10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasty's entrance music is Diddy - Dirty Money - Hello Good Morning ft. T.I., Rick Ross. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nasty
vs
Blackmore

192 cm
19
237 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
267 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nasty throws out the jab.
Nasty looks to land a combination. Blackmore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Richard Blackmore has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasty throws a series of punches but Blackmore moves out of range.
Blackmore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nasty's waist but Nasty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackmore off to one side.
Nasty lands a really nice looking cross but Blackmore seems unphased.
Nasty drops Blackmore with a naaaaasty hook - Blackmore is in real trouble here! Nasty dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Nasty!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Pattenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Stone
vs
Pattenson

188 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

187 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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, Charlie Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Pattenson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattenson blocks a head kick by Stone.
Pattenson scores with a three punch combo!
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Pattenson 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.
Stone wants to stand up but Pattenson is controlling him.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pattenson on the ground.
Pattenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stone is proving hard to escape from.
Pattenson wants to stand and escape but instead Stone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pattenson seems keen to control Stone's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stone throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Perry Pattenson has been cut.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Pattenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Pattenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Pattenson lands but Stone takes it in his stride.
Pattenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stone is fending him off so far but Pattenson persists. Nope, Stone circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pattenson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stone won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pattenson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stone parries the strikes from Pattenson easily there. Pattenson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stone to escape.
Stone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pattenson trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Pattenson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stone works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to escape.
Pattenson trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pattenson.
Charlie Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Pattenson.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Stone.
Pattenson looks gassed!
Pattenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That has opened up Perry Pattenson's cut even more.
Pattenson throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Stone looks to land a combination. Pattenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charlie Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Pattenson is rocked!
Stone closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pattenson out cold! Pattenson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Stone!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

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

Andersson
vs
Crokopovich

189 cm
19
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christoffer Andersson!
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, Mirco Crokopovich!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
Crokopovich loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.

Andersson moves into the clinch.
Andersson has had enough of the clinch but Crokopovich keeps him there for the moment.
Crokopovich is trying to break free.
Crokopovich is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.

Andersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Christoffer Andersson has been cut.
Crokopovich looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Crokopovich throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Crokopovich misses with a looping right.
Crokopovich cracks Andersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mirco Crokopovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Crokopovich misses.
The fighters circling - Crokopovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crokopovich throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Crokopovich looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Crokopovich pushes him off.
Crokopovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andersson moves out of range as Crokopovich strikes.
Andersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crokopovich's waist but Crokopovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersson off to one side.
A big left from Crokopovich misses.
Andersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crokopovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Crokopovich looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
Crokopovich tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crokopovich looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Crokopovich is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokopovich lands a head shot.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Crokopovich loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
Andersson looks to land a combination. Crokopovich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crokopovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crokopovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crokopovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Crokopovich avoids them all with ease.
Crokopovich jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andersson drops his hands momentarily and Crokopovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crokopovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Crokopovich as Andersson shoots in.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson walks into a jab.
A jab from Crokopovich does it's job there.
Crokopovich lands with a right hand.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crokopovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crokopovich connects with the punch.
Andersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andersson defending well as Crokopovich loads up on a big left hand.
Crokopovich throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
Crokopovich misses with a straight right.
Crokopovich looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
Crokopovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crokopovich throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Andersson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crokopovich throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson throws a leg kick which misses Crokopovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Crokopovich tries to avoid it.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crokopovich throws out the jab.
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crokopovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands a jab to Crokopovich's midsection.
A slow jab from Crokopovich misses its intended target.
Andersson is looking to slow Crokopovich down with leg kicks.
Andersson throws a jab when Crokopovich was well out of range.
Andersson moves out of range as Crokopovich strikes.
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andersson defending well as Crokopovich loads up on a big left hand.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crokopovich sprawls well. Crokopovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christoffer Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crokopovich looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Good shot there by Crokopovich.
Crokopovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crokopovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crokopovich looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Crokopovich looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Crokopovich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andersson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crokopovich looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andersson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crokopovich throws a shot from downtown. Andersson moves away and avoids it.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crokopovich missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crokopovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Andersson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Crokopovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andersson slips a jab from Crokopovich.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crokopovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crokopovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson slips under a jab from Crokopovich.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Crokopovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crokopovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirco Crokopovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christoffer Andersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Andersson tries to clinch but Crokopovich is having none of it.
Crokopovich throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
Crokopovich throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Andersson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Andersson shoots in and bounces Crokopovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Andersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crokopovich wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokopovich keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson wants to stand but Crokopovich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andersson wants to stand and escape but instead Crokopovich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Crokopovich controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crokopovich controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich slips nicely into half guard.
Crokopovich content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Crokopovich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crokopovich is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
Crokopovich controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mirco Crokopovich just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crokopovich lands a jab to the nose.
Mirco Crokopovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crokopovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Crokopovich misses the target.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirco Crokopovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christoffer Andersson's cut.
That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Andersson defending well as Crokopovich loads up on a big left hand.
Crokopovich throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.

Andersson moves into the clinch.
Andersson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crokopovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andersson tries to break the clinch but Crokopovich is controlling the position.

Andersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crokopovich throws out the jab.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crokopovich as he jumps to the side.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Crokopovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Crokopovich throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crokopovich looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Crokopovich misses with a looping left.
Crokopovich with a nice cross.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crokopovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crokopovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andersson misses with the combination.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crokopovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokopovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crokopovich scores with a nice right hand.
Crokopovich misses with a hook.
Andersson slips under a jab from Crokopovich.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crokopovich.
Andersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crokopovich throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson slips under a jab from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich leaves Andersson 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 Christoffer Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crokopovich missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crokopovich looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Andersson slips a straight right by Crokopovich.
Crokopovich throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.
Andersson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Crokopovich misses the target.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crokopovich.
Christoffer Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Crokopovich misses.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Crokopovich is avoiding it.
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Andersson rushes Crokopovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Crokopovich manages to break the clinch.
Crokopovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crokopovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crokopovich throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crokopovich misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.

Andersson has Crokopovich up against the cage in a clinch.

Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.
Andersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danga de danga de dang - Andersson scores with a four punch combination!
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Crokopovich pushes him off.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Crokopovich avoids them all with ease.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crokopovich.
Andersson throws a shot to the body.
Crokopovich throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson loads up on a big right hand but Crokopovich slips the punch.
Crokopovich throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Crokopovich keeps it at a distance.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Crokopovich throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.
Andersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crokopovich throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.

Andersson moves into the clinch.
Andersson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Crokopovich breaks from the clinch.
Crokopovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andersson tries to move into range but Crokopovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crokopovich misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Crokopovich.

Andersson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Andersson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crokopovich is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Christoffer Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson punching from mount but Crokopovich doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Crokopovich is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andersson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Andersson throwing strikes here but Crokopovich is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Andersson goes for an armbar but Crokopovich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirco Crokopovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crokopovich 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirco Crokopovich!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuffs has chosen Korn Blind as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Markakis
vs
Tuffs

186 cm
26
192 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
190 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Constantine Markakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Tuffs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markakis blocks a head kick by Tuffs.
Tuffs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markakis swivels and escapes.
Markakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markakis moves in looking to clinch but Tuffs pushes him off.
Markakis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tuffs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Markakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tuffs avoiding damage as Markakis throws knees to the body.
Markakis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markakis scores with a knee to the head.
Markakis stalling against the cage.
Tuffs goes for a takedown attempt but Markakis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Tuffs.
Markakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuffs paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Markakis has Tuffs up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuffs wants a takedown but no success here.
Markakis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Tuffs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Markakis regains guard immediately.
Tuffs trying to control but Markakis is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs wants to pass the guard but Markakis is keeping the position.
Tuffs wants to control from the top but Markakis keeps moving.
Markakis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tuffs manages to get himself to full guard.
Tuffs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Markakis!
Tuffs avoids the attempt from Markakis to control.

Tuffs working for a guillotine from mount but Markakis is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tuffs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Markakis is on top in guard.
Markakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuffs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuffs keeping full guard, as Markakis tries to pass.
Tuffs looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuffs, not yet.
Markakis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Markakis tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuffs is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis wants to control from the top but Tuffs keeps moving.
Markakis preventing the sweep.

Tuffs working for submissions but it's allowed Markakis to get to half guard.
Tuffs is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Markakis seems content to control.
Tuffs moves into full guard.
Tuffs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Markakis's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs looking to pass the guard.
Tuffs trying to control but Markakis is working from the bottom.
Tuffs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Markakis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tuffs looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Constantine Markakis 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.

No luck for Tuffs with that takedown attempt.
Tuffs swats away the attempt to clinch by Markakis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Markakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuffs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tuffs is defended easily by Markakis.
No luck for Tuffs with that takedown attempt.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Tuffs.

Markakis closes the distance and clinches.
Markakis stops a takedown attempt from Tuffs.
Markakis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Markakis.
Markakis lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuffs backwards.
Markakis stops a takedown attempt from Tuffs.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Markakis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markakis.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Tuffs is breathing heavily.
Markakis tries to land a knee to the head but Tuffs blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
Markakis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Markakis lands a body shot.
Markakis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tuffs avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Markakis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tuffs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tuffs managing to block the knees to the body from Markakis.
Markakis scores with a knee to the head.
Markakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Markakis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Markakis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tuffs misses with the head strike.
Markakis scores with a knee to the head.
Markakis stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tuffs as Markakis tries to tie him up.
Tuffs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Markakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markakis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markakis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Markakis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tuffs avoids it.
Nice body punch from Markakis.
Markakis tries a knee to the head but Tuffs blocks it.
Tuffs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Markakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markakis prevents the takedown attempt.
Markakis gets underhooks to prevent Tuffs's takedown attempt.
Markakis gets through Tuffs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuffs misses with some punches.
Markakis is pressed up against the cage. Tuffs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markakis down to the mat. Markakis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Markakis closes the distance and pushes Tuffs back into the cage.
Markakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Markakis missing with knees to the body.
Markakis is looking to control Tuffs's arms but Tuffs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markakis has his back to the cage.
Markakis is pressed up against the cage. Tuffs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markakis down to the mat. Markakis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tuffs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Markakis wants to clinch.
Tuffs shoots for a double leg takedown but Markakis sprawls well. He's pushed Tuffs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Markakis gets a clinch.
Markakis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tuffs can't get the takedown.
Markakis lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Markakis.
Markakis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuffss head.
Markakis lands a body shot.
Markakis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuffs looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Markakis lands a nice uppercut.
Markakis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuffs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markakis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuffs looking for a takedown.
Markakis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuffs backwards.
Tuffs managing to block the knees to the body from Markakis.
Tuffs lands a shot to the body.

Tuffs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tuffs manages to end up in side control.
Markakis prevents Tuffs from moving into mount.

Tuffs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Tuffs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tuffs is looking to take a break and control but Markakis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Markakis's legs.
Tuffs working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Markakis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Tuffs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Markakis, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Constantine Markakis dominated that second round.
That's time! Markakis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tuffs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markakis's waist but Markakis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuffs off to one side.
Tuffs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tuffs swats away the attempt to clinch by Markakis.
Markakis wants to clinch.
Constantine Markakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markakis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Markakis clinches up against the cage.
Markakis gets underhooks to prevent Tuffs's takedown attempt.
Markakis digs a right hand into Tuffs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuffs's gas tank.
Markakis scores with a shot to the side of Tuffs's head.
Markakis lands a nice shot to the body.
Markakis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tuffs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
Markakis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tuffs up against the cage.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Markakis throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markakis is pressed up against the cage. Tuffs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markakis down to the mat. Markakis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Tuffs.
Markakis wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markakis, right into the meat.
Markakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuffs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markakis tries to clinch but Tuffs moves out of range.

Tuffs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markakis won't allow Tuffs to pass to mount.
Tuffs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Markakis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Markakis wants to control but Tuffs is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tuffs trying to work for an americana but Markakis has managed to regain full guard.
Trevor Tuffs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markakis is pulling down on Tuffs's head to control his posture.
Markakis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tuffs!
Tuffs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tuffs tries to hold on but Markakis postures up.
Tuffs can't escape the position.
Tuffs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markakis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs is looking to get to half guard.
Markakis wants to control the pace but Tuffs is squirming around nicely.
Constantine Markakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markakis controlling the position easily from mount.
Tuffs is looking to get to half 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.
Markakis wants to control the pace but Tuffs is squirming around nicely.
Markakis controlling his opponent.
Tuffs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markakis controlling his opponent.
Tuffs working to try and regain half guard.
Markakis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tuffs is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine Markakis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markakis, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantine Markakis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

white
vs
xavier

171 cm
22
163 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

178 cm
20
168 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, charles white!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, charles xavier!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
white throws a shot from downtown. xavier moves away and avoids it.
white throws a shot to the body.
white thows a body shot but no joy.

xavier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. white sprawls well initially but xavier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
white is looking for a sweep. xavier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

xavier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. white manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
white lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for xavier!
xavier wants to hold on but white pushes him away.
xavier taking shots to the head.
white breaks from xavier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
xavier is looking to improve his position but white isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
white with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
white with good strikes from the mount here!
white lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
white has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

white has hold of xavier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and xavier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
xavier tries to reverse the position but white maintains control.
xavier has given up his back here.
white landing with strikes.
white lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
xavier manages to reverse the position and now he's in white's guard. Nice work there by xavier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

white has his foot on xavier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. xavier works his way back into a safe position though.
white keeping full guard, as xavier tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
xavier pushing down on white's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
xavier looks gassed!
white landing a few short strikes.
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!
xavier tries to pass the half guard into mount. white knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
white trying to control but xavier postures up.
white slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
white bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in xavier's guard.
white missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

xavier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because white has passed into half guard!
xavier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
white wants to pass to mount but xavier is defending the position.

white is sneakily working for an arm triangle but xavier sees it coming and defends easily.

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.
white trying to mount his opponent but xavier defends it.

white is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

white is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. xavier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time white.
xavier is not content to let white control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

charles white dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

white connects with a nice looking jab.
white looks to score with a jab to the body but xavier is just out of range.
xavier tries to move into range but white moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
white throws a big shot that misses.
xavier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by white.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from xavier.
xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
white misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from xavier.
charles xavier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by white.

white tries for a kimura but xavier is defending well.
xavier sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
xavier wants to improve his position but white is controlling well.
white content to control rather than advance.
white passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for xavier!
white can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as xavier is looking to escape.
white with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
xavier wants to control but white is having none of it.

white is going oldschool here, as he tries to force xavier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so xavier shrugs it off.
xavier tries to lock up and control but white gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
white wants to control the pace but xavier is squirming around nicely.
white misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
white lands with some strikes.
xavier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
xavier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
charles white overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
white controlling the position easily from mount.

white is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but xavier is surviving well by controlling white's body position as best he can.
white landing strikes, looking to finish!
xavier is bucking up trying to escape but white cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
white tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
white wants to control the pace but xavier is squirming around nicely.
xavier working to try and regain half guard.
white looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
white landing punches.
white working the ground and pound effectively.
xavier is breathing heavily.
xavier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

white misses the jab.

white looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
white thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed xavier's head.
xavier is not content to let white control the position.
xavier trying to control from the bottom.
white not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
white working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on xavier's thigh. xavier counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
white in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
white throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
xavier will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

white decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
white trying to control from xavier's half guard. xavier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
white trying to control the position from guard on top but xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
xavier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as white controls the pace.

white is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
white postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
white slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
xavier wants to control but white postures up.

white is trying to get an arm triangle but xavier is defending well.
xavier tries to control but white manages to take his back.

white is persistently looking for the submission but xavier is defending it well.

white looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
xavier is really stuck here.
xavier trying to control the hands but white breaks the grip.
xavier is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but white is staying active.
white throwing sloppy strikes.
white is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at xavier. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
xavier can't escape the position.
white is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. white gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. white gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. white apologises and we restart here on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
xavier is trying hard to land a takedown here. white sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
xavier throws a right and a left that both miss.
white misses with a body shot.
xavier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
xavier misses with a wild body shot.
xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
xavier moves out of range as white strikes.
charles xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
xavier misses with a wild body shot.
xavier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and white counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
white is trying to control the action in half guard but xavier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
xavier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from white.
white is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
white thows a huge punch but xavier dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
charles white showed his dominance in that final round.
Well white 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... charles white!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jb benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tyson griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

benn
vs
griffin

174 cm
25
164 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

170 cm
26
170 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jb benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, tyson griffin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
benn looks to land a combination but griffin avoids it well.
benn missing with a left hand there. griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
benn misses with a double jab.
griffin slips a jab and a cross from benn.
benn throws a right and a left that griffin avoids nicely.
griffin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from benn.
benn throws a series of punches but griffin avoids them all with ease.
benn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
benn misses with the combination.
griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

griffin 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.
griffin passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
benn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
griffin prevents benn from improving his position.
benn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. griffin is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
benn landing small, sideways elbows.

griffin wants to work for an arm triangle but benn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
griffin is thwarting benn's attempts to control the position.
griffin misses with a head shot. benn uses the momentum to regain guard.
benn wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
griffin swings for the body but benn moves out of range.
benn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
griffin blocks the strikes from benn.
griffin is taking a breather. benn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
griffin drops an elbow to the side of benn's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
griffin not doing much here.
benn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
benn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if benn tries to get out of the position.
benn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
benn tries to strike from the bottom.
benn working a defensive guard here.
griffin won't allow benn to sweep him here.
griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
griffin distracts benn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
griffin stopping the sweep attempt from benn.
griffin with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benn has momentary wrist control but griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
benn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
griffin works over benn with some ground and pound from guard.
benn trying to keep a closed guard but griffin is proving a slippery customer.
benn striking off his back but it's not causing griffin any problems.

benn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
benn is breathing heavily.
griffin trying to control but benn is working from the bottom.
benn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
benn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
benn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
griffin lands a nice looking body shot.
griffin misses with a double jab.
benn throws a sloppy head kick
and griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
griffin wants to control but benn is keeping him busy.
griffin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
griffin slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by benn.
benn tries to lock up and control but griffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
griffin tries to control but benn wriggling away.
benn working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

benn throws a combination that misses
and griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps benn thinking.
griffin with a nice cross.
benn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from benn misses.
griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but benn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
benn misses with a combination
and griffin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
benn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from griffin.
benn throws a combination that misses
and griffin counters with a left to the body.
griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but benn moves away.

griffin shoots in and bounces benn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
griffin trying to control but benn is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
benn wants to sweep but no luck.
griffin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
griffin working some strikes from top position.
griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of benn's head.
griffin wants to control from the top but benn keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by benn.
jb benn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from benn, right into the meat.
benn misses with a combination
and griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
benn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
benn misses the body punch
and griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
griffin throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
benn misses with a double jab
and griffin counters with a right hand to the body.
benn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
benn scores with a one two! griffin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
benn throws a right hand that griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that griffin also avoids with ease.
benn misses with a double jab

and griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in benn's guard.
griffin wants to control from the top but benn keeps moving.
benn controls griffin momentarily but griffin frees himself.
griffin advances position into side control!
tyson griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
griffin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
benn struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
benn is trying to get back to half guard.
griffin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
griffin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
griffin blocks the strikes from benn.
benn is trying to get back to half guard.
benn is working hard here to advance position.
benn is trying to control griffin's posture but griffin avoids it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches benn napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
griffin blocks the strikes from benn.
benn wants to control but griffin postures up.
griffin working the head and body with strikes.
griffin wants to control but benn is keeping him busy.
griffin tries to score with some ground and pound. benn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
benn is trying to work for a sweep but griffin has mounted him!
benn tries to lock up and control but griffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
benn is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

tyson griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

griffin throws a nice looking combination but benn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
benn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps benn thinking.
benn throws a left and a right that both miss

and griffin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
griffin stopping the sweep attempt from benn.
benn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
benn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
benn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
benn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in griffin's guard.
benn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
benn throws a strike but griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
benn striking from his own guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
benn trying to strike off his back.
benn controls griffin momentarily but griffin frees himself.
benn is striking off his back. griffin thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
griffin content to control rather than advance.
benn trying to control but griffin postures up.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
griffin ducks under a wild hook from benn.
benn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
benn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
benn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and griffin counters with a three punch combo that has benn backing up. benn nods at griffin to acknowledge the strikes.
griffin connects with the punch.
benn misses with a combination
and griffin counters with a three punch combo that has benn backing up. benn nods at griffin to acknowledge the strikes.
griffin cracks benn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
benn tries to get to full guard but griffin has control of the leg.
griffin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
griffin is trying to control. benn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
benn is trying to get back to full guard.
benn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
griffin working the head and body with strikes.
griffin is pressing down on benn's thigh, looking to free his foot. benn is holding on for now.
benn wants to get back to full guard.
jb benn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. griffin showed some decent athleticism there.
griffin is trying to control the action in half guard but benn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
benn is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
benn trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but griffin manages to pass to mount!
benn tries to hold on but griffin pushes him away.
benn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

griffin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force benn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so benn shrugs it off.
benn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
benn wants to control but griffin is having none of it.
griffin punishing his opponent with strikes.
tyson griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
benn is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
tyson griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well griffin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tyson griffin!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

king
vs
Karvaturpamz

178 cm
25
184 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, charles king!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jagemi Karvaturpamz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
king takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
king goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Jagemi Karvaturpamz has been cut.
king throws a leg kick which misses Karvaturpamz's front leg but catches the back leg as Karvaturpamz tries to avoid it.
Karvaturpamz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from king.
Karvaturpamz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Karvaturpamz does no damage.
king uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karvaturpamz.
king thumps Karvaturpamz with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by king!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karvaturpamz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
king tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karvaturpamz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karvaturpamz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
king throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karvaturpamz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. king defends it nicely.
king is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
king moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
king throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
king lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by king.
king fails with an attempt to clinch.
king misses with a series of wild punches.

Karvaturpamz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. king did well to prevent Karvaturpamz getting side control.
king has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karvaturpamz is working away from the top position though.
Karvaturpamz wants to control but king is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvaturpamz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. king defending well though.
Karvaturpamz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but king does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karvaturpamz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
king is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Karvaturpamz missing with a left hand there. king was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
king lands a head kick!

That has opened up Jagemi Karvaturpamz's cut even more.
king throws a half hearted mid kick.

Karvaturpamz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
king regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karvaturpamz.
Karvaturpamz trying to control but king is working from the bottom.
king looking for a sweep. Not yet king, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
king working a defensive guard here.
Karvaturpamz stopping the sweep attempt from king.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karvaturpamz is pushing down on king's leg trying to pass to half guard. king is fighting to maintain full guard but Karvaturpamz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

charles king dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jagemi Karvaturpamz's cut.
That's time! king's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Karvaturpamz digs a good hook to king's body.
Karvaturpamz is trying hard to land a takedown here. king sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
king tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karvaturpamz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karvaturpamz shoots in but no luck this time.
Karvaturpamz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before king can pounce on him.
king lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karvaturpamz circles away quickly and effectively.
king moves away from the strike by Karvaturpamz.
charles king is winning the standup battle so far.
king misses with a head kick.
king throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by king.
king swings for the body but Karvaturpamz moves out of range.
Karvaturpamz shoots in for a takedown but king shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
charles king has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagemi Karvaturpamz.
Karvaturpamz throws a nice looking combination but king bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karvaturpamz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
charles king is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
king throws a series of strikes that have Karvaturpamz backpedaling.
king connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
king throws a head kick but Karvaturpamz moves out of range.
king swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karvaturpamz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karvaturpamz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
king tries to clinch but Karvaturpamz moves out of range.
king connects with a solid leg kick.
king scores with a head kick.
Karvaturpamz looks for a takedown but king sprawls well.
Karvaturpamz is breathing heavily.
Karvaturpamz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karvaturpamz takes a head kick and keeps coming.

king moves into the clinch.
Karvaturpamz blocking some punches.
king lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karvaturpamz.
king lands a hook that snaps the head of Karvaturpamz backwards.
Karvaturpamz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but king gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from king fails to land.
Karvaturpamz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
king lands with a short shot to the head.
Karvaturpamz is trying to drag king to the mat but king just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from king.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
king makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from king.
king tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for king.
king softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
king misses with a hook from the clinch.
king lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karvaturpamz.
Karvaturpamz blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from king.
king connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karvaturpamz's face.

Karvaturpamz is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karvaturpamz.
Karvaturpamz is still on wobbly legs! Can king finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for king.
king swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karvaturpamz seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by king.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
king lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Jagemi Karvaturpamz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
king throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for king.
king misses with a punch on the inside.
king lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karvaturpamz backwards.
king misses with a hook from the clinch.
king lands with a left to the head.
king pushes Karvaturpamz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karvaturpamz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
king misses with a hook from the clinch.
king misses with a short punch on the inside.
king lands a right hand.
Karvaturpamz blocking some punches.
Karvaturpamz tries to stall but king uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from king.
king digs a right hand into Karvaturpamz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karvaturpamz's gas tank.
Karvaturpamz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
king pushes Karvaturpamz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
king misses with a hook from the clinch.
king lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from king - that landed with a thud.
king tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
king working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
king lands an uppercut.
king throws a knee to the head but misses.
king misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karvaturpamz has a couple of punches blocked by king.
king lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karvaturpamz backwards.
Karvaturpamz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karvaturpamz blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, king creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
king lands a body shot.
king slows down the pace here.
king fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by king.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
king misses with the head strike.
Karvaturpamz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karvaturpamz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
king lands with a short shot to the head.
Karvaturpamz is looking to break free of the clinch but king has double underhooks.
Karvaturpamz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but king is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

charles king dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jagemi Karvaturpamz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Karvaturpamz ducks under a wild hook from king.
king tries to clinch up.
king wants to clinch.
A solid body kick from king.
Karvaturpamz shoots for a double leg takedown but king sprawls well. He's pushed Karvaturpamz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
king throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

king has Karvaturpamz up against the cage in a clinch.
Karvaturpamz blocks an uppercut.
Karvaturpamz tries to pull guard but king holds him up against the cage and eventually Karvaturpamz drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for king.
Karvaturpamz dodges an elbow strike from king.
Karvaturpamz is looking to break free of the clinch but king has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Karvaturpamz to work.
king has a couple of punches blocked by Karvaturpamz.
king lands with a short punch from the clinch.
king misses with the head strike.
Karvaturpamz has had enough of the clinch but king keeps him there for the moment.
king lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by king.
Karvaturpamz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

king pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
king is looking to clinch.
Karvaturpamz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but king moves away.
The fighters circling - king throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karvaturpamz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karvaturpamz misses with an uppercut.
king works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Jagemi Karvaturpamz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Karvaturpamz throws a hook to the side of king's head but king sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
king misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karvaturpamz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karvaturpamz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. king was covering up waiting for the punch and Karvaturpamz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karvaturpamz trying to control the position from guard on top but king is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karvaturpamz preventing the sweep.
king keeping moving, preventing Karvaturpamz from controlling successfully.
king working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karvaturpamz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvaturpamz throws a big right hand that misses.
king wants to sweep here but Karvaturpamz controlling him for the moment.
Karvaturpamz is in close to king's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karvaturpamz throwing strikes from guard but king blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
king lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
king throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - king throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
king keeps Karvaturpamz at a distance using the push kick.
king connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karvaturpamz misses the jab.
charles king is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karvaturpamz dips to his left and cracks king with an uppercut!
king misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for king.
A decent looking body kick lands there for king.
king feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karvaturpamz's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
king throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karvaturpamz's head.
king scores with a three punch combo!
Jagemi Karvaturpamz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
charles king is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jagemi Karvaturpamz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). charles king!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Burn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Burn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reggie Green's chin.

Green
vs
Burn

172 cm
26
168 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

159 cm
26
162 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Burn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burn throws out the jab.
Green misses with a head kick.
Burn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Green.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green!
Burn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burn works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burn.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burn takes one to the chin there.
Burn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burn connects with a nice looking jab.
Green throws a right and a left that Burn avoids nicely.
Burn avoids the head kick by Green.
Burn misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Burn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Burn.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Green throws a head kick that Burn semi-blocks.
Burn misses with a double jab
and Burn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Burn moves away and avoids it.
Noah Burn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burn looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Burn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Burn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burn avoids the head kick by Green.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burn.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burn clinches but Green breaks the clinch
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green works the jab nicely.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burn throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Burn.
Burn throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burn throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Burn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Green is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burn.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burn misses with the combination.
Burn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Green lands but Burn takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green moves away from the strike by Burn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Burn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burn.
Burn throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Burn scores with a nice strike.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burn misses with a combination
and Green counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Burn is rocked!
Green connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Burn tumbling to the canvas! Green pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Burn was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reggie Green!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy The Iron Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer Collins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Iron Hand
vs
Collins

180 cm
27
166 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

162 cm
22
162 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy The Iron Hand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Collins!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Iron Hand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collins.

The Iron Hand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Iron Hand working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

The Iron Hand thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Iron Hand advances nicely into full mount.
Collins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The Iron Hand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron Hand unloads with some shots from mount but Collins bucks and avoids them well.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but The Iron Hand has a good base and remains in mount.
The Iron Hand throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

The Iron Hand is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Collins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Collins!
Collins looking to pass the guard.

Collins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Iron Hand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Iron Hand has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Iron Hand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Iron Hand trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The Iron Hand passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand controls the position.
Collins regains half guard there - taking advantage of The Iron Hand's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Collins trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Iron Hand moves into full mount! Collins won't be happy about that!
Collins regains half guard.
Collins has hold of The Iron Hand's hands but The Iron Hand slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Collins has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Iron Hand misses with a kick to the body.
Collins shoots and misses
and The Iron Hand counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Iron Hand tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Iron Hand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Iron Hand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Iron Hand counters with a good, hard body kick but Collins shrugs it off.
Billy The Iron Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Collins.

The Iron Hand feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, The Iron Hand changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Iron Hand working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collins is breathing heavily.

Collins working for a triangle but The Iron Hand defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron Hand sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The Iron Hand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The Iron Hand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard.
Collins thows a big elbow that misses.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from The Iron Hand.
Collins wants to pass the guard but The Iron Hand is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins advances to half guard.
Collins trying to control from The Iron Hand's half guard. The Iron Hand has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Collins looking to pass the guard.

Collins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Iron Hand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Iron Hand has escaped and now he's on top!
The Iron Hand trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.

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.

Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Iron Hand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Iron Hand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins has momentary wrist control but The Iron Hand slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Iron Hand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Collins's head.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Iron Hand counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Collins wants to control but The Iron Hand is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Iron Hand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Iron Hand is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to control here.

Collins looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.
The Iron Hand throwing strikes but missing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

The Iron Hand shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Collins is trying to escape the mount.
The Iron Hand trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Collins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The Iron Hand tries to control but Collins wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Collins is trying desperately to improve position.

The Iron Hand moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins!
Collins sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Iron Hand clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Collins shoots and misses
letting The Iron Hand counter with a right hand.

The Iron Hand moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
The Iron Hand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Collins prevents a body shot from The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Iron Hand prevents a takedown attempt there.

The Iron Hand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The Iron Hand drives through and clinches with Collins against the cage.

The Iron Hand breaks from the clinch.
The Iron Hand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Iron Hand fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Iron Hand moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Iron Hand is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins avoids the body shot from The Iron Hand.
Nice body kick there by The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
The Iron Hand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Collins.
The Iron Hand shoots and misses

and Collins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Iron Hand's head.
Collins is thwarting The Iron Hand's attempts to control the position.

Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Iron Hand sees it coming and defends easily.

Collins is working for an americana but The Iron Hand has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Collins was thinking about the submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins drops back looking for a leg! The Iron Hand is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Iron Hand manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into The Iron Hand's guard.
The Iron Hand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Iron Hand working a defensive guard here.
Collins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Iron Hand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

Collins is trying to get an arm triangle but The Iron Hand is defending well.
Collins tries to score with some ground and pound. The Iron Hand controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The Iron Hand manages to get back to half guard.
The Iron Hand tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Billy The Iron Hand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Iron Hand is trying is best to control the position here.
The Iron Hand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back!
Collins staying busy and making it hard for The Iron Hand to control.
The Iron Hand is throwing strikes by Collins counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Collins regains half guard.

Collins actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Iron Hand had his way with Palmer Collins in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Iron Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Iron Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
The Iron Hand tries a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Billy The Iron Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from The Iron Hand.
Collins swings for the body but The Iron Hand moves out of range.
The Iron Hand tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Iron Hand, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt
and The Iron Hand counters with a big head kick but Collins shrugs it off.

The Iron Hand rushes Collins and presses him up against the cage.

The Iron Hand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from The Iron Hand misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Collins shoots and misses
and The Iron Hand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Billy The Iron Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Collins.
The Iron Hand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Iron Hand throws a head kick that misses.
The Iron Hand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Iron Hand counters with a three punch combo that has Collins backing up. Collins nods at The Iron Hand to acknowledge the strikes.
The Iron Hand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Iron Hand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins shoots and misses
and The Iron Hand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Collins throws a leg kick but The Iron Hand checks it.

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.
No joy there for The Iron Hand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Collins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Iron Hand!

Collins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The Iron Hand has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The Iron Hand!
The Iron Hand looking to pass the guard.
The Iron Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Collins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and The Iron Hand is now in Collins's guard. A big mistake from Collins there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Iron Hand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palmer Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Iron Hand trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Iron Hand passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy The Iron Hand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Iron Hand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy The Iron Hand!
Billy The Iron Hand retains his lightweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Las Vegas Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Luda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Vegas Baby
vs
Luda

188 cm
22
213 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

225 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Baby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Luda!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luda connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Luda misses its intended target.
Vegas Baby checks a low kick from Luda.

Vegas Baby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luda keeping moving, preventing Vegas Baby from controlling successfully.
Vegas Baby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegas Baby wants to control from the top but Luda keeps moving.
Luda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas Baby is one step ahead there.
Vegas Baby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luda is keeping the position for now.
Vegas Baby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vegas Baby is in close to Luda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Luda wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Luda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vegas Baby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luda wants to sweep here but Vegas Baby controlling him for the moment.
Luda working a defensive guard here.
Vegas Baby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vegas Baby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vegas Baby throwing strikes from guard but Luda blocks nicely.
Vegas Baby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vegas Baby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luda.
Luda throws a looping overhand right but Vegas Baby ducks down to avoid it.
Luda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christopher Luda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Luda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Luda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vegas Baby.
Luda dips to his left and cracks Vegas Baby with an uppercut!

It looks like Las Vegas Baby has been cut.
A combination from Vegas Baby does no damage.
Luda misses with a kick to the body.
Luda throws a body kick that misses.
Vegas Baby misses the jab.
A big left from Luda misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegas Baby. Luda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vegas Baby.
Luda throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vegas Baby counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luda is looking for a sweep. Vegas Baby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vegas Baby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vegas Baby.
Vegas Baby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luda defending well though.

Vegas Baby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luda defends it well.
Luda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vegas Baby lands strikes from half guard.
Luda trying to control but Vegas Baby postures up.
Luda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vegas Baby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luda is trying to get back to full guard.
Luda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vegas Baby.

Vegas Baby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vegas Baby.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vegas Baby prevents Luda from improving his position.
Vegas Baby is trying to control the action in half guard but Luda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Luda is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Las Vegas Baby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Las Vegas Baby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Luda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luda lands with a right hand.
Luda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Luda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vegas Baby.
Luda throws the left hand but Vegas Baby avoids the punch easily.
Luda misses the shot to the body.
Vegas Baby blocks a leg kick.
Luda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luda slips a jab and a cross from Vegas Baby.
A swing and a miss from Luda.
Vegas Baby tries to move into range but Luda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luda scores with a decent looking hook.
Vegas Baby takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luda.
Vegas Baby blocks a head kick by Luda.
Vegas Baby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luda throws a head kick that misses.
Luda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luda moves away from the strike by Vegas Baby.
Luda misses with a two punch combination.
Vegas Baby moves forwards but Luda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luda swings for the body but Vegas Baby moves out of range.
Luda misses with a looping right.
Luda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luda throws a hook but Vegas Baby avoids it easily.
Vegas Baby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luda.
Vegas Baby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas Baby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luda.
Luda slips a straight right by Vegas Baby.
Vegas Baby thuds a left hand into Luda's body.
Vegas Baby tries to bum rush Luda with a series of wild strikes but Luda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vegas Baby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luda lands an overhand right.
Vegas Baby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vegas Baby somewhat.
Vegas Baby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luda misses with a low kick.
Luda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas Baby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luda's waist but Luda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vegas Baby off to one side.
Vegas Baby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vegas Baby ducks under a wild hook from Luda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luda moves away from the strike by Vegas Baby.
Luda misses with a wild body shot.
Luda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Vegas Baby is rocked!
Luda connects with a stiff jab that staggers Vegas Baby - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christopher Luda!
Christopher Luda is the new light heavyweight champion!