Resurrection 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Draco Mordred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Von Rothlesberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Draco Mordred might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jack Pot. The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Rothlesberger's choice of entrance music: Armin Van Buuren - Sail. Damien Draco Mordred has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Draco Mordred
vs
Von Rothlesberger

181 cm
24
197 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

187 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Draco Mordred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Von Rothlesberger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Von Rothlesberger does no damage.
Von Rothlesberger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Rothlesberger tries to clinch up.
Von Rothlesberger misses with a double jab.
Von Rothlesberger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Draco Mordred tries to bum rush Von Rothlesberger with a series of wild strikes but Von Rothlesberger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draco Mordred throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Draco Mordred thuds a left hand into Von Rothlesberger's body.
Nice uppercut there from Draco Mordred.
Draco Mordred lands a jab-cross combination.
Draco Mordred throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Rothlesberger misses with a few strikes there.
Draco Mordred swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Rothlesberger.
Von Rothlesberger throws a right hand that Draco Mordred ducks under and follows up with a left that Draco Mordred also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Draco Mordred, as that shot connected.
Draco Mordred throws the left hand but Von Rothlesberger avoids the punch easily.
Von Rothlesberger tries to clinch there but Draco Mordred circles away.
Draco Mordred misses with a double jab
and Von Rothlesberger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Draco Mordred jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Rothlesberger moves in looking to clinch but Draco Mordred pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draco Mordred circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Draco Mordred misses its intended target.
A combination from Draco Mordred does no damage.
Draco Mordred throws a nice looking combination but Von Rothlesberger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Rothlesberger throws a sloppy head kick and Draco Mordred moves out of range easily.
Draco Mordred misses with a double jab
and Von Rothlesberger counters with a nice body kick.
Draco Mordred scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Draco Mordred throws a right hand that Von Rothlesberger ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Rothlesberger also avoids with ease.

Von Rothlesberger closes the distance and clinches.

Von Rothlesberger drags the fight down to the ground.
Draco Mordred throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Draco Mordred throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Draco Mordred throwing strikes from guard but Von Rothlesberger blocks nicely.

Von Rothlesberger has his feet on Draco Mordred's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Draco Mordred throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Draco Mordred looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Rothlesberger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Draco Mordred throws an overhand right that lands on Von Rothlesberger's shoulder, as Von Rothlesberger tries to avoid the shot.
Draco Mordred throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Draco Mordred avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Rothlesberger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Draco Mordred scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Von Rothlesberger thumps Draco Mordred with a low kick.
Draco Mordred throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Rothlesberger.
Draco Mordred throws a hook to the side of Von Rothlesberger's head but Von Rothlesberger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draco Mordred jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Draco Mordred finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Von Rothlesberger lands a head kick!
Draco Mordred throws a lazy right hand but Von Rothlesberger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draco Mordred misses with a straight right.
Draco Mordred fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger misses with a head kick.
Draco Mordred scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Rothlesberger lands a head kick!
Von Rothlesberger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Rothlesberger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Draco Mordred throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Rothlesberger counters with a good low kick that Draco Mordred was not able to check.
Draco Mordred scores with a three punch combo!
Von Rothlesberger throws a sloppy head kick and Draco Mordred moves out of range easily.
Draco Mordred lands with a nice combination. Von Rothlesberger backs away looking to recover.
Von Rothlesberger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Von Rothlesberger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Draco Mordred wants a takedown but no success here.
Draco Mordred is breathing heavily.
Von Rothlesberger scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Von Rothlesberger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Draco Mordred clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Draco Mordred covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draco Mordred tries to roll but Von Rothlesberger sticks to his back.
Von Rothlesberger is looking to control Draco Mordred but Draco Mordred is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Von Rothlesberger lands a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Rothlesberger avoiding Draco Mordred 's attempts to control his hands.
Von Rothlesberger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Will Von Rothlesberger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draco Mordred can't escape the position.
Draco Mordred avoids the strikes from Von Rothlesberger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Von Rothlesberger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draco Mordred.
Draco Mordred avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damien Draco Mordred is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Rothlesberger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draco Mordred.
A right-left combo lands from Draco Mordred.
Draco Mordred jabs Von Rothlesberger right on the nose. Von Rothlesberger blinks but takes it well.
Draco Mordred throws out a powerful jab.
Draco Mordred keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donk. Draco Mordred catches Von Rothlesberger right on the button with a cross.
Jason Von Rothlesberger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Rothlesberger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draco Mordred.
A combination from Draco Mordred does no damage.
Von Rothlesberger swinging wildly here.
Von Rothlesberger moves in looking to clinch but Draco Mordred pushes him off.
Draco Mordred throws a nice looking combination but Von Rothlesberger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Rothlesberger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Draco Mordred lands with a shot to the body.
Draco Mordred sizes up Von Rothlesberger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Von Rothlesberger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Von Rothlesberger.
Von Rothlesberger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Rothlesberger moves in looking to clinch but Draco Mordred pushes him off.
Draco Mordred throws a right and a left that Von Rothlesberger avoids nicely.
Draco Mordred throws a nice looking combination but Von Rothlesberger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Rothlesberger.
Draco Mordred works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draco Mordred throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Rothlesberger counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Von Rothlesberger.
Draco Mordred missing with a left hand there. Von Rothlesberger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Rothlesberger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Rothlesberger slips a straight right by Draco Mordred.
Damien Draco Mordred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Rothlesberger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draco Mordred throws out the jab.
Draco Mordred misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Draco Mordred missing with a left hand there. Von Rothlesberger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Von Rothlesberger pushes Draco Mordred up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Rothlesberger connects with a knee to the head.
Von Rothlesberger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Von Rothlesberger pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draco Mordred missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Rothlesberger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Draco Mordred with a flurry of punches that miss.
Draco Mordred landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Draco Mordred cracks Von Rothlesberger with a solid left hand.

Von Rothlesberger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draco Mordred loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Von Rothlesberger is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Draco Mordred has his hands clasped together but Von Rothlesberger extends an breaks Draco Mordred's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Von Rothlesberger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Von Rothlesberger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angela Merkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preuss Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Merkel
vs
Belfort

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

207 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angela Merkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preuss Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort wants to clinch up but Merkel keeps it at a distance.
Belfort tries to clinch but Merkel moves out of range.

Merkel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Merkel lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort controls Merkel momentarily but Merkel frees himself.

Merkel drops back looking for a leg! Belfort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belfort manages to kick Merkel off! Merkel jumps back into Belfort's guard.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Merkel is proving a slippery customer.

Merkel drops back looking for a leg! Belfort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belfort manages to kick Merkel off! Merkel jumps back into Belfort's guard.

Merkel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belfort trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Merkel drops back looking for a leg! Belfort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belfort manages to kick Merkel off! Merkel jumps back into Belfort's guard.
Merkel advances to half guard.
Belfort misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Merkel is looking for a kimura but Belfort is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merkel to get the leverage.
Merkel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Merkel seems to be working for a kimura but Belfort defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort is trying to control but can't.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Merkel 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.
Merkel is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merkel prevents Belfort from standing back up.

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.
Belfort regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belfort can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belfort lands a decent shot there.
Belfort wants to sweep but no luck.
Merkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Merkel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belfort looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belfort looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belfort!
Merkel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Belfort landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Merkel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belfort's best efforts.
Belfort looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merkel is refusing to be controlled, as Belfort sits in half guard.
Merkel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merkel.

Belfort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merkel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belfort has managed to get both his arms back between Merkel's legs - danger averted.
Belfort chips away with some ground and pound.

Merkel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belfort defends it easily.
Belfort postures up and lands a big shot to Merkel's brow.
Belfort chips away with some ground and pound.
Belfort with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Merkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Merkel has his foot on Belfort's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belfort works his way back into a safe position though.
Belfort tries to free his leg and advance position but Merkel is retaining full guard.
Belfort must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belfort connects with a couple of short punches.
Merkel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Merkel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belfort is aware though and is defending well.
Merkel has momentary wrist control but Belfort slips an elbow through the middle.
Belfort wants to pass the guard but Merkel is keeping the position.
Belfort wants to control from the top but Merkel keeps moving.

Merkel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belfort defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belfort trying to control but Merkel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Merkel on that attempt.
Merkel shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Merkel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort tries to clinch but Merkel is having none of it.
Merkel keeps the fight on the outside.
Merkel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angela Merkel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Merkel circles away.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Preuss Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort tries to clinch but Merkel is having none of it.
Belfort tries to clinch but Merkel moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Merkel circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merkel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Merkel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angela Merkel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Merkel circles away and keeps his distance.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Merkel circles away and keeps his distance.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Merkel pushes him off.
Belfort tries to clinch up but Merkel circles away and keeps his distance.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Merkel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merkel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merkel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Belfort moves into range and clinches up with Merkel.
Belfort prevents the takedown attempt.
Belfort presses Merkel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belfort lands a shoulder strike.
Merkel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belfort wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Merkel has Belfort pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belfort manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belfort works on Merkel's body with a couple of short punches.
Merkel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belfort fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Merkel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merkel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort wants to clinch.
Preuss Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Merkel circles away.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merkel.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Merkel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merkel is defended easily by Belfort.
Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Merkel on that attempt.
Belfort is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belfort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Merkel is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Merkel has a takedown stuffed.
Merkel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merkel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belfort is fending him off so far but Merkel persists. Nope, Belfort circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belfort wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preuss Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Belfort wants to clinch up but Merkel keeps it at a distance.

Merkel tries to keep at a distance but Belfort has taken the fight into the clinch.
Merkel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belfort fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merkel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merkel swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Belfort wants to clinch up but Merkel keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merkel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Merkel pushes him off.
Merkel swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Merkel shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merkel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Merkel is avoiding it.
Merkel shoots in but Belfort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angela Merkel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort is looking to clinch.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Merkel pushes him off.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merkel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belfort moves in looking to clinch but Merkel pushes him off.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merkel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belfort tries to clinch but Merkel moves out of range.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merkel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belfort tries to clinch up.
Belfort tries to clinch but Merkel is having none of it.

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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merkel.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Merkel circles away.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merkel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Merkel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merkel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Merkel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belfort circles away.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Merkel is avoiding it.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Merkel circles away.
Merkel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belfort's waist but Belfort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merkel off to one side.
Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belfort leaves Merkel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to clinch.

Belfort closes the distance and clinches.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belfort.
Merkel tries to score a body lock takedown but Belfort shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belfort working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belfort scores with a shot to the side of Merkel's head.
Belfort tries to break the clinch but Merkel is controlling the position.
Belfort misses with some punches.
Belfort wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merkel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belfort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belfort lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belfort.
Merkel being controlled against the cage.
Merkel can't get the takedown.
Merkel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belfort gets underhooks to prevent Merkel's takedown attempt.
Belfort works on Merkel's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Belfort.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Merkel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort wants to break free but Merkel has control.
Merkel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preuss Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belfort 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preuss Belfort!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

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

Cleaver
vs
Arlovski

190 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Cleaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belnick Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Arlovski wants to clinch.

Cleaver looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cleaver is looking to work some ground and pound but Arlovski has wrist control.
Arlovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arlovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Cleaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cleaver landing with the ground and pound.
Arlovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cleaver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cleaver doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Arlovski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleaver's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Arlovski drops back looking for a leg! Cleaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cleaver manages to kick Arlovski off! Arlovski jumps back into Cleaver's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arlovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arlovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arlovski looks gassed!
Cleaver wants to get back to his feet but Arlovski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Arlovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arlovski advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arlovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleaver keeps working.

Arlovski tries for a kimura but Cleaver is defending well.

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

Arlovski tries for a kimura but Cleaver is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Arlovski is controlling him well.

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

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

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.
Cleaver wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Arlovski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cleaver, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arlovski is trying to get an arm triangle but Cleaver is defending well.

Arlovski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belnick Arlovski dominated that round.
That's time! Cleaver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cleaver looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Arlovski!
Arlovski working to try and regain half guard.
Cleaver dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Belnick Arlovski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleaver lands a heavy elbow.

That has opened up Belnick Arlovski's cut even more.
Cleaver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cleaver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Arlovski working to try and regain half guard.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Cleaver lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver working the ground and pound effectively.
Cleaver lands a big elbow.
Cleaver with good strikes from the mount here!
Cleaver breaks from Arlovski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cleaver lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleaver dominating with strikes here.
Cleaver is landing with some decent strikes but Arlovski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cleaver looking to finish Arlovski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arlovski!
Arlovski is trying to escape the mount.
Cleaver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski can't escape the position.
BOOM! Cleaver connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cleaver prevents Arlovski from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Cleaver connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cleaver here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cleaver looking to finish Arlovski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Arlovski!
Arlovski gets back to half guard.
Cleaver scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cleaver working over Arlovski with some ground and pound. Arlovski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arlovski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cleaver scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arlovski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski taking some punishment here, with Cleaver in his half guard.
Arlovski pushes Cleaver off looking to stand but Cleaver dives back in and keeps control.
Cleaver slips a nice elbow through Arlovski's hands, connecting with Arlovski's forehead.
Arlovski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arlovski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cleaver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cleaver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cleaver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arlovski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cleaver manages to get himself to full guard.

Arlovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Cleaver wants to stand up but Arlovski is controlling him.

Arlovski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Arlovski gets to his feet. Cleaver looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Cleaver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Belnick Arlovski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cleaver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arlovski.

Cleaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cleaver takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cleaver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cleaver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arlovski tries to get to full guard but Cleaver has control of the leg.
Cleaver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arlovski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arlovski taking some punishment here, with Cleaver in his half guard.
Cleaver lands with a punch from half guard.
Cleaver drops an elbow to the side of Arlovski's head.
Cleaver with the ground and pound but Arlovski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Cleaver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cleaver throwing strikes from guard but Arlovski blocks nicely.
Arlovski wants to stand but Cleaver is controlling the position.
Cleaver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arlovski is on top in guard.

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

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

Arlovski drops back looking for a leg! Cleaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cleaver manages to kick Arlovski off! Arlovski jumps back into Cleaver's guard.

Arlovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cleaver is looking to stand up but Arlovski isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cleaver is working an open guard so Arlovski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Butch Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arlovski moves in looking to clinch but Cleaver pushes him off.
Arlovski closes the distance and clinches up with Cleaver, looking for a takedown. Arlovski pushes Cleaver against the cage but Cleaver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The cut above Belnick Arlovski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cleaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cleaver wants it to stay on the feet.
Butch Cleaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belnick Arlovski.
Arlovski looks for a takedown but Cleaver sprawls well.
Cleaver shoots in but no luck this time.
Cleaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Arlovski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Arlovski drops back looking for a leg! Cleaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cleaver manages to kick Arlovski off! Arlovski jumps back into Cleaver's guard.

Arlovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski trying to control but Cleaver is working from the bottom.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Butch Cleaver.
Well Cleaver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Cleaver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runar Soegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soegaard has chosen Final countdown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Runar Soegaard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Utah
vs
Soegaard

180 cm
21
197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
199 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Utah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Runar Soegaard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soegaard misses with an uppercut.
Utah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soegaard.
Soegaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Utah blocks a leg kick.
Soegaard throws a shot from downtown. Utah moves away and avoids it.
Soegaard tries to clinch but Utah is having none of it.
Soegaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soegaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Utah is just out of range.
Utah blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soegaard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Utah.

It looks like Jonny Utah has been cut.
Utah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soegaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soegaard misses with a looping left.
Soegaard misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Utah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soegaard lands a front kick.
Utah is looking to clinch.
Soegaard wants to land a leg kick but Utah is out of range.
Runar Soegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soegaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Utah.
Utah blocks a head kick by Soegaard.
Soegaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Utah manages to avoid it.
Soegaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Utah moves out of range of the strikes.
Utah throws a series of punches but Soegaard avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Soegaard misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soegaard throws a low kick but Utah avoids it.
Soegaard darts in trying to clinch
and Utah counters with a two punch combo.
Utah misses with a double jab.
Soegaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Utah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Utah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soegaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soegaard avoids the body shot from Utah.
Soegaard closes the distance but Utah moves to the side
and Utah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Utah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah cracks Soegaard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soegaard throws a right and a left that Utah avoids nicely.
Soegaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Utah.
Utah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soegaard on the side of the head.
Soegaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soegaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Utah is just out of range.
Soegaard tries to clinch up but Utah circles away and keeps his distance.

Utah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Utah is trying to break the clinch but Soegaard has him pressed against the cage.
Soegaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soegaard.
Utah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Soegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soegaard moves in looking to clinch but Utah pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soegaard tests Utah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Utah moves out of range as Soegaard strikes.
Utah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soegaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Soegaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soegaard misses with a combination
and Utah counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soegaard tries a low kick but Utah avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Runar Soegaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Utah'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.

Soegaard looks to land a left hand but Utah moved out of range nicely.
Soegaard misses with a combination
enabling Utah to counter with a crisp jab.
Utah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Soegaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Utah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soegaard slips a jab and a cross from Utah.
Jonny Utah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Soegaard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soegaard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soegaard throws out a loose jab but Utah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Utah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Utah misses with a hook to the body
and Soegaard counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soegaard throws a body kick that misses.

Soegaard closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Soegaard to work.
Utah working hard to break the clinch.
Soegaard throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Utah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soegaard obliges.
Soegaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soegaard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Utah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soegaard slows down the pace here.
Soegaard lands an elbow just above Utah 's eye.
Utah wants to get back to striking at distance but Soegaard won't allow it.
Utah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soegaard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Utah's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Utah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soegaard presses Utah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soegaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utah lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soegaard.
Soegaard lands a shoulder strike.
Soegaard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soegaard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Utah is trying to force a seperation but Soegaard has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Soegaard.
Soegaard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Utah or not.
Soegaard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Utah's face.
Soegaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Soegaard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soegaard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Soegaard lands a knee to the head.
Soegaard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Utah.
A left hand lands to the body for Soegaard.
Utah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soegaard lands a body punch.
Soegaard slows down the pace here.
Utah takes a shot to the head.
Soegaard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soegaard obliges.
Soegaard scores a nice knee to the body.
Utah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soegaard working Utah over with knees to the body.
Runar Soegaard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Soegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soegaard lands an overhand right.
Soegaard lands a jab.
Soegaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soegaard thows a body kick. Utah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Runar Soegaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soegaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Utah circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soegaard.
Utah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Utah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soegaard throws a looping overhand right but Utah ducks down to avoid it.
Utah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soegaard.

Utah rushes Soegaard and presses him up against the cage.
Utah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Soegaard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Utah's efforts to push away.
Soegaard lands a shot to the body.
Soegaard blocks a body shot from Utah.
Soegaard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Utah's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soegaard lands an elbow just above Utah 's eye.
Soegaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soegaard lands a nice knee to the body.
Soegaard lands an elbow inside that Utah shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Soegaard scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Runar Soegaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Utah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Soegaard keeps Utah at a distance using the push kick.
Soegaard throws the kick towards the body but Utah avoids it.
Soegaard misses with a wild combination.
Soegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Utah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soegaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Utah.
Soegaard throws a head kick but Utah moves out of range.
Utah blocks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soegaard lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soegaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soegaard misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soegaard misses with a low kick.

Utah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Utah is trying to break free.
Soegaard trying to land knees to the body.
Soegaard throws a head punch that misses.
Utah wants to break free but Soegaard has control.
Utah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Utah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soegaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Utah avoids a wild elbow strike from Soegaard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Utah.
Good body shot from Soegaard.
Utah wants to break free but Soegaard has control.
Soegaard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soegaard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Utah is defending well for now.
Utah tries to circle away but Soegaard has him pinned against the cage.
Utah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Utah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Utah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soegaard misses with a looping left.
Runar Soegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utah avoids a kick to the body.
Soegaard throws a sloppy head kick and Utah moves out of range easily.
Soegaard throws a sloppy head kick and Utah moves out of range easily.
Utah misses with a wild combination.
Soegaard throws a hook but Utah avoids it easily.
Soegaard misses with a combination
and Utah counters with a two punch combo.
Utah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah connects with a crisp jab.
Soegaard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Soegaard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Utah counters with a nice uppercut.
Soegaard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soegaard lands a jab to the nose.
Soegaard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Utah.
Utah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Soegaard tries to clinch
and Utah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soegaard thinking.
Jonny Utah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Utah moves into the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utah scores with a body shot.
Soegaard misses with a body punch
and Utah counters with a stiff right hand.
Soegaard throws a hook but Utah blocks it.
Soegaard throws out a loose jab but Utah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soegaard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Utah counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Utah with a jab.
Utah misses with a two punch combination.
Utah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Utah scores with a nice strike.
Soegaard misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Utah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soegaard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Runar Soegaard!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Crier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sparks the Rescue - Getting Clean In The Dirty South kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Danny violator has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Danny violator seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

violator
vs
Crier

172 cm
23
168 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

170 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny violator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Crier!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crier misses with a low kick as violator jumps back.
violator throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crier's waist but Crier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing violator off to one side.
violator fails with a takedown attempt.
Crier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crier tries to close the distance and clinch up but violator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
violator takes one to the side of the head.

Crier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crier lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
violator is not content to let Crier control the position.
violator tries to bench press Crier off him but Crier keeps the position.
violator is not content to let Crier control the position.
Crier moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Crier.
violator working to try and regain half guard.
Crier dominating with strikes here.
violator is working to get back to half guard.
Crier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as violator is looking to escape.
violator is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crier content just to control the position here.
Crier breaks from violator's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Crier is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But violator has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from violator!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
violator throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crier wants to sweep here but violator controlling him for the moment.
violator scoring with some ground and pound.
violator passes easily into side control. Nice work.
violator tries to advance to mount but Crier denies him.
violator is breathing heavily.
Crier is trying to control violator's posture but violator avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crier holding on.
Crier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
violator works his way into side control.
Crier is looking to reverse the position.

violator swings around for an armbar but Crier sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into violator's guard.
violator wants to control but Crier passes easily into half guard.
violator wants to improve his position but Crier is controlling well.

Crier seems to be looking for submissions.
violator moves into full guard.
Crier trying to control but violator is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
violator looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crier is one step ahead there.

violator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crier wants to take a breather but violator is having none of it.
Crier working the head and body with strikes.
violator trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before violator has time to react.
Crier misses with a low kick.
Crier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but violator moves away.

Crier clinches with his opponent.
violator wants a takedown.
violator gets underhooks to prevent Crier's takedown attempt.
Crier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. violator fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crier tries to close the distance and clinch up but violator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
violator takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Crier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Crier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crier working violator over with strikes here.
Crier avoids the attempt from violator to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
violator is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
violator slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
violator slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crier throwing strikes but missing.
violator wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Crier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

violator looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crier sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
violator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crier.
violator wants to sweep here but Crier controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Crier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for violator!
violator tries to hold on but Crier postures up.
Crier has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of violator's face.
violator is trying desperately to improve position.

Crier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and violator is now in Crier's guard. A big mistake from Crier there, giving up the dominant position!
Crier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Crier punishing his opponent with strikes.
violator keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crier has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of violator's face.
Crier looking to control but violator is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
violator tries to reverse the position but Crier maintains control.

Crier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now violator is on top in guard.
violator sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crier's guard.
Crier tries to roll over but violator keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

violator is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crier defends it well.
Crier regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crier is on top in guard.
Crier trying to control the position from guard on top but violator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
violator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crier wants to control from the top but violator keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Crier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Crier.

Crier forces violator back against the cage and clinches.
violator misses with a body punch.
violator wants a takedown.
violator drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crier lands with an overhand left.
Crier tries to land a front kick but violator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
violator manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crier is working for a kimura but violator is defending it quite comfortably.
Crier passes to side control.
Crier trying to control the action but violator is working from the bottom.
Crier looks up at the clock and then as violator takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crier has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for violator!
Crier looking to finish violator with some ground and pound. This is bad for violator!
violator regains half guard.
Crier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
violator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crier scores with a couple of nice shots.
violator wants to control but Crier is keeping busy.
violator is looking for a sweep. Crier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Crier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crier is thwarting violator's attempts to control the position.
Crier controlling the action here.
violator is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes 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.
Crier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crier lands a jab to the head.
Crier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but violator paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Crier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in violator's half guard.
Danny violator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crier trying to control from half guard but violator is working away.
violator trying to control but Crier postures up.
Crier trying to control from half guard but violator is working away.
Johnny Crier has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
violator tries to get to full guard but Crier has control of the leg.
violator on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
violator has hold of Crier's hands but Crier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crier stops violator from getting back to his feet.

violator looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crier pushes past his half guard into mount!
Crier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Crier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
violator wants to hold on but Crier pushes him away.
Crier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Crier has hold of violator's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and violator manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Crier looking to secure an arm triangle but violator defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Crier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Crier!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Acton
vs
Mendez

190 cm
22
201 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

178 cm
22
213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Brown 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregores Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton throws a series of punches but Mendez moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Acton.
Acton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mendez's head.
Acton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mendez has his takedown stuffed

and Acton counters with a takedown into side control.
Mendez regains half guard.
Mendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Mendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendez tries to improve position but can't.
Mendez wants to control but Acton postures up.
Acton scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Acton.
Mendez dodges the ground and pound from Acton.
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendez is avoiding damage well.
Acton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mendez's legs.
Acton scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Acton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Acton is working away from the top position though.
Acton thows a huge punch but Mendez dodges it nicely.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Acton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton working Mendez over with strikes.
Acton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Acton is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
Acton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acton throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Acton wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling the position.
Mendez wants to control but Acton is keeping busy.
Acton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Acton throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendez.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Acton counters with a leg kick.
Mendez looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Acton takes the fight into the clinch.
Acton scores with a knee to the head.

Acton manages to break the clinch.

Acton feints and as Mendez raises his hands in defense, Acton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Acton wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Acton throwing strikes but missing.
Acton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez controls Acton momentarily but Acton frees himself.
Acton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is pressing down on Acton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Acton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acton is pushing down on Mendez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendez is fighting to maintain full guard but Acton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Acton wants to stand but Mendez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Acton thows a huge punch but Mendez dodges it nicely.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Acton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez trying to hold on to Acton's head to control him but Acton postures up.
Acton tries to stand and escape but Mendez is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez is pressing down on Acton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendez seems keen to control Acton's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendez throws a nice looking combination but Acton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Mendez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Mendez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Acton regains half guard.
Acton wants to get back to full guard.
Acton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Acton looking for a sweep. Not yet Acton, not yet.
Acton is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Acton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Acton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mendez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Acton off and has taken his back!
Mendez keeps control of the position as Acton tries to break free.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendez lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gregores Mendez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chukwuemeka Okoye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Beucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chukwuemeka Okoye could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Beucher's chin.

Okoye
vs
Beucher

187 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chukwuemeka Okoye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Beucher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beucher misses with a series of wild punches.
Beucher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beucher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beucher swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoye.
Beucher misses with the combination.
Okoye shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chukwuemeka Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beucher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okoye circles away quickly and effectively.
Okoye doesn't manage to clinch there - Beucher circles away.
Okoye fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye tries to clinch up but Beucher circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoye fails with an attempt to clinch.

Beucher moves into range and clinches up with Okoye.
Beucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoye lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beucher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beucher tries to break free but Okoye pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye lands a knee to the body.
Okoye scores with a shoulder strike.
Okoye connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bobby Beucher has been cut.
Okoye lands a body punch.
Beucher lands a body shot.
Okoye landing knees to the head.
Beucher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okoye landing knees to the body.
Beucher looks gassed!
Okoye manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beucher wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beucher.
A knee to the head by Okoye.
Beucher letting Okoye take a breather here.
Okoye lands an elbow that stopped Beucher in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Okoye connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Okoye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoye landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Bobby Beucher's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Beucher fails to land.
Okoye lands a damaging elbow.
Okoye landing knees to the head.

Beucher is rocked!
Okoye lands a big knee! That's hurt Beucher! Oh, he's all over the place! Okoye lands another knee that sends Beucher to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chukwuemeka Okoye!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

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

Holtz
vs
Noulin

175 cm
23
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

159 cm
18
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Holtz!
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, Gaspard Noulin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noulin tries to avoid it but Holtz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noulin to the ground. Noulin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Noulin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Noulin showed some decent athleticism there.
Holtz wants to get back to his feet.
Noulin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Noulin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holtz wants to improve his position but Noulin is controlling well.
Noulin misses with a head shot. Holtz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Noulin throws and elbow that misses. Holtz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noulin's guard. Nice move by Holtz!
Holtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Noulin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noulin is trying to keep Holtz in close.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Noulin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Holtz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noulin's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noulin is defended easily by Holtz.
Noulin misses with a takedown attempt - Holtz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noulin misses with a takedown attempt
and Holtz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christian Holtz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaspard Noulin.
Noulin tries for a takedown but Holtz circles away easily
and Holtz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noulin looks gassed!
Holtz throws a series of punches but Noulin avoids them all with ease.

Holtz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noulin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holtz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Holtz successfully pulls guard.
Holtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noulin is one step ahead there.
Holtz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noulin manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holtz trying to control but Noulin is working from the bottom.
Holtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Holtz dominated that round.
That's time! Holtz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Noulin misses with a takedown attempt
and Holtz counters with a straight right hand.

Holtz moves into range and clinches up with Noulin.
Holtz works on Noulin's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holtz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Holtz.
A right handed body shot lands from Holtz.
Holtz is working Noulin over against the cage.

Holtz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holtz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holtz controls Noulin momentarily but Noulin frees himself.
Holtz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holtz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Noulin tries to roll over but Holtz keeps him under control.
Noulin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz controlling the action here.
Holtz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Holtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noulin keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holtz stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holtz lands a nice short elbow.
Noulin is looking for a sweep. Holtz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holtz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Christian Holtz just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Holtz forces Noulin back against the cage and clinches.
Noulin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holtz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holtz lands a body punch.

Holtz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holtz lands a jab-cross combination.
Noulin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Noulin is rocked!
Holtz drops Noulin with a naaaaasty hook - Noulin is in real trouble here! Holtz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Holtz!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Foals - Spanish Sahara. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lukens
vs
Bell

180 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Lukens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Bell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Lukens is looking to clinch.
Bell cracks Lukens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lukens is looking to clinch.
Lukens slips a straight right by Bell.
Lukens wants to clinch.
Lukens tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
Lukens tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
Lukens feints and then cracks Bell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bell down.

Lukens pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell misses with a knee strike.
Bell misses with a knee strike.

Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lukens tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Lukens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lukens was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Lukens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lukens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws the left hand but Lukens avoids the punch easily.
Lukens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
Joe Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Bell misses.
Lukens shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Lukens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Lukens or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
Lukens tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Lukens defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
Lukens wants to clinch up but Bell keeps it at a distance.
Lukens tries to clinch up.

Lukens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lukens is chipping away with strikes.
Lukens 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.
Lukens looks up at the clock and then as Bell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lukens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lukens 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lukens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lukens working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Lukens are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Lukens crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Lukens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lukens.
Bell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.
Lukens is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside.
Lukens ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Lukens slips under a jab from Bell.
Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from Lukens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Lukens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukens doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Lukens doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.

Lukens scores with a takedown into Bell's guard.

Lukens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lukens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lukens postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Lukens throws a strike but Bell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lukens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lukens looking to ground and pound but Bell is blocking nicely.
Bell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lukens tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Lukens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Lukens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bell moves into the clinch.
Lukens presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lukens misses with a punch on the inside.
Lukens is looking to control Bell's arms but Bell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lukens has his back to the cage.
Bell is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Lukens fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bell.
Bell tries to stall but Lukens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lukens tries a body shot but Bell blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bell.
Bell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bell looking to throw knees to the head but Lukens is blocking nicely.
Bell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bell has Lukens pressed against the cage, preventing Lukens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bell trying to land knees to the body.
Bell missing with knees to the body.

Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lukens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bell is trying to defend but Lukens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bell gets back to full guard.
Lukens with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Lukens throwing strikes but missing.
Lukens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lukens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lukens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lukens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lukens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lukens.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lukens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bell!
Lukens misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell can't escape the position.
Lukens scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Lukens looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lukens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bell is working to get back to half guard.

Lukens swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bell is now in Lukens's guard. A big mistake from Lukens there, giving up the dominant position!
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Lukens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lukens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell looking to sit in guard and control but Lukens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lukens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Lukens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lukens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Lukens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Lukens is proving a slippery customer.
Lukens throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bell misses with an uppercut.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Lukens ducks down to avoid it.
Lukens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lukens slips under a jab.
Bell throws a big shot that misses.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lukens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lukens tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
Lukens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.

Lukens has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is leaning against Lukens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lukens struggles to land a body shot inside as Bell controls his hands.
Bell pushes off an throws an elbow but Lukens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lukens managing to block the knees to the body from Bell.

Lukens has clasped his hands together around Bell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lukens advances to full mount.
Lukens landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens punching from mount but Bell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lukens thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bell is trying desperately to improve position.
Lukens landing strikes, looking to finish!

Lukens with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Lukens isn't that keen on the idea.
Lukens raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens with shots to the head and body - Bell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lukens throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Lukens isn't that keen on the idea.
Bell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Lukens looking for a guillotine from mount but Bell is having none of it.
Lukens avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Lenny Lukens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
Lukens dominating with strikes here.
Lukens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Lukens isn't that keen on the idea.
Lukens cracks Bell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lukens throws some wild stikes that Bell manages to avoid easily.
Bell taking shots to the head.

Lukens is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bell has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bell's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lenny Lukens!
Lenny Lukens retains his lightweight title!