Skrap Fights 34 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Patterson (ranked 22084 p4p, 552 weight class) and Nick Dual (ranked 22558 p4p, 546 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nick Dual was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Patterson
vs
Dual

175 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dual!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Dual moves into range and clinches up with Patterson.
Patterson avoiding damage as Dual throws knees to the body.
Patterson blocks the elbow strike.
Dual scores with a shoulder strike.
Dual lands an elbow inside.
Dual lands an elbow inside.
Patterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dual connects with a knee to the head.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dual lands a shot to the body.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Dual is pressed up against the ropes. Patterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dual down to the mat. Dual avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dual gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dual lands a shoulder strike.
Patterson takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dual.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Dual drops Patterson with a big knee straight up the middle! Patterson is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Patterson is rocked!

It looks like Jack Patterson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dual moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dual lands an elbow that stopped Patterson in his tracks for a moment.
Dual working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Dual.
Dual gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patterson.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Dual lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Patterson to his knees! Dual keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dual!
A victorious Nick Dual thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 6224 p4p, 236 weight class) and Morb Deeb (ranked 5766 p4p, 119 weight class). Joao Cajo Branca has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cajo Branca
vs
Deeb

194 cm
17
269 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
17
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morb Deeb!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeb throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Deeb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Deeb misses.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Branca checks the leg kick.
Deeb misses the shot to the body.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca throws a big counter combination but Deeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Deeb is predictable there
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Branca could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Morb Deeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deeb throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb motions for Branca to come forward. Deeb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deeb tries a head kick but it misses.
Deeb misses with a low kick as Branca jumps back.
Deeb throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb wants to land a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Deeb throws a body kick that misses.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deeb misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeb tries to land a front kick but Branca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb is looking to land body kicks.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Branca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deeb misses with a kick to the body
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deeb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Branca is working the combinations to good effect here.
Deeb throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Branca moves out of range as Deeb throws a body kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Branca.
Branca throws a big counter combination but Deeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Deeb
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb tries to land a leg kick but Branca saw it coming and moves away.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeb.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branca throws a big counter combination but Deeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Deeb throws a wild body kick that Branca sees coming a mile off.
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws a sloppy body shot
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeb throws a push kick but Branca slaps the foot to one side.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deeb misses with a jab to the body
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Branca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deeb. Deeb obviously looking to wear him down.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb thuds his shin into the meat of Branca's side.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deeb can do to turn this around?
Deeb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deeb throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deeb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deeb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Deeb scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deeb. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deeb misses with a wild body shot.
Deeb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Branca checks a leg kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Deeb throws a low kick but Branca avoids it.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Deeb.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy body kick from Deeb
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deeb misses with a looping right.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deeb wants to land a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Deeb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb looks to land a body kick but Branca moved away.
It looked like Branca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Deeb misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb throws the kick towards the body but Branca avoids it.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Branca if he has to take too many more of those.
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeb throws a push kick but Branca slaps the foot to one side.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with a kick to the body
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeb throws out a leg kick but Branca moves out of range and Deeb only half commits.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Deeb.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeb misses with a hook to the body
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deeb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deeb looks for the body kick but Branca saw that one coming.
Branca moves out of range as Deeb throws a body kick.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Deeb.
A lazy body kick from Deeb
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Deeb thows a leg kick but Branca checks it
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Branca blocks a head kick by Deeb.
Deeb throws a sloppy head kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeb swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Deeb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Deeb might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Branca has got the better of the exchanges.
Branca avoids the head kick by Deeb.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb misses with a leg kick.
Deeb tries to land a body kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with a low kick.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Branca.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb misses with a low kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeb throws an overhand right that lands on Branca's shoulder, as Branca tries to avoid the shot.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb throws a push kick but Branca slaps the foot to one side.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morb Deeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deeb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeb thows a leg kick but Branca checks it
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb throws a sloppy head kick
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeb throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with a body shot
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb throws a lazy body kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Cajo Branca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Branca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!

Joao Cajo Branca wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Jabbar (ranked 6159 p4p, 563 weight class) and Donnie Larkin (ranked 7648 p4p, 610 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jabbar
vs
Larkin

188 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhammad Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Larkin feints the counter takedown.

Jabbar gets caught flat footed, as Larkin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Larkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Larkin is proving a slippery customer.
Larkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Larkin looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jabbar wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is really struggling to control Larkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar looking to pass the guard.
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jabbar manages to get himself to full guard.

Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Jabbar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larkin works over Jabbar with some ground and pound from guard.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin postures up in Jabbar's guard and throws a big left but Jabbar blocks it.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar working a defensive guard here.

Jabbar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larkin has passed into half guard!
Jabbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larkin's back!
Larkin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Larkin controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Larkin tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar doesn't have the hooks in and Larkin manages to turn into his guard.
Jabbar controls Larkin momentarily but Larkin frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.

Jabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jabbar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jabbar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jabbar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jabbar trying to control the position.
Larkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jabbar has wrist control.
Jabbar is trying to keep Larkin in close.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jabbar's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar won't allow Larkin to pass to mount.
Larkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a low kick but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabbar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jabbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Jabbar

and Larkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larkin.
Jabbar has momentary wrist control but Larkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Larkin postures up.
Jabbar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Larkin postures up and lands a big shot to Jabbar's brow.
Larkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jabbar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Larkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Larkin is pressing down on Jabbar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larkin is on top in guard.

Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larkin lands a couple of elbows.
Larkin throwing strikes from guard but Jabbar blocks nicely.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Larkin passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larkin in particular looking to stall.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is defending well.
Larkin lands strikes from half guard.
Larkin with the ground and pound but Jabbar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Larkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Larkin lands an elbow.
Larkin scores with punches from side control.
Larkin trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Jabbar wants to control but Larkin postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is looking to reverse the position.
Larkin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Larkin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Larkin in the domination position with Jabbar hanging on.
Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Larkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Jabbar is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Jabbar is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Jabbar wants to control but Larkin postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin advances nicely into full mount.
Larkin controlling the pace for now.
Jabbar wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jabbar regains half guard.
Larkin passes to full mount!
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabbar gets back to half guard.

Larkin is looking for a kimura but Jabbar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larkin to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top.
Jabbar throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin misses with a double jab.
Jabbar throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin tests Jabbar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jabbar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larkin. Larkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larkin defending well as Jabbar loads up on a big left hand.
Jabbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Larkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larkin is working away from the top position though.
Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Larkin sits in half guard.

Jabbar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Larkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Larkin thows a huge punch but Jabbar dodges it nicely.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Jabbar is pressing down on Larkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larkin with a nice head shot there.
Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet.
Larkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larkin passes into half guard.
Jabbar is looking to get back to full guard here but Larkin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Muhammad Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar defending against the ground and pound.
Larkin lands an elbow.
Well,Jabbar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Larkin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy.
Larkin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jabbar prevents Larkin from improving position.
Larkin trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep.
Larkin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar taking a bit of punishment here - Larkin scoring with strikes.
Larkin wants to control for a moment but Jabbar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Larkin works his way into full mount!
Larkin scoring with strikes but Jabbar is staying in there.
Larkin is landing with some decent strikes but Jabbar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Larkin with shots to the head and body - Jabbar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Larkin tries to control but Jabbar wriggling away.
Larkin can't control as he wanted to and Jabbar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is nestled in close to Jabbar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard.

Jabbar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larkin wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Larkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!

Donnie Larkin wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Cassel (ranked 2303 p4p, 261 weight class) and Lamont King (ranked 5927 p4p, 486 weight class). King has chosen King For A Day - Green Day as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cassel
vs
King

170 cm
23
160 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

182 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lamont King!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Cassel gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cassel manages to get himself to full guard.

Cassel keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cassel dives on top into guard.

The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cassel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cassel 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.
King will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cassel preventing the sweep.

King looking for a guillotine here but Cassel defends easily.
Cassel stopping the sweep attempt from King.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cassel is aware though and is defending well.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.

King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cassel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cassel manages to get himself to full guard.

King trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cassel can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King moves into full mount! Cassel won't be happy about that!
King blocks Cassel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cassel wants to control but King is having none of it.
King can't control as he wanted to and Cassel manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King trying to advance position but Cassel counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws an elbow that misses. Cassel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Cassel!

King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cassel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cassel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

King working for a triangle but Cassel defends it easily.

King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cassel defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cassel is one step ahead there.

King looking for a guillotine here but Cassel defends easily.

King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassel won't allow King to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cassel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

King works the jab nicely.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Ramon Cassel has been cut.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassel dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King cracks Cassel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Cassel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Cassel seems unphased.
Good shot there by King.
Nice shot lands for King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cassel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Cassel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassel has a takedown stuffed.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King sizes up Cassel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Cassel scores with a takedown into King's guard.

King looking for a guillotine here but Cassel defends easily.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.

King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cassel trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Cassel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King is trying to control the position but Cassel postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cassel got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cassel has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cassel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cassel defends well.

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

Cassel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cassel defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cassel preventing the sweep.

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

King looking for a guillotine here but Cassel defends easily.

King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cassel defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cassel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.

Cassel keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cassel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramon Cassel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

King lands a jab.
King has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice jab there from King.
Cassel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King leaves Cassel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cassel tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Cassel ends up having to push King into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Cassel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with a hook.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King throws a series of strikes that have Cassel backpedaling.
Lamont King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cassel shoots in and bounces King off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but King is tightening it up a little... Cassel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cassel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cassel taps out! Nice BJJ there by King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lamont King!
In his post fight interview, Lamont King gave a big smile as he said 'can you tell me what's "thank you" in your language'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones Jr (ranked 2036 p4p, 259 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 2273 p4p, 285 weight class). Laranja has chosen Sangue Do Laranja as his entrance music. 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?

Jones Jr
vs
Laranja

180 cm
22
174 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laranja defending well as Jones Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Laranja doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jones Jr to counter with a crisp jab.

Jones Jr has Laranja up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laranja is looking for a takedown.
Laranja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones Jr prevents it.
Jim Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Laranja is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones Jr lands a left hand.
Laranja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice jab there from Jones Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laranja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja fails with the takedown
and Jones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laranja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones Jr moves into the clinch.
Jones Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Laranja tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laranja looks winded!
Laranja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laranja.
Jones Jr tries to work over Laranja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Jones Jr.
Laranja takes a shot to the head.
Jones Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr pushes Laranja back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut.
Jones Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Jones Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laranjas head.
Laranja tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut.
Laranja blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
A short left from Jones Jr.
A shot in the inside from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Jones Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Laranja has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Laranja can turn it around.
Jones Jr gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones Jr tries to work over Laranja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones Jr blocking some punches.
Jones Jr is working Laranja over against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones Jr lands with a right to the head.
Laranja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones Jr gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr lands with a left to the head.
Jones Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones Jr scores with a shot to the side of Laranja's head.
Jones Jr is working Laranja over against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr stops a takedown attempt from Laranja.
Jones Jr gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones Jr.
A short right from Jones Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr trying to stall but Laranja improves his position.
Jones Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones Jr gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr has Laranja pushed against the ropes.
Jones Jr lands a left hand.
Jones Jr gets underhooks to prevent Laranja's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut.
Jones Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones Jr lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones Jr pushes Laranja back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Laranja controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones Jr punishes Laranja's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones Jr lands with a right hand.
Laranja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Laranja's head.

Jones Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laranja is working for takedown but Jones Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laranja wants a takedown.
Jones Jr lands with a left to the head.
Laranja prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jones Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones Jr is pressed up against the ropes. Laranja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones Jr down to the mat. Jones Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jim Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laranja misses with a combination
and Jones Jr counters with a nice uppercut.

Jones Jr clinches with his opponent.
Jones Jr gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Laranja is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja is trying to pull guard but Jones Jr turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Jones Jr is working Laranja over against the ropes.
Laranja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jones Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones Jr digs a right hand into Laranja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laranja's gas tank.
Jim Jones Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones Jr lands a right hand.
Jones Jr pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Jones Jr gets through Laranja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Jones Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Laranja takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jones Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones Jr lands a right hand.
A short right from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr digs a right hand underneath Laranja's ribcage. Laranja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones Jr digs a right hand into Laranja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laranja's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a body shot.
Jones Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laranja can do to turn this around?
Jones Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Jones Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jones Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laranja or not.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr - that landed with a thud.
Laranja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jones Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jones Jr.

Jones Jr pulls guard successfully.
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones Jr is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laranja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laranja won't allow Jones Jr to sweep him here.
Jones Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Jones Jr keeps moving.
Jones Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laranja passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Jones Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laranja tries to advance to mount but Jones Jr denies him.
Who's going to make the next move?
The strikes coming from Laranja are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Laranja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laranja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones Jr is trying to maintain the position but Laranja is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laranja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Laranja's head.
Laranja shoots and misses
and Jones Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Laranja backing up. Laranja nods at Jones Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Laranja takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Laranja.
A cross from Jones Jr lands.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Jones Jr circles away easily
and Jones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones Jr connects with a body shot.
Laranja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
A head kick by Laranja misses

and Jones Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Laranja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Laranja is rocked!
Laranja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laranja is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones Jr finish him?
Jones Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laranja backwards.
Laranja is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jones Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Jones Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
A hook to the body from Jones Jr.
A shot in the inside from Jones Jr.
A short left from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laranja is keeping busy.
Jones Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laranja wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laranja.
Jones Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jones Jr on the inside.
Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Laranja controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Jones Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laranja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Laranja to his knees! Jones Jr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jones Jr!
A victorious Jim Jones Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 1099 p4p, 161 weight class) and YB Sol Brotha (ranked 1186 p4p, 177 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nig
vs
Sol Brotha

201 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
208 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Sol Brotha.
Nig looks to land a left hand but Sol Brotha moved out of range nicely.
Nig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Nig's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sol Brotha to score with a decent uppercut.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sol Brotha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nig on the side of the head.
Sol Brotha wants to slow Nig down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Sol Brotha moved out of range.
Sol Brotha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sol Brotha moves away from the strike by Nig.
Sol Brotha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Brotha.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sol Brotha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nig throws a jab when Sol Brotha was well out of range.
Sol Brotha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sol Brotha with a hook.
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!
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Sol Brotha moves away and avoids it.
Sol Brotha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sol Brotha defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Sol Brotha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha slips under a jab from Nig.
Sol Brotha looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
It looked like Nig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig tries a low kick but Sol Brotha avoids it.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Sol Brotha is out of range.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Sol Brotha misses.
Sol Brotha takes one to the side of the head.

Sol Brotha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sol Brotha fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Nig is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sol Brotha looks up at the clock and then as Nig takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sol Brotha smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nig prevents Sol Brotha from moving into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Brotha advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha wants to control the pace but Nig is squirming around nicely.
Nig tries to lock up and control but Sol Brotha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sol Brotha looking to ground and pound but Nig is blocking nicely.
Sol Brotha working Nig over with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sol Brotha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nig hang on?
Sol Brotha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sol Brotha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sol Brotha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Sol Brotha has control of Nig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nig regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sol Brotha unloads with some shots from mount but Nig bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Sol Brotha moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nig has worked his arm free - good work by Nig!
Sol Brotha in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sol Brotha tries to advance to mount but Nig denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position but Nig is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sol Brotha tries to move to mount but Nig blocks the move with his legs.
Sol Brotha throws a strike aimed at the side of Nig's head but Nig avoids it well.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Nig is keeping him busy.

Sol Brotha is trying to get an arm triangle but Nig is defending well.
Sol Brotha tries to score with some ground and pound. Nig controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sol Brotha looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Sol Brotha looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Sol Brotha slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig throws a leg kick that misses.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig with a nice cross.
Nig misses with a hook
and Sol Brotha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sol Brotha staying out of range there.
Sol Brotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Brotha misses with an uppercut
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig takes one on the button.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sol Brotha is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Sol Brotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Sol Brotha checks it.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig misses with a hook. Sol Brotha ducked under it nicely.
Nig lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sol Brotha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nig's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sol Brotha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sol Brotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Nig keeps moving.
Nig wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes but missing.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes but missing.
Nig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sol Brotha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Nig keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sol Brotha swats away the attempt to clinch by Nig.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig throws a hook but Sol Brotha avoids it easily.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Sol Brotha feints the counter takedown.
Nig slips under a jab.
Sol Brotha looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Sol Brotha is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sol Brotha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sol Brotha looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Sol Brotha throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Sol Brotha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nig eats them both and turns towards Sol Brotha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sol Brotha misses with a few strikes there.
Sol Brotha throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Sol Brotha looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sol Brotha.
The fighters circling - Sol Brotha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Sol Brotha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sol Brotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sol Brotha manages to circle out of the way.
Sol Brotha throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha cracks Nig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Sol Brotha off the ropes and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sol Brotha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sol Brotha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sol Brotha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nig moves away from the strike by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sol Brotha shoots and misses
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sol Brotha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
A big left from Nig misses.
Sol Brotha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
Sol Brotha slips under a jab.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sol Brotha to counter with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha lands with a good body shot.
Nig scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Sol Brotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig lands a body shot.
Sol Brotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sol Brotha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sol Brotha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nig keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
Sol Brotha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sol Brotha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nig Nig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sol Brotha is looking to take a break and control but Nig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sol Brotha in side control, throwing shots but Nig defends.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position but Nig is working away.
Nig avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha is looking to take a break and control but Nig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha taking a break here but Nig is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sol Brotha is trying to control the action in half guard but Nig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sol Brotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sol Brotha working Nig over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sol Brotha is trying to control the action in half guard but Nig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sol Brotha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nig defending well though.
YB Sol Brotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sol Brotha is keen to just control but Nig is a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig throws a nice looking combination but Sol Brotha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sol Brotha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sol Brotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sol Brotha is pushing down on Nig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nig is fighting to maintain full guard but Sol Brotha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sol Brotha connects with a nice short shot to Nig's temple.
Nig is refusing to be controlled, as Sol Brotha sits in half guard.
Sol Brotha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to YB Sol Brotha.
I think Sol Brotha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!

YB Sol Brotha wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, YB Sol Brotha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Askren (ranked 364 p4p, 53 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 1371 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Askren
vs
Presley

175 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
172 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Groove Gear
Bee Krazy

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Askren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askren connects with the punch.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Presley is just out of range.
Askren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Presley thows a leg kick but Askren checks it

and Askren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Presley looking to control.
Presley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley has his hands on Askren's head, controlling the position.
Askren passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Presley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Askren.
Askren working the head with strikes.
Askren lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Askren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Presley tries to bench press Askren off him but Askren keeps the position.

Askren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Askren trying to control the action but Presley is working from the bottom.
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Presley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Askren misses with the ground and pound.
Askren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Presley's legs.
Askren 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.
Presley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Presley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Askren is taking a breather. Presley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Askren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Presley sees it coming and defends easily.
Presley won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Presley's head.
Presley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Presley defending well though.
Askren throwing shots but Presley is blocking nicely.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Presley wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Presley is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Presley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Presley defends it.
Askren prevents Presley from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Presley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Askren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Askren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Askren jabs Presley to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Askren instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Askren.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Presley trying to land knees to the body.
Askren lands a body shot.
Presley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Presley trying to stall but Askren improves his position.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Presley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley prevents a body shot from Askren.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Askren pushes Presley back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley tries to circle away but Askren has him pinned against the ropes.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren cracks Presley with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Askren.
Askren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Presley.
Askren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presley landing knees to the head.
Presley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
A short right from Askren on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Askren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Askren blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matt Askren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Askren taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Presley can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Askren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Presley.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Presley working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Presley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Askren is trying to drag Presley to the mat but Presley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Presley prevents a body shot from Askren.
Askren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren being controlled against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren can't get the takedown.
Presley trying to land knees to the body.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren lands a shot to the body.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
Askren is pushing Presley up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.

Askren tightens his grip and picks Presley up, before dumping him to the ground. Presley manages to land in guard.
Presley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Presley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Presley blocks nicely.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Presley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren stays in close to Presley's body and controls the position.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Presley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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

Matt Askren dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Askren scores with a punch to the head.
Askren lands a nice looking body shot.
Presley misses with a leg kick

and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Presley's guard.
Presley can't keep his opponent in guard - Askren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Askren working over Presley with some ground and pound. Presley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Presley tries to kick Askren off but Askren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren throwing shots but Presley is blocking nicely.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Presley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Presley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matt Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren wants to pass to mount but Presley is defending the position.
Askren prevents Presley from improving his position.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Presley taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
Askren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Elvis Presley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Askren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Presley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Presley is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Presley is not content to let Askren control the position.
Askren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Askren prevents Presley from improving his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Presley with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley closes the distance looking to clinch

and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Presley's guard.
Askren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Presley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Presley 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control but Presley is working from the bottom.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Presley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Askren has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Askren stands up over Presley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Presley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Presley striking off his back but it's not causing Askren any problems.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Matt Askren!

Matt Askren wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Askren retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Matt Askren 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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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Vonshredder (ranked 1007 p4p, 139 weight class) and Jordan Bryant (ranked 1443 p4p, 203 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vonshredder might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nobody Speak. On his way into the ring it seems that Pete Vonshredder has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pete Vonshredder seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Vonshredder
vs
Bryant

171 cm
28
203 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
202 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Groove Gear
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Vonshredder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Vonshredder saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Vonshredder misses the target.
Vonshredder misses with a hook
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Bryant finds it's way through Vonshredder's defenses.
Bryant 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.
Bryant defending well as Vonshredder loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vonshredder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder slips a jab from Bryant.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vonshredder.
Bryant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bryant.
Vonshredder throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vonshredder.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Vonshredder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vonshredder misses with a looping left.
Bryant throws a hook but Vonshredder blocks it.
Vonshredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vonshredder throws a combination that misses
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Vonshredder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonshredder blocks a jab.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vonshredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Vonshredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vonshredder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bryant shoots for a double leg takedown but Vonshredder sprawls well. He's pushed Bryant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Vonshredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Vonshredder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vonshredder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vonshredder tries to get out of the position.
Bryant throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vonshredder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vonshredder wants to stand and escape but Bryant is having none of it.
Vonshredder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bryant prevents Vonshredder from getting back to his feet.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vonshredder controlling the position.
Bryant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Vonshredder there.
Bryant defending well as Vonshredder loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Vonshredder.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vonshredder cracks Bryant with an open hand slap.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Pete Vonshredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Bryant.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vonshredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Vonshredder looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant misses the body punch
and Vonshredder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vonshredder throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Vonshredder looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bryant misses.
Vonshredder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vonshredder to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Vonshredder misses the target.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryant momentarily.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vonshredder manages to avoid it.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vonshredder lands with a straight right. Bryant didn't see that one coming.
Vonshredder throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Vonshredder. No joy for Bryant on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Vonshredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Vonshredder does no damage.
Bryant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vonshredder defends it well.
Bryant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Vonshredder dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Vonshredder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Vonshredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vonshredder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Vonshredder misses the target.
Vonshredder lands a slapping body shot.
Pete Vonshredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vonshredder as he avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vonshredder missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vonshredder ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vonshredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonshredder throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Vonshredder was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Vonshredder counters with a nice body shot.
Vonshredder misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vonshredder pinned against the ropes. Vonshredder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pete Vonshredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Bryant.
Vonshredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vonshredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vonshredder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant connects with a body shot.
Vonshredder works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonshredder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vonshredder.
Vonshredder lands a slapping body shot.
Vonshredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Vonshredder jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.
Bryant misses the jab.
Vonshredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vonshredder misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant takes a swing at Vonshredder's ribcage but misses.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vonshredder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Vonshredder.

Bryant is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Vonshredder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vonshredder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vonshredder connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Bryant! He's out on his feet! Vonshredder rushes in and drops Bryant with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pete Vonshredder!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pete Vonshredder waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

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