SELAH: Legends in the Making PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Jackson (ranked 3863 p4p, 399 weight class) and Sebastian Rutten (ranked 5525 p4p, 484 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Rutten

190 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.

Rutten gets a takedown into half guard.
Rutten performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rutten is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rutten controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten moves to back control.

Rutten is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jackson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rutten has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jackson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rutten doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sebastian Rutten!
A very excited looking Sebastian Rutten 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Schmoe (ranked 5598 p4p, 361 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 6686 p4p, 389 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Schmoe
vs
White Jr

178 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Schmoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Jr throws a body punch but Schmoe moves out of range.
Schmoe tries to clinch up but White Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Schmoe coming out on top.
Schmoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White Jr on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schmoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White Jr feints the counter takedown.
Schmoe tries to clinch up but White Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Schmoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joe Schmoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White Jr somewhat.
Schmoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmoe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schmoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
Schmoe connects with a right hand. White Jr shakes it off.
White Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmoe with a nice cross.
Joe Schmoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Schmoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmoe stuns White Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schmoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Schmoe enables White Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schmoe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
White Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Schmoe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
White Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schmoe to see if he's OK.
White Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White Jr cracks Schmoe with a big right hand but Schmoe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
White Jr cracks Schmoe with an elbow. That is naaassty.

White Jr has hold of Schmoe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Schmoe seems comfortable defending it but White Jr has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Schmoe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Schmoe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but White Jr couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce White Jr!
A relieved looking Bruce White Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tain Bo Cuailnge (ranked 7061 p4p, 395 weight class) and William Jeffries (ranked 3861 p4p, 297 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bo Cuailnge
vs
Jeffries

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tain Bo Cuailnge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jeffries!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeffries jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Cuailnge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jeffries's guard.
Cuailnge is standing up over Jeffries. Jeffries looks to escape but Cuailnge dives into side control.

We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Cuailnge stands up.

Cuailnge scores with a takedown into Jeffries's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuailnge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cuailnge scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeffries, not yet.
Cuailnge pushes down on Jeffries's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jeffries wants to get back to full guard.
Cuailnge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

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.
Jeffries looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cuailnge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jeffries is concentrating on defense, preventing Cuailnge from advancing position.
Cuailnge 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.
Cuailnge controlling the pace.

Cuailnge stands up and beckons Jeffries to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries is looking to clinch but Cuailnge is avoiding it.
Cuailnge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jeffries sprawls and moves away.
Jeffries keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeffries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cuailnge is looking for a counter combo.
William Jeffries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuailnge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Jeffries. No joy for Cuailnge on that attempt.
Cuailnge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Cuailnge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jeffries did well to prevent Cuailnge getting side control.
Jeffries pushes Cuailnge off but Cuailnge dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Cuailnge.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuailnge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuailnge fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cuailnge in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cuailnge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jeffries will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cuailnge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jeffries to see if he's OK.
Cuailnge controls the position from side control.
The ground and pound from Cuailnge seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tain Bo Cuailnge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cuailnge gets tackled into the cage by Jeffries. Jeffries maintains the clinch.
Cuailnge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jeffries walks away with a smile on his face. Cuailnge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jeffries tries to clinch up but Cuailnge circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuailnge attempts a counter takedown but Jeffries avoids it well and moves away.
Cuailnge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Jeffries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tain Bo Cuailnge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeffries tries to clinch up but Cuailnge circles away and keeps his distance.
As Jeffries looks to move away, Cuailnge throws a big counter combo but Jeffries just gets out of the way.
Cuailnge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jeffries comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jeffries lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jeffries lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeffries defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cuailnge.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tain Bo Cuailnge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffries lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Jeffries gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeffries scores with a shot to the side of Cuailnge's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuailnge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jeffries stalling the fight.
Cuailnge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jeffries to keep the fight standing.
Jeffries gets underhooks to prevent Cuailnge's takedown attempt.
Cuailnge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.

Cuailnge lands a takedown into guard.
Jeffries really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cuailnge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cuailnge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jeffries has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cuailnge has managed to get both his arms back between Jeffries's legs - danger averted.
Cuailnge is stalling in the full guard.
Cuailnge trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries working a defensive guard but Cuailnge passes into half guard.
Jeffries trying to control here.

Cuailnge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jeffries sees it coming and defends easily.
Cuailnge wants to control but Jeffries is keeping him busy.

Cuailnge decides to stand and escape the position.
A lazy left from Jeffries finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries cracks Cuailnge with a good jab.
Jeffries lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice combination there by Jeffries.
Jeffries scores with a body shot.
William Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cuailnge avoids the body shot from Jeffries.
Jeffries tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cuailnge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuailnge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jeffries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jeffries clobbers Cuailnge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jeffries tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuailnge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jeffries scores with a one two! Cuailnge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeffries connects with the punch.
Jeffries misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries scores with a hook.

Jeffries closes the distance and clinches.
Jeffries stalling.
Cuailnge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jeffries fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cuailnge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeffries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy body kick from Cuailnge
and Jeffries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuailnge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jeffries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cuailnge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jeffries connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Jeffries.
Jeffries lands with an uppercut that bounces Cuailnge off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jeffries clinches up against the cage.
Cuailnge tries to pull guard but Jeffries holds him up against the cage and eventually Cuailnge drops back down to his feet.
Cuailnge tries to throw a body punch but Jeffries avoids it by throwing Cuailnge back against the cage.
Jeffries is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cuailnge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jeffries pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cuailnge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tain Bo Cuailnge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jeffries.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jeffries closes the distance and pushes Cuailnge back into the cage.
Cuailnge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jeffries to keep the fight standing.
Jeffries has had enough of the clinch but Cuailnge keeps him there for the moment.
Cuailnge is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeffries is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuailnge gets an underhook and turns Jeffries into the cage.
Cuailnge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Cuailnge fails to pull guard.
Jeffries lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Cuailnge jumps into guard, dragging Jeffries to the mat.
Jeffries controlling from the top position.
Jeffries must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeffries trying to control but Cuailnge is working from the bottom.
Cuailnge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeffries trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuailnge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jeffries being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuailnge.
Jeffries lands a jab.
Jeffries wants to clinch up but Cuailnge keeps it at a distance.
Cuailnge tries to counter with a takedown but Jeffries is quick to defend against it.
Jeffries tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuailnge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Cuailnge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Jeffries as Cuailnge shoots in.
Jeffries lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jeffries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuailnge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jeffries.
Cuailnge moves forwards but Jeffries connects with a nice, crisp jab.
William Jeffries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jeffries forces Cuailnge back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuailnge jumps guard but Jeffries stands there with Cuailnge around his waist. Cuailnge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cuailnge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeffries is stalling here.
Cuailnge tries to pull guard but Jeffries won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cuailnge has Jeffries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jeffries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jeffries has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cuailnge jumps guard but Jeffries stands there with Cuailnge around his waist. Cuailnge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tain Bo Cuailnge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffries taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Jeffries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeffries 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for William Jeffries!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for William Jeffries!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for William Jeffries!

William Jeffries wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vuce (ranked 5676 p4p, 363 weight class) and Oberyn Martell (ranked 5696 p4p, 364 weight class). Oberyn Martell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leo Vuce's chin.

Vuce
vs
Martell

180 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
16
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Vuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oberyn Martell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce works Martell's body with a nice hook.
Vuce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vuce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vuce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Vuce manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martell on his heels. He'll look to pass Martell's guard now, I'm sure.
Martell is looking to stand back up but Vuce counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Martell.

Vuce uses his free foot to push down on Martell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martell.
Martell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuce lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Martell hang on?
Vuce lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Martell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vuce with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce controlling from the full mount.
Vuce is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vuce prevents Martell from getting the reversal.
Vuce putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vuce landing punches.
Martell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vuce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vuce scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martell?

Martell is rocked!
Vuce postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Martell in real trouble here! The ref calls for Martell to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Vuce!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hill (ranked 5585 p4p, 488 weight class) and Hammer Time Cant Touch This (ranked 6105 p4p, 506 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hill
vs
Time Cant Touch This

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hammer Time Cant Touch This!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hill lands in his opponent's guard.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Cant Touch This is keeping the position.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.

Cant Touch This is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Cant Touch This can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cant Touch This has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.
Hill is pressing down on Cant Touch This's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cant Touch This is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Cant Touch This is working away.

Cant Touch This looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Cant Touch This is defending well.
Hill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Cant Touch This is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cant Touch This is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to take a breather but Cant Touch This is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Cant Touch This is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Cant Touch This is trying to control but can't.

Cant Touch This looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Cant Touch This is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cant Touch This has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cant Touch This wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Cant Touch This actively working from the bottom here.

Cant Touch This looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Cant Touch This defends it.
Cant Touch This is in trouble now - Hill has advanced to mount!
Cant Touch This has given up his back here.

Hill looking to break Cant Touch This's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cant Touch This remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hill will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cant Touch This is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Hill patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Hill is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cant Touch This defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cant Touch This wants to control his opponent's hands but Hill gets his hands free.

Hill is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hill keeps control of the position as Cant Touch This tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hill takes a swing at Cant Touch This's ribcage but misses.
Cant Touch This throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill throws a jab when Cant Touch This was well out of range.

Hill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scott Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Cant Touch This is defending well.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Cant Touch This defends it.
Hill works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cant Touch This is desperately trying to improve his position but Hill has a good base and remains in mount.
Cant Touch This wants to hold on but Hill pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cant Touch This keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Hill with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cant Touch This is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hill landing strikes from the mount.
Cant Touch This tries to hold on but Hill postures up.

Cant Touch This defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hill.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cant Touch This is looking to escape.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cant Touch This can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cant Touch This is in real trouble.

Hill working for a choke but Cant Touch This is defending well.
Cant Touch This just trying to survive but Hill is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cant Touch This rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cant Touch This is staying active underneath Hill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cant Touch This is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Cant Touch This tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is nestled in close to Cant Touch This, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Cant Touch This actively working from the bottom here.

Cant Touch This is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hill pulls his head out easily.
Cant Touch This wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.

Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hill is working for a submission of some sort.

Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Cant Touch This is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cant Touch This wants to get back to full guard but Hill has passed into side control.
Hill works to advance to full mount. Cant Touch This defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cant Touch This wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Hill landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Hill dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cant Touch This closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cant Touch This lands in his opponent's guard.
Hill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cant Touch This on the ground.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cant Touch This looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cant Touch This tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.

Cant Touch This looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cant Touch This sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cant Touch This is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.
Hill working the head and body with strikes.

Cant Touch This actively working from the bottom here.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cant Touch This knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hill is looking to stall here but Cant Touch This recovers full guard.
Cant Touch This keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hill advances position into side control!
Cant Touch This tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Hill happy to just control the position for now.
Cant Touch This tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cant Touch This struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to control but Cant Touch This is keeping him busy.
Hill tries to advance to mount but Cant Touch This denies him.
Hill has control of an arm but Cant Touch This manages to advance to Hill's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

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

Cant Touch This working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cant Touch This takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Cant Touch This is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cant Touch This.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer Time Cant Touch This has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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 Scott Hill.
Well Hill 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Scott Hill!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Scott Hill!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Scott Hill!

Scott Hill wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Scott Hill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mussy Bucknut (ranked 3840 p4p, 370 weight class) and Chief Tomahawk (ranked 4784 p4p, 432 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bucknut
vs
Tomahawk

179 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Woodshins' Ship

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mussy Bucknut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Tomahawk!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucknut lands with an overhand left.
Bucknut moves out of range as Tomahawk strikes.
Tomahawk misses with a right hand
and Bucknut counters with a left to the body.
Bucknut throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bucknut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bucknut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk misses with a double jab
and Bucknut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Tomahawk does no damage.
Bucknut looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tomahawk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bucknut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Mussy Bucknut has been cut.
Tomahawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bucknut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bucknut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomahawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bucknut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tomahawk scrambles back to his feet.
Bucknut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bucknut scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomahawk lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Bucknut.
Tomahawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bucknut works Tomahawk's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bucknut.
Bucknut thumps Tomahawk with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bucknut. That's going to slow Tomahawk down.
Good shot there by Tomahawk.

Bucknut is rocked!
Tomahawk misses with a hook.
Tomahawk misses with an uppercut
and Bucknut counters with a one-two to the body.
Tomahawk dodges the punch combination from Bucknut.
Bucknut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tomahawk's hands.
Bucknut slips a jab from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mussy Bucknut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bucknut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucknut connects with a right hand. Tomahawk shakes it off.
Tomahawk throws an overhand right that drops Bucknut like a sack of potatoes! Tomahawk dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tomahawk!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chief Tomahawk waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Foot (ranked 7180 p4p, 460 weight class) and Bobby Hickson (ranked 4762 p4p, 384 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Foot
vs
Hickson

198 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Hickson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Foot misses

and Hickson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foot's guard.
Hickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hickson is controlling him.
Hickson postures up and lands a big shot to Foot's brow.

Foot is rocked!

It looks like Big Foot has been cut.
Hickson postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Foot's head off the mat! Foot is out! He's out! Hickson jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Hickson!