EFC 35mc: GOLD DIG PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinciusz Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Jefferson had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jefferson
vs
Ronaldo

170 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
146 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinciusz Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ronaldo scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Simon Jefferson has been cut.
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jefferson is rocked!
Ronaldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Jefferson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jefferson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jefferson missing with knees to the body.
Ronaldo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jefferson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ronaldo, and another! Jefferson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vinciusz Ronaldo!

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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Banner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Banner
vs
Render

171 cm
21
136 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

164 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillipe Render!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Render misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Phillipe Render seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Banner scores a takedown into full mount!
Render tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Render really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner looking to finish Render with some ground and pound. This is bad for Render!
Render really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banner wants to control the pace but Render is squirming around nicely.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Banner has hold of Render's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Render manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner dominating with strikes here.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Banner avoids the attempt from Render to control.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Banner lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Banner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banner working Render over with strikes here.
Banner is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Render is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner lands a heavy elbow.
Render is still in real trouble! Can Banner finish him?
Banner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Render looks a forlorn figure.
Banner has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Render's face.

Banner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Render seems to have recovered his senses.

Banner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Render has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Render is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Render throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Render lands a nice looking body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Banner.
Banner landing strikes.
Banner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee asks Banner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Banner 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.
Banner is working Render over with some ground and pound from side control.
Banner happy to just control the position for now.
Render struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Render wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Render is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banner controlling the position from side mount.
Wayne Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Render to see if he's OK.
Banner advances nicely into full mount.
Render is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Render hang on?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Render is looking to get to half guard.
Render tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner with shots to the head and body - Render looks very uncomfortable down there.
Render is in a horrible position here. Banner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Render can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banner with shots to the head and body - Render looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Render tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner avoids the attempt from Render to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Banner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Render swivels and escapes.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Render misses with a takedown

and Banner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Render is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banner defends well.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner is in close to Render's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner advances to half guard.
Render is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Banner jumps into side control!
Render takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Render is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Banner! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Render has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wayne Banner!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Roger Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silva
vs
Perry

170 cm
23
146 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

167 cm
24
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Perry!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Perry shoots in.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roger Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Perry.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.

Perry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
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. Perry connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silva pushes Perry off looking to stand but Perry dives back in and keeps control.
Perry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Perry looks to land a strike but Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Perry won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Perry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perry looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perry with a jab.
Silva throws a hook but Perry blocks it.
Silva leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ethan Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Perry fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.

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.
Silva works Perry's body with a nice hook.
Perry moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perry.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perry.

It looks like Ethan Perry has been cut.
Perry looks gassed!
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perry is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Silva gets caught flat footed, as Perry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is looking to stand up but Perry isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Perry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Perry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.

Perry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Perry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Perry raining down shots from the mount!
Perry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Silva tries to hold on but Perry postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry landing strikes from the mount.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Perry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Silva tries to hold on but Perry pushes him away.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Perry lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Perry raining down shots from the mount!
Perry punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry raining down shots from the mount!
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Perry lands a nice shot to the head.
Perry looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Perry connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Perry wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Perry.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Perry has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Perry's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Perry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Perry on that attempt.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Perry. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Perry.
Perry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Perry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Perry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry prevents Silva from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva wants to control but Perry is keeping busy.
Perry is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Perry manages to pass to side control.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva has hold of Perry's hands but Perry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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

Perry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Perry pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Perry working Silva over with strikes.
Ethan Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perry is working away from the top position though.
Perry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Perry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Perry stops Silva from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perry avoids the body shot from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Perry really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Perry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Perry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Perry misses with a two punch combination.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Perry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roger Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Perry.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
Nice defenses there by Perry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perry.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perry is defended easily by Silva.
Perry is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Perry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Perry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.

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.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Perry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Silva had his way with Ethan Perry in that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Perry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Perry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Perry.
Perry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Perry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Perry postures up.
Perry prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry preventing the sweep.
Perry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Perry works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Perry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perry tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roger Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Perry.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perry.

Perry feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Perry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Perry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Perry is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Perry is proving a slippery customer.
Perry trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Perry stops Silva from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Perry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Perry!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Romerez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dent
vs
Romerez

185 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

192 cm
24
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Machina Clothing and Apparel - Basics $15 a piece

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Romerez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romerez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Romerez prevents Dent from getting back to his feet.
Romerez trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom.
Romerez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Romerez won't allow Dent to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dent throws a head kick but Romerez moves out of range.
Dent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dent tries for a takedown but Romerez circles away easily
and Romerez counters with an outside leg kick.
Dent with a poor takedown

and Romerez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent wants to get back to his feet.

Romerez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dent sees it coming and defends easily.
Romerez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dent keeps working.

Romerez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Romerez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dent is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergio Romerez!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saku Vuorinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vuorinen comes into the arena with Rob Zombie - Dragula blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vuorinen
vs
Gluhov

183 cm
20
242 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
243 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saku Vuorinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vuorinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vuorinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vuorinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gluhov tries to clinch but Vuorinen is having none of it.
Gluhov moves in looking to clinch but Vuorinen pushes him off.
Gluhov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vuorinen.
Vuorinen lands with a good body shot.
Gluhov looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vuorinen lands a big right hand that sends Gluhov crashing to the mat! Vuorinen stays standing though and waves Gluhov back to his feet!

It looks like Konstantin Gluhov has been cut.
Saku Vuorinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gluhov dodges the punch combination from Vuorinen.

Vuorinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vuorinen wants to control but Gluhov is keeping him busy.
Vuorinen slips a nice elbow through Gluhov's hands, connecting with Gluhov's forehead.
Gluhov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vuorinen.
Vuorinen 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.
Gluhov tries to kick Vuorinen off but Vuorinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gluhov is not content to let Vuorinen control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vuorinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gluhov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vuorinen is nestled in close to Gluhov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vuorinen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gluhov has hold of Vuorinen's hands but Vuorinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gluhov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vuorinen.
Vuorinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vuorinen is looking to take a break and control but Gluhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vuorinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gluhov has hold of Vuorinen's hands but Vuorinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vuorinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vuorinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vuorinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gluhov can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov is looking to control Vuorinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gluhov avoid being mounted?
Gluhov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vuorinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gluhov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vuorinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vuorinen is thwarting Gluhov's attempts to control the position.
Vuorinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vuorinen wants to control but Gluhov is keeping him busy.
Vuorinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vuorinen prevents Gluhov from standing back up.

Vuorinen escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vuorinen works Gluhov's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Vuorinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Gluhov's cut.
That's time! Vuorinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vuorinen tests Gluhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vuorinen throws a nice looking combination but Gluhov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vuorinen tests Gluhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vuorinen throws a hook but Gluhov avoids it easily.
Gluhov tries to clinch up but Vuorinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vuorinen throws a jab when Gluhov was well out of range.
Gluhov has his takedown stuffed
and Vuorinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vuorinen punishes Gluhov's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gluhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gluhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vuorinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gluhov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov dodges the punch combination from Vuorinen.
Vuorinen misses the shot to the body.
Saku Vuorinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vuorinen misses with a wild body shot.
Vuorinen lands a slapping body shot.
Vuorinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vuorinen misses with a wild combination.
Vuorinen misses with a wild combination.
Gluhov closes the distance but Vuorinen moves to the side
and Vuorinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gluhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vuorinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gluhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vuorinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gluhov can do to turn this around?
Vuorinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuorinen throws a body punch but Gluhov moves out of range.
Vuorinen tries to bum rush Gluhov with a series of wild strikes but Gluhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vuorinen is looking to wear down Gluhov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vuorinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuorinen cracks Gluhov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vuorinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vuorinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vuorinen misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Vuorinen misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vuorinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vuorinen.
Gluhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vuorinen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Vuorinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Gluhov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vuorinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Vuorinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saku Vuorinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vuorinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gluhov doesn't seem bothered though.

Vuorinen feints and as Gluhov raises his hands in defense, Vuorinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vuorinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vuorinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gluhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gluhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vuorinen wants to control from the top but Gluhov keeps moving.
Vuorinen wants to pass the guard but Gluhov is keeping the position.

Vuorinen stands and steps away. Gluhov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Decent striking displayed by Vuorinen there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorinen swings for the body but Gluhov moves out of range.
Gluhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vuorinen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vuorinen.
Vuorinen lands a right hook to the body.
Vuorinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vuorinen lands a nice hook to Gluhov's body. Gluhov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gluhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vuorinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gluhov manages to avoid it.
Gluhov wants to clinch.
Vuorinen misses with a wild body shot.
Vuorinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gluhov circles away quickly and effectively.
Vuorinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gluhov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gluhov forces Vuorinen back against the ropes and clinches.
Gluhov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vuorinen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vuorinen is working for takedown but Gluhov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gluhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Vuorinen won't want to take too many of those.
Gluhov is trying to stall.
Vuorinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Gluhov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Vuorinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vuorinen jumps guard but Gluhov stands there with Vuorinen around his waist. Vuorinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gluhov lands an elbow just above Vuorinen 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vuorinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gluhov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gluhov connects with a knee to the head.

Vuorinen ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vuorinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gluhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vuorinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vuorinen wants to stand up but Gluhov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Vuorinen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Gluhov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gluhov dodges the punch combination from Vuorinen.
Some wild striking there from Vuorinen.
Vuorinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vuorinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gluhov manages to avoid it.
Gluhov blocks a jab.
Vuorinen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Vuorinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gluhov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vuorinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gluhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vuorinen.
Vuorinen throws a series of strikes that have Gluhov backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuorinen throws a hook to the side of Gluhov's head but Gluhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vuorinen throws a body punch but Gluhov moves out of range.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vuorinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vuorinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vuorinen misses with a few strikes there.
Gluhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vuorinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gluhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vuorinen.
Nice defenses there by Gluhov.
Gluhov moves in looking to clinch but Vuorinen pushes him off.
Vuorinen misses with a looping left.
Gluhov moves in looking to clinch but Vuorinen pushes him off.
Vuorinen lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuorinen lands with a good body shot.
Vuorinen misses with a double jab.
Vuorinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gluhov.
Vuorinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vuorinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gluhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vuorinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vuorinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gluhov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vuorinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vuorinen misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gluhov has closed the distance and engaged Vuorinen in a clinch.
Vuorinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gluhov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vuorinen tries to pull guard but Gluhov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Vuorinen drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Gluhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Vuorinen had his way with Konstantin Gluhov in that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Gluhov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vuorinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vuorinen misses with a wild body shot.
Vuorinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gluhov is looking to clinch but Vuorinen is avoiding it.

Gluhov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gluhov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vuorinen.
Gluhov landing knees to the head.
Gluhov missing with knees to the body.
Vuorinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gluhov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vuorinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gluhov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gluhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vuorinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Gluhov moves into range and clinches up with Vuorinen.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vuorinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gluhov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Vuorinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vuorinen jumps guard but Gluhov stands there with Vuorinen around his waist. Vuorinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gluhov pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Konstantin Gluhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gluhov lands a knee to the head.
Gluhov misses with a knee to the head.
Vuorinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gluhov is stalling here.

Vuorinen pulls guard effortlessly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov stops Vuorinen from standing up.
Gluhov tries to stand but Vuorinen is controlling from the bottom.

Vuorinen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gluhov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vuorinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Gluhov misses the shot to the body.
Gluhov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gluhov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vuorinen.
Vuorinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gluhov manages to avoid it.
Vuorinen lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Vuorinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin Gluhov.
I think Vuorinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:44
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:44
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Vuorinen!

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A

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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 Kirby Puckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Cote IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby Puckett is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Puckett
vs
Cote IV

197 cm
22
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

197 cm
23
277 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Kirby Puckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Cote IV!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote IV shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cote IV drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Puckett pushes Cote IV off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cote IV slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Puckett misses the target.
Puckett works Cote IV's body with a nice hook.
Cote IV looks gassed!
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!
Puckett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Puckett cracks Cote IV with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Puckett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cote IV to stand back up!

It looks like Andrei Cote IV has been cut.
Cote IV defending well as Puckett loads up on a big left hand.

Puckett sends Cote IV crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Puckett is motioning to the referee to let Cote IV up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Puckett lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirby Puckett!

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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 Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eetmy Shorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Killsbrough could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eetmy Shorts's chin.

Killsbrough
vs
Shorts

182 cm
23
192 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
22
189 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eetmy Shorts!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsbrough swats away the attempt to clinch by Shorts.
A head kick misses from Shorts.
Eetmy Shorts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorts is looking to clinch but Killsbrough is avoiding it.
Shorts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Killsbrough is out of range.
No joy there for Shorts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killsbrough feints and then cracks Shorts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shorts down.
Shorts wants to clinch up but Killsbrough keeps it at a distance.

Shorts pushes Killsbrough up against the ropes in a clinch.
Killsbrough trying to control the position but instead, Shorts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Killsbrough into the ropes.
Shorts lands a good knee to the midsection. Killsbrough won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shorts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Killsbrough managing to block the knees to the body from Shorts.
Shorts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shorts is defending well for now.
Shorts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Shorts is controlling him.
Shorts keeps control of Killsbrough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shorts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killsbrough.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shorts.
Killsbrough tries to work over Shorts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts keeps control of Killsbrough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shorts just leaning against Killsbrough, taking a breather.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsbrough can't break the clinch.

Killsbrough breaks the clinch.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Shorts moves out of range.
Shorts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killsbrough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shorts manages to avoid it.
Killsbrough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shorts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shorts avoids the body shot from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough misses with a straight left.
Killsbrough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shorts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killsbrough swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Shorts drives through and clinches with Killsbrough against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killsbrough wants to get back to striking at distance but Shorts won't allow it.
Shorts missing with knees to the body.
Shorts crunches a lovely knee into Killsbrough's ribcage.
Shorts utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shorts missing with knees to the body.
Killsbrough missing with knees to the body.
Shorts trying to land knees to the body.

Killsbrough breaks the clinch.
Shorts misses with a wild combination.
Killsbrough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shorts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killsbrough takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shorts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killsbrough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killsbrough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Shorts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killsbrough looks to land a combination but Shorts avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shorts connects with a solid leg kick.
Killsbrough is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shorts tries to close the distance and clinch but Killsbrough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shorts misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shorts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shorts tries a low kick but Killsbrough avoids it.
Killsbrough works over Shorts's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Eetmy Shorts has been cut.
Shorts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killsbrough moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shorts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shorts cracks the inside of Killsbrough's front leg.
Killsbrough keeps the fight on the outside.
Killsbrough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shorts manages to avoid it.
Shorts misses with a double jab
and Killsbrough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shorts is looking to slow Killsbrough down with leg kicks.
Shorts throws a leg kick
letting Killsbrough counter with a right hand.
Shorts throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Tyler Killsbrough has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shorts throws a series of punches but Killsbrough avoids them all with ease.
Shorts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killsbrough.
Nice defenses there by Shorts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shorts takes the fight into the clinch.
Killsbrough blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shorts lands a good knee to the midsection. Killsbrough won't want to take too many of those.
Killsbrough tries to break free but Shorts pushes him back against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough wants to get back to striking at distance but Shorts won't allow it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shorts in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Shorts is controlling him.
Shorts stalls.
Shorts crunches a lovely knee into Killsbrough's ribcage.
Shorts utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shorts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough wants to break free but Shorts has control.
Killsbrough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killsbrough is trying to force a seperation but Shorts has the dominant position.
Shorts pushes off an throws an elbow but Killsbrough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Killsbrough is trying to break free.
Shorts landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts has Killsbrough pressed against the ropes, preventing Killsbrough from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shorts lands a nice knee to the body.
Killsbrough tries to break free but Shorts pushes him back against the ropes.
Shorts prevents Killsbrough from breaking the clinch.

Killsbrough breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shorts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killsbrough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killsbrough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shorts tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shorts.
Shorts slips a jab and a cross from Killsbrough.
Shorts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shorts throws the left hand but Killsbrough avoids the punch easily.
Shorts blocks a jab.

Shorts closes the distance and clinches.
Shorts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetmy Shorts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Killsbrough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot.
Killsbrough checks the leg kick nicely there.
Killsbrough looks to land a body kick but Shorts moved away.
Shorts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killsbrough.
Shorts throws a shot from downtown. Killsbrough moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Shorts misses
and Killsbrough counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killsbrough fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Shorts is rocked!
Tyler Killsbrough is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Killsbrough engages and cracks Shorts with a massive lead left hook - Shorts tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Killsbrough is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Killsbrough!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masakatsu Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masakatsu Ueda has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ueda
vs
Brawn

178 cm
21
159 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

160 cm
22
154 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakatsu Ueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Brawn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brawn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ueda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brawn cracks Ueda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ueda is trying to improve his position.
Brawn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ueda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ueda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brawn grinds an elbow into Ueda's temple.
Ueda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brawn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ueda wants to get back to full guard.
Ueda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ueda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brawn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Ueda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brawn defends it easily.
Brawn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ueda swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brawn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brawn throwing strikes but missing.
Brawn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brawn with a nice head shot there.
Brawn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ueda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brawn is one step ahead there.
Brawn works over Ueda with some ground and pound from guard.
Ueda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brawn is one step ahead there.

Ueda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ueda is breathing heavily.
Brawn working some strikes from top position.

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.
Ueda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brawn lands a couple of elbows.
Ueda has momentary wrist control but Brawn slips an elbow through the middle.
Brawn stands up over Ueda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Ueda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brawn lands a couple of digs.

Ueda is rocked!
Brawn works over Ueda with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Ueda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brawn works over Ueda with some ground and pound from guard.
Brawn working some strikes from top position.
Brawn lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Ueda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brawn with a nice head shot there.
Brawn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ueda's head.
Brawn lands a couple of elbows.
Brawn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brawn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Brawn 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.

Brawn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ueda circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ueda.
Nice takedown defense from Ueda. No joy for Brawn on that attempt.
Brawn looks for a takedown but Ueda sprawls well.
Masakatsu Ueda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Brawn.
Brawn has a takedown stuffed.
Ueda seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ueda.
Brawn shoots for a double leg takedown but Ueda sprawls well. He's pushed Brawn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ueda.

Ueda moves into range and clinches up with Brawn.
A bit of stalling here from Ueda.
Ueda lands an elbow inside that Brawn shrugs off.
Brawn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ueda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ueda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ueda lands a nice elbow.
Brawn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ueda lands an elbow inside.
Ueda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brawn's defenses.
Ueda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ueda lands an elbow that stopped Brawn in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brawn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ueda gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ueda is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Brawn can't fight it off and eventually Ueda manages to take the fight to the floor. Brawn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda throwing strikes from guard but Brawn blocks nicely.
Ueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ueda thows a big elbow that misses.
Ueda thows a big elbow that misses.
Ueda throwing strikes from guard but Brawn blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ueda thows a big elbow that misses.
Ueda stays in close to Brawn's body and controls the position.
Brawn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ueda is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ueda stalling in the clinch but Brawn improves position.
Brawn blocks an elbow strike from Ueda.
Ueda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Brawn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ueda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brawn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ueda as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masakatsu Ueda dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brawn is defended easily by Ueda.
Ueda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brawn's calf.
Nice body kick from Ueda.
Brawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ueda.
Ueda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ueda feints and then cracks Brawn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brawn down.
Ueda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Ueda gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ueda has clasped his hands together around Brawn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ueda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ueda working the head with strikes.
Brawn regains half guard, as Ueda was trying to land strikes.
Ueda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brawn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ueda is trying to control. Brawn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ueda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brawn's head.
Brawn wants to get back to full guard.
Ueda working the head and body with strikes.
Ueda throwing shots but Brawn is blocking nicely.
Ueda thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brawn to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ueda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ueda throws and elbow that misses. Brawn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ueda's guard. Nice move by Brawn!
Brawn cracks Ueda with a solid left hand.
Brawn stands up over Ueda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ueda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brawn postures up and lands a big shot to Ueda's brow.
Ueda 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.
Brawn preventing the sweep.

Brawn drops back looking for a leg! Ueda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ueda manages to kick Brawn off! Brawn jumps back into Ueda's guard.
Ueda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brawn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brawn throwing strikes but missing.

Ueda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masakatsu Ueda clearly takes 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.

Brawn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ueda tries a head kick but it misses.
Brawn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brawn tries to clinch but Ueda is having none of it.

Brawn shoots in and bounces Ueda off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ueda wants to sweep but no luck.

Brawn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ueda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brawn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ueda pulls down on the head and he's put Brawn to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masakatsu Ueda!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsaenklai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca de Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsaenklai Fairtex had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fairtex
vs
de Silva

181 cm
20
171 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
167 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca de Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex scores with a sloppy right hand. de Silva should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! de Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fairtex - the referee stops the clock and de Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fairtex. de Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Fairtex clinches.
de Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks.
de Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the ropes.
Fairtex connects with a nasty looking knee right to de Silva's face.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into de Silva's ribcage.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
de Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.
de Silva fails to pull guard.

de Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
de Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from de Silva is predictable there
and Fairtex counters with a low kick, right behind de Silva 's knee.
Fairtex throws a leg kick which misses de Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as de Silva tries to avoid it.
de Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fairtex avoids the head kick by de Silva.
de Silva looks to land a body kick but Fairtex moved away.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a leg kick
and de Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.
Fairtex throws a leg kick
and de Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but de Silva is avoiding it.
de Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
de Silva misses with a body kick.
Fairtex tries to clinch but de Silva moves away
and de Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
de Silva lands a head kick. Fairtex smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and de Silva counters with a leg kick.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
de Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de Silva looks to land a body kick but Fairtex moved away.
Fairtex tries to clinch but fails miserably
and de Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Fairtex misses
and de Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.
Fairtex tries to clinch up
and de Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Fairtex 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
de Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
de Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fairtex counters with an inside leg kick.
de Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
de Silva throws a head kick that misses.
de Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
de Silva misses with a low kick as Fairtex jumps back.
Fairtex is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
de Silva is looking to slow Fairtex down with leg kicks.
de Silva scores with a kick to the body.
de Silva misses with a kick to the body.
de Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fairtex's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex checks a leg kick.
de Silva throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Fairtex throws a leg kick
and de Silva counters with a good low kick that Fairtex was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for de Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luca de Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

de Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Fairtex manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luca de Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and de Silva moves out of range easily.
de Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fairtex.
Fairtex slips a jab and a cross from de Silva.
de Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fairtex throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
de Silva throws a head kick that misses.
de Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fairtex checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
de Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex closes the distance looking to clinch
and de Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and de Silva counters with a head kick.

Fairtex is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
de Silva circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fairtex to the canvas! Fairtex doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - de Silva keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca de Silva!

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