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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Lesley (ranked 10213 p4p, 894 weight class) and Janis Ozolins (ranked 25709 p4p, 900 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Lesley
vs
Ozolins

185 cm
19
177 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dusty Lesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Janis Ozolins!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesley connects with a looping right hand.

Ozolins lands a big head kick that sends Lesley tumbling to the mat! Ozolins takes a step backwards and waves Lesley back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Dusty Lesley has been cut.
Ozolins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesley moves away.
Lesley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ozolins misses with a body punch
and Lesley counters with a three punch combo that has Ozolins backing up. Ozolins nods at Lesley to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozolins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ozolins misses with a wild body shot.
Lesley feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Lesley misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolins.
Ozolins drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lesley right on the button. Lesley goes down! Ozolins follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ozolins gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janis Ozolins!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Locker Arm (ranked 24993 p4p, 692 weight class) and Jeff Hudson (ranked 8085 p4p, 574 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Arm
vs
Hudson

183 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

183 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Locker Arm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hudson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arm is concentrating on defense, preventing Hudson from advancing position.
Arm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Arm defends the submission attempt.

Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudson controlling the pace.
Hudson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arm is staying active underneath Hudson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hudson wants to take a breather but Arm is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Arm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arm wants to control but Hudson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hudson slips a nice elbow through Arm's hands, connecting with Arm's forehead.
Arm trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.

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

Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hudson is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hudson prevents Arm from improving his position.

Hudson is looking for submissions but instead, Arm has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson throws an elbow that misses. Arm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hudson's guard. Nice move by Arm!

Arm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hudson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Arm is defending well. Hudson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Arm has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hudson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Hudson!
Jeff Hudson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Gashi (ranked 6745 p4p, 668 weight class) and Leonardo Konate (ranked 6803 p4p, 674 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gashi
vs
Konate

184 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Gashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Konate!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Konate sprawls well. Konate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gashi gets slowly back to his feet.

Gashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Konate's guard.
Gashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gashi throws a big elbow that misses.
Konate is trying to keep Gashi in close.

Gashi 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.
Konate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gashi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Konate has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gashi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Konate moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Konate.

Konate jumps guard and drags Gashi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gashi prevents Konate from getting back to his feet.
Konate trying to keep a closed guard but Gashi is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Konate looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Konate looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Konate!

Konate is staying tight to Gashi's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Konate tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Gashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konate is looking to take a break and control but Gashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gashi tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Konate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gashi, who protects the arm well.
Gashi striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gashi tries to bench press Konate off him but Konate keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gashi manages to get back to half guard.
Konate is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gashi tries to get to full guard but Konate has control of the leg.
Gashi is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konate perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gashi 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.
Konate blocks the strikes from Gashi.

Gashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Konate seems to be working for a kimura but Gashi defends the submission attempt.
Konate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Konate is taking a breather. Gashi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Konate trying to control from half guard but Gashi is working away.

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.

Gashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gashi won't allow Konate to pass to mount.
Konate wants to control but Gashi is keeping him busy.
Konate controlling the action here.

Konate stands up and beckons Gashi to join him on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gashi circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Gashi misses its target.

Konate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Konate tries for a takedown but Gashi manages to get underhooks.

Konate jumps into guard, dragging Gashi to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Konate shoots in and drives through. Gashi sprawls well.
Gashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konate defends it nicely.
Konate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Konate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Konate tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gashi looks for a takedown but Konate sprawls well.
Leonardo Konate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Konate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gashi sprawls well. Gashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Konate gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Konate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konate stuffs the takedown attempt from Gashi. Gashi gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Konate looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Konate looking to pass the guard.
Konate lands a couple of digs.
Konate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Konate keeps trying to improve his position.
Konate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gashi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gashi tries to strike from the bottom.

Gashi working for a triangle but Konate defends it easily.
Gashi keeping full guard, as Konate tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konate trying to control but Gashi is working from the bottom.
Konate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konate tries to stand but Gashi is controlling from the bottom.
Konate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Konate wants to control from the top but Gashi keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Konate closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gashi to the mat! Gashi manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Konate wants to get up but he can't break Gashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gashi looking for a guillotine here but Konate defends easily.
Gashi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Konate stands up from Gashi's guard - Konate perhaps looking for a knockout.
Konate scores with a one two! Gashi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Konate connects with a body shot.
Konate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Gashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Gashi attempts a counter takedown but Konate avoids it well and moves away.
Gashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Konate.
Gashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Konate tries for a takedown but Gashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gashi as Konate shoots in.
Konate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Konate manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gashi won't allow Konate to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Konate wants to sweep but no luck.
Gashi forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konate controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Konate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Konate has a takedown stuffed.

Konate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leonardo Konate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gashi won't allow Konate to sweep him here.
Gashi stands and throws Konate's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Gashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Konate has escaped the position, nice work there.
Konate is trying to control Gashi's posture but Gashi avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Gashi tries for a kimura but Konate is defending well.
Konate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Konate is pushing Gashi's head away, looking to escape. Gashi manages to hold on to the position though.

Gashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Konate is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Konate is trying to get back to half guard.
Gashi working away.

Gashi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Konate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Konate can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Gashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Konate is defending well.

Konate throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Gashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gashi is trying to control the position but Konate postures up.
Konate controlling from the top position.
Konate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gashi is keeping the position for now.

Gashi is looking for a triangle but Konate pushes his legs off easily.
Konate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gashi is keeping the position for now.

Konate gets to his feet. Gashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Konate bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Gashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Konate 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Konate!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bailley (ranked 6671 p4p, 102 weight class) and Ben The Hound (ranked 6630 p4p, 101 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bailley
vs
The Hound

186 cm
18
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Bailley!
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, Ben The Hound!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hound lands with a nice combination. Bailley backs away looking to recover.
Bailley swings for the body but The Hound moves out of range.
The Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailley connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by The Hound as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by The Hound there.
Bailley scores with a jab to the body.
The Hound rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bailley stuns The Hound with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Hound looks to land a left hand but Bailley moved out of range nicely.
The Hound throws a body punch but Bailley moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailley thuds his right hand into The Hound's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Hound getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bailley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Hound takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Hound misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bailley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Hound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailley manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Bailley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bailley cracks a nice hook into The Hound's ribs.
The Hound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hound swings for the body but Bailley moves out of range.
Bailley lands a body shot.
Bailley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailley thuds a left hand into The Hound's body.
Nice straight punches there by Bailley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bailley.
A jab from The Hound misses.
Bailley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bailley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Hound scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailley should have avoided that one.
The Hound throws an overhand right that lands on Bailley's shoulder, as Bailley tries to avoid the shot.
Bailley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bailley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hound bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Hound takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bailley looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hound is just out of range.
Bailley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hound manages to avoid it.
Bailley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hound moves away.
Bailley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailley there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Hound scores with a nice head shot.
The Hound misses with a looping left.
The Hound scores with a hook to the body. Bailley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Hound.
The Hound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hound walks into a stiff left hand from Bailley.
Bailley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Hound has time to react.
The Hound keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailley.
The Hound throws a nice looking combination but Bailley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Hound uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailley has time to react.
Bailley lands with a good body shot.
The Hound uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailley.
Bailley throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Bailley misses.
The Hound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailley.
The Hound slips a jab from Bailley.
The Hound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailley off the cage and back into range.
Bailley defending well as The Hound loads up on a big left hand.
Bailley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bailley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Hound looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Hound has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Hound misses with a straight right.
The Hound displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailley throws out the jab.
The Hound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailley lands with a straight right. The Hound didn't see that one coming.
The Hound cracks Bailley with an open hand slap.
The Hound lands with a straight right. Bailley didn't see that one coming.
Bailley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailley throws a body punch but The Hound moves out of range.
Bailley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bailley throws a body punch but The Hound moves out of range.
Bailley connects with a right hand. The Hound shakes it off.
Bailley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hound moves away.
The Hound moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bailley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Hound.
The Hound looks to land a right hand but Bailley moved out of range.
Jab, jab by The Hound - just one landing.
Bailley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Hound takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bailley is looking to wear down The Hound with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bailley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hound.
Bailley looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hound is just out of range.
The Hound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailley cracks The Hound with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Hound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailley.
Bailley throws a shot from downtown. The Hound moves away and avoids it.
The Hound lands with a hook. Bailley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bailley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Hound throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailley lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailley loads up on a big right hand but The Hound slips the punch.
Bailley looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hound is just out of range.
The Hound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hound walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bailley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Hound throws a lazy right hand but Bailley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Bailley misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Hound.
A swing and a miss from The Hound.
The Hound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailley manages to avoid it.
Bailley moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marco Bailley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bailley misses the shot to the body.
Marco Bailley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bailley avoids the body shot from The Hound.
Nice uppercut there from Bailley.
Bailley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Hound.
Bailley misses the shot to the body.
Bailley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hound.
Bailley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailley drops his hands momentarily and The Hound takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bailley connects with a right hand. The Hound shakes it off.
The Hound avoids the body shot from Bailley.
The Hound let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bailley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Hound has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailley, as that shot connected.
Bailley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hound misses with a looping left.
Bailley is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailley. The Hound does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Hound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Hound. Bailley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Hound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hound works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Hound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailley was well out of range. Poor timing from The Hound.
The Hound misses the shot to the body.
Bailley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Hound.
Decent striking displayed by Bailley there.
Bailley misses with a body shot.
As Bailley backs off The Hound throws a huge counter combo but Bailley manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by The Hound.
The Hound lands an overhand right.
Bailley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hound.
The Hound takes a swing at Bailley's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from The Hound.
The Hound looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailley is just out of range.
Bailley cracks The Hound with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Hound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailley.
The Hound looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Bailley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailley lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Hound ducks right into an uppercut from Bailley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hound dips to his left and cracks Bailley with an uppercut!
Bailley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Hound has time to react.
Bailley throws out a loose jab but The Hound uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Hound throws out a loose jab but Bailley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Hound scores with a punch to the head.
Bailley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bailley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Hound.
The Hound lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bailley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailley scores with a jab. The Hound acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Hound is breathing heavily.
Bailley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Hound ducks under a wild hook from Bailley.
The Hound darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bailley misses with a wild body shot.
The Hound's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bailley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Hound scrambles back to his feet.
The Hound takes one to the chin there.
Bailley connects with a body shot.
The Hound takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailley misses with the combination.
Bailley digs a good body shot into The Hound's ribs.
The Hound throws a nice looking combination but Bailley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Hound ducks under a wild hook from Bailley.
Bailley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailley scores with the left hand. The Hound knows he should have avoided that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Hound might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bailley has got the better of the exchanges.
Bailley punishes The Hound's body with a nice straight punch.
Bailley misses the shot to the body.
The Hound avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Hound bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailley's head.
Bailley avoids the body shot from The Hound.
The Hound throws out a powerful jab.
The Hound swings for the body but Bailley moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hound manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hound loads up on a big right hand but Bailley slips the punch.
Bailley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Hound was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailley.
The Hound throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailley.
Bailley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Hound.
Bailley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bailley throws a lazy right hand but The Hound sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailley lands with an uppercut that bounces The Hound off the cage and back into range.
Bailley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Hound with a hook.
The Hound ducks under a wild hook from Bailley.
Bailley ducks under a wild hook from The Hound.
Bailley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hound waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailley.
Bailley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hound.
The Hound has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bailley.
Bailley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailley throws out a loose jab but The Hound uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Hound looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Bailley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bailley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bailley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bailley misses with a hook. The Hound ducked under it nicely.
The Hound avoids the body shot from Bailley.
The Hound walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bailley misses with a looping right.
Bailley looks to land a left hand but The Hound moved out of range nicely.
Bailley throws a jab when The Hound was well out of range.
Bailley misses the shot to the body.
The Hound ducks under a wild hook from Bailley.
Bailley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hound moves away.
The Hound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailley cracks a nice hook into The Hound's ribs.
Bailley scores with a body shot.
Bailley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hound lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hound lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Hound takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Hound is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailley.
The Hound misses the shot to the body.
The Hound scores with a jab. Bailley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailley takes a swing at The Hound's ribcage but misses.
The Hound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailley.
The Hound uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailley.
Nice uppercut there from The Hound.
Bailley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Hound on the side of the head.
The Hound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailley throws a body punch but The Hound moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bailley. Beautiful body shot.
Bailley defending well as The Hound loads up on a big left hand.
Bailley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hound throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Bailley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hound connects with a nice looking jab.
Bailley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Hound avoids the body shot from Bailley.
Ben The Hound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailley throws a shot from downtown. The Hound moves away and avoids it.
The Hound takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Hound throws a series of punches but Bailley moves out of range.
The Hound defending well as Bailley loads up on a big left hand.
Bailley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Hound.
The Hound moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Bailley misses.
Bailley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailley, as that shot connected.
Bailley throws a hook but The Hound blocks it.
The Hound scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Hound bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailley's head.
Bailley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Hound.
Bailley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bailley throws a hook but The Hound avoids it easily.
The Hound takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailley throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hound jabs Bailley right on the nose. Bailley blinks but takes it well.
Bailley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Hound throws an overhand right that lands on Bailley's shoulder, as Bailley tries to avoid the shot.
Bailley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailley slips under a jab from The Hound.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailley misses the target.
Bailley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bailley throws a right and a left that The Hound avoids nicely.
The Hound uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailley.
The Hound throws out a counter right but Bailley avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailley as he connects with a hook.
The Hound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hound moves away.
The Hound swings for the body but Bailley moves out of range.
The Hound throws a body punch but Bailley moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hound misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from The Hound misses the target.
Bailley tests The Hound's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Hound looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailley is just out of range.
Bailley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Hound gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Hound throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Bailley lands.
The Hound drops his hands momentarily and Bailley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bailley. That snapped The Hound's head back.
Bailley misses with a body shot.
Bailley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hound moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hound takes a swing at Bailley's ribcage but misses.
Bailley throwing a counter right hand but The Hound manages to avoid it.
The Hound misses with the combination.
Bailley misses with a body shot.
Bailley lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Bailley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailley 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Bailley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edilson Muniz (ranked 6670 p4p, 530 weight class) and Skylar Roberts (ranked 5412 p4p, 480 weight class). Roberts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Audience Of One kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Skylar Roberts was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Muniz
vs
Roberts

173 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edilson Muniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skylar Roberts!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muniz scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Muniz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Muniz 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.

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

Muniz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roberts!

Muniz is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Muniz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roberts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Muniz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roberts's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muniz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Roberts. Oh but Muniz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Roberts goes limp - he's gone! Muniz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edilson Muniz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 6904 p4p, 551 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 4312 p4p, 403 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Knox
vs
McDonald

172 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.

Knox drives through with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Knox stands up and waves to McDonald to follow him.
McDonald tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonald wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side

and Knox counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands a few punches from side control.
Knox scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McDonald to see if he's OK.
Knox throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McDonald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knox connects with a decent elbow.
Knox misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knox creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Knox working the ground and pound from side control.
McDonald dodges the ground and pound from Knox.
McDonald regains half guard, as Knox was trying to land strikes.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDonald looks winded!
Knox lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox slips a nice elbow through McDonald's hands, connecting with McDonald's forehead.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Knox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head.
Knox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knox wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knox scoring with strikes to the body and head.

McDonald is rocked!
Knox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Knox finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knox scores with a big shot! McDonald's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save McDonald! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beta Knox!
Our winner, Beta Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between For Real For Real (ranked 2458 p4p, 325 weight class) and Jonny Le Pizon (ranked 2749 p4p, 364 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Real For Real
vs
Le Pizon

188 cm
26
195 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, For Real For Real!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Le Pizon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For Real connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Pizon's hands.
For Real tries to clinch but Le Pizon is having none of it.
Le Pizon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Le Pizon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. For Real looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
For Real seems a little lost for a moment, as Le Pizon dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Le Pizon is looking to take a break and control but For Real is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon scoring with punches from side control.
Le Pizon trying to control the action but For Real is working from the bottom.
For Real is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Le Pizon trying to control the position but For Real is working away.
Le Pizon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but For Real sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Le Pizon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Le Pizon controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Pizon is looking to take a break and control but For Real is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Pizon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon trying to control the action but For Real is working from the bottom.
For Real is working to avoid the ground and pound but Le Pizon connects with a decent elbow.
Le Pizon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Le Pizon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but For Real is avoiding damage well.
For Real taking punishment in the form of punches.
For Real is breathing heavily.
Le Pizon working the head with strikes.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon tries to score with some ground and pound. For Real controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
For Real is not content to let Le Pizon control the position.
For Real parries the strikes from Le Pizon easily there. Le Pizon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable For Real to escape.
Le Pizon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
For Real takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
For Real takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Le Pizon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Le Pizon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
For Real on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Le Pizon just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Le Pizon is working For Real over with some ground and pound from side control.
For Real knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Pizon on the ground.
Le Pizon advances to full mount.
Le Pizon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Le Pizon dominating with strikes here.
Le Pizon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Le Pizon lands a nice shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Pizon lands a nice shot to the head.
A big strike lands for Le Pizon! That's really hurt For Real and he's turned his back - Le Pizon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Le Pizon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Le Pizon!