelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Spigelman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Spigelman counters with a straight right hand.
Spigelman throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Spigelman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spigelman.
A jab from Spigelman misses.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Spigelman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Spigelman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spigelman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Spigelman's guard.

Spigelman kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Spigelman checks it.

Gracie feints and as Spigelman raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spigelman is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Spigelman has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Spigelman.
Gracie pushing down on Spigelman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spigelman tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spigelman trying to control from the bottom.
Spigelman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spigelman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spigelman tries to get out of the position.
Gracie moves to the back position.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Spigelman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Spigelman is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Gracie!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bwarnt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A Boy Named Sue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sue has chosen A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. A Boy Named Sue is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bwarnt
vs
Boy Named Sue

185 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
22
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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, Lee Bwarnt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, A Boy Named Sue!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bwarnt lands a slapping body shot.
Sue is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bwarnt moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Bwarnt!
The defeated A Boy Named Sue had this to say: 'Now you just fought one hell of a fight And I know you hate me, and you got the right To kill me now, and I wouldn't blame you if you do. But ya ought to thank me, before I die, For the gravel in ya guts and the spit in ya eye Cause I'm the son-of-a-bitch that named you "Sue.'"'.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darcus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen has chosen Linkin Park - Numb as his entrance music. Darcus Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Washington
vs
Paulsen

186 cm
19
242 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

xXx Fight Gear

GREEN!160

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darcus Washington!
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, Robert Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Washington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Washington prevents Paulsen from getting back to his feet.
Paulsen keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington pushes down on Paulsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Washington moves nicely into side control.
Washington wants to control but Paulsen is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Washington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paulsen keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen tries to escape but Washington is in control.
Washington trying to control the position but Paulsen is working away.

Washington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Washington trying to control the action but Paulsen is working from the bottom.

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.
Washington just content to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robert Paulsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paulsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paulsen swivels and escapes.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paulsen blocks a jab.
Washington shoots in but Paulsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darcus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Washington fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen connects with a single shot there.
Washington tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Paulsen counters with a crisp one two that drops Washington! Paulsen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Washington to his feet! Washington is in big trouble!
Washington with a poor takedown
and Paulsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paulsen digs a good hook to Washington's body.
Washington gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Paulsen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Washington is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Paulsen!
Robert Paulsen gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Darcus Washington was interviewed post fight and said '(Darcus slaps the ring announcer and storms out of the cage) Bitches!!! I hate you bitches!!!'.

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Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson has chosen Inner Circle - Bad Boys as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Van Gaal
vs
Emerson

177 cm
22
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Worldwide Nutrition (160q)

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cholo Van Gaal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chester Emerson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson throws a series of punches but Van Gaal avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.

Emerson takes the fight into the clinch.
Emerson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Gaal tries to circle away but Emerson has him pinned against the cage.
Emerson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Gaal's efforts to push away.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emerson.
Emerson lands with a left to the head.
Emerson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
Emerson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emerson has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Emerson.
Van Gaal can't break the clinch.
Emerson lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emerson'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.
Van Gaal is trying to push Emerson away but Emerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emerson effectively controlling the action here.
Emerson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Emerson fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Van Gaal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emerson has Van Gaal pressed against the cage, preventing Van Gaal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Gaal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Van Gaal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emerson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gaal circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Gaal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Van Gaal duly obliges.

Emerson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal working hard to break the clinch.
Van Gaal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Emerson.
A shot in the inside from Emerson.
Emerson stalling the fight.
Emerson controlling the action here for a moment.
Emerson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Van Gaal tries to circle away but Emerson has him pinned against the cage.
Emerson lands with a light punch inside.
Emerson prevents Van Gaal from breaking the clinch.

Van Gaal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emerson tries to clinch there but Van Gaal circles away.
Emerson slips under a jab from Van Gaal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
Van Gaal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Emerson tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Emerson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Emerson manages to avoid it.
Emerson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Emerson clinches with his opponent.
Emerson lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Emerson.
Van Gaal tries to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling the position.
Emerson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Emerson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Gaal tries to keep at a distance but Emerson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emerson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emerson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Van Gaal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emerson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Emerson closes the distance and pushes Van Gaal back into the cage.
Emerson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emerson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emerson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Gaal's efforts to push away.
Emerson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Gaal's efforts to push away.
Emerson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson prevents Van Gaal from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Emerson fails to land.
Van Gaal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Van Gaal's face as he tries to break the clinch.

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

Van Gaal tries to keep at a distance but Emerson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Gaal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emerson lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emerson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal is trying to push Emerson away but Emerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Gaal tries to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling the position.
Emerson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Gaal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Emerson can turn it around.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emerson is stalling here.
Emerson'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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emerson.
Emerson throws a head punch that misses.

Van Gaal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emerson tries to clinch up.
Emerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Emerson rushes Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emerson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal working hard to break the clinch.
Van Gaal wants to get back to striking at distance but Emerson won't allow it.
Van Gaal tries to circle away but Emerson has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Emerson.
Emerson is working Van Gaal over against the cage.
Emerson prevents Van Gaal from breaking the clinch.

Van Gaal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chester Emerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emerson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Emerson clinches with his opponent.
Emerson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emerson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal is trying to push Emerson away but Emerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emerson pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Gaal is looking to break free of the clinch but Emerson has double underhooks.
Emerson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emerson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emerson throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
A head punch on the inside from Emerson fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Van Gaal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Emerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Emerson has managed to clinch.
Van Gaal tries to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling the position.
Emerson prevents Van Gaal from breaking the clinch.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emerson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal is trying to force a seperation but Emerson has the dominant position.
Van Gaal can't break the clinch.
Emerson prevents Van Gaal from breaking the clinch.
Emerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Emerson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Emerson avoiding damage.
Van Gaal wants to get back to striking at distance but Emerson won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Gaal wants to get back to striking at distance but Emerson won't allow it.
Van Gaal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emerson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Emerson lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal tries to break free but Emerson pushes him back against the cage.
Van Gaal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emerson misses with the head strike.
Emerson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Emerson.
Van Gaal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Gaal is trying to push Emerson away but Emerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Van Gaal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Gaal wants to get back to striking at distance but Emerson won't allow it.
Emerson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Gaal's efforts to push away.
Emerson has Van Gaal pressed against the cage, preventing Van Gaal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emerson pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal is trying to push Emerson away but Emerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emerson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emerson.

Van Gaal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cholo Van Gaal is winning the standup battle so far.
Emerson tries to clinch up
and Van Gaal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Gaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emerson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Gaal.

Emerson moves into the clinch.
Emerson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emerson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Emerson to work.
Van Gaal wants to get back to striking at distance but Emerson won't allow it.
A short right from Emerson on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal wants to get back to striking at distance but Emerson won't allow it.
Emerson lands a shoulder strike.
Van Gaal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emerson keeps control of Van Gaal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emerson lands an uppercut.
Chester Emerson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emerson keeps control of Van Gaal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emerson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Emerson.
Van Gaal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling him.
Emerson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Emerson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Emerson really dominated that round.
That's time! Van Gaal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Emerson pushes Van Gaal up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Gaal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emerson pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Gaal working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emerson.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling him.
Emerson has Van Gaal pressed against the cage, preventing Van Gaal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emerson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emerson lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal is trying to force a seperation but Emerson has the dominant position.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emerson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Gaal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gaal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emerson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Gaal counters with a right hand to the body.

Emerson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
A frustrated look appears on Van Gaal's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal has had enough of the clinch but Emerson keeps him there for the moment.
Van Gaal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Van Gaal wants to get back to striking at distance but Emerson won't allow it.
Van Gaal tries to circle away but Emerson has him pinned against the cage.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Emerson tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Emerson.
Van Gaal working hard to break the clinch.
Emerson misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal tries to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling the position.
Emerson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Van Gaal's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson prevents Van Gaal from breaking the clinch.
Emerson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Emerson misses with a punch on the inside.
Emerson has Van Gaal pressed against the cage, preventing Van Gaal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Emerson - that landed with a thud.
Emerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Van Gaal manages to break the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Gaal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emerson's head.
Emerson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emerson moves into the clinch.
Emerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emerson throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Emerson.
Van Gaal tries to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling the position.
Van Gaal wants to break free but Emerson has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emerson.
Van Gaal working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Emerson fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Emerson fails to land.
Emerson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Gaal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal misses with a few strikes there.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the body.

Emerson moves into the clinch.
Van Gaal is looking to break free of the clinch but Emerson has double underhooks.
Emerson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal tries to break free but Emerson pushes him back against the cage.
Emerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal wants to break free but Emerson has control.
Van Gaal is trying to break free.
Van Gaal tries to circle away but Emerson has him pinned against the cage.
Emerson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal is looking to break free of the clinch but Emerson has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Gaal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Van Gaal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Gaal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emerson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Emerson tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Emerson back against the cage.
Emerson just leaning against Van Gaal, taking a breather.
Emerson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal tries to break free but Emerson pushes him back against the cage.
Van Gaal wants to break free but Emerson has control.
Van Gaal is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Emerson to work.
Van Gaal can't break the clinch.
Van Gaal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Van Gaal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Emerson fails to land.
Emerson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Emerson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Emerson.
Van Gaal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Gaal is trying to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Emerson.
Emerson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Gaal's efforts to push away.
Van Gaal tries to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling the position.
Emerson just leaning against Van Gaal, taking a breather.
Emerson has Van Gaal pressed against the cage, preventing Van Gaal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emerson throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Emerson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Emerson working aggressively here.
Emerson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gaal tries to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling the position.
Emerson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emerson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chester Emerson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emerson lands a body shot.
Van Gaal is looking to break free of the clinch but Emerson has double underhooks.
Emerson has Van Gaal pressed against the cage, preventing Van Gaal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emerson lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emerson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gaal misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Emerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Emerson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Emerson!
Chester Emerson is the new lightweight champion!
Chester Emerson very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azamat Gashimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gashimov has chosen Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Monroe
vs
Gashimov

173 cm
26
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Monroe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azamat Gashimov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe throws a leg kick that misses.
Gashimov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monroe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Oooooh!!! Monroe has knocked Gashimov down with a huge combo! Monroe steps away and waves a wobbly Gashimov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Gashimov is rocked!
Monroe slips a straight right by Gashimov.
Gashimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Monroe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Monroe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gashimov looking for a takedown.
Monroe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Monroe taking a breather.
Gashimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monroe gets through Gashimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Monroe to work.
Gashimov working aggressively here.
Monroe connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gashimov throws an elbow but misses.
Monroe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Monroe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Monroe scores with a shoulder strike.
Gashimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gashimov takes a shot to the head.
Monroe scores with a shot to the side of Gashimov's head.
Monroe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gashimov with a big uppercut! Gashimov tries to clinch up but Monroe pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gashimov to the mat! Gashimov covers up and Monroe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Monroe!
Kyle Monroe is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.