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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Carvalho (ranked 25040 p4p, 766 weight class) and George Castle (ranked 6572 p4p, 598 weight class). Carvalho comes into the arena with Wrecked-by PARKWAY DRIVE blaring out of the sound system. George Castle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Carvalho
vs
Castle

198 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

220 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 Hilo, Drew Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Castle!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Castle throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castle was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.

Carvalho moves into the clinch.

Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carvalho thuds his shin into the meat of Castle's side.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Castle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Castle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castle fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castle moves away.
Castle misses with a body shot.
Carvalho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body kick.
Castle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a push kick but Castle slaps the foot to one side.
Carvalho scores with a one two! Castle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Castle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Castle moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho moves out of range as Castle throws a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Castle.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castle throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Carvalho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castle, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castle.
Still in the clinch, Carvalho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
Carvalho looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Carvalho scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Carvalho to work.
Carvalho misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carvalho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.

Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Castle saw it coming and moves away.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castle slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Carvalho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Castle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castle tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
Castle throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Carvalho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Carvalho lands a jab to Castle's midsection.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castle unleashes a big counter combination but Carvalho bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carvalho lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Castle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castle throws out a leg kick but Carvalho moves out of range and Castle only half commits.
Castle throws a push kick but Carvalho slaps the foot to one side.
Castle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Castle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a wild body kick that Castle sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Castle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castle can do to turn this around?
Carvalho throws the kick towards the body but Castle avoids it.
Castle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws the kick towards the body but Carvalho avoids it.
Carvalho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drew Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Castle tenderised Carvalho's leg. Carvalho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castle throws a leg kick
and Carvalho counters with a left and a right that stings Castle.
Castle moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Drew Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castle misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Castle.
Carvalho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castle moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castle throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Carvalho blocks the leg kick.
Carvalho jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Castle blocks a leg kick.
Castle throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Castle looks to move away, Carvalho throws a big counter combo but Castle just gets out of the way.
Carvalho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castle if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Castle checks a leg kick nicely.
Castle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Castle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drew Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Carvalho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carvalho throws a wild body kick that Castle sees coming a mile off.
Carvalho lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
A combination from Castle does no damage.
Castle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castle avoids a kick to the body.
Castle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Castle wants to counter the offense by Carvalho and move into the clinch position.
Carvalho stalks Castle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castle's face. Castle staggers backwards, shaken.
Castle misses with a head kick.
Carvalho is looking for a counter combo.
Castle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Carvalho.
Carvalho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!

Carvalho drives through and clinches with Castle against the cage.
Carvalho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castle blocks an uppercut.
Castle missing with knees to the body.
Castle prevents a body shot from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Carvalho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Castle defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carvalho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carvalho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carvalho lands with a straight right. Castle didn't see that one coming.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Castle clinches up against the cage.

Castle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castle misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castle.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castle swinging wildly here.
Castle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
Carvalho thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Carvalho misses.
Castle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carvalho.
Carvalho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Castle misses its intended target.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. Castle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carvalho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castle slips under a jab.
Castle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Castle moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Castle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Carvalho thuds his shin into the meat of Castle's side.
Carvalho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castle momentarily.
Castle throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castle.
Castle avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
A solid body kick from Carvalho.
Castle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carvalho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carvalho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Castle throws a leg kick but Carvalho moved away.
Carvalho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drew Carvalho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carvalho throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle misses with a body kick.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the body.
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
George Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho stalks Castle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castle's face. Castle staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carvalho 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Carvalho!
Drew Carvalho thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Maanantai (ranked 6727 p4p, 607 weight class) and Colt Walker (ranked 8475 p4p, 698 weight class). The key to victory for Martti Maanantai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Maanantai
vs
Walker

200 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martti Maanantai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Walker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maanantai trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Maanantai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Maanantai is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanantai wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Maanantai is not content to let Walker control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanantai tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.

Walker stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice jab there from Maanantai.
Maanantai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Colt Walker has been cut.
Maanantai gets in close and tags Walker with a short punch that almost sends Walker to the mat! Oh Walker is in big trouble! He turns his back on Maanantai, trying to create some distance but Maanantai rushes him, striking wildly and Walker goes down! The referee tackles Maanantai into the cage to end the fight! Maanantai is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martti Maanantai!
Martti Maanantai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grappling Guy (ranked 8720 p4p, 309 weight class) and James Striker (ranked 25010 p4p, 346 weight class). Striker has chosen It's A Fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Grappling Guy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Guy
vs
Striker

215 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Fanatic Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappling Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Striker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker punishes Guy's body with a nice straight punch.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Guy blocks a head kick by Striker.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
Striker loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Guy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy moves into full mount! Striker won't be happy about that!
Guy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Striker is looking to escape.
Guy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guy wants to finish this one by submission but Striker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying to control but Striker is having none of it.
Striker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Striker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Guy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Striker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Striker and Guy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Guy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Striker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guy but great work by Striker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy is trying to control Striker's posture but Striker avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Striker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker lands with an uppercut that bounces Guy off the cage and back into range.
Striker scoring well with a low kick there.
Guy slips a straight right by Striker.
Striker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Striker throws a wild body kick that Guy sees coming a mile off.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striker.
Striker scores with a nice strike.

Guy is rocked!
Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Striker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Striker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Guy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Striker swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Striker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striker. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Guy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Striker. That's going to slow Guy down.
Striker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Striker lands with a cross.
Striker throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Striker.
Striker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Striker.
Guy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striker.
Striker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Striker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Striker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Guy misses its target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker cracks Guy with an open hand slap.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Striker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striker tries to land a body kick

and Guy counters with a takedown into side control.

Striker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Striker throws a front kick aimed at Guy's knee but Guy avoids it well.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
Striker takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
James Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker misses with a straight left.
Striker looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker misses the shot to the body.
Striker tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Striker throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striker looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Striker is looking to score with low kicks.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker throws a big shot that misses.
Guy attempts a counter takedown but Striker avoids it well and moves away.
Striker misses with an uppercut.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker lands a nice shot to the body.
James Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker misses with a leg kick

and Guy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Striker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Guy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Striker tries to score with a low kick but Guy moves his leg out of the way.
Striker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Striker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guy is able to avoid easily.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
Striker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Striker misses with a looping right.
Striker throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
Striker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Striker tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Guy blocks a head kick by Striker.
A clash of legs there as Guy blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striker.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Striker misses.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Striker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Striker. That's going to slow Guy down.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Striker can pounce on him.
Striker lands a slapping body shot.
James Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker misses with a straight right.
Striker misses with a kick to the body.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Striker misses

and Guy counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Striker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Guy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Striker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
Striker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
Striker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Striker throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Striker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guy moves out of range of the leg kick from Striker.
James Striker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Guy attempts a counter takedown but Striker avoids it well and moves away.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grappling Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Striker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Striker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Striker!
James Striker gave a mention to Fanatic Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Bolt (ranked 24249 p4p, 722 weight class) and Alex Hadley Jr (ranked 8092 p4p, 682 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bolt
vs
Hadley Jr

180 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Hadley Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bolt has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hadley Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hadley Jr breaks the clinch.
Bolt takes a swing at Hadley Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hadley Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hadley Jr.
Bolt misses with a head kick.

Hadley Jr rushes Bolt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bolt tries to land a knee to the head but Hadley Jr blocks with his arms.
Bolt prevents Hadley Jr from breaking the clinch.
Bolt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bolt lands a knee to the body.

Hadley Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hadley Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hadley Jr is looking to stand up but Bolt isn't so interested in that idea.

Hadley Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bolt doesn't defend quickly enough and Hadley Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Bolt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hadley Jr on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Hadley Jr!
Alex Hadley Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrik Toth (ranked 7777 p4p, 193 weight class) and Vick Venom (ranked 7910 p4p, 197 weight class). Venom has chosen Once bitten twice shy-by CINDERELLA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Toth
vs
Venom

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

202 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrik Toth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Venom!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toth misses with a head kick.
Toth misses with a takedown attempt
and Venom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venom connects with a looping right hand.
Venom keeps the fight on the outside.
Toth tries to clinch but Venom moves away
and Venom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Venom scores with a nice right hand.
Toth shoots in for a takedown but Venom shows good takedown defense.
Venom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venom connects with a single shot there.

Venom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toth is wriggling around but Venom manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Toth taking some punishment here, with Venom in his half guard.
Toth is not content to let Venom control the position.
Venom is thwarting Toth's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Venom there.
Still in half guard, Venom seems content to control.
Toth trying to control here.
Venom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Venom in particular looking to stall.
Venom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Venom lands a nice short elbow.
Venom is nestled in close to Toth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Venom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Venom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Venom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toth taking some punishment here, with Venom in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Venom connects with a nice short shot to Toth's temple.
Venom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Venom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toth is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toth is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Venom drops an elbow to the side of Toth's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Venom lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Toth quite badly. Toth pulls Venom in close trying to recover. Venom postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Toth on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Toth doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vick Venom!
Vick Venom tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Doumbe (ranked 9033 p4p, 565 weight class) and Yuji Nagata (ranked 5074 p4p, 463 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Doumbe
vs
Nagata

177 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cedric Doumbe!
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, Yuji Nagata !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doumbe slips a straight right by Nagata .
Doumbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagata counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Cedric Doumbe has been cut.
Doumbe misses with an uppercut. Nagata saw that one coming.
Nagata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doumbe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Doumbe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doumbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagata was well out of range. Poor timing from Doumbe.
A little jabbing left from Nagata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doumbe throws a leg kick
and Nagata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doumbe throws an off balance right hand
and Doumbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doumbe throws a leg kick but Nagata checks it.
Nagata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doumbe. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Nagata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe swings widly with a right hand
and Nagata counters with a stiff right hand.
Doumbe misses with a low kick.
Doumbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagata throws the left hand but Doumbe avoids the punch easily.
Nagata scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumbe misses with a leg kick
and Nagata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doumbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Nagata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doumbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagata was well out of range. Poor timing from Doumbe.
Nice body punch from Nagata .
Doumbe is breathing heavily.
Doumbe throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doumbe blocks a jab.
Nagata drops Doumbe with a naaaaasty hook - Doumbe is in real trouble here! Nagata dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuji Nagata !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Jonas (ranked 7218 p4p, 639 weight class) and Damon Scandrick (ranked 8671 p4p, 688 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jonas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Burnin Up-Jonas Brothers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jonas
vs
Scandrick

185 cm
21
207 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Jonas!
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, Damon Scandrick!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scandrick fails in his attempt to clinch.

Scandrick clinches up against the cage.
Scandrick scores with a knee to the head.
Scandrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scandrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonas blocks an elbow strike.
Jonas dodges an elbow strike from Scandrick.
Scandrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonas blocks an elbow strike.
Scandrick trying to stall but Jonas improves his position.
Scandrick misses with an elbow strike.
Scandrick misses with a knee to the head.
Scandrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scandrick lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scandrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jonas pulls guard effortlessly.
Jonas seems keen to control Scandrick's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonas is trying to control the position but Scandrick postures up.
Jonas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scandrick's guard.

Jonas pushes down on Scandrick's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Jonas is looking for a kimura here.
Jonas content to control rather than advance.

Jonas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scandrick is just riding it out for now. Jonas eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonas controlling the action here.
Jonas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scandrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Jonas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jonas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scandrick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jonas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jonas lands strikes from half guard.
Jonas thows a huge punch but Scandrick dodges it nicely.
Scandrick looks winded!
Jonas working over Scandrick with some ground and pound. Scandrick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jonas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scandrick keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scandrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jonas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonas passes to full mount!
Jonas lands a couple of good shots and Scandrick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jonas controlling the positon.

Jonas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scandrick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scandrick for a finish.
Jonas scores with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonas lands a shot to the head.

Jonas looking to break Scandrick's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Scandrick remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jonas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jonas waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Scandrick. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Scandrick to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Scandrick is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Jonas controlling from the top position.
Scandrick is still in real trouble! Can Jonas finish him?
Scandrick wants to stand and escape but Jonas is having none of it.
Jonas postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Scandrick covers up, he's hurt! Jonas keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jonas and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jonas can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Jonas!
George Jonas took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Its Everyday Bro, Its Everyday Bro, Its Everyday Bro ...Team 10 for LIFE...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ham Kim (ranked 22959 p4p, 788 weight class) and Raymond Holt (ranked 5495 p4p, 554 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kim
vs
Holt

170 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ham Kim!
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, Raymond Holt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Ham Kim has been cut.
Holt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Kim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holt to the mat! Holt manages to get full guard.
Holt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holt wants to stand but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim works over Holt with some ground and pound from guard.
Kim chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kim is working Holt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holt wants to stand and escape but Kim is having none of it.
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Holt blocks nicely.
Holt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Kim lands a couple of digs.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Holt is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim loads up on a big left hand. Holt felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kim looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Holt can't hide his disappointment, as Kim celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ham Kim!
A relieved looking Ham Kim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Aristova (ranked 6776 p4p, 274 weight class) and Jake Proalta (ranked 5459 p4p, 247 weight class). 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?

Aristova
vs
Proalta

178 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Aristova!
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, Jake Proalta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aristova gets a takedown into half guard.
Proalta is looking for a sweep. Aristova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aristova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Proalta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Proalta actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Proalta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aristova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Aristova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Proalta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aristova has managed to get both his arms back between Proalta's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proalta working a defensive guard but Aristova passes into half guard.

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.
Aristova thows a huge punch but Proalta dodges it nicely.
Proalta keeping control of the position.
Proalta is trying to get back to full guard.
Aristova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Proalta wants to control but Aristova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Proalta works his way to full guard. Good work.

Aristova stands up and waves to Proalta to follow him.

Aristova shoots in and bounces Proalta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Proalta working for a triangle but Aristova defends it easily.
Aristova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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.
Aristova won't allow Proalta to sweep him here.

Aristova gets to his feet - Proalta follows without any prompting.
Dimitri Aristova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Aristova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Proalta is trying to defend but Aristova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Aristova misses.
Proalta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aristova.

Aristova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Aristova decides to stand up.

Aristova gets a double leg takedown into Proalta's guard.
Dimitri Aristova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aristova stands up over Proalta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aristova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aristova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proalta can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Aristova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Aristova lying in Proalta's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Proalta decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Aristova taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Proalta!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damatang Camara (ranked 3553 p4p, 436 weight class) and Manolito Bjj (ranked 5444 p4p, 586 weight class). 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?

Camara
vs
Bjj

188 cm
18
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q
IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damatang Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolito Bjj!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj with a poor takedown
and Camara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjj thinking.
Camara lands with a nice body punch.

Bjj moves into the clinch successfully.
Camara lands a body punch.
Bjj looks winded!
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Bjj backwards.
Camara lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Camara presses Bjj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Camara to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bjj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara works on Bjj's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Camara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camara.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Camara for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bjj has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bjj can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara pushes Bjj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara is pushing Bjj up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjj.
Camara stalling the fight.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara stalling in the clinch.
Bjj letting Camara take a breather here.
Camara gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Camara leaning against his opponent.
Camara is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damatang Camara.
Camara lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara connects with a leg kick. Bjj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camara punishes Bjj's body with a nice straight punch.

Camara pushes Bjj up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
Camara is leaning against Bjj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara is leaning against Bjj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Damatang Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara presses Bjj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Camara.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara has Bjj pressed against the cage.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjj can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Camara to work.
Bjj is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjj backwards.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjj takes a shot to the head.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bjj letting Camara take a breather here.
The referee calls for Camara to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Nice body punch from Camara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Camara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjj backwards.
Camara controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Camara.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara just leaning against Bjj, taking a breather.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camara is struggling to control the position.
Camara pushes Bjj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Camara.
A shot in the inside from Camara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara works on Bjj's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara presses Bjj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
Camara works on Bjj's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bjj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bjj up against the cage.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
Camara leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Camara scores with a jab.

Bjj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bjj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manolito Bjj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bjj.
Bjj fails with a takedown attempt.
Camara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Camara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bjj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara stalling in the clinch.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjj.
Camara tries a body shot but Bjj blocks it.
Camara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Camara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bjj up against the cage.
Camara seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damatang Camara.

Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Camara digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara cracks Bjj with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara is leaning against Bjj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara presses Bjj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camara stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Camara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bjj backwards.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara taking a breather.
The referee calls for Camara to work.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjj.
Damatang Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camara pushes Bjj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Bjj's ribcage. Bjj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjj or not.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manolito Bjj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damatang Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camara 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damatang Camara!
During a confident post fight interview, Damatang Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.