PSE 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Cage (ranked 7369 p4p, 656 weight class) and Luke Rockhard (ranked 4463 p4p, 530 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cage
vs
Rockhard

183 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicholas Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockhard!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockhard finds it's way round the side to connect with Cage's head.

Cage rushes Rockhard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rockhard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cage prevents it.

Cage breaks the clinch.

Cage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rockhard on his heels. He'll look to pass Rockhard's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cage wants to stand but Rockhard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Rockhard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Rockhard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cage should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rockhard has tightened it up now! Cage should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Rockhard!
An out of breath Luke Rockhard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Sexton (ranked 6495 p4p, 618 weight class) and Greg Norman (ranked 3540 p4p, 445 weight class). Sexton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm too sexy - Right Said Fred. Norman has chosen Blac Youngsta - Birthday as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sexton
vs
Norman

188 cm
29
202 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

190 cm
33
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Woodshins' Ship

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Sexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Norman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a takedown attempt - Norman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sexton checks a leg kick.
Norman scores with a sloppy right hand. Sexton should have avoided that one.
Norman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sexton shoots for a takedown but Norman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton takes one to the side of the head.
Norman cracks Sexton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sexton misses with a combination
enabling Norman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sexton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norman!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sexton scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton is looking to take a break and control but Norman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sexton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Norman!
Sexton trying to control but Norman is having none of it.
Sexton working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton throwing strikes here but Norman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Norman can't escape the position.
Sexton controlling the position easily from mount.
Norman wants to hold on but Sexton pushes him away.
Sexton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexton looking to ground and pound but Norman is blocking nicely.
Norman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norman reaches up to try and control the position but Sexton seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Norman rolls and tries to escape and now Sexton has his back!
Sexton is trying to stick to Norman's back but Norman is turning into Sexton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sexton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Norman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton wants to stand up but Norman is controlling him.
Norman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norman prevents Sexton from getting back to his feet.
Sexton 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.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sexton looking to control.
Sexton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Norman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sexton or perhaps it was just good defense by Norman, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norman leaves Sexton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Seth Sexton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sexton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norman.
Norman misses with a looping right.
Sexton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norman misses with a body shot.
Sexton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Sexton misses its intended target.
Norman lands with a right hand.
Norman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sexton.
Sexton ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman slips under a jab from Sexton.
Sexton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sexton.
Sexton throws a shot from downtown. Norman moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sexton takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman misses with a head kick.
Sexton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norman tries to avoid it but Sexton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norman to the ground. Norman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norman connects with a crisp jab.
Norman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sexton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norman avoids it really well and circles away.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greg Norman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sexton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sexton shoots in but Norman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norman tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Sexton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norman doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sexton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norman.
Norman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman scores with a jab. Sexton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norman misses with a few strikes there.
Sexton lands a jab to the head.
Sexton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman tried to score with a low kick but Sexton checks it.
Sexton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Norman misses.
Norman thows a leg kick but Sexton checks it
and Sexton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sexton shoots in but Norman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sexton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seth Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norman misses with a looping right.
Norman misses the jab.
Norman misses with a body kick.
Norman throws a shot from downtown. Sexton moves away and avoids it.
Sexton takes one on the button.
Sexton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sexton.
Norman looks like he wants to counter punch here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexton throwing shots but Norman is blocking nicely.
Norman has a hand on Sexton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sexton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Norman regains half guard.
Sexton is trying to control the action in half guard but Norman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Sexton trying to work for an americana but Norman has managed to regain full guard.
Sexton won't allow Norman to sweep him here.
Sexton postures up in Norman's guard and throws a big left but Norman blocks it.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Norman 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. And we move into the final round!

Norman with a nice cross.
Norman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sexton.
Sexton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Norman.
Norman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norman misses with a straight left.
Norman slips a straight right by Sexton.
Sexton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sexton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman misses with a series of wild punches.
Sexton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sexton tries for a takedown but Norman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norman throws a series of punches but Sexton avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Sexton misses the target.

Sexton scores with a takedown into Norman's guard.
We've been hearing that Sexton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Seth Sexton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sexton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sexton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sexton throwing strikes from guard but Norman blocks nicely.
Sexton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sexton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sexton trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
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.
Sexton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Norman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norman.
Norman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sexton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Norman.
Sexton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Norman misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Norman does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton shoots in and drives through. Norman sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norman, right into the meat.
Sexton blocks a head kick by Norman.
A leg kick checked by Sexton.
Sexton tries to counter with a takedown but Norman is quick to defend against it.
Sexton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norman.
Greg Norman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sexton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sexton feinted with a counter takedown.
Norman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sexton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norman counters with a stiff right hand.
Norman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norman scores with the left hand. Sexton knows he should have avoided that one.
Sexton avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton staying out of range there.
Sexton has a takedown stuffed.
Sexton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Norman looks to land a left hand but Sexton moved out of range nicely.
Sexton scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexton throws a series of punches but Norman avoids them all with ease.
Sexton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Sexton looking to score a takedown here. Norman is defending well but Sexton drives through and ends up in Norman's guard.

Sexton has gone for a leg lock! Norman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sexton's guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Norman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Norman!
A very excited looking Greg Norman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Seth Sexton had this to say: 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doso Laciee (ranked 4184 p4p, 417 weight class) and John Will (ranked 5715 p4p, 493 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Laciee
vs
Will

176 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Woodshins' Ship

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doso Laciee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Will!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Will ducks right into an uppercut from Laciee.
Will looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Laciee sizes up Will with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

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

Laciee jumps into guard, dragging Will to the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doso Laciee!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Doso Laciee made sure he mentioned Woodshins' Ship, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juanma Ardiles (ranked 4201 p4p, 421 weight class) and Wyatt Measles (ranked 4820 p4p, 460 weight class). Ardiles comes to the cage accompanied by Shinedown - Enemies. Wyatt Measles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ardiles
vs
Measles

168 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Sin City Allstars

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanma Ardiles!
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, Wyatt Measles!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Measles tries to keep at a distance but Ardiles has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ardiles manages to break the clinch.
Ardiles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Measles was well out of range. Poor timing from Ardiles.
Ardiles checks the leg kick.
Measles avoids the head kick by Ardiles.
Ardiles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ardiles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Measles throws a leg kick that misses.

Ardiles closes the distance and clinches.
Measles slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ardiles misses with a body punch.
Ardiles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Measles.
Ardiles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Measles's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Measles.
Stalling in the clinch from Measles.
The crowd are getting on Measles's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardiles misses with a short punch on the inside.

Ardiles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ardiles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juanma Ardiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ardiles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Measles misses with a knee to the head.
Ardiles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Ardiles's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Ardiles as the two fighters clinch.
Ardiles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ardiles trying to land knees to the body.
Measles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Measles.
Measles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ardiles missing with knees to the body.
Ardiles is trying to break the clinch but Measles is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardiles wants to break free but Measles has control.

Ardiles breaks the clinch.
Measles connects with a leg kick. Ardiles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Measles scores with a head kick. Ardiles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ardiles misses with a wild body shot.
Ardiles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ardiles misses the body punch
and Measles counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ardiles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Measles.
Ardiles takes a swing at Measles's ribcage but misses.
Measles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Measles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Measles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Measles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Measles throws a sloppy head kick and Ardiles moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardiles throws a head kick but Measles moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Measles blocks the leg kick.
Measles shapes to counter with a head kick.
Measles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ardiles misses with a wild body shot.
Measles is looking for the big counter here.
Ardiles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ardiles throws a leg kick but Measles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Measles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ardiles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Measles was well out of range. Poor timing from Ardiles.
Ardiles misses with a wild body shot.
Ardiles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Measles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ardiles tries to land a front kick but Measles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ardiles throws a head kick that misses
and Measles counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ardiles is breathing heavily.

Measles forces Ardiles back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Measles pushes off an throws an elbow but Ardiles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ardiles wants to get back to striking at distance but Measles won't allow it.
Measles tries to land a knee to the head but Ardiles blocks with his arms.
Measles blocks a body shot from Ardiles.
Ardiles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Measles's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Measles as Ardiles tries to tie him up.
Measles stalling the fight.
Ardiles tries to throw a body punch but Measles avoids it by throwing Ardiles back against the cage.
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ardiles avoids it.
Measles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ardiles up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Measles.
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 Juanma Ardiles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ardiles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ardiles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juanma Ardiles is winning the standup battle so far.
Measles avoids the body shot from Ardiles.
Ardiles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Measles at a distance.
Measles tries to clinch
and Ardiles counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Ardiles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ardiles missing with knees to the body.
Measles stalls.
Ardiles has a couple of punches blocked by Measles.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ardiles manages to break the clinch.
Measles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Measles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ardiles swings for the body but Measles moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardiles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Measles.
Ardiles tries a head kick but it misses.
Measles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Measles throws a head kick that misses.
Measles slips a jab and a cross from Ardiles.
Measles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Measles. Ardiles shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Measles.
Measles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ardiles tests Measles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ardiles is looking to wear down Measles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Measles tries to clinch but Ardiles moves out of range.
Measles scores with a head kick. Ardiles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ardiles throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Wyatt Measles has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Measles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ardiles has Measles up against the cage in a clinch.
Measles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Measles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ardiles misses with a body punch.
Measles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Measles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ardiles avoids it.
Measles looking to throw knees to the head but Ardiles is blocking nicely.
Measles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Measles missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ardiles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Measles looks to land a body kick but Ardiles moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ardiles misses its target.
Ardiles swings for the body but Measles moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Measles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Measles throws a push kick but Ardiles slaps the foot to one side.
Ardiles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Measles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ardiles. Measles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ardiles takes a swing at Measles's ribcage but misses.
Measles blocks a low kick nicely.
Ardiles connects with an inside leg kick.
Ardiles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Measles connects with a solid leg kick.
Measles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ardiles throws a quick counter head kick but Measles was just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardiles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Measles avoids the head kick by Ardiles.
Ardiles thows a body kick. Measles tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ardiles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Measles manages to avoid it.
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!
Ardiles throws a head kick that misses.
Ardiles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Measles can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ardiles swings for the body but Measles moves out of range.

Ardiles clinches with his opponent.
Measles leaning against his opponent.
Ardiles wants to get back to striking at distance but Measles won't allow it.
Ardiles blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ardiles fails to land.
Ardiles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Measles's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juanma Ardiles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wyatt Measles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Measles throws a sloppy head kick and Ardiles moves out of range easily.

Ardiles gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ardiles breaks the clinch.
Ardiles throws a head kick but Measles moves out of range.
Ardiles scores with a jab to the body.

Ardiles darts in and clinches Measles up against the cage.
Ardiles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Measles trying to land knees to the body.
Ardiles lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles scores with a knee to the head.
Ardiles is trying to break the clinch but Measles has him pressed against the cage.
Ardiles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Measles trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardiles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Measles throws an elbow but misses.
Ardiles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Ardiles breaks from the clinch.
Measles doesn't manage to clinch there - Ardiles circles away.
Ardiles throws a counter high kick but Measles was just alert enough to avoid it.

Ardiles pushes Measles up against the cage in a clinch.

Ardiles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ardiles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Measles counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ardiles blocks the body kick.
Ardiles throws a body shot but no joy.
Ardiles throws a sloppy head kick and Measles moves out of range easily.
Ardiles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ardiles throws a wild body kick that Measles sees coming a mile off.
Ardiles tries to land a front kick but Measles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardiles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Measles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Measles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Measles.
Ardiles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Measles gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Measles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Ardiles breaks the clinch.

Measles takes the fight into the clinch.
Measles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Measles keeps control of Ardiles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ardiles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Measles tries to land knees in the clinch but Ardiles avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Measles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Ardiles is rocked!
Measles slowing the pace effectively.
Oh Ardiles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Measles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Measles avoiding damage as Ardiles throws knees to the body.
Ardiles seems to have got his legs back now.
Measles connects with a knee to the head.
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ardiles avoids it.
Measles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ardiles's face.
Measles misses with a knee strike.
Measles working Ardiles over with knees to the body.
Measles trying to land knees to the body.
Ardiles avoids the elbow strike from Measles, against the cage.
Measles missing with knees to the body.

Ardiles breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardiles stuns Measles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ardiles misses with a body shot
and Measles counters with a head kick. That will keep Ardiles thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Ardiles throws a lazy head kick
and Measles counters with a low kick, right behind Ardiles 's knee.

Measles moves into the clinch.
Measles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Measles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Ardiles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ardiles throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Measles.
Ardiles tries a low kick but Measles avoids it.
Wyatt Measles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Measles throws a wild body kick that Ardiles sees coming a mile off.
Juanma Ardiles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ardiles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Measles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ardiles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wyatt Measles!
Juanma Ardiles was interviewed post fight and said 'Espejito rebotin'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Harvey (ranked 3113 p4p, 337 weight class) and Urban Legend (ranked 3140 p4p, 338 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Harvey
vs
Legend

181 cm
25
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Urban Legend!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely.
Harvey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legend as he avoids it easily.

Harvey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harvey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harvey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Legend has hold of Harvey's hands but Harvey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harvey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harvey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Harvey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey 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.
Harvey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harvey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harvey controlling the action here.
Harvey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Legend's head.
Harvey is pressing down on Legend's thigh, looking to free his foot. Legend is holding on for now.
Harvey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harvey in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legend manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harvey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harvey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Jitz MMA inform us that Legend has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harvey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harvey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legend just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harvey.
Harvey looks for a takedown but Legend sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harvey doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harvey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legend looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harvey is working Legend over with some ground and pound from side control.
Legend dodges the ground and pound from Harvey.
You can see the frustration on Legend's face as Harvey controls the position.
Legend regains half guard, as Harvey was trying to land strikes.
Harvey controlling the action here.
Harvey drops an elbow to the side of Legend's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harvey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Legend wants to get back to his feet.
Harvey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Legend's head.
Harvey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harvey slows the pace down in half guard.
Harvey drops an elbow to the side of Legend's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Legend tries to sprawl but Harvey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harvey slows the pace down in half guard.
Harvey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harvey looks to land a strike but Legend avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey content to stall in guard here.
Harvey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harvey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legend throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harvey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harvey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Legend for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harvey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Legend's waist but Legend gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harvey off to one side.
Harvey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legend tries to avoid it but Harvey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legend to the ground. Legend escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Harvey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Legend's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harvey continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Harvey.
Harvey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harvey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Legend has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harvey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harvey is looking to work some ground and pound but Legend has wrist control.
Harvey throwing strikes but missing.
Harvey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harvey tries for a takedown but Legend sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Legend misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harvey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harvey working the ground and pound.
Legend tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Harvey controlling from the full mount.
Harvey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Harvey controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harvey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Harvey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harvey.
Harvey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown. Legend tries to sprawl out of it but Harvey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legend manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Legend defends well and Harvey ends up having to push Legend into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Harvey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Legend is trying to stand up here but Harvey is controlling him well.
Harvey winds up and cracks Legend with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Harvey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Harvey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harvey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Legend with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harvey slows the pace down in half guard.
Harvey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legend defending well though.
Harvey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harvey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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. Harvey connects with a nice short shot to Legend's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harvey in particular looking to stall.
Legend trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harvey is looking to land body kicks.

Harvey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Legend!
Harvey taking a breather here.
Harvey sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Legend is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Legend's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harvey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Legend is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Harvey happy to just control the position for now.
Harvey working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harvey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Legend sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Harvey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Urban Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey tries to advance to mount but can't.
Harvey lands a few punches from side control.
Steve Harvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harvey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Legend is trying to escape the position but Harvey is controlling the position.
Steve Harvey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harvey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Legend is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Harvey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ej Hooker (ranked 2610 p4p, 288 weight class) and Hannibal Aziz (ranked 2556 p4p, 285 weight class). Hooker comes to the cage accompanied by Let the bodies hit the floor. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hooker
vs
Aziz

185 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Combat Wombat (90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ej Hooker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hannibal Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hooker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aziz, pushing him back against the cage.
Hooker throws an elbow but it misses.
Aziz tries to work over Hooker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooker looking to throw knees to the head but Aziz is blocking nicely.
Aziz scores with a hook to the body.
Hooker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aziz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooker throws an elbow but it misses.
Hooker pushes off an throws an elbow but Aziz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hooker misses with an elbow strike.
Hooker jumps guard but Aziz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hooker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aziz avoids a wild elbow strike from Hooker.
Aziz lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hooker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aziz.
Hooker tries to clinch up.
Aziz dips to his left and cracks Hooker with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Hooker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aziz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hooker thinking.
Hooker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aziz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aziz jabs Hooker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hooker wants to clinch but Aziz slips to the side
and Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aziz lands with a shot to the body.
Aziz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hooker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Aziz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aziz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz throws a shot to the body.
Aziz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hooker to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hooker looks to clinch but Aziz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hooker taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hannibal Aziz!
Hannibal Aziz is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Hannibal Aziz gave a big smile as he said 'The first fight this fool has against a striker and he loses ? take a good hard look at yourself 'kid''.
Ej Hooker was interviewed post fight and said 'Took me to the ground. Its my weakness so i will train hard and get back on the winner lost.'.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ray Badass (ranked 1667 p4p, 169 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 2437 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ray Badass
vs
Dio

200 cm
28
220 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

190 cm
30
245 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Woodshins' Ship

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Ray Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dio scores with a takedown into Badass's guard.
Dio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dio stands and throws Badass's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass wants to control but Dio postures up.
Dio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Badass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dio off and has taken his back!
Badass punches the canvas rather than the man.
Badass lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio turns into Badass and is now in his guard.

Dio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dio defends well.
Dio lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio lands a couple of digs.
Dio preventing the sweep.

Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Badass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Badass has his foot on Dio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dio works his way back into a safe position though.
Dio with a nice head shot there.
Dio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Badass's guard.
Dio is looking to stall here but Badass recovers full guard.
Dio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass wants to control the position but Dio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Badass is doing well to control the position and prevent Dio from advancing to side control.

Badass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Dio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dio rushes Badass and presses him up against the cage.

Badass turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Badass is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Dio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Badass.
Badass staying calm.
Dio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio tries to roll over but Badass keeps him under control.
Dio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Badass is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dio is staying active underneath Badass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Badass slows the pace down in half guard.
Dio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Badass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Badass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head.
Badass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dio defending well though.
Dio trying to control here.
Badass prevents Dio from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dio is staying active underneath Badass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Badass scores with a couple of nice shots.
Badass is nestled in close to Dio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badass is trying to control. Dio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badass.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Badass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Badass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dio is trying to control the position but Badass postures up.
Badass wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Badass working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio controlling Badass's posture.
Badass 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.
Badass won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Badass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio controls Badass momentarily but Badass frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dio is on top in guard.

Dio distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Dio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dio 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.

Badass isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dio stacks Badass on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dio!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio is working Badass over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Ray Badass will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dio tries to clinch but Badass is having none of it.

Badass shoots in and gets a takedown into Dio's guard.
Dio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dio is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Badass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Badass stands up over Dio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Badass 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.
Dio seems keen to control Badass's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws an elbow that misses. Dio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Badass's guard. Nice move by Dio!

Dio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass wants to sweep but no luck.
Dio is pushing down on Badass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badass is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Dio connects with a nice short shot to Badass's temple.

Dio is looking for a kimura but Badass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dio to get the leverage.
Badass works his way to full guard. Good work.
Badass being controlled here, momentarily.

Badass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Badass is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Badass looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dio passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio working the ground and pound.
Badass being controlled for a moment.
Badass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dio off and has taken his back!
Dio trying to control the hands but Badass won't let him.
Badass connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dio to escape the position.
Badass missing with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass missing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Badass.
Badass punches Dio on the ear.

Badass working for a choke but Dio is defending well.
Dio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dio is in bad spot here.
Badass lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Badass is trying to stick to Dio's back but Dio is turning into Badass. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Badass's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dio.
Dio is pushing down on Badass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badass is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Badass trying to control but Dio postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dio's back!

Badass working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Badass's guard. Nice work there by Dio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Badass keeping full guard, as Dio tries to pass.

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

Badass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Ray Badass.
I think Badass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Nebel (ranked 1772 p4p, 179 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 4116 p4p, 359 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nebel
vs
McDaniels

210 cm
27
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

193 cm
28
232 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Nebel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nebel blocks a jab.
McDaniels throws a combination that misses
and Nebel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nebel throws a lazy right hand but McDaniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nebel misses with a hook
and McDaniels counters with a nice body shot.
Nebel throws a poor cross that misses
and Nebel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Hans Nebel has been cut.
Nice cross by McDaniels.
Nebel looks to land a right hand but McDaniels moved out of range.
Nebel misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDaniels with a jab.
Nebel throws a jab when McDaniels was well out of range.
Nebel misses with a hook
and McDaniels counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nebel throws a series of punches but McDaniels moves out of range.
McDaniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

McDaniels lands a left and a right that send Nebel crashing to the mat, dazed. McDaniels thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McDaniels has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDaniels misses with a hook to the body
and Nebel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nebel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Nebel misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nebel lands a right hook to the body.
McDaniels steps in with a hook that catches Nebel right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McDaniels follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nebel looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shazaam McDaniels!
Shazaam McDaniels managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siva Tavau (ranked 2070 p4p, 199 weight class) and Wolfgang Übensplikt (ranked 1596 p4p, 162 weight class). Tavau comes to the cage accompanied by In the Air Tonight. Übensplikt has chosen More Than Nothing as his entrance music. Wolfgang Übensplikt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tavau
vs
Übensplikt

200 cm
34
264 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

194 cm
23
285 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siva Tavau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Übensplikt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Übensplikt scores with a jab to the body.
Übensplikt fails to land with a series of punches.
Übensplikt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavau was well out of range. Poor timing from Übensplikt.
Übensplikt misses with a hook

and Tavau counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Übensplikt!
You can see the frustration on Übensplikt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Tavau.

Tavau goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Übensplikt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tavau's guard! Nice work there by Übensplikt!
Tavau has Übensplikt pulled in close to control his posture.
Übensplikt is working Tavau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tavau trying to keep a closed guard but Übensplikt is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavau seems keen to control Übensplikt's posture.
Übensplikt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tavau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Übensplikt preventing the sweep.
Tavau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Übensplikt is looking to pass into half guard but Tavau pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tavau is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Übensplikt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tavau trying to control but Übensplikt is working from the bottom.
Übensplikt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tavau's guard.

Übensplikt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Tavau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Übensplikt being controlled here momentarily.
Tavau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Übensplikt stopping the sweep attempt from Tavau.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Siva Tavau!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Siva Tavau waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
Wolfgang Übensplikt spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations.'.