GAMMA: Contenders 34 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Jaffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Jaffar
vs
Banks

192 cm
23
264 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

205 cm
24
270 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Jaffar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Banks!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Jaffar, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Jaffar against the ropes but Jaffar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaffar throws a series of strikes that have Banks backpedaling.

Jaffar closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the ropes.
Banks gets underhooks to prevent Jaffar's takedown attempt.

Jaffar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaffar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.
Jaffar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jaffar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jaffar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banks did well to prevent Jaffar getting side control.
Jaffar wants to get back to his feet.
Banks trying to hold on to Jaffar's head to control him but Jaffar postures up.
Banks is positioning himself well to prevent Jaffar advancing to mount.
Jaffar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks is trying to maintain the position but Jaffar is very close to passing his half guard.
Banks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to control but Jaffar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jaffar is looking to stall here but Banks recovers full guard.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaffar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banks has control of Jaffar's left arm, preventing Jaffar from doing any damage.
Jaffar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaffar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jaffar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaffar is controlling him.
Banks trying to control the position.
Banks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Banks looking to control.

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

and Jaffar counters with a shoot takedown. Banks fights it but they end up in guard.
Jaffar trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banks is looking for a triangle but Jaffar pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banks looks gassed!
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jaffar from controlling successfully.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jaffar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Banks throws a push kick but Jaffar slaps the foot to one side.
Jaffar fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaffar tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaffar tries to clinch up.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jaffar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jaffar from controlling successfully.
Jaffar is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jaffar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Jaffar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaffar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Jaffar is proving a slippery customer.
Banks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaffar's guard.
Banks stands up over Jaffar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Banks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Jaffar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Banks shoots and misses

and Jaffar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jaffar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaffar is trying to break free.
Jaffar fails to pull guard.

Jaffar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks has his takedown stuffed

and Jaffar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jaffar.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jaffar from controlling successfully.
Jaffar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jaffar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaffar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffar with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jaffar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaffar has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Banks looking to control.

Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaffar wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaffar is working hard here to advance position.
Banks controls Jaffar momentarily but Jaffar frees himself.
Abdul Jaffar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaffar wants to get up but he can't break Banks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Banks controls Jaffar momentarily but Jaffar frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jaffar connects with a single shot there.
Jaffar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Jaffar persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaffar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Jaffar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Banks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaffar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jaffar trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
Jaffar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks chips away with some ground and pound.

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

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

Banks drops back looking for a leg! Jaffar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaffar manages to kick Banks off! Banks jumps back into Jaffar's guard.
Jaffar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaffar tries to get out of the position.

Banks drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Banks as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jaffar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Banks! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bryan Banks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between serenity ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Smith (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.

ahr
vs
Smith

195 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

189 cm
23
192 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, serenity ahr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ahr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but ahr has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith wants to hold on but ahr pushes him away.
Smith tries to reverse the position but ahr maintains control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Smith regains half guard.
ahr is breathing heavily.
Smith is pressing down on ahr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but ahr is one step ahead there.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smith is looking for a triangle but ahr pushes his legs off easily.

ahr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ahr has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
ahr tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith keeping moving, preventing ahr from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith 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.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith postures up.

Smith 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.
Smith trying to control but ahr is working from the bottom.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith is pushing down on ahr's leg trying to pass to half guard. ahr is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith looks to land a strike but ahr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
ahr working a defensive guard here.
Smith stands and throws ahr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
ahr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ahr can't do much from the bottom here.

Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by ahr, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
ahr pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
ahr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smith presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ahr wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ahr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
ahr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ahr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ahr fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches ahr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
ahr is trying to improve his position.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at ahr to see if he's OK.
ahr throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
ahr pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith works to advance to full mount. ahr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
ahr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.

ahr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
ahr tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
ahr wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to finish ahr with some ground and pound. This is bad for ahr!
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
ahr tries to hold on but Smith postures up.

Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith working ahr over with strikes here.
ahr is looking to get to half guard.
Winston Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
ahr tries to hold on but Smith postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.

Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. ahr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
ahr tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith scoring with strikes but ahr is staying in there.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Smith working for a submission but ahr is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a big elbow.
ahr is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith looking to finish ahr with some ground and pound. This is bad for ahr!
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
ahr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith controls ahr momentarily but ahr frees himself.
ahr tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Smith tries to clinch up but ahr circles away and keeps his distance.
ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like serenity ahr has been cut.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a right and a left that ahr avoids nicely.
ahr keeps the fight on the outside.
ahr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but ahr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from ahr as Smith shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr with a poor takedown

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.

Smith tightens his grip and picks ahr up, before dumping him to the ground. ahr manages to land in guard.

ahr wriggles free and stands up.
Winston Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ahr misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - ahr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith looks for the body kick but ahr saw that one coming.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ahr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
ahr throws a head kick that half lands.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force ahr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so ahr shrugs it off.
ahr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ahr is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ahr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr is working hard here to advance position.
ahr tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ahr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
serenity ahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Winston Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries to control but ahr wriggling away.
ahr tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
ahr wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four 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.
Smith looking to finish ahr with some ground and pound. This is bad for ahr!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
ahr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
ahr tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fallout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Nordvall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathias Nordvall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fallout
vs
Nordvall

178 cm
23
183 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fallout!
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, Mathias Nordvall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fallout leaves Nordvall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nordvall shoots in but Fallout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nordvall dodges the punch combination from Fallout.
Nordvall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nordvall shoots in for a takedown but Fallout shows good takedown defense.
Nick Fallout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Nordvall.

Fallout clinches with his opponent.

Fallout breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordvall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nordvall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fallout moves in looking to clinch but Nordvall pushes him off.
Nordvall shoots in for a takedown but Fallout shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fallout throws a right and a left that both miss.

Nordvall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nordvall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fallout pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fallout fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

Nordvall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fallout has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fallout is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nordvall 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.
Nordvall is looking to advance position but Fallout won't allow it.
Fallout knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nordvall on the ground.
Fallout is in trouble now - Nordvall has advanced to mount!
Nordvall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fallout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fallout tries to get out of the position.

Nordvall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fallout can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordvall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fallout keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nordvall controlling the position easily from mount.
Fallout has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nordvall controlling well, preventing Fallout from escaping the position.

Nordvall working for a choke but Fallout is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordvall trying to control.
Nordvall throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Nordvall working for a choke but Fallout reverses nicely into Nordvall 's guard.
Nordvall looks gassed!
Fallout won't allow Nordvall to sweep him here.
Fallout working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nordvall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fallout manages to get himself to full guard.
Nordvall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nordvall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fallout is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nordvall drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nordvall seems to have locked his on tight now - Fallout screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nordvall, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mathias Nordvall!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Memphis Klaspinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the ring accompanied by Applejuice by Taintstick. 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.

Ellis
vs
Klaspinowski

225 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
225 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Memphis Klaspinowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Klaspinowski missing with a left hand there. Ellis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Memphis Klaspinowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klaspinowski tries to move into range but Ellis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Klaspinowski needs to keep his hands up - Ellis had a free shot at his head there.
Ellis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis slips a jab and a cross from Klaspinowski.

Klaspinowski gets the takedown into side control.
Klaspinowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Klaspinowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Klaspinowski tries to move to mount but Ellis blocks the move with his legs.
Ellis parries the strikes from Klaspinowski easily there. Klaspinowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ellis to escape.
Ellis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Klaspinowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ellis dodges the ground and pound from Klaspinowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaspinowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Klaspinowski throws an elbow but Ellis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ellis dodges the ground and pound from Klaspinowski.
Ellis tries to bench press Klaspinowski off him but Klaspinowski keeps the position.
Ellis tries to escape but Klaspinowski is in control.
Ellis is looking to reverse the position.
Ellis can't do much from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klaspinowski misses with a few strikes there.
Klaspinowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Klaspinowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Klaspinowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Ellis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ellis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klaspinowski is working away from the top position though.
Klaspinowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Ellis wants to improve his position but Klaspinowski is controlling well.
Ellis is working hard here to advance position.
Klaspinowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellis defending well though.
Klaspinowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Klaspinowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ellis to the mat! Ellis manages to get full guard.
Klaspinowski wants to stand but Ellis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ellis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ellis tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klaspinowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klaspinowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ellis dives on top into guard.
Ellis postures up in Klaspinowski's guard and throws a big left but Klaspinowski blocks it.
Ellis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ellis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Klaspinowski is proving hard to escape from.
Ellis won't allow Klaspinowski to get back to his feet.

Klaspinowski is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klaspinowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ellis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klaspinowski prevents Ellis from breaking the clinch.
Klaspinowski is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a punch but it's blocked by Klaspinowski.
Klaspinowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Ellis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jason Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Memphis Klaspinowski.
Klaspinowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ellis's efforts to push away.
Ellis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Klaspinowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ellis tries to break the clinch but Klaspinowski is controlling the position.
Ellis is looking to break free of the clinch but Klaspinowski has double underhooks.
Ellis gets underhooks to prevent Klaspinowski's takedown attempt.
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
Ellis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klaspinowski.

Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis with a nice cross.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis lands a head shot.
Ellis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Klaspinowski fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ellis lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ellis dodges the punch combination from Klaspinowski.
Ellis throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Ellis.
Klaspinowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ellis.
Klaspinowski throws a shot from downtown. Ellis moves away and avoids it.
Klaspinowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis slaps away a takedown attempt from Klaspinowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ellis avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klaspinowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klaspinowski is breathing heavily.
Ellis looks to land a combination. Klaspinowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ellis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ellis lands with a nice body punch.
Ellis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ellis scores with a one two! Klaspinowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaspinowski takes one on the button.

Ellis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellis won't allow Klaspinowski to get back to his feet.

Ellis gets to his feet. Klaspinowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheers as Ellis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klaspinowski doesn't seem phased though.
Ellis jabs at Klaspinowski's body.
Ellis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klaspinowski. Klaspinowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klaspinowski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ellis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Klaspinowski is looking to clinch.
Klaspinowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ellis lands a jab.
A left lands for Ellis.
Klaspinowski fails with the takedown
and Ellis counters with a three punch combo that has Klaspinowski backing up. Klaspinowski nods at Ellis to acknowledge the strikes.
Ellis throws a one two combo.
Klaspinowski misses with a double jab
enabling Ellis to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ellis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klaspinowski takes one on the button.
Ellis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klaspinowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Ellis does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Klaspinowski tries for a takedown but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Memphis Klaspinowski.
Klaspinowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ellis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellis lands with an uppercut that bounces Klaspinowski off the ropes and back into rage.
Klaspinowski throws a right and a left that Ellis avoids nicely.
Ellis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as Klaspinowski shoots in.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ellis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klaspinowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellis digs a good hook to Klaspinowski's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klaspinowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ellis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ellis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klaspinowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klaspinowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Klaspinowski misses its intended target.
Ellis with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Ellis.
Ellis punishes Klaspinowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Ellis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klaspinowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klaspinowski misses with a combination
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ellis!
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as Klaspinowski shoots in.
Klaspinowski walks into a straight right hand from Ellis.
Klaspinowski looks to land a body kick but Ellis moved away.
Jason Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellis lands with an uppercut that bounces Klaspinowski off the ropes and back into rage.
Nice cross by Ellis.
Klaspinowski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jason Ellis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klaspinowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ellis as he avoids it easily.
Ellis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice shot lands for Klaspinowski.
Ellis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klaspinowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ellis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klaspinowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Klaspinowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellis walks into a straight right hand from Klaspinowski.
Klaspinowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ellis if he has to take too many more of those.
Ellis keeps the fight on the outside.
Klaspinowski moves in looking to clinch but Ellis pushes him off.
Ellis scores with a decent looking hook.
Ellis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ellis misses with a looping right.
Klaspinowski connects with a jab.
Klaspinowski dives in and grabs Ellis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ellis pushes down on Klaspinowski's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klaspinowski has time to react.
Ellis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klaspinowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Ellis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ellis dodges the punch combination from Klaspinowski.
Ellis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ellis connects with a single shot there.
Ellis works over Klaspinowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Ellis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ellis connects with a jab.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Klaspinowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Klaspinowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ellis has his hands clasped together around Klaspinowski's back. He's all about the action.
Ellis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klaspinowski is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaspinowski lands strikes from half guard.
Ellis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ellis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klaspinowski is in close to Ellis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Klaspinowski throwing strikes but missing.
Klaspinowski won't allow Ellis to sweep him here.
Memphis Klaspinowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klaspinowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klaspinowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klaspinowski wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Klaspinowski throws and elbow that misses. Ellis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klaspinowski's guard. Nice move by Ellis!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Klaspinowski is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Klaspinowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Klaspinowski working away.
Klaspinowski working the head with strikes.
Ellis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ellis wants to control but Klaspinowski postures up.
Ellis is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski cracks Ellis with a big right hand but Ellis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Klaspinowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Klaspinowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Klaspinowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Klaspinowski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Klaspinowski working the ground and pound.
Klaspinowski is putting a hurting on Ellis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Klaspinowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Ellis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Klaspinowski landing a few strikes.

Klaspinowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ellis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ellis taking a bit of punishment here - Klaspinowski scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ellis dodges the ground and pound from Klaspinowski.
Klaspinowski is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klaspinowski throws an elbow but Ellis slips to the side and avoids it well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klaspinowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ellis misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Memphis Klaspinowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klaspinowski 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Memphis Klaspinowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Hennessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Buenes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennessey comes to the ring accompanied by Mark Mothersbaugh - Lightning Strike Rescue Op. This should be fireworks!

Hennessey
vs
Buenes

203 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Hennessey!
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, Antonio Buenes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buenes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hennessey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Antonio Buenes has been cut.

Buenes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hennessey looking for submissions off his back.

Buenes seems to be working for a kimura but Hennessey defends the submission attempt.

Hennessey looking for submissions off his back.

Hennessey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buenes pulls his head out easily.

Buenes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Buenes.

Hennessey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hennessey actively working from the bottom here.
Buenes is looking to take a break and control but Hennessey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hennessey actively working from the bottom here.
Hennessey is breathing heavily.

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.
Buenes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Buenes 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.
Buenes wants to free his trapped foot but Hennessey is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Hennessey actively working from the bottom here.
Buenes content to control rather than advance.

Hennessey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hennessey actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hennessey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buenes pulls his head out easily.

Hennessey actively working from the bottom here.
Hennessey is refusing to be controlled, as Buenes sits in half guard.

Hennessey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buenes pulls his head out easily.
Buenes is trying to control the action in half guard but Hennessey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Buenes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hennessey was covering up waiting for the punch and Buenes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buenes wants to control from the top but Hennessey keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buenes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buenes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buenes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hennessey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alistair Hennessey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes to the ring accompanied by Inner Circle - Bad Boys. 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.

Almeida
vs
Mir

187 cm
22
250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
240 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Almeida. No joy for Mir on that attempt.
Almeida could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Almeida drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mir looks gassed!
Almeida trying to control the position but Mir is working away.

Almeida stands up and beckons Mir to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.

Almeida 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.
Almeida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.

Mir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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.
Almeida wants to stand but Mir is controlling his posture from full guard.

Almeida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mir, up you get!

Almeida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Almeida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Almeida tries to control but Mir wriggling away.
Almeida landing shots from mount.
Almeida working the ground and pound effectively.
Almeida landing strikes from the mount and Mir is in trouble!
Mir working to try and regain half guard.
Mir taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir is desperately trying to improve his position but Almeida has a good base and remains in mount.
Mir wants to hold on but Almeida pushes him away.
Mir tries to buck Almeida off but Almeida takes his back!

Almeida looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Almeida is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Mir right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Almeida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Almeida is on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Almeida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mir wants to get back to his feet but Almeida passes into half guard.
Almeida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mir!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir has given up his back.
Mir looking very determined here, making life difficult for Almeida.
Almeida is really struggling to control Mir but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Almeida working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mir is doing well to defend. Almeida seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mir is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matheus Almeida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kraft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraft has chosen knock em dead (kid) by Motley Crue as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cabrera
vs
Kraft

175 cm
20
187 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Kraft avoids it well.
No luck for Cabrera with that takedown attempt.
Kraft swinging wildly here.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Kraft avoids it well.
Kraft avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Kraft thows a body kick. Cabrera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cabrera fails to land the takedown.
Kraft scores with a jab. Cabrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kraft lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Kraft as he connects with a hook.
Kraft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kraft steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Cabrera is out on his feet! Kraft sets himself and nearly takes Cabrera's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Kraft!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between luis eduardo almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and daniel micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). almeida comes to the ring accompanied by strawberry swing. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

eduardo almeida
vs
micheals

185 cm
19
202 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, luis eduardo almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, daniel micheals!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
almeida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like daniel micheals has been cut.
micheals displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as almeida throws out the jab.
almeida lands a nice looking body shot.
micheals looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

micheals is rocked!

almeida shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and almeida slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! almeida lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). luis eduardo almeida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Jaminson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Nikisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikisch has chosen Skillet - Hero as his entrance music. 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.

Jaminson
vs
Nikisch

195 cm
20
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
24
235 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Jaminson!
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, Art Nikisch!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaminson misses with a low kick.
Nikisch connects with a high kick.

It looks like Dirk Jaminson has been cut.
Jaminson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikisch wants to clinch

and Jaminson counters with a head kick that drops Nikisch to the mat! Nikisch scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Nikisch is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikisch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaminson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Art Nikisch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaminson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nikisch tries to clinch up

and Jaminson counters by moving into the clinch.
Nikisch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaminson avoids it.

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

Jaminson moves into the clinch.
Nikisch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikisch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaminson avoids it.
Nikisch tries to land a knee to the head but Jaminson blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jaminson breaks the clinch.
Nikisch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikisch closes the distance but Jaminson moves to the side
and Jaminson counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Jaminson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Nikisch is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dirk Jaminson!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguelangel Jiminez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey LeBraun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBraun has chosen City After Dark as his entrance music. Mickey LeBraun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jiminez
vs
LeBraun

178 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguelangel Jiminez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey LeBraun!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from LeBraun misses the target.

Jiminez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
LeBraun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBraun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Jiminez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LeBraun throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiminez.
LeBraun swings for the body but Jiminez moves out of range.
LeBraun just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiminez blocks a jab.
LeBraun loads up on a big right hand but Jiminez slips the punch.
LeBraun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jiminez ducks under a wild hook from LeBraun.
Jiminez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LeBraun's head.
Jiminez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiminez throws a right and a left that LeBraun avoids nicely.
LeBraun slips a jab and a cross from Jiminez.
Some wild striking there from Jiminez.
LeBraun throws a combination that misses

and Jiminez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LeBraun's guard.
Jiminez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiminez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeBraun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiminez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiminez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jiminez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeBraun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiminez.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but LeBraun keeps moving.
LeBraun is looking to stand up but Jiminez isn't so interested in that idea.
LeBraun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBraun. Jiminez does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBraun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jiminez counters with a stiff right hand.
LeBraun moves forwards but Jiminez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mickey LeBraun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jiminez forces LeBraun back against the ropes and clinches.
LeBraun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBraun can't break the clinch.
LeBraun wants to break free but Jiminez has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBraun wants to break free but Jiminez has control.
Jiminez lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Jiminez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jiminez slips a jab from LeBraun.
Jiminez slips under a jab from LeBraun.
LeBraun misses with a wild body shot.
LeBraun throws a hook but Jiminez blocks it.
LeBraun misses with a jab to the body

and Jiminez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jiminez cracks LeBraun with a solid left hand.
Jiminez trying to control but LeBraun is working from the bottom.
Jiminez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jiminez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but LeBraun keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBraun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jiminez throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
LeBraun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jiminez.
Jiminez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jiminez trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBraun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jiminez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jiminez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiminez trying to control but LeBraun is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LeBraun is looking to stand up but Jiminez isn't so interested in that idea.
Jiminez trying to control but LeBraun is working from the bottom.
Jiminez 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.
Jiminez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jiminez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeBraun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiminez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LeBraun sends Jiminez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! LeBraun is motioning to the referee to let Jiminez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Jiminez is rocked!

It looks like Miguelangel Jiminez has been cut.
Mickey LeBraun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBraun throws a jab when Jiminez was well out of range.
Oh Jiminez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeBraun misses with a combination
and LeBraun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBraun throws out a loose jab but Jiminez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiminez circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by LeBraun. Jiminez falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for LeBraun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey LeBraun!