DFC Sin City 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mason might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motörhead - Bad Religion. Jack Mason could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luis Maldonado 's chin.

Mason
vs
Maldonado

194 cm
18
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luis Maldonado !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado is looking to chop away at Mason's legs.
Mason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

It looks like Luis Maldonado has been cut.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Maldonado drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldonado misses with a head kick.
Luis Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Maldonado moves into the clinch.
Maldonado misses with the head strike.
Mason is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

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

Maldonado closes the distance and clinches.

Mason manages to break the clinch.

Maldonado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldonado stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Maldonado lands with a right to the head.
Maldonado tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maldonado moves away from the strike by Mason.
Maldonado wants to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch position.
Maldonado goes for a double leg but Mason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mason continues to drive forward.

Mason tries to keep at a distance but Maldonado has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Maldonado with a jab.
Mason looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason throws a jab when Maldonado was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.

Maldonado clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maldonado .
Jack Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Maldonado .
Mason stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.

Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldonado throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Maldonado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
And Maldonado tries to counter it with a takedown but Mason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maldonado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Maldonado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maldonado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Maldonado has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
Maldonado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldonado looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Mason seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maldonado 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maldonado duly obliges.
Maldonado looks winded!
Maldonado throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Mason misses with the combination.

Maldonado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Maldonado 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason tries to clinch up but Maldonado circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldonado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Maldonado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maldonado lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mason throws a series of punches but Maldonado avoids them all with ease.

Maldonado gets a clinch.
Maldonado throws an elbow but it misses.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldonado wants a takedown.
Maldonado taking a breather.
Mason has Maldonado pressed against the cage, preventing Maldonado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maldonado 's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maldonado .
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason misses with the combination.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Maldonado 's head.

Maldonado closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado can't get the takedown.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.

Mason breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Maldonado down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Maldonado 's cut.
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.

Mason misses with a double jab.
Mason is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Maldonado has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldonado is looking to take this one to the mat.

Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldonado can do to turn this around?
Maldonado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maldonado dives in and grabs Mason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes down on Maldonado 's head and hops out.
Mason throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maldonado dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jack Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Maldonado .
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason throws a jab when Maldonado was well out of range.
Maldonado throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Mason.

Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldonado takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maldonado is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado struggling a bit here.
Mason lands some shots froms side control.
Mason tries to advance to mount but Maldonado instead regains half guard.
Maldonado is controlling Mason's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Maldonado is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mason escapes and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maldonado or perhaps it was just good defense by Mason, which made it look bad.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely.

Mason tries to keep at a distance but Maldonado has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

Maldonado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Maldonado goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maldonado misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldonado walks into a jab.
Mason scores with the left hand. Maldonado knows he should have avoided that one.
Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Jack Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldonado staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maldonado slips a straight right by Mason.

Maldonado clinches.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maldonado up against the cage.

Mason manages to break the clinch.
Maldonado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mason swivels and escapes.
Mason throws a hook but Maldonado avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maldonado moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldonado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason.
Maldonado wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Maldonado 's shoulder, as Maldonado tries to avoid the shot.
Maldonado lands with a nice combination. Mason backs away looking to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Mason.

Maldonado clinches up against the cage.

Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldonado dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Jack Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Mason.

Maldonado moves into the clinch.
Mason trying to stall but Maldonado improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luis Maldonado 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Maldonado clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Maldonado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.

Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maldonado 's head backwards.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Maldonado goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maldonado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Maldonado closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Maldonado controls the action.
Maldonado tries to score a body lock takedown but Mason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason works over Maldonado 's head and body with a nice combination.

Maldonado is rocked!
Maldonado is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mason is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maldonado .
Mason misses with a low kick.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Maldonado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldonado shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Maldonado .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason checks a low kick from Maldonado .

Mason drops Maldonado with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maldonado looks back up at him and smiles so Mason waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maldonado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws an overhand right that drops Maldonado like a sack of potatoes! Mason dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Mason!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgie Porgie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soloman Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Porgie
vs
Palmer

175 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georgie Porgie!
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, Soloman Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porgie dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Porgie throws a right hand that Palmer ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmer also avoids with ease.
Porgie throws a wild body kick that Palmer sees coming a mile off.
Porgie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Porgie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmer throws out the jab.
Porgie fails with a takedown attempt.
Palmer loads up on a big right hand but Porgie slips the punch.
Soloman Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmer throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Porgie does no damage.
Palmer misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Porgie slips a straight right by Palmer.

Palmer gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Porgie to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porgie wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Porgie is retaining full guard.
Porgie being controlled here, momentarily.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palmer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Porgie controls Palmer momentarily but Palmer frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches up with Porgie, looking for a takedown. Palmer pushes Porgie against the cage but Porgie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Porgie attempts a counter takedown but Palmer avoids it well and moves away.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Porgie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Palmer manages to circle out of the way.
Good work by Porgie as he checks the leg kick.
Palmer swings widly with a right hand
and Porgie counters with a straight right hand.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick
and Palmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porgie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Porgie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgie Porgie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Palmer.
Porgie is trying to control Palmer's posture but Palmer avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Porgie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Palmer trying to control the action but Porgie is working from the bottom.
Porgie tries to improve position but can't.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

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.
Porgie struggling a bit here.
Porgie wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Porgie is looking for a sweep.
Porgie is trying to escape the position but Palmer is controlling the position.
An elbow from Palmer crashes against the mat.
Porgie is trying to get back to half guard.
Palmer in side control, throwing shots but Porgie defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Palmer.
Palmer slows the pace down.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Soloman Palmer will probably get the nod.
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.

A combination from Porgie does no damage.

Palmer feints and as Porgie raises his hands in defense, Palmer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Porgie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Porgie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Palmer to keep the fight standing.
Palmer slowing the pace effectively.
Palmer leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Palmer as Porgie tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porgie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palmer.
Palmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porgie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Porgie keeps control of Palmer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer tries to stall but Porgie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Porgie gets underhooks to prevent Palmer's takedown attempt.
Palmer looking to throw knees to the head but Porgie is blocking nicely.
Porgie has Palmer pressed against the cage, preventing Palmer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Porgie jumps guard.
Porgie wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porgie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Porgie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soloman Palmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palmer passes Porgie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer prevents Porgie from standing back up.
Porgie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmer.

Porgie looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Porgie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palmer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Porgie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porgie attempts a counter takedown but Palmer avoids it well and moves away.
Porgie avoids the head kick by Palmer.
Palmer throws a push kick but Porgie slaps the foot to one side.
Palmer throws a chopping leg kick but Porgie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Porgie throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porgie moves out of range of the body kick from Palmer.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Porgie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Georgie Porgie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porgie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgie Porgie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porgie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmer.
Porgie tries to clinch but Palmer moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porgie throws a series of punches but Palmer avoids them all with ease.
Palmer throws a shot from downtown. Porgie moves away and avoids it.
Palmer misses with a body kick.
Porgie throws a sloppy head kick and Palmer moves out of range easily.

Palmer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Porgie looks like he's trying to stand up.

Palmer is looking for a kimura but Porgie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palmer to get the leverage.
Palmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porgie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Soloman Palmer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Porgie connects with the punch.
Palmer dodges the punch combination from Porgie.
Palmer throws a jab but it's blocked by Porgie.
Palmer loads up on a big right hand but Porgie slips the punch.
Palmer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Porgie is out of range and Palmer settles back down.
Porgie blocks the body kick.
Porgie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Porgie misses with a takedown attempt - Palmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Porgie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Palmer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Palmer slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer looks to land a strike but Porgie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porgie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palmer controls the pace.
Porgie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palmer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Palmer passes Porgie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Porgie trying to control here.
Palmer is controlling the pace.

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.
Palmer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Palmer is pressing down on Porgie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Porgie is holding on for now.
Porgie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Porgie looking to control but Palmer passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer thows a huge punch but Porgie dodges it nicely.
Palmer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Porgie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Porgie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palmer trying to control the pace.

Palmer is working for a kimura but Porgie is defending it quite comfortably.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
Porgie staying out of range there.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
Porgie blocks a leg kick.
Porgie misses with a body kick.
Porgie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Palmer drives through with a takedown into Porgie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Porgie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palmer is one step ahead there.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing.
Georgie Porgie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soloman Palmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Porgie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soloman Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palmer 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Soloman Palmer!
In defeat, Georgie Porgie stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come out next time and try very hard. Very very hard'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chi Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Put It On-Big L. Mack is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls. Rodney Mack has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chi Gu's chin.

Gu
vs
Mack

187 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chi Gu!
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, Rodney Mack!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

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

Mack clinches with his opponent.

Mack successfully pulls guard.
Gu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gu throwing strikes but missing.
Mack wants to stand up but Gu is controlling him.
Gu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gu wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Gu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gu forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack has hold of Gu's hands but Gu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gu connects with a nice short shot to Mack's temple.
Gu moves into full mount! Mack won't be happy about that!
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gu working the ground and pound effectively.
Gu scoring with strikes but Mack is staying in there.
Gu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mack?
Gu working the ground and pound effectively.
Gu landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gu working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to lock up and control but Gu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gu looking to finish Mack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mack!
Gu with the ground and pound from mount.
Gu lands a couple of good shots and Mack has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

It looks like Rodney Mack has been cut.
Mack looks winded!
Gu scores with strikes from the back.
Gu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mack to escape the position.
Mack is trapped and Gu is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gu softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mack to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gu softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mack covers up after that shot from Gu.
Gu lands a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack is trying to remain composed but Gu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Mack is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gu punches Mack on the ear.
Mack is still in real trouble! Can Gu finish him?
Gu is landing big shots and Mack is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chi Gu!
Chi Gu opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Muratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hendrix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk. Dmitry Muratov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hendrix
vs
Muratov

150 cm
19
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
146 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hendrix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Muratov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendrix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muratov defends well and Hendrix ends up having to push Muratov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendrix looks for a takedown but Muratov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muratov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Muratov misses with a head kick.
Muratov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muratov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendrix. Hendrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muratov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Hendrix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hendrix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hendrix tries for a kimura but Muratov is defending well.
Muratov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hendrix asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hendrix has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Hendrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muratov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Muratov is pushing Hendrix's head away, looking to escape. Hendrix manages to hold on to the position though.

Hendrix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muratov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muratov is trying to buck Hendrix off.

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.

Hendrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Muratov is defending well.
Hendrix prevents Muratov from escaping the position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Hendrix goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muratov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hendrix but great work by Muratov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Muratov wants to stand but Hendrix has his arm trapped.
Hendrix is trying to get back to half guard.
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix is controlling the position.

Hendrix looking for submissions off his back.
Muratov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

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.

Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Muratov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hendrix to get to his feet.
Muratov misses with a head kick.

Hendrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Muratov's guard.

Hendrix has gone for a leg lock! Muratov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hendrix's guard.

Hendrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hendrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hendrix looking for a guillotine here but Muratov defends easily.

Hendrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dmitry Muratov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Muratov throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Muratov.
Hendrix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muratov sprawls and moves away.
Hendrix blocks a head kick by Muratov.
Nice sprawl there from Muratov as Hendrix shoots in.
Muratov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendrix.

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

Hendrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Muratov dives on top into guard.

Muratov is looking to stand up but Hendrix won't let him.

Hendrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muratov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muratov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hendrix has a closed guard, preventing Muratov from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hendrix is looking for a triangle here but Muratov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hendrix tries to buck Muratov off but Muratov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muratov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hendrix to his feet.
Andre Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muratov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Hendrix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hendrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Muratov defends the submission attempt.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet.

Hendrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muratov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendrix.

Hendrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Muratov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muratov is trying to stand back up but Hendrix is controlling him

Muratov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hendrix.
Muratov tries to kick Hendrix off but Hendrix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Hendrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Muratov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Muratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendrix feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muratov throws a head kick that misses.

Hendrix fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muratov sprawls well initially but Hendrix persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muratov defends it well.
Muratov is trying to stand up here but Hendrix is controlling him well.

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

Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muratov has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muratov is trying to stand back up but Hendrix is controlling him

Hendrix is trying to work for a kimura but Muratov is defending well.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet.

Hendrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muratov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendrix.

Hendrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muratov is just riding it out for now. Hendrix eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dmitry Muratov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Muratov misses with a head kick.

Hendrix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Muratov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

Hendrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hendrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Muratov tries to escape but Hendrix is in control.
Andre Hendrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hendrix goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muratov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hendrix but great work by Muratov.
Muratov wants to stand but Hendrix has his arm trapped.
Hendrix gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muratov tries to stand and escape but Hendrix is controlling the position.

Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muratov pulls his head out easily.
Muratov wants to stand but Hendrix has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Hendrix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hendrix tries to roll over but Muratov keeps him under control.

Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muratov pulls his head out easily.

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.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Hendrix looking for subs from the bottom but Muratov mounts him!
Muratov is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hendrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muratov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hendrix actively working from the bottom here.
Muratov tries to stand and escape but Hendrix is controlling the position.

Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hendrix looking for submissions off his back.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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.

Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muratov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hendrix.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muratov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hendrix backs up against the cage.
Hendrix shoots for a double leg takedown but Muratov sprawls well. He's pushed Hendrix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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

Muratov throws Hendrix to one side and escapes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muratov but Muratov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Muratov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Muratov really 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.

Muratov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendrix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muratov defends well and Hendrix ends up having to push Muratov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Muratov throws a right hand that Hendrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendrix also avoids with ease.
Hendrix doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Muratov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Muratov breaks the clinch.
Muratov throws a series of punches but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muratov circles away.
Muratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muratov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muratov is fending him off so far but Hendrix persists. Nope, Muratov circles away and we're back to standing.
Muratov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov scores with a three punch combo!

Hendrix shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muratov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muratov wants to get back to his feet but Hendrix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Hendrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muratov defends it easily.

Hendrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muratov is aware though and is defending well.

Hendrix working for submissions but it's allowed Muratov to get to half guard.
Muratov wants to stand up but Hendrix has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hendrix is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Muratov is tapping! Great win for Hendrix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix retains his featherweight title!
Andre Hendrix decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel De Angelico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

De Angelico
vs
Rogers Nelson

179 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel De Angelico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Rogers Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Angelico attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Angelico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers Nelson throws a body punch but De Angelico moves out of range.
De Angelico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson 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.
Rogers Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Angelico misses with an uppercut. Rogers Nelson saw that one coming.

Rogers Nelson has managed to clinch.
Rogers Nelson tries to work over De Angelico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson lands a left hand.
Rogers Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Angelico's elbow.
Rogers Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers Nelson lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers Nelson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Angelico or not.
De Angelico has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rogers Nelson after a bit of a struggle.
Rogers Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers Nelson cracks De Angelico with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by De Angelico.
Rogers Nelson lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Rogers Nelson.
De Angelico blocks an uppercut.
Rogers Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogers Nelson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rogers Nelson lands a hook that snaps the head of De Angelico backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Angelicos head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson keeps control of De Angelico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers Nelson scores with a shot to the side of De Angelico's head.
Rogers Nelson stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson pushes De Angelico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Angelico backwards.

De Angelico is rocked!
Rogers Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by De Angelico.
Oh De Angelico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I was talking to De Angelico's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rogers Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Angelico is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rogers Nelson to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles De Angelico! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rogers Nelson is unloading with more strikes now! De Angelico drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Rogers Nelson!
Prince Rogers Nelson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barksalot
vs
Larson

170 cm
25
186 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Avon Barksalot!
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, Erik Larson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksalot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Erik Larson has been cut.

Larson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Larson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Larson wants to pass to mount but Barksalot is defending the position.

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

Larson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barksalot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksalot looks like he's trying to stand up.

Larson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barksalot sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Larson seems content to control.
Larson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barksalot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Larson controlling his opponent.
Barksalot could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Larson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Barksalot is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Barksalot flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Larson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Barksalot and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Larson slips an arm under Barksalot chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Larson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Larson is squeezing on Barksalot like an anaconda would it's prey. Barksalot fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erik Larson!