CFN 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Vrlinic (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.

McGregor
vs
Vrlinic

180 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Vrlinic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrlinic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vrlinic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the cage.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Vrlinic's shoulder, as Vrlinic tries to avoid the shot.
Vrlinic looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGregor defending well as Vrlinic loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vrlinic is defended easily by McGregor.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrlinic misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McGregor! Vrlinic is out on his feet! McGregor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vrlinic is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vrlinic is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dynamite Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - TNT. Dynamite Pope has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pope
vs
Jackson

200 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dynamite Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Pope pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Pope lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pope is taking a breather. Jackson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pope is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pope has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pope looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pope throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pope content to control rather than advance.
Pope throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Pope will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two 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.
Pope throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pope looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pope.
Pope continues to hold on tight.
Pope missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to control Pope's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pope is taking a breather. Jackson 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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.

Pope explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Pope shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pope was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Pope seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pope. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pope looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pope's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pope seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dynamite Pope dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pope.

Pope shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pope showed some decent athleticism there.
Pope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pope with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Pope seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Pope.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pope cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pope tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pope 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.
Pope controlling from mount.
Pope unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope controlling from the full mount.
Pope connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pope misses with a head shot.
Pope punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pope throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pope thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pope controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope thowing shots but they're missing.

Pope is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pope extends the arm and Jackson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dynamite Pope!
Our winner, Dynamite Pope, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conveniently Shaped Lamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cisowianka Naleczowianka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Shaped Lamp
vs
Naleczowianka

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conveniently Shaped Lamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lamp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Naleczowianka's half guard.
Naleczowianka scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lamp manages to mount him!
Naleczowianka wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Lamp slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Lamp has his arm under Naleczowianka's chin here. Game over son! Lamp squeezes tightly and Naleczowianka is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conveniently Shaped Lamp!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Levin
vs
Brooks

189 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition
Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Levin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin misses with a straight left.
Brooks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Levin defends well and Brooks ends up having to push Levin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Levin misses with a lunging right hand

and Brooks counters with a takedown into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Brooks!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Double Aught (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill has chosen King of the Hill theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Double Aught has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aught
vs
Hill

200 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Double Aught!
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, Hank Hill!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Aught.
Hill looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aught misses with a wild body shot.

Aught lands a big uppercut and Hill crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hill looks OK. Aught waves Hill back to his feet!

Hill is rocked!
Aught darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hill's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Aught before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Double Aught!
Hank Hill spoke after the fight, saying 'God dangit'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Callum Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giblert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callum Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smith
vs
Melendez

191 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Arcticus University: London
M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Callum Smith!
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, Giblert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Melendez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melendez throws a body kick that misses.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Melendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melendez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith scores with a jab.

It looks like Giblert Melendez has been cut.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Melendez crumples to the floor! Smith milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Callum Smith!
Callum Smith very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nobby Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovacs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doooomed. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kovacs
vs
Ortega

169 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

169 cm
20
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

EVOLUTION Clothing LKO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobby Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacs doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortega lands the left hand.

Ortega rushes Kovacs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kovacs.
Ortega wants to get back to striking at distance but Kovacs won't allow it.
Kovacs tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs.

Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Kovacs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega lands with a straight right. Kovacs didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kovacs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Ortega avoiding damage.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Ortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Kovacs
and Ortega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovacs with a body shot.

Kovacs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.

Kovacs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovacs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacs throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs scores with a one two! Ortega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kovacs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega connects with the punch.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortega throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kovacs dives in and grabs Ortega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes down on Kovacs's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Ortega down.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Kovacs slips the punch.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Ortega catches Kovacs right on the button with a cross.
Ortega cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Kovacs misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Ortega.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega throws the left hand but Kovacs avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs tries to land a leg kick but Ortega saw it coming and moves away.
Ortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacs misses its target.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Kovacs moved out of range.
Ortega has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
A nice side step and Ortega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Ortega tries to sprawl but Kovacs drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Ortega kicks Kovacs off and gets back to his feet.
Kovacs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ortega is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Ortega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Ortega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Kovacs.
Kovacs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Kovacs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ortega avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacs's shoulder, as Kovacs tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs tried to score with a low kick but Ortega checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Kovacs misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortega is out of range and Kovacs settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kovacs.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovacs tries to clinch up
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carlos Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kovacs.
Ortega throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Kovacs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kovacs is defended easily by Ortega.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.

Ortega instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovacs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Kovacs motions for Ortega to come forward. Kovacs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Ortega down.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovacs.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacs misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Kovacs throws a big counter combination but Ortega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortega is out of range and Kovacs settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ortega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortega misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Kovacs slips the punch.
Kovacs tries to land a front kick but Ortega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovacs throws a chopping leg kick but Ortega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ortega connects with a jab.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ortega slips under a jab from Kovacs.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortega misses.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Kovacs keeps it at a distance.
Ortega slips under a jab from Kovacs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega lands a head shot.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs thumps Ortega with a low kick.
Kovacs tried to score with a low kick but Ortega checks it.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovacs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ortega. Ortega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kovacs misses with a body kick.
Kovacs slips a jab from Ortega.
As Ortega backs away, Kovacs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kovacs clobbers Ortega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Nobby Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Ortega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kovacs thumps Ortega with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovacs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovacs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
Ortega slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Ortega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ortega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovacs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovacs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacs moves away.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacs.
Ortega thuds a left hand into Kovacs's body.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovacs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacs misses with a left hand
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ortega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kovacs backs off Ortega throws a huge counter combo but Kovacs manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Kovacs
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovacs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortega checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortega 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
The defeated Nobby Kovacs had this to say: 'Congrats to Ortega. He looks the real deal. I obviously need to work on my standup before my next fight. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Visher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Ketler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wolfheart - The Hunt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Max Visher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eksem Von Ketler's chin.

Visher
vs
Von Ketler

173 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
20
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Visher!
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, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Ketler circles away quickly and effectively.
Visher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Visher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visher throws a hook but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Visher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
Visher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.

Von Ketler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Visher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Visher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Visher taking a bit of punishment here - Von Ketler scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visher takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Von Ketler has an Americana. Visher didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Von Ketler is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Von Ketler hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Max Visher stepped up to the mic, saying 'Much Mahalo to The guys down at Instinct Fitness, Pure Nutrition and mr. Donovan. Grats to him for the victory. I respect him and wish him the best. I will be back! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bipolor Opposite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opposite comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Conflict. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Opposite
vs
Joshua

225 cm
25
211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
234 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bipolor Opposite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Opposite is just out of range.

Opposite moves into the clinch.
Joshua is looking to take this one to the mat.

Opposite has hold of one of Joshua's legs. Joshua is fighting the takedown attempt but Opposite gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Joshua looking to control.
Opposite looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Opposite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opposite tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
Opposite postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opposite trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Joshua looking to control.
Opposite showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Opposite will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Opposite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Opposite turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Opposite as he jumps to the side.
Joshua avoids a kick to the body.

Opposite closes the distance and pushes Joshua back into the cage.
I was talking to Opposite's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Joshua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Opposite has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joshua is trying to keep an underhook but Opposite manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Opposite looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua is concentrating on defense, preventing Opposite from advancing position.
Joshua is in trouble now - Opposite has advanced to mount!
Opposite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Opposite lands a big elbow.
Opposite controlling from mount.
Joshua can't escape the position.
Joshua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Opposite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Opposite content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua can't escape the position.
Opposite controlling from the full mount.
Joshua is controlling an arm, preventing Opposite from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Opposite controlling his opponent.
Joshua wants to hold on but Opposite pushes him away.
Opposite scoring with strikes but Joshua is staying in there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Opposite content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opposite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joshua is looking to escape.
Opposite controlling his opponent.
Joshua tries to reverse the position but Opposite maintains control.
Opposite controlling his opponent.
Opposite fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Opposite is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Opposite slips a straight right by Joshua.
Joshua throws a head kick but Opposite moves out of range.
Joshua throws a body punch but Opposite moves out of range.
Opposite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Opposite moves into range and clinches up with Joshua.
Joshua with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Joshua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Opposite throws a low kick but Joshua moves out of range easily.
Opposite throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Joshua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Opposite keeps Joshua at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua blocks the body kick.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
Opposite throws a leg kick but Joshua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joshua goes for a double leg but Opposite avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Opposite continues to drive forward.

Opposite scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua wants to get back to his feet.
Joshua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Opposite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joshua stops Opposite from passing to mount.

Opposite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joshua, who protects the arm well.
Joshua keeping his opponent close.
A lull in the action here as Opposite stalls from top position.

That's two 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.
Opposite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joshua keeps working.
Joshua is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Opposite is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Opposite controlling from mount.
Opposite thowing shots but they're missing.
Opposite fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Opposite with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Opposite controlling the position easily from mount.
Opposite tries to control but Joshua wriggling away.

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.
Joshua is desperately trying to improve his position but Opposite has a good base and remains in mount.
Opposite throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Joshua because Opposite loaded up on that one.
Opposite throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Opposite wants to control the pace but Joshua is squirming around nicely.
Opposite controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Opposite wants to take Joshua's back here but Joshua is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Joshua tries to hold on but Opposite postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Opposite throws a low kick but Joshua avoids it.
Good leg kick by Opposite there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Opposite looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshua looks to throw the jab but Opposite is out of range.
Opposite thinks about countering with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Opposite misses.

Opposite closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joshua did well to prevent Opposite getting side control.
Joshua is trying to stand.
Joshua trying to hold on to Opposite's head to control him but Opposite postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Opposite in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Opposite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joshua sees it coming and defends easily.
Opposite is trying to control. Joshua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joshua wants to get back to full guard.
Opposite is pressing down on Joshua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joshua is holding on for now.
Anthony Joshua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.

Joshua is kicking away at Opposite from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Opposite grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Joshua trying to push Opposite off... Joshua taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Bipolor Opposite!
Bipolor Opposite took some time post fight to say the following; 'Want to say I owe this to my trainers and to the Casino Fight Nights for taking a chance with a new fighter. Special thanks to Hoarse Whisperer for believing in me.'.
In defeat, Anthony Joshua stepped up to the mic, saying 'Unfortunately, I was not the better man tonight, I'd like to thank my sponsors and i will be back better the next time i'm out!'.