DK Exhibition 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 3575 p4p, 376 weight class) and Sergio Konstantine (ranked 4974 p4p, 469 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jaa
vs
Konstantine

188 cm
20
202 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Konstantine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantine shoots for a takedown but Jaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Konstantine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jaa controls Konstantine momentarily but Konstantine frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaa controlling Konstantine's posture.
Konstantine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Konstantine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jaa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing Konstantine from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jaa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Konstantine's half guard.

Konstantine actively working from the bottom here.
Jaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is keen to just control but Konstantine is a slippery customer.
Konstantine tries to get to full guard but Jaa has control of the leg.
Konstantine trying to control from the bottom.
Jaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konstantine on the ground.
Konstantine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konstantine trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Konstantine just holding on.
Jaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantine wants to control but Jaa is having none of it.
Jaa trying to control but Konstantine is having none of it.
Konstantine stops Jaa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Konstantine holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jaa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jaa looking to ground and pound but Konstantine is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Konstantine is looking to escape.
Konstantine tries to hold on but Jaa postures up.

Jaa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Konstantine is now in Jaa's guard. A big mistake from Jaa there, giving up the dominant position!
Jaa is trying to keep Konstantine in close.
We've been informed that Konstantine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konstantine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Konstantine shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaa tries to clinch there but Konstantine circles away.

Konstantine tries to sprawl but Jaa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaa is pressing down on Konstantine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Konstantine is holding on for now.
Konstantine is not content to let Jaa control the position.
Jaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Konstantine can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantine is controlling Jaa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Konstantine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa trying to control the action but Konstantine is working from the bottom.
Konstantine trying to control but Jaa postures up.

Konstantine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaa misses with a head shot. Konstantine uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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.
Jaa throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaa trying to control but Konstantine is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Konstantine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Jaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Konstantine is refusing to be controlled, as Jaa sits in half guard.
Konstantine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaa.

Jaa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Konstantine has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa moves nicely into side control.
Konstantine manages to get back to half guard.
Konstantine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Konstantine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaa defends well.
Jaa wanted to stand there but Konstantine had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa wants to control from the top but Konstantine keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Konstantine looking for subs off his back but Jaa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konstantine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaa pushes Konstantine away with a front kick.
Konstantine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jaa scores with a takedown into Konstantine's guard.
Konstantine is trying to control the position but Jaa postures up.
Konstantine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaa.

Konstantine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jaa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Konstantine tries to sprawl but Jaa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Jaa 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.
Jaa is pressing down on Konstantine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Konstantine is holding on for now.
Jaa wants to stand up but Konstantine manages to regain full guard.
Jaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaa throws the kick towards the body but Konstantine avoids it.
It seemed like Konstantine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaa wants it to stay on the feet.

Jaa looking to score a takedown here. Konstantine is defending well but Jaa drives through and ends up in Konstantine's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Konstantine's closed guard. He's half up but Konstantine has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Konstantine pivots and extends the arm, Jaa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Konstantine! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Konstantine!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Martynov (ranked 3875 p4p, 401 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 7463 p4p, 541 weight class). Sergei Martynov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Martynov
vs
Allen

195 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
27
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Allen.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen with a nice cross.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martynov checks a leg kick.
Martynov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martynov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice combination there by Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martynov.
Martynov throws a monster overhand right that drops Allen! Martynov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
An out of breath Sergei Martynov 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Jacks (ranked 3542 p4p, 339 weight class) and Alpo Martinez (ranked 5770 p4p, 461 weight class). Alpo Martinez has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jacks
vs
Martinez

176 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Jacks!
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, Alpo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacks is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Jacks circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
Jacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.

Jacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jacks working some strikes from top position.
Jacks cracks Martinez with a solid left hand.
Jacks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacks trying to move into half guard but instead Martinez has managed to sweep!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.

Martinez keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Jacks with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacks looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jacks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Martinez slips nicely into half guard.
Jacks tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Jacks gets full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jacks wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacks lands a nice short elbow.
Jacks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacks not doing much here.
Jacks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Martinez's thigh. Martinez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacks with a nice head shot there.
Jacks looking to pass the guard.
Martinez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacks landing some decent shots from guard.

Martinez is rocked!
Jacks is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jacks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martinez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Jacks finish him?
Jacks working Martinez over with strikes.

Jacks is looking for a kimura here.
Jacks lands a big elbow - Martinez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jacks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Jacks!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Cassel (ranked 5982 p4p, 486 weight class) and Carson Wood (ranked 6793 p4p, 508 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Cassel
vs
Wood

170 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Wood!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood jabs Cassel right on the nose. Cassel blinks but takes it well.
Wood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassel on the side of the head.
Wood 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.
Wood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cassel under the eye.
Cassel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Wood has taken the fight to the clinch.

Wood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cassel regains guard.
Wood lands a couple of elbows.
Wood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Wood with a nice head shot there.
Wood landing with the ground and pound.
Wood stands up over Cassel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cassel is breathing heavily.
Cassel has momentary wrist control but Wood slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Cassel is retaining full guard.
Wood postures up and lands a big shot to Cassel's brow.

Cassel is rocked!
Wood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Cassel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood distracts Cassel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wood landing with the ground and pound.
Wood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cassel has momentary wrist control but Wood slips an elbow through the middle.
Wood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cassel seems to have got his legs back now.
Wood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Cassel looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood connects with a couple of short punches.
Wood slips nicely into half guard.
Wood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cassel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Wood connects with a nice short shot to Cassel's temple.

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

Wood wants to work for an arm triangle but Cassel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Wood is looking for a kimura but Cassel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wood to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cassel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wood pulls his head out easily.
Wood scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Wood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cassel sees it coming and defends easily.

Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wood working over Cassel with some ground and pound. Cassel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wood working the head and body with strikes.

Wood wants to work for an arm triangle but Cassel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Wood is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cassel is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cassel flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wood anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cassel and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wood slips an arm under Cassel chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wood has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wood is squeezing on Cassel like an anaconda would it's prey. Cassel fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carson Wood!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne King (ranked 2112 p4p, 193 weight class) and Ted Lewis (ranked 3986 p4p, 297 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

King
vs
Lewis

174 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

171 cm
27
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Pit Bull Development

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Ted Lewis has been cut.
Lewis connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lewis throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis misses with a combination
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Lewis does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Lewis misses with the combination.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination

and King counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lewis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
King lands a body punch.
A short right from King.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
King prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
Lewis wants to break free but King has control.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King is working Lewis over against the cage.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from King.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Lewis is rocked!
Lewis is trying to break free.
King lands a left hand.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
A short uppercut from King.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King pushes Lewis against the cage. King is working some dirty boxing. King pushes off with a quick right hook! Lewis goes down! Lewis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! King moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne King!
After the fight, Dwayne King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Frye (ranked 2015 p4p, 241 weight class) and Dab Calharran (ranked 2412 p4p, 276 weight class). Frye comes to the cage accompanied by Bombshell. Dab Calharran acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Frye
vs
Calharran

180 cm
20
203 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaac Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dab Calharran!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Calharran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frye looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Calharran tries to move to mount but Frye blocks the move with his legs.
Frye manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Frye is trying to control but can't.
Calharran drops an elbow to the side of Frye's head.
Frye wants to control but Calharran is keeping busy.
Frye tries to get to full guard but Calharran has control of the leg.
Calharran thows a huge punch but Frye dodges it nicely.
Frye is staying active underneath Calharran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frye trying to hold on to Calharran's head to control him but Calharran postures up.
Frye wants to improve his position but Calharran is controlling well.
Frye is looking to control Calharran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frye avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calharran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frye regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frye has momentary wrist control but Calharran slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calharran stopping the sweep attempt from Frye.
Calharran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frye's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calharran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Calharran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calharran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frye's head.
Frye trying to control the position.
Frye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calharran 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.
Calharran distracts Frye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Frye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calharran manages to get himself to full guard.

Calharran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Frye preventing the sweep.
Calharran controlling the position.
Frye trying to control the position from guard on top but Calharran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calharran controlling Frye's posture.
Calharran keeping moving, preventing Frye from controlling successfully.
Calharran trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Calharran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Frye content to stall in guard here.
Calharran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calharran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frye scoring well with a low kick there.
Calharran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frye tries to avoid it but Calharran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frye to the ground. Frye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Calharran closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frye to the mat! Frye manages to get full guard.
Frye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calharran is one step ahead there.
Calharran pushes down on Frye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frye has hold of Calharran's hands but Calharran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Calharran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frye keeps working.
Frye keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Calharran is thwarting Frye's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Calharran.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calharran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Calharran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calharran working the head and body with strikes.
Frye is controlling Calharran's trapped leg to prevent Calharran from advancing to side control.
Frye is trying to get back to full guard.
Frye gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calharran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calharran trying to control but Frye is working from the bottom.
Frye looking to control.
Calharran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calharran trying to control the position from guard on top but Frye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frye wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Calharran is working Frye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calharran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dab Calharran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Frye throws a series of punches but Calharran moves out of range.
No joy there for Frye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Calharran misses.
Frye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calharran.
We've been told by Frye's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Calharran scores with a takedown into Frye's guard.
Calharran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Calharran lands a couple of digs.
Frye 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frye holds on and takes a little breather.
Calharran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calharran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calharran with a nice head shot there.
Calharran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calharran postures up in Frye's guard and throws a big left but Frye blocks it.
Frye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frye has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Calharran has passed into side control.
Calharran working away.
Calharran creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calharran cracks Frye with an elbow. That is naaassty.

It looks like Isaac Frye has been cut.
Calharran is working Frye over with some ground and pound from side control.
Frye is trying to control Calharran's posture but Calharran avoids it.
Calharran lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calharran lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calharran working the head and body with strikes.

Frye is rocked!
Frye takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Frye is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calharran scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Frye is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Calharran can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dab Calharran!
A very excited looking Dab Calharran 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.
Isaac Frye spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was victorious tonight. I will return and next time it will be me who is victorious.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien Alvarez (ranked 3503 p4p, 154 weight class) and Broseph Stalin (ranked 3611 p4p, 160 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pun: Off Wit His Head. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Alvarez
vs
Stalin

173 cm
20
149 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

163 cm
20
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Broseph Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez digs a good hook to Stalin's body.

Stalin has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Stalin.
Alvarez jumps guard but Stalin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Stalin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stalin breaks from the clinch.
Stalin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stalin manages to circle out of the way.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Stalin forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stalin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alvarez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 11th Planet Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Stalin with a nice cross.

It looks like Damien Alvarez has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez defending well as Stalin loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalin doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalin missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalin throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stalin to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
The fighters circling - Stalin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Stalin rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Stalin has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Stalin has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Stalin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvarez jumps guard but Stalin stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Stalin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stalin bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Alvarez! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Alvarez is rocked!
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!

Stalin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalin weaves into range and cracks Alvarez right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Alvarez goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Stalin is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Broseph Stalin!
A relieved looking Broseph Stalin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Damien Alvarez had this to say: 'He was just better than me tonight. I'm gonna watch some film and analyze what went wrong. Props to him. I'll be back'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noddy Holder (ranked 1453 p4p, 65 weight class) and Jan Jansson (ranked 2063 p4p, 102 weight class). Holder comes to the cage accompanied by The loudest voice in Tycoon.. Jansson has chosen PAIN - Bye / Die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Holder
vs
Jansson

164 cm
20
142 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
20
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noddy Holder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holder tries to clinch there but Jansson circles away.
Noddy Holder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jansson.
Holder tries to clinch up.
Holder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Holder has Jansson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jansson blocks an elbow strike.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Holder has Jansson pressed against the cage, preventing Jansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
Jansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holder backwards.
Holder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jansson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jansson.
A head punch on the inside from Jansson fails to land.
Jansson avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jansson.
Jansson takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Jansson.
Jansson stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jansson tries to throw a body punch but Holder avoids it by throwing Jansson back against the cage.

Jansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holder drops his hands momentarily and Jansson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jansson swinging wildly here.
Holder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Holder moves into range and clinches up with Jansson.
Our sources have told us that Holder has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Holder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Jansson is trying to break the clinch but Holder is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Holder gets an underhook and turns Jansson into the cage.
Jansson wants to break free but Holder has control.
A head punch on the inside from Jansson fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Jansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jansson up against the cage.
Jansson works on Holder's body with a couple of short punches.
Holder keeps control of Jansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holder pushes off an throws an elbow but Jansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Jansson.

Jansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jansson lands a nice hook to Holder's body. Holder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jansson throws a poor cross that misses

and Holder moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson is trying to push Holder away but Holder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jansson blocks an elbow strike from Holder.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jansson's brow.

Jansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holder tries to clinch but Jansson moves out of range.

Holder closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Holder gets an underhook and turns Jansson into the cage.
Holder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holder as Jansson tries to tie him up.
Jansson is trying to stall.
Jansson dodges an elbow strike from Holder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jansson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Jansson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Holder doesn't manage to clinch there - Jansson circles away.
Holder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Holder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Holder.
Jansson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Holder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jansson can turn it around.
Jansson working hard to break the clinch.
Jansson slows down the pace here.
Jansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holder uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jansson manages to break the clinch.
Holder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jansson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holder wants to clinch.
It seemed like Jansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Holder clinches.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jansson's brow.
Jansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holder has him pressed against the cage.
Jansson is leaning against Holder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jansson blocks an elbow strike.
Holder lands an elbow that stopped Jansson in his tracks for a moment.
Holder throws an elbow that misses.
Jansson is trying to break the clinch but Holder has him pressed against the cage.

Jansson manages to break the clinch.

Holder moves into the clinch.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jansson stalling in the clinch.

Jansson breaks the clinch.
Holder takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder defending well as Jansson loads up on a big left hand.
Holder tries to clinch up but Jansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Holder closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holder is looking to clinch but Jansson is avoiding it.
Jansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holder manages to avoid it.
Holder takes one to the side of the head.
Jansson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder closes the distance but Jansson moves to the side
and Jansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Holder takes the fight into the clinch.
Jansson trying to control the position but instead, Holder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jansson into the cage.
Jansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noddy Holder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jansson lands a body punch in the clinch.

Jansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holder tries to clinch there but Jansson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Jansson 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!

Holder wants to clinch
and Jansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Holder wants to clinch
and Jansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holder moves in looking to clinch but Jansson pushes him off.
Jansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jansson. Holder does a little dance to reset his feet.

Holder moves into the clinch.
Jansson is trying to push Holder away but Holder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Jansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jansson with a nice cross.
Holder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holder moves away.
Holder tries to clinch up.
Holder tries to clinch there but Jansson circles away.
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch but Jansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holder tries to clinch but Jansson is having none of it.
Noddy Holder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Holder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jansson scores with a hook to the body. Holder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holder moves out of range of the strikes.
Holder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jansson misses with a straight left.
Holder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holder tries to clinch but Jansson moves out of range.
Jansson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Holder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Holder moves to clinch but Jansson breaks away
and Holder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jan Jansson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holder with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Jansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jansson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Jansson!
After winning the bout, Jan Jansson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Noddy Holder had this to say: 'It's CHRISTMAS!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 1042 p4p, 133 weight class) and Robert Bruce (ranked 1914 p4p, 233 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Lester
vs
Bruce

190 cm
27
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System
Pit Bull Development

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
Bruce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
Lester has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lester slips a jab from Bruce.
We've been told by Lester's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lester slips under a jab.
Lester dodges the punch combination from Bruce.
Bruce misses with a hook.
Lester is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bruce.
Lester throws a hook but Bruce avoids it easily.
Bruce throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
Lester is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bruce.
Bruce lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bruce feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bruce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lester blocking some punches.
Bruce working aggressively here.

Bruce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.

Lester gets a clinch.
Bruce pushes Lester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lester.
Bruce misses with the head strike.
Bruce lands an uppercut.
Bruce is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Lester.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce throws a head punch that misses.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bruce.
Bruce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester has Bruce pressed against the cage.
Bruce working aggressively here.
Bruce misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.

Bruce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Bruce.
Bruce might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheers as Bruce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a hook
and Bruce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce thuds a left hand into Lester's body.
Bruce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester misses with an uppercut. Bruce saw that one coming.
Bruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Lester takes a swing at Bruce's ribcage but misses.
Bruce throws a counter combo.
Robert Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bruce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruce throws a body shot but no joy.

Bruce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lester digs a right hand into Bruce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruce's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lester.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruce.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruce's elbow.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Bruce gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruce has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lester seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bruce can turn it around.
A short right from Bruce on the inside.
Lester misses with some punches.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Lester gets through Bruce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruce blocks an uppercut.
Bruce throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester lands with a left to the head.
Bruce prevents a body shot from Lester.

Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
Bruce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bruce is looking to clinch.
Lester slips a jab from Bruce.
As Bruce tries to get set, Lester tries to push him back and clinch up but Bruce manages to avoid the attempt.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bruce throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
Jab by Bruce.
Lester connects with a single shot there.
Bruce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester throws out a powerful jab.
Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Bruce is rocked!
Lester lands a slapping body shot.
Bruce scores with a nice right hand.
Bruce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bruce right on the button. Bruce goes down! Lester follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lester gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
A relieved looking Moe Lester thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.