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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Marco (ranked 4615 p4p, 514 weight class) and Tsukune Shiba (ranked 4434 p4p, 496 weight class). Shiba has chosen Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dennis Marco has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dennis Marco seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?



183 cm
20
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
190 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin


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Urban Fighter


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 New York, Dennis Marco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and John Mangel.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Marco. That's going to slow Shiba down.
Marco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marco avoids the body shot from Shiba.
Marco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Shiba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shiba 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.
Marco misses with a hook.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Marco connects with a nice looking jab.
Marco throws a shot from downtown. Shiba moves away and avoids it.
Shiba checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiba! But no joy.
Marco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shiba's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marco throws a body kick that misses.
Marco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marco misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Dennis Marco has been cut.
Shiba's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shiba tries to move into range but Marco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shiba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Dennis Marco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Marco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marco.
Shiba misses the body punch
and Marco counters with a straight right hand.
Marco jabs Shiba right on the nose. Shiba blinks but takes it well.
Marco connects with a single shot there.
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!
Nice defenses there by Marco.
Shiba loads up on a big right hand but Marco slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marco looks to throw the jab but Shiba is out of range.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Marco.
Marco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Shiba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shiba throws a right hand that misses
and Marco counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Marco misses
and Shiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Marco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiba.
Marco is looking to counter punch.
Marco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shiba throws out the jab.
Shiba moves out of range of the body kick from Marco.
Nice jab there from Shiba.

Dennis Marco's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marco.
Marco scores with a leg kick.
Shiba wants to clinch.
Marco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Marco was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiba's sensitive parts.
Shiba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shiba's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Marco is rocked!
Shiba closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Marco out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsukune Shiba!
Tsukune Shiba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Baroni (ranked 4726 p4p, 523 weight class) and Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 3717 p4p, 435 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bobby Baccalieri enters the cage!



175 cm
21
199 lbs
4 - 5 - 0
185 cm
29
196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed


Freebok (85% Laundry)


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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni misses with a series of wild punches.
Baccalieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baccalieri works over Baroni's head and body with a nice combination.
Baccalieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Baccalieri takes a swing at Baroni's ribcage but misses.
Baccalieri takes one to the chin there.
Baroni tries to bum rush Baccalieri with a series of wild strikes but Baccalieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Baroni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baccalieri throws an overhand right that lands on Baroni's shoulder, as Baroni tries to avoid the shot.
Baroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baroni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baroni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baccalieri on the side of the head.
Baccalieri slips a jab from Baroni.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri misses with a right hand
and Baroni counters with a straight right hand.
Baroni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baroni connects with a body shot that sends Baccalieri's belly button to the back.
Baccalieri lands a slapping body shot.
Baroni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baccalieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baroni under the eye.
Baccalieri misses with a looping left.
Baccalieri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baroni.
Baccalieri misses with a hook
and Baroni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baroni defending well as Baccalieri loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Baroni.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Baroni avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baccalieri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baroni looks to land a combination. Baccalieri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baroni throws out a loose jab but Baccalieri uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Baccalieri misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Baroni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baccalieri throws a hook to the side of Baroni's head but Baroni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baccalieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baroni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baroni throws a nice looking combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baccalieri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baroni in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Baroni.
Baroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baroni misses with a right hand

and Baccalieri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baroni is pushing Baccalieri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baccalieri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni blocks an uppercut.
Baroni blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baroni wants to get back to striking at distance but Baccalieri won't allow it.
A short right from Baroni on the inside.
Baccalieri working aggressively here.
Baroni blocks an uppercut.

Baroni breaks from the clinch.
Baroni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baccalieri's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Baccalieri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baccalieri.
Baccalieri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baccalieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baccalieri misses with a hook
and Baroni counters with a left to the body.
Baroni misses with a hook. Baccalieri ducked under it nicely.
Baccalieri wants to counter with a clinch but Baroni pushes him away.
A punch combination from Baroni misses.
Baccalieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baccalieri looks to land a right hand but Baroni moved out of range.
Baccalieri blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Baroni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baccalieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Baccalieri missing with a left hand there. Baroni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baroni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Baroni misses.
Baccalieri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baroni.
Baccalieri lands a lovely overhand right.
Baroni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baccalieri slips under a jab.
Baccalieri connects with a looping right hand.
Baccalieri slips under a jab from Baroni.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baroni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baroni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baccalieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Baccalieri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Baroni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baccalieri.
Baroni tries to move into range but Baccalieri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phillip Baroni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baccalieri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baroni moves out of range as Baccalieri strikes.
Baccalieri misses with a straight left.
A big left from Baroni misses.
Baccalieri misses with a looping right.
Baccalieri looks to land a left hand but Baroni moved out of range nicely.
Baccalieri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baccalieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baccalieri slips a jab and a cross from Baroni.
Baroni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baccalieri works Baroni's body with a nice hook.
Baroni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baccalieri circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws a jab when Baccalieri was well out of range.
Baccalieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baroni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baccalieri.
Baroni connects with a jab.
Baccalieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Phillip Baroni has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Baroni.
Baccalieri throws a shot from downtown. Baroni moves away and avoids it.
Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baroni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baccalieri to score with a decent uppercut.

Baroni is rocked!
Baccalieri ducks under a wild hook from Baroni.
Bobby Baccalieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baccalieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baccalieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Baroni.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Baroni misses.
Baccalieri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baroni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baroni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Baroni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baroni throws a lazy uppercut

and Baccalieri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baroni seems to have got his legs back now.
Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baccalieri misses with a hook from the clinch.

Baroni manages to break the clinch.
Baccalieri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Baccalieri misses.
Baroni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baccalieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Baccalieri.
Nice defenses there by Baroni.
Baroni walks into a stiff left hand from Baccalieri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baccalieri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baroni.
Baccalieri throws a hook to the side of Baroni's head but Baroni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Baroni slips the punch.
Baroni takes a swing at Baccalieri's ribcage but misses.
Baccalieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baroni counters with a stiff right hand.
Baccalieri misses with a looping right.
Baroni throws a combination. Baccalieri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Baccalieri is rocked!
Baroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baroni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baccalieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baroni scrambles back to his feet.
Baccalieri throws a looping overhand right but Baroni ducks down to avoid it.
Baccalieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baroni.
Baccalieri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baroni throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Baroni. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baroni throws a combination that misses

and Baccalieri counters by moving into the clinch.
Baroni gets through Baccalieri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baccalieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baroni is trying to break the clinch but Baccalieri has him pressed against the cage.
Baccalieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baccalieri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baccalieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baccalieri.
Baroni blocking some punches.
Baccalieri lands with a left to the head.
Baroni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baccalieri gets through Baroni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baccalieri.
Baroni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baroni works on Baccalieri's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Baccalieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phillip Baroni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Baccalieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baccalieri. Baroni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baroni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Baroni misses.
Baroni moves out of range as Baccalieri strikes.
Baccalieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baroni moves away.
Baroni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baroni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baroni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baccalieri on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baroni.
Baroni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baccalieri.
Nice defenses there by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri throws a sloppy body shot
and Baroni counters with a left to the body.
Baccalieri slips under a jab from Baroni.
Baroni ducks under a wild hook from Baccalieri.
Baroni is looking to counter punch.
Baroni throws a lazy right hand but Baccalieri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baccalieri blocks a jab.
Baroni misses with a body shot.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baccalieri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baroni misses with an uppercut. Baccalieri saw that one coming.
Baccalieri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baroni on the side of the head.
Baroni moves out of range as Baccalieri strikes.
A big left from Baroni misses.
Baroni lands a nice shot that snaps Baccalieri's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baroni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baroni throws a series of punches but Baccalieri avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baccalieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baroni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baroni slips under a jab from Baccalieri.
Baroni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baccalieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baroni scrambles back to his feet.
Baccalieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baroni seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baroni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baroni scores with a jab to the body.
Baroni missing with a left hand there. Baccalieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baccalieri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baccalieri missing with a left hand there. Baroni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baroni misses with a looping left.
Bobby Baccalieri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri lands with a cross.
Baroni misses with a straight right.
Baccalieri misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Baroni.
Baccalieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baroni.
Baroni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baccalieri throws out a loose jab but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baroni ducks right into an uppercut from Baccalieri.
Baroni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baccalieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baroni avoids the body shot from Baccalieri.
Baroni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Baroni misses its intended target.
Baccalieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab.
Baccalieri misses with a straight right.
Baroni's corner calls for a 1-2. Baroni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baccalieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baroni moves away.
Baccalieri moves away from the strike by Baroni.
Baroni moves out of range of the strikes.
Baccalieri blocks a jab.
Baccalieri misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baccalieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baroni under the eye.
Baccalieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baroni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baroni throwing a counter right hand but Baccalieri manages to avoid it.
Phillip Baroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baroni throws a left and a right that both miss

and Baccalieri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baccalieri.
Baroni blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Baccalieri.
Well Baccalieri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baccalieri!

A very excited looking Bobby Baccalieri 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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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montavious Jordan (ranked 3593 p4p, 464 weight class) and Ben Simmons (ranked 4725 p4p, 542 weight class). Montavious Jordan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Simmons's chin.



183 cm
22
213 lbs
3 - 4 - 0
208 cm
19
218 lbs
4 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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Pit Bull Development


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Montavious Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan fails with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice body kick.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montavious Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simmons lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan off balance momentarily.
Simmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simmons throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Simmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Jordan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jordan lands in his opponent's guard.

Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jordan defends it easily.

Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jordan tries to pass to full mount but Simmons defends it.

Jordan is trying to work for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.

Simmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Jordan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jordan is working for a submission of some sort.

Jordan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Simmons wants to control but Jordan is keeping busy.

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

Jordan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simmons has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Jordan wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simmons trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan uses his free foot to push down on Simmons's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simmons.
Simmons is trying to stand up.
Simmons tries to hold on but Jordan postures up.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Jordan maintains control.
Jordan fails to move to back control.
Simmons tries to hold on but Jordan pushes him away.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.

Jordan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simmons has worked his arm free - good work by Simmons!

Jordan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simmons rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jordan's guard! Nice work there by Simmons!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordan working for submissions but it's allowed Simmons to get to half guard.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jordan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Jordan's legs - danger averted.
Jordan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Montavious Jordan has been cut.
Simmons wants to land a leg kick but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jordan shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jordan avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simmons!
Simmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Simmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Montavious Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons throws a leg kick

so Jordan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simmons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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


Simmons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simmons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jordan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jordan is not content to let Simmons control the position.

Jordan pushes Simmons off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Jordan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Jordan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simmons's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons trying to control here.

Jordan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jordan.
Simmons pushes Jordan off looking to stand but Jordan dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Jordan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Jordan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simmons is on top in guard.

Jordan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jordan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simmons has picked Jordan up and slammed him! Jordan can't keep hold of the triangle and Simmons manages to pass to side control!
Jordan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Jordan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Montavious Jordan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!



Jordan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

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

Jordan is working for a submission of some sort.

Jordan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Jordan eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to pass to full mount but Simmons defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons trying to control but Jordan postures up.

Jordan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jordan trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.

Jordan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jordan is working for an americana but Simmons has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jordan was thinking about the submission.
Jordan looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordan is aware though and is defending well.
Jordan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simmons's guard.

Jordan is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Jordan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simmons turns into him and now he's in Jordan's guard.

Jordan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Simmons rolls with it to try and escape but Jordan cranks on the arm and Simmons is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Montavious Jordan!
An out of breath Montavious Jordan 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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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 2484 p4p, 330 weight class) and Amfm Punk (ranked 3089 p4p, 388 weight class). Punk has chosen What is Love? as his entrance music. Amfm Punk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



196 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0
188 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank


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THE END 32
KOMBAT KLOTHING


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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amfm Punk!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from La Vellei.

It looks like Amfm Punk has been cut.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

La Vellei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - La Vellei lands in his opponent's guard.
Punk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Punk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Punk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punk seems keen to control La Vellei's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punk looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vellei is one step ahead there.
La Vellei trying to control but Punk is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punk wants to sweep but no luck.
Punk working a defensive guard here.
Punk wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Punk is on top in guard.

La Vellei is looking to stand up but Punk isn't so interested in that idea.
Punk trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punk is one step ahead there.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Punk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Punk from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as La Vellei holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Punk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Punk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.

La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Punk is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
La Vellei lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Punk wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
Punk moves into full guard.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Punk.
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing.
Punk is pulling down on La Vellei's head. It's preventing any offense from La Vellei, at least for the moment.
La Vellei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
La Vellei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punk has La Vellei pulled in close to control his posture.
La Vellei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Punk looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vellei is one step ahead there.
Punk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
La Vellei throws a big right hand that misses.
La Vellei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punk has control of La Vellei's left arm, preventing La Vellei from doing any damage.
Punk wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Vellei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
La Vellei stopping the sweep attempt from Punk.
Punk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amfm Punk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


La Vellei slips a straight right by Punk.
La Vellei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punk takes one to the chin there.
Amfm Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Vellei 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.
La Vellei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Vellei lands a head shot.
La Vellei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punk wants to counter with a clinch but La Vellei pushes him away.

Punk rushes La Vellei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Vellei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Vellei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Vellei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punk moves away.
Punk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
Punk digs a good body shot into La Vellei's ribs.
Punk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A combination from La Vellei does no damage.

Punk lands a big right hand that sends La Vellei crashing to the mat! Punk stays standing though and waves La Vellei back to his feet!
Punk throws a body punch but La Vellei moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Punk misses the target.
Punk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Vellei.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Vellei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punk.
La Vellei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Vellei catches Punk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
La Vellei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by La Vellei - just one landing.
La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Punk.
La Vellei throws a good cross that connects.

La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Punk on his heels. He'll look to pass Punk's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Punk wants to control the position but La Vellei says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Punk tries to get to full guard but La Vellei has control of the leg.
La Vellei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Punk defending well though.
Punk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Punk gets full guard.
Punk controlling La Vellei's posture.
Punk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

La Vellei is refusing to be controlled, as Punk sits in half guard.
La Vellei trying to control but Punk postures up.
Punk controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Punk has control of the leg.
Punk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei trying to hold on to Punk's head to control him but Punk postures up.
Punk passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Punk misses with a head shot.
La Vellei tries to lock up and control but Punk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
La Vellei is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
La Vellei is wriggling around trying to escape.
Punk controlling the position easily from mount.
La Vellei wants to get back to his feet.
Punk controlling his opponent.
La Vellei wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Punk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Amfm Punk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Amfm Punk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


La Vellei throws a shot to the body.
La Vellei scores with a hook.
Punk throws the left hand but La Vellei avoids the punch easily.

La Vellei dives in and scores a takedown into Punk's guard.
La Vellei trying to control but Punk is working from the bottom.
Punk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard.

La Vellei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if La Vellei tries to get out of the position.
Punk postures up in La Vellei's guard and throws a big left but La Vellei blocks it.
Punk controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. La Vellei is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk content to stall in guard here.
La Vellei has his hands on Punk's head, controlling the position.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punk being controlled here momentarily.
Punk trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Punk pushes down on La Vellei's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
La Vellei is refusing to be controlled, as Punk sits in half guard.
La Vellei wants to control but Punk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Punk looks to land a strike but La Vellei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Punk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
La Vellei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Punk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
La Vellei controls Punk momentarily but Punk frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
La Vellei lands a slapping body shot.
Punk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punk connects with a looping right hand.
Punk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punk tries to clinch
and La Vellei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Punk's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Vellei under the eye.
La Vellei connects with a right hand. Punk shakes it off.
A punch combination from La Vellei misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Punk misses the target.
La Vellei defending well as Punk loads up on a big left hand.
Punk moves to clinch but La Vellei breaks away
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Punk on his heels. He'll look to pass Punk's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
La Vellei postures up in Punk's guard and throws a big left but Punk blocks it.
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing.
Punk looking for a sweep. Not yet Punk, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punk wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
Punk is adopting a defensive guard.
Punk is trying to keep La Vellei in close.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Punk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Punk catches La Vellei right on the button with a cross.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punk takes one to the chin there.
Punk throws a shot from downtown. La Vellei moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think La Vellei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!

An out of breath Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
47%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 1590 p4p, 244 weight class) and Bann Harrow (ranked 1870 p4p, 282 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



191 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
191 cm
23
213 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin


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


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bann Harrow!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rubenstein instigates a clinch.
Rubenstein blocking some punches.
Rubenstein blocking some punches.
Harrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Rubenstein pushes Harrow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rubenstein lands with a left to the head.
Harrow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rubenstein walks away with a smile on his face. Harrow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrow misses with a body kick.
Harrow connects with a high kick.

Rubenstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrow misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrow.
Rubenstein lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein is working Harrow over against the cage.
Harrow looks winded!
Rubenstein lands with a right to the head.
Rubenstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrow working aggressively here.
Rubenstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrow misses with some punches.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Harrow misses with some punches.
Rubenstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Harrow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubenstein blocks a body shot from Harrow.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Harrow is trying to pull guard but Rubenstein has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rubenstein fails to land.
Rubenstein blocking some punches.
Rubenstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrows head.
Harrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrow working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Rubenstein - that landed with a thud.
Harrow misses with some punches.
Harrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Harrow as the two fighters clinch.
Harrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubenstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrow misses with the head strike.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrow blocking some punches.
Rubenstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Harrow misses with the head strike.
Harrow takes a shot to the head.
Harrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein gets through Harrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Harrow.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubenstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rubenstein lands with a right to the head.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubenstein scores with a shot to the side of Harrow's head.
Harrow lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rubenstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
A short right from Harrow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrow.
Harrow prevents a body shot from Rubenstein.
Harrow misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rubenstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrow misses with the head strike.
Harrow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrow tries to throw a body punch but Rubenstein avoids it by throwing Harrow back against the cage.
Harrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


A lazy left from Rubenstein finds it's target.
Harrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubenstein is looking to clinch.
Harrow throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Harrow throws a hook but Rubenstein blocks it.
Rubenstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrow can do to turn this around?
Harrow throws a leg kick but Rubenstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rubenstein misses its intended target.
Harrow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rubenstein throws a lazy right hand but Harrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrow dips to his left and cracks Rubenstein with an uppercut!

Rubenstein closes the distance and pushes Harrow back into the cage.
Harrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrow.
Rubenstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Rubenstein takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Rubenstein on the inside.
Rubenstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrow controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Rubenstein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubenstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Harrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrow can't find room to land a body shot as Rubenstein controls the action.
Rubenstein misses with a body punch.
Harrow working aggressively here.
Harrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harrow has a couple of punches blocked by Rubenstein.
A shot in the inside from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Spencer Rubenstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rubenstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Rubenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubenstein's elbow.
Harrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rubenstein.
Harrow is leaning against Rubenstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein tries a body shot but Harrow blocks it.
Rubenstein gets through Harrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Harrow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubenstein.
Harrow blocks a body shot from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein gets through Harrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein lands a left hand.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Harrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harrow lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Harrow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrow.
Harrow is trying to break the clinch but Rubenstein has him pressed against the cage.
Rubenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubenstein lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrow.
Rubenstein pushes Harrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Harrow.
Rubenstein scores with a shot to the side of Harrow's head.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Harrow misses with the head strike.
Rubenstein prevents a body shot from Harrow.
Harrow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rubenstein gets through Harrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein working aggressively here.
Harrow is trying to push Rubenstein away but Rubenstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrow.
A right hand to the body from Rubenstein.
Harrow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rubenstein smiles and moves away.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rubenstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Harrow counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Harrow misses.
Harrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubenstein moves out of range of the strikes.

Rubenstein forces Harrow back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubenstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Harrow.
Harrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Harrow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubenstein.
Rubenstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.

Harrow manages to pull guard.

Harrow isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rubenstein stacks Harrow on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rubenstein!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Rubenstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harrow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Harrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bann Harrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubenstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubenstein connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Harrow catches Rubenstein right on the button with a cross.

Rubenstein clinches.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Harrow blocking some punches.
Harrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubenstein backwards.
Rubenstein blocks an uppercut.
Rubenstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubenstein controls his hands.
Rubenstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrow's efforts to push away.
Harrow tries to throw a body punch but Rubenstein avoids it by throwing Harrow back against the cage.
Harrow tries to work over Rubenstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubenstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrow throws a head punch that misses.
Harrow has a couple of punches blocked by Rubenstein.
Harrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Harrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Harrow.
A shot in the inside from Rubenstein.
Harrow has a couple of punches blocked by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein lands with a light punch inside.
Rubenstein has a couple of punches blocked by Harrow.
Rubenstein keeps control of Harrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrow.
Harrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
Rubenstein misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Rubenstein.
Harrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rubenstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrow.
A short left from Rubenstein.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrow.
Harrow blocks an uppercut.
Harrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubenstein scores with a shot to the side of Harrow's head.
Harrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubenstein throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrow.
Harrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lands with a left to the head.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrow.
Still in the clinch, Rubenstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rubenstein lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rubenstein.
Harrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrow misses with a body punch.
Harrow misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrow blocks an uppercut.
Harrow misses with a body punch.
Rubenstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubenstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Harrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrow blocks an uppercut.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Rubenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrow.
Rubenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubenstein scores with a shot to the side of Harrow's head.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Spencer Rubenstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubenstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubenstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Harrow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harrow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rubenstein wants to control from the top but Harrow keeps moving.
Harrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rubenstein has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Harrow to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rubenstein is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Harrow pulls down on the head and he's put Rubenstein to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bann Harrow!
A very excited looking Bann Harrow 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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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Goodard (ranked 2026 p4p, 279 weight class) and Trevor Lee (ranked 1732 p4p, 234 weight class). Goodard comes to the cage accompanied by Rise of the Titans by-DIMMU BORGIR. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



182 cm
30
184 lbs
9 - 6 - 0
178 cm
21
190 lbs
7 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Goodard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Lee!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Goodard persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Goodard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
TJ Goodard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Goodard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Goodard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Goodard shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodard's head.

It looks like TJ Goodard has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.

Goodard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Goodard is now in Lee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodard looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Goodard trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodard 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.
Goodard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Goodard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Goodard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Goodard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goodard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.

Goodard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Goodard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!
Goodard wants to control but Lee postures up.
Goodard is trying to get back to half guard.
Goodard struggling a bit here.
Goodard striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Goodard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodard is landing with strikes from the back.
Lee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Goodard unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.
Goodard punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Goodard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Goodard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Goodard loaded up on that one.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Goodard.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Goodard throwing strikes here but Lee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodard throws some wild stikes that Lee manages to avoid easily.
Goodard scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
Lee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Goodard landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee is in a horrible position here. Goodard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goodard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Goodard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Goodard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Goodard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Goodard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Goodard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Goodard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Goodard misses with a looping left.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a right hand that Goodard ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodard also avoids with ease.
Trevor Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Goodard shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodard.

Goodard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodard throwing strikes but missing.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Goodard from controlling successfully.
Goodard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodard working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goodard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goodard with a nice head shot there.
Goodard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodard throws a big elbow that misses.
Goodard lands a couple of digs.
Goodard won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Goodard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goodard distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodard cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Goodard wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Goodard chips away with some ground and pound.
Goodard is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Goodard throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goodard's guard. Nice move by Lee!


Goodard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.

Goodard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into side control.
Goodard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodard struggling a bit here.
Goodard tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Goodard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Goodard misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Goodard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ Goodard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Goodard dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goodard shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goodard avoids the head kick by Lee.
Goodard throws an off balance right hand
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Goodard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Goodard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Goodard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goodard in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Goodard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Goodard misses its intended target.

Goodard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Goodard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to bench press Goodard off him but Goodard keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goodard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Goodard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
Goodard is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goodard scoring with punches from side control.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goodard working the ground and pound but Lee is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee parries the strikes from Goodard easily there. Goodard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
TJ Goodard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodard scoring with punches from side control.
Goodard trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Goodard working the ground and pound.
Goodard throwing strikes but Lee manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Goodard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controls the position.
Lee prevents Goodard from escaping the position.
Lee working away.
Goodard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Goodard can't do much from the bottom here.
Trevor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodard tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee wants to stand but Goodard has his arm trapped.
Goodard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Goodard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goodard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Goodard!

Post fight, TJ Goodard took to the microphone: 'I train with the REAL ANDERSON FAMILY you are just a wannabe and I proved it here tonight!!.'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Truth (ranked 1547 p4p, 212 weight class) and Cody Brinks (ranked 2007 p4p, 275 weight class). Cody Brinks has the eye of the tiger tonight.



183 cm
21
197 lbs
11 - 2 - 1
185 cm
21
196 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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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 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Truth!
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, Cody Brinks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Ben Watson.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brinks lands a jab to the nose.
Brinks looks to throw the jab but Truth is out of range.
Brinks blocks a jab.
Brinks takes one on the button.
Brinks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Brinks blocks the leg kick.
Truth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brinks.
Brinks slips a jab from Truth.
Truth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brinks misses with a two punch combination.
Brinks lands with a shot to the body.
Brinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brinks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brinks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Truth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truth throws a leg kick but Brinks checks it.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth lands with a right hand.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Truth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.
Brinks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Truth misses with an uppercut.
Truth throws a jab but it's blocked by Brinks.
No joy there for Truth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brinks flicks out a counter leg kick but Truth steps away.
Brinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truth.
A telegraphed right hand from Brinks misses the target.
Brinks connects with a leg kick. Truth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Truth jabs at Brinks's body.
Truth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Truth loads up on a big right hand but Brinks slips the punch.
Truth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Truth slips a jab from Brinks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brinks slips a jab and a cross from Truth.
Truth backing away here, and Brinks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Brinks.
Brinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
Truth throws a shot from downtown. Brinks moves away and avoids it.
Truth scores with a hook to the body. Brinks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Truth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Truth stuns Brinks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brinks looks to land a right hand but Truth moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Brinks. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Truth throws a leg kick but Brinks checks it.
Truth throws a series of strikes that have Brinks backpedaling.
Brinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Truth.
Truth misses with a wild combination.
Brinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Truth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Truth's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth misses with a straight right.
Truth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brinks.
Brinks avoids the body shot from Truth.
Brinks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cody Brinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truth scores with a body shot.
Brinks connects with a single shot there.
Truth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Truth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Truth loads up on a big right hand but Brinks slips the punch.
Brinks wants to counter with a clinch but Truth pushes him away.
Brinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Brinks misses.
Brinks stalks Truth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Truth's face. Truth staggers backwards, shaken.
Brinks throws a front kick that sends Truth stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brinks.
Brinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Truth is out of range.

Truth gets tackled into the cage by Brinks. Brinks maintains the clinch.
Truth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brinks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Brinks.

Truth breaks from the clinch.
Truth slips under a jab from Brinks.
Brinks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Truth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brinks moves out of range as Truth strikes.
Truth looks to score with a jab to the body but Brinks is just out of range.
Truth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brinks looks to throw the jab but Truth is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Brinks misses with a combination
and Truth counters with a left to the body.
Truth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brinks tries to move into range but Truth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Truth looks to land a right hand but Brinks moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Truth avoids the body shot from Brinks.
Truth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brinks manages to avoid it.

Brinks moves into range and clinches up with Truth.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Truth scores with a nice strike.
Brinks throws a push kick but Truth slaps the foot to one side.
Brinks avoids the body shot from Truth.
The crowd cheers as Truth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brinks doesn't seem phased though.
Brinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brinks.
Brinks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Truth misses with a body shot.
Truth lands with an uppercut that bounces Brinks off the cage and back into range.
Truth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Truth takes one to the chin there.
Brinks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth checks a leg kick nicely.
Brinks throws a wild body kick that Truth sees coming a mile off.
Brinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Truth is just out of range.
Brinks lands a jab to the head.
Brinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Truth.
Truth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brinks lands a nice looking body kick.
Brinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truth.
A jab lands there for Truth.
Truth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brinks swings for the body but Truth moves out of range.
Brinks defending well as Truth loads up on a big left hand.
Brinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brinks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brinks scores with a leg kick.
Brinks is looking to slow Truth down with leg kicks.
Brinks moves out of range of the leg kick from Truth.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
Truth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Truth.
Truth throws out a powerful jab.
Truth tries a low kick but Brinks avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Truth.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Truth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Truth swings for the body but Brinks moves out of range.
Brinks throws a right and a left that Truth avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Truth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Truth misses with a body shot.
Brinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnny Truth is winning the standup battle so far.
Truth scores with a jab to the body.
Truth sizes up Brinks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Truth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brinks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brinks.
Brinks misses with a low kick.
Brinks misses with a kick to the body.
Truth staying out of range there.
Brinks connects with a looping right hand.
Brinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brinks.
Brinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Brinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Truth is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Truth.
Truth throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Brinks misses.
Nice body punch from Brinks.
Truth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Truth swings for the body but Brinks moves out of range.
Brinks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brinks scores with a body shot.
Brinks is looking to clinch.
Truth throws out a leg kick but Brinks moves out of range and Truth only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Truth. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truth lands a nice shot that snaps Brinks's head back.
Truth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Brinks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Truth throws a poor cross that misses

and Brinks moves into the clinch.
Truth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Truth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brinks has a couple of punches blocked by Truth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truth.

Truth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Truth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brinks.
Truth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brinks doesn't seem bothered though.
Brinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brinks ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
Truth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brinks moves out of range as Truth strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brinks throws a front kick that sends Truth stumbling back into the cage.
Truth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brinks misses with a leg kick.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cody Brinks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!


That kick from Brinks tenderised Truth's leg. Truth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brinks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Truth misses the shot to the body.
Truth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brinks.
Truth's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Brinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Brinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Truth throws a hook but Brinks avoids it easily.
A left lands for Brinks.
A combination from Brinks does no damage.
Truth throws a body punch but Brinks moves out of range.
Truth scores with a jab.
Brinks is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinks throws a leg kick which misses Truth's front leg but catches the back leg as Truth tries to avoid it.
Brinks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Truth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brinks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Truth moves out of range as Brinks throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brinks looks for the body kick but Truth saw that one coming.
Brinks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth throws a big shot that misses.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
Truth lands a really nice looking cross but Brinks seems unphased.
Brinks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Truth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Truth throws out a loose jab but Brinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brinks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brinks slips a straight right by Truth.
Brinks slips under a jab from Truth.
Brinks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Truth lands.
Brinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Truth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brinks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truth misses with a straight right.
Brinks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Truth.
Truth throwing a counter right hand but Brinks manages to avoid it.
Truth tries to score with a low kick but Brinks moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brinks throws a jab when Truth was well out of range.
Truth misses with a body shot.
Brinks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Truth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Truth looks to score with a jab to the body but Brinks is just out of range.
A big left from Truth misses.
Brinks loads up on a big right hand but Truth slips the punch.
Brinks misses the shot to the body.
Truth ducks right into an uppercut from Brinks.
Brinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Truth misses the shot to the body.
Truth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brinks.
Brinks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Truth misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Truth.
Brinks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Truth.
Truth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brinks manages to avoid it.
Brinks tries to clinch but Truth is having none of it.
A jab from Truth misses.
Brinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Truth.
Brinks feints and then cracks Truth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Truth down.
A bone on bone clash there as Truth blocks the leg kick.
Truth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brinks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
Truth misses with an uppercut. Brinks saw that one coming.
Brinks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brinks is looking to land body kicks.
Brinks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Truth will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brinks.
Truth punishes Brinks's body with a nice straight punch.
Truth throws the left hand but Brinks avoids the punch easily.
Brinks is looking to slow Truth down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.
Truth motions for Brinks to come forward. Truth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brinks ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brinks. Truth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Truth throws a shot from downtown. Brinks moves away and avoids it.
Truth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truth throws a front kick aimed at Brinks's knee but Brinks avoids it well.
Brinks misses with a straight left.
Truth throwing a counter right hand but Brinks manages to avoid it.
Truth blocks a low kick nicely.
Truth throws a low kick but Brinks avoids it.
Brinks throws a lazy uppercut
and Truth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brinks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cody Brinks.
Well Brinks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Brinks!

During a confident post fight interview, Cody Brinks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
81%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Westbrook (ranked 1083 p4p, 152 weight class) and Travis Mitchell (ranked 1639 p4p, 224 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!



183 cm
21
194 lbs
8 - 3 - 0
187 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin


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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell lands a glancing blow to the side of Westbrook's head.
Westbrook tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westbrook throws a body shot but no joy.
Westbrook tries to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Westbrook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Westbrook moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mitchell with a hook.
Westbrook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mitchell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Westbrook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westbrook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Westbrook tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
An attempted straight right counter from Westbrook misses the target.

Mitchell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Westbrook sprawls well initially but Mitchell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mitchell 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mitchell working his ground and pound in the gym.
Westbrook trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Westbrook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Westbrook's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Westbrook wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
Mitchell is keen to just control but Westbrook is a slippery customer.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is keen to just control but Westbrook is a slippery customer.
Westbrook wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westbrook is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back!
Mitchell wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mitchell tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is controlling the position but Mitchell somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitchell moves into full guard.
Mitchell trying to keep a closed guard but Westbrook is proving a slippery customer.
Westbrook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four 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.

Mitchell working for submissions but it's allowed Westbrook to get to half guard.
Westbrook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitchell defending well though.
Westbrook is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mitchell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mitchell controls Westbrook momentarily but Westbrook frees himself.
Mitchell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Westbrook.
Westbrook throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Westbrook motions for Mitchell to come forward. Westbrook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Westbrook clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Westbrook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Westbrook.
Westbrook drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westbrook pushes Mitchell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from Westbrook.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
Westbrook with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
A short left from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands with a light punch inside.
Mitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Westbrook after a bit of a struggle.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook lands with a light punch inside.

Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell lands a nice shot that snaps Westbrook's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westbrook.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Westbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westbrook misses with a hook.
It seemed like Mitchell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westbrook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Travis Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook tries to clinch up.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Westbrook under the eye.
Mitchell checks a leg kick.

Westbrook moves into the clinch.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westbrook misses with a body punch.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook gets through Mitchell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.

Mitchell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Westbrook regains guard.
Mitchell trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
Mitchell stands up over Westbrook, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Westbrook!
Russell Westbrook bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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53%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Letter (ranked 167 p4p, 20 weight class) and Ibrahim Camara (ranked 450 p4p, 68 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



195 cm
22
215 lbs
12 - 2 - 0
177 cm
22
205 lbs
11 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephan Letter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Letter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camara on the side of the head.

It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Letter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Camara.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Letter moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Letter.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Letter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Letter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Letter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Camara does no damage.
It looked like Letter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camara tries to clinch but Letter moves out of range.

Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Letter's elbow.
Letter leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Letter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Letter misses with a body punch.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Letter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Letter struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara prevents Letter from breaking the clinch.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Letter blocks an uppercut.
Letter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara tries a body shot but Letter blocks it.
Camara blocks a body shot from Letter.
Still in the clinch, Letter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Letter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara tries a body shot but Letter blocks it.

Letter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camara fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Camara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Letter throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.

Letter breaks the clinch.

Camara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Letter, pushing him back against the cage.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Letter's elbow.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Letter on the inside.
Camara misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letter.

Letter breaks the clinch.
Camara takes a swing at Letter's ribcage but misses.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Letter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Letter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Letter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Letter thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Camara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Letter.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Letter is looking for a counter combo.
Camara misses with a body punch
enabling Letter to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Letter misses its target.
Camara cracks Letter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Letter takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara moves to clinch but Letter breaks away
and Letter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Letter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Letter's shoulder, as Letter tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Letter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Letter is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Camara rushes Letter and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara tries a body shot but Letter blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Letter.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Letter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letter misses with some punches.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Letter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Letter.

Letter breaks the clinch.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Letter counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Letter throws a head kick that misses.
Letter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


A jab from Camara misses.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letter was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Letter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Letter dodges the punch combination from Camara.
Letter keeps the fight on the outside.
Camara cracks Letter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Letter tries to bum rush Camara with a series of wild strikes but Camara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camara avoids the body shot from Letter.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
As Camara backs away, Letter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stephan Letter is winning the standup battle so far.

Camara takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Letter lands a nice uppercut.
Letter blocking some punches.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Letter prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Letter controls his hands.
Letter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letter backwards.
Letter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Letter tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Letter back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letter tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Letter blocking some punches.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Letter misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Letter manages to break the clinch.

Camara rushes Letter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Camara tries a body shot but Letter blocks it.
Letter prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara tries to work over Letter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara misses with some punches.
Letter just leaning against Camara, taking a breather.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Letter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Letter blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Letter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Letter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara has Letter pressed against the cage, preventing Letter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Letter is trying to break free.
A short right from Camara.
Letter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Letter manages to break the clinch.
Camara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Letter counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Letter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Letter fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Camara.
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!
Camara lands with a straight right. Letter didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Camara clinches.
Camara tries to work over Letter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Letter.
Camara pushes Letter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Letter wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Letter is trying to force a seperation but Camara has the dominant position.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Letter.
Camara prevents a body shot from Letter.
Letter blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Letter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Letter breaks from the clinch.
Camara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Letter counters with a thumping low kick.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Letter is out of range.
Camara jabs Letter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Letter.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Letter counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Letter throws a counter high kick but Camara was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Letter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Letter blocks an uppercut.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Letter or not.

Letter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Letter needs to keep his hands up - Camara had a free shot at his head there.
Letter keeps the fight on the outside.
As Camara looks to move away, Letter throws a big counter combo but Camara just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Camara.
Letter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Letter avoids the body shot from Camara.
Letter slips a straight right by Camara.
Camara is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Letter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Letter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camara in his tracks.
Camara throws a right hand that misses
enabling Letter to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara cracks Letter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letter manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Letter ducks right into an uppercut from Camara.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camara sizes up Letter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Letter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Letter swats away the attempt to clinch by Camara.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara swings for the body but Letter moves out of range.
Camara throws a lazy uppercut
and Letter counters with a straight right hand.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara is looking to clinch but Letter is avoiding it.
Letter takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Letter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Letter's shoulder, as Letter tries to avoid the shot.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Letter.
Letter slips under a jab.
Camara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Letter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Letter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letter manages to avoid it.
Letter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Letter throws a right hand that misses
and Camara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Camara backs up against the cage.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Letter is looking for a counter combo.
Letter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara tries to clinch but Letter is having none of it.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letter was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Letter is just out of range.
Letter blocks a jab.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Letter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Camara misses.
Stephan Letter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Letter throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Camara 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!

Ibrahim Camara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 131 p4p, 18 weight class) and Bryan Schaub (ranked 206 p4p, 26 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



194 cm
22
206 lbs
15 - 3 - 0
179 cm
21
220 lbs
13 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed


Urban Fighter
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)


THE END 32


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Schaub!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaub.
A quick step to the side and Phoenix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Schaub was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schaub uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Schaub darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Schaub into the cage.
Schaub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schaub, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaub walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub connects with a body shot.
Schaub throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schaub misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Schaub's ribs.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schaub shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schaub staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Schaub scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Schaub changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schaub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Schaub.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Schaub fails with the takedown
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Schaub stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix lands a two punch combo.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Schaub saw that one coming.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Schaub.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaub misses with a wild body shot.
Schaub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Schaub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schaub.
Schaub misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.

Schaub gets a double leg takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Schaub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Schaub from controlling successfully.
Schaub looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Schaub looking for a sweep but Phoenix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Phoenix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaub is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix controlling from the full mount.
Schaub can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Schaub throws a big shot that misses.
Schaub throws a shot to the body.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schaub goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
Schaub takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schaub throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schaub takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Schaub sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schaub.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schaub.
Schaub shoots and misses
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schaub is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phoenix looks to land a combination. Schaub sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schaub slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix defending well as Schaub loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schaub fails with the takedown
and Schaub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Schaub.
Schaub takes one to the chin there.
Schaub looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schaub misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a crisp right that sends Schaub to the canvas! Phoenix follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Blake Phoenix 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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RATING
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