DFC Las Vegas Fight Night PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatchawan comes to the cage accompanied by Animal. Stein has chosen Red - Falling Sky as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chikatchawan
vs
Stein

192 cm
21
209 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
207 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill
Versus

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Stein!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatchawan takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein works the jab nicely.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chikatchawan avoids the body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chikatchawan slips a jab from Stein.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chikatchawan.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
A big left from Chikatchawan misses.
Stein keeps Chikatchawan at a distance using the push kick.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chikatchawan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chikatchawan pushes Stein away with a front kick.
Chikatchawan is looking to land body kicks.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
Stein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chikatchawan will feel that in the morning.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. Stein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stein wants to clinch up but Chikatchawan keeps it at a distance.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chikatchawan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A swing and a miss from Chikatchawan.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chikatchawan with a jab.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Chikatchawan moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chikatchawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chikatchawan.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chikatchawan is out of range and Stein settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Chikatchawan misses its target.
Chikatchawan throws a good cross that connects.
Stein throws a head kick that Chikatchawan semi-blocks.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Chikatchawan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan connects with a jab.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stein misses with a combination
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice uppercut.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Chikatchawan lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab.
Chikatchawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Chikatchawan and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Stein throws a leg kick but Chikatchawan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chikatchawan misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikatchawan scores with the left hand. Stein knows he should have avoided that one.
Chikatchawan looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Chikatchawan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chikatchawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Stein is looking to chop away at Chikatchawan's legs.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Chikatchawan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Chikatchawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chikatchawan with a body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick that misses.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a front kick that sends Stein stumbling back into the cage.
Chikatchawan tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chikatchawan looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping right.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Chikatchawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chikatchawan.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stein.
A bone on bone clash there as Stein blocks the leg kick.
Stein throws out a counter right but Chikatchawan avoids it with no problem.
Chikatchawan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein throws a leg kick that misses.
Chikatchawan tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chikatchawan scores with a push kick.
Stein takes a swing at Chikatchawan's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chikatchawan has got the better of the exchanges.
A slow jab from Chikatchawan misses its intended target.
Stein sizes up Chikatchawan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stein connects with a right hand. Chikatchawan shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Stein misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a left and a right that stings Stein.
Chikatchawan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan checks a leg kick nicely.
Chikatchawan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stein blocks a head kick by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Chikatchawan staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Chikatchawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Stein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stein tries to clinch there but Chikatchawan circles away.
Chikatchawan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Chikatchawan misses with a kick to the body.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stein throws a body punch but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Stein misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Stein throws a push kick but Chikatchawan slaps the foot to one side.
Chikatchawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Chikatchawan and move into the clinch position.
Chikatchawan lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chikatchawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan throws a big shot that misses.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stein tries to clinch up.
It appears Chikatchawan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein digs a good hook to Chikatchawan's body.

Stein instigates a clinch.
Chikatchawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Chikatchawan pushes Stein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Chikatchawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan misses with a punch to the body.
Stein prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Chikatchawan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chikatchawan pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Chikatchawan lands with a light punch inside.
Chikatchawan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stein has Chikatchawan pressed against the cage.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch in the clinch.

Chikatchawan breaks the clinch.
Chikatchawan tries to land a leg kick but Stein saw it coming and moves away.
Stein throws a leg kick
and Chikatchawan counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stein throws out a leg kick but Chikatchawan moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chikatchawan.
A telegraphed right hand from Chikatchawan misses the target.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Chikatchawan - just one landing.
Stein takes a swing at Chikatchawan's ribcage but misses.
Stein tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
It looked like Chikatchawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stein checks a leg kick nicely.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Chikatchawan pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stein throws a push kick but Chikatchawan slaps the foot to one side.
Stein misses with a looping left.
Stein tried to score with a low kick but Chikatchawan checks it.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein tried to score with a low kick but Chikatchawan checks it.
Chikatchawan tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Chikatchawan moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Stein throws the kick towards the body but Chikatchawan avoids it.
Chikatchawan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chikatchawan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chikatchawan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chikatchawan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chikatchawan tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stein tries to clinch
and Chikatchawan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stein really felt that one!
Stein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chikatchawan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stein's head.
Stein moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
Chikatchawan thumps Stein with a low kick.
A big right from Stein misses.
Chikatchawan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chikatchawan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight left.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
Chikatchawan throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chikatchawan throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Stein there.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Chikatchawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.
Stein misses with a right hand
and Chikatchawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chikatchawan walks into a stiff left hand from Stein.
Chikatchawan scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chikatchawan throws a front kick that sends Stein stumbling back into the cage.
Chikatchawan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stein's calf.
Chikatchawan clobbers Stein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chikatchawan keeps Stein at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chikatchawan misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Chikatchawan.
Stein lands with a right hand.
Chikatchawan blocks the body kick.
Chikatchawan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body kick.
Chikatchawan jabs Stein to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Chikatchawan moves into the clinch successfully.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan prevents a body shot from Stein.
Chikatchawan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Chikatchawan shrugs off.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chikatchawan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vayle Belval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen Winner Takes It All as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belval
vs
Hawk

157 cm
27
141 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vayle Belval!
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, Lincoln Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Belval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Belval.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Belval pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belval tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belval misses with a body shot.
Hawk with the counter takedown but Belval avoids it easily.
Belval with a nice cross.
Belval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Belval.
Vayle Belval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hawk clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Belval is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hawk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Belval to the mat. Belval regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belval wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.

Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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.

Hawk is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Hawk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Belval knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Let's hope that Hawk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Belval is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Belval won't allow it.
Belval is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like Hawk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belval is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk stalls.
Belval avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belval gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hawk looks to throw the jab but Belval is out of range.
Hawk has his takedown stuffed
enabling Belval to counter with a crisp jab.
Belval cracks Hawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belval throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval staying out of range there.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt.
Vayle Belval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Hawk.
Belval missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Belval pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vayle Belval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belval misses with a straight left.

Hawk clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Belval is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Belval counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk shoots in but Belval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Belval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Belval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belval works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Belval circles away and keeps his distance.
Belval is looking to counter punch.
Belval looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Belval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belval clobbers Hawk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawk tries to bum rush Belval with a series of wild strikes but Belval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belval appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Belval gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage.

Belval tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belval.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belval working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawk has Belval pressed against the cage.
Belval gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk prevents Belval from breaking the clinch.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Hawk has hold of one of Belval's legs. Belval is fighting the takedown attempt but Hawk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hawk advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Belval's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hawk trying to control the action but Belval is working from the bottom.
Belval is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vayle Belval dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Belval loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Belval.
Belval swinging wildly here.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Belval's shoulder, as Belval tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Belval saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Belval counter with a right hand.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Belval there.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Belval counters with a nice uppercut.
Belval connects with a single shot there.

Hawk is rocked!
Belval lands with a shot to the body.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Belval finish him?
Belval throws an overhand right that drops Hawk like a sack of potatoes! Belval dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vayle Belval!
After winning the bout, Vayle Belval thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Lincoln Hawk had this to say: 'Stellllla!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Reealopubo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mi Han Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reealopubo's entrance music is Chop Suey. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Han Lo's choice of entrance music: Turning Japanese - the vapors. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Reealopubo
vs
Han Lo

180 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
148 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Reealopubo!
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, Mi Han Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reealopubo clinches up with Han Lo and pushes him back against the cage.
Han Lo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Han Lo lands with a left to the head.
Reealopubo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reealopubo lands a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Han Lo.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Han Lo controls his hands.
Reealopubo gets through Han Lo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been informed that Han Lo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reealopubo.
Han Lo tries to work over Reealopubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reealopubo tries a knee to the head but Han Lo blocks it.
Han Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Han Lo works on Reealopubo's body with a couple of short punches.
Han Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reealopubo working aggressively here.
Han Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Han Lo avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Han Lo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reealopubo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reealopubo has a couple of punches blocked by Han Lo.
Reealopubo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reealopubo gets through Han Lo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo scores with a shot to the side of Han Lo's head.
Reealopubo lands a knee to the head.
Reealopubo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reealopubo scores with a shot to the side of Han Lo's head.
Reealopubo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Han Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Reealopubo lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reealopubo throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo throws a head punch that misses.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Han Lo controls his hands.
Reealopubo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Han Lo.
Han Lo wants to get back to striking at distance but Reealopubo won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reealopubo as Han Lo tries to tie him up.
Reealopubo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reealopubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Han Lo lands a shoulder strike.
Han Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Han Lo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reealopubo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mi Han Lo.
Han Lo looks to land a left hand but Reealopubo moved out of range nicely.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Reealopubo drives through and clinches with Han Lo against the cage.
Han Lo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reealopubo after a bit of a struggle.
Reealopubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han Lo is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but Han Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Reealopubo fails to land.
Han Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Han Lo takes an elbow to the temple.
Reealopubo misses with some punches.
Han Lo dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo.
Han Lo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reealopubo backwards.
Han Lo avoids a wild elbow strike from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
Reealopubo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Han Lo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reealopubo throws an elbow but misses.
Reealopubo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Han Lo is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Han Lo.
A head punch on the inside from Han Lo fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reealopubo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reealopubo throws a punch but it's blocked by Han Lo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo tries to work over Han Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Han Lo wants a takedown.
Han Lo scores with a shot to the side of Reealopubo's head.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Han Lo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reealopubo throws an elbow but misses.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Han Lo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reealopubo misses with a knee to the head.
Reealopubo pushes off an throws an elbow but Han Lo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reealopubo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Han Lo's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reealopubo lands an elbow inside.
Han Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reealopubo backwards.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Han Lo blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Han Lo keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to clinch there but Han Lo circles away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Han Lo moves out of range.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Han Lo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Han Lo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Han Lo! But no joy.

Han Lo tries to keep at a distance but Reealopubo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo stops a takedown attempt from Han Lo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Han Lo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Han Lo.
Han Lo tries to land knees in the clinch but Reealopubo avoids the damage to the body.
Han Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Han Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reealopubo throws a punch but it's blocked by Han Lo.
Han Lo wants to break free but Reealopubo has control.
Reealopubo blocks an uppercut.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Han Lo blocks an elbow strike.
Reealopubo missing with knees to the body.
Reealopubo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Han Lo tries to work over Reealopubo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reealopubo pushes Han Lo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo swings wildly with an uppercut but Han Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Han Lo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Han Lo can do to turn this around?
Reealopubo has a couple of punches blocked by Han Lo.
Han Lo is working for takedown but Reealopubo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mi Han Lo.
Reealopubo can't find room to land a body shot as Han Lo controls the action.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo is pressed up against the cage. Han Lo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reealopubo down to the mat. Reealopubo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Reealopubo has Han Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Han Lo wants a takedown but no success here.
Reealopubo misses with some punches.
Reealopubo scores with a shoulder strike.
Reealopubo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Han Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Reealopubo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Han Lo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
Han Lo wants a takedown but no success here.
Reealopubo lands with a short shot to the head.
Han Lo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reealopubo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Han Lo scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reealopubo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reealopubo throws an elbow but misses.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside.
Reealopubo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Han Los head.
Reealopubo blocks a body shot from Han Lo.
Han Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Reealopubo.
Han Lo tries to break free but Reealopubo pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Han Lo.
A frustrated look appears on Han Lo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reealopubo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reealopubo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reealopubo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Han Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Han Lo lands with a left to the head.
Reealopubo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Han Lo scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reealopubo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Han Lo's brow.
Reealopubo tries to work over Han Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reealopubo lands an elbow that stopped Han Lo in his tracks for a moment.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Han Lo trying to stall but Reealopubo improves his position.
Reealopubo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Han Lo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe Reealopubo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reealopubo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Reealopubo.
Han Lo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reealopubo throws an elbow that misses.

Han Lo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Han Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Han Lo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reealopubo moves out of range of the strikes.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Han Lo keeps it at a distance.
Han Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Han Lo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Han Lo. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han Lo throws a body punch but Reealopubo moves out of range.

Reealopubo drives through and clinches with Han Lo against the cage.
Reealopubo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Han Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reealopubo moves into the clinch successfully.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
Reealopubo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reealopubo as Han Lo tries to tie him up.
Reealopubo lands a nice elbow.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reealopubo scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo - that landed with a thud.
Han Lo dodges an elbow strike from Reealopubo.
Han Lo lands a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Han Lo avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Han Lo takes an elbow to the temple.
Han Lo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Han Lo is defending well for now.
Reealopubo lands an elbow just above Han Lo 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Han Lo misses with a body punch.
Mi Han Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han Lo tries to circle away but Reealopubo has him pinned against the cage.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
Han Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reealopubo's elbow.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Han Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
Reealopubo blocks an uppercut.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Han Lo's elbow.
Han Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
Reealopubo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reealopubo misses with a knee strike.
Reealopubo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Han Lo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Han Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reealopubo backwards.
Reealopubo cracks Han Lo with a nice body shot.

Han Lo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Han Lo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Han Lo. Reealopubo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reealopubo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Han Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Han Lo takes a swing at Reealopubo's ribcage but misses.
Han Lo keeps the fight on the outside.
Han Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Reealopubo is just out of range.
Reealopubo tries to counter by clinching up but Han Lo breaks away and moves out of range.

Reealopubo moves into the clinch.
Reealopubo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Han Lo's defenses.
Nice elbow from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo is working Han Lo over against the cage.
Han Lo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Han Lo avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Reealopubo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Han Lo controls his hands.
Han Lo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Han Lo lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
Reealopubo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reealopubo fails to land.
Reealopubo dodges an elbow strike from Han Lo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo working aggressively here.
Han Lo blocking some punches.
Reealopubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Han Lo backwards.
Reealopubo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Han Lo.
Han Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reealopubo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Han Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Reealopubo.
Joe Reealopubo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reealopubo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reealopubo prevents Han Lo from breaking the clinch.
Han Lo tries to break free but Reealopubo pushes him back against the cage.
Reealopubo can't find room to land a body shot as Han Lo controls the action.
Han Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Han Lo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Reealopubo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reealopubo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Reealopubo!
Joe Reealopubo took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Mi Han Lo had this to say: 'I will need to consume some more Kume of Sumyung Gi before I am able to dominate my next opponent. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dahmer comes to the cage accompanied by Boris Gardiner - This Old House. Johnson has chosen The Clash - This Is England as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dahmer
vs
Johnson

158 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Vandal & Laundry
Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dahmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Dahmer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahmer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson trying to control but Dahmer is working from the bottom.
Dahmer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dahmer tries to get out of the position.

Dahmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dahmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control but Dahmer is working from the bottom.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Dahmer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dahmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dahmer striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Dahmer 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.

Dahmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dahmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dahmer keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson lands with a hook. Dahmer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dahmer saw that one coming.
Dahmer avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Dahmer moved out of range.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Dahmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!

Dahmer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dahmer postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Dahmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dahmer works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Dahmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dahmer defends well.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looks winded!
Dahmer is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Dahmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahmer working some strikes from top position.
Dahmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dahmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Dahmer trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Dahmer postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Dahmer from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dahmer shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson controls Dahmer momentarily but Dahmer frees himself.
Dahmer landing with the ground and pound.
Dahmer lands a couple of digs.
Frank Dahmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dahmer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson wants to stand up but Dahmer is controlling him.

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

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson is continuing to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Dahmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson wants to stand but Dahmer is controlling his posture from full guard.

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.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dahmer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson tests Dahmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dahmer fails with the takedown.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dahmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dahmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dahmer to the mat! Dahmer manages to get full guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dahmer keeps moving.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dahmer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dahmer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson trying to control but Dahmer is working from the bottom.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dahmer tries to strike from the bottom.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Dahmer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dahmer manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Dahmer's guard.
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

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

Dahmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dahmer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson lands a head shot.

Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Dahmer's guard.

Dahmer has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dahmer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dahmer has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dahmer keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dahmer doesn't seem phased though.
Dahmer gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Dahmer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dahmer with a nice head shot there.
Dahmer landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dahmer is controlling him.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dahmer working some strikes from top position.
Dahmer throwing strikes but missing.
Dahmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Johnson working for a triangle but Dahmer defends it easily.

Dahmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dahmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Dahmer distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dahmer lands a couple of elbows.

Johnson working for a triangle but Dahmer defends it easily.
Dahmer wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dahmer shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dahmer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson lands a jab.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Dahmer tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dahmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.

Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dahmer on his heels. He'll look to pass Dahmer's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Dahmer keeps moving.
Dahmer wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dahmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dahmer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dahmer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Dahmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). House comes to the cage accompanied by UB40 - Red Red Wine. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

House
vs
Kim

188 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Kim!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

House escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
House is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.

Kim is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but House has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kim is looking to defend but House has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kim! House pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kim taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter House!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Franzen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarn Erdesktrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralf Franzen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Franzen
vs
Erdesktrok

202 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

197 cm
20
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralf Franzen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tarn Erdesktrok!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Erdesktrok closes the distance and clinches.
Franzen tries to break free but Erdesktrok pushes him back against the cage.
Erdesktrok blocks an uppercut.
Franzen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.
Erdesktrok throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Franzen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Franzen trying to control the position but instead, Erdesktrok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franzen into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Franzen controls his hands.
Franzen prevents a body shot from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok tries a body shot but Franzen blocks it.
Franzen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.
Franzen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erdesktrok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdesktrok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erdesktrok gets through Franzen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franzen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Erdesktrok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erdesktrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Franzen fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franzen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdesktrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franzen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erdesktrok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Erdesktrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Franzen controls his hands.
Franzen tries to break free but Erdesktrok pushes him back against the cage.
Franzen throws a head punch that misses.
Erdesktrok lands with a light punch inside.
Erdesktrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Erdesktrok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Erdesktrok blocks an uppercut.
Erdesktrok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Franzen is breathing heavily.
Erdesktrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Erdesktrok is leaning against Franzen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Erdesktrok.
Franzen prevents a body shot from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franzen or not.
Erdesktrok is leaning against Franzen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erdesktrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franzen's elbow.
Erdesktrok works on Franzen's body with a couple of short punches.
Erdesktrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erdesktrok scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erdesktrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Erdesktrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franzen's elbow.
Erdesktrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erdesktrok presses Franzen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erdesktrok lands a right hand.
Erdesktrok lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franzen's elbow.
Franzen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erdesktrok works on Franzen's body with a couple of short punches.
Erdesktrok digs a right hand into Franzen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franzen's gas tank.
Erdesktrok presses Franzen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erdesktrok tries to work over Franzen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erdesktrok lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok lands a nice shot to the body.
Franzen prevents a body shot from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Erdesktrok lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erdesktrok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Erdesktrok - that landed with a thud.
Erdesktrok can't find room to land a body shot as Franzen controls the action.
Erdesktrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erdesktrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franzen backwards.
Erdesktrok lands a left hand.
Erdesktrok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franzen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erdesktrok lands a hook to the side of the head.

Franzen is rocked!
Erdesktrok pushes Franzen against the cage and as Franzen bounces back, Erdesktrok cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Erdesktrok follows up with more strikes but Franzen was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarn Erdesktrok!
Tarn Erdesktrok tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kanishka Lijikiszcz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siegfried Durand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siegfried Durand has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kanishka Lijikiszcz's chin.

Lijikiszcz
vs
Durand

150 cm
21
135 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

161 cm
20
137 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
Solid chin

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Siegfried Durand!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lijikiszcz throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Lijikiszcz sets himself, and Durand steps forward looking for the clinch! Lijikiszcz avoids it this time.

Durand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Durand told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lijikiszcz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lijikiszcz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Durand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lijikiszcz avoids it.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Lijikiszcz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Lijikiszcz pulls Durand into guard.
Lijikiszcz managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durand is sitting in close to Lijikiszcz's body. Lijikiszcz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Durand is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Durand is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lijikiszcz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
After winning the bout, Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Shell Shocked. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bryan's choice of entrance music: Never Gonna Give you up. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Diaz
vs
Bryan

185 cm
20
210 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Fast

Voodoo Nutrition

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kareem Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Bryan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Bryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Kareem Diaz has been cut.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Bryan counters with a nice body shot.
Bryan connects with a body shot.
Bryan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Diaz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bryan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Diaz's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Bryan!
A relieved looking Jacob Bryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.