RRFC Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Smith (ranked 4818 p4p, 429 weight class) and Corey Taylor (ranked 6674 p4p, 498 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Taylor

180 cm
16
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenneth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Taylor trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Taylor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Taylor content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Smith has locked up a guillotine! Smith's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Taylor is holding on here and Smith must be using up a lot of energy. Taylor has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Smith gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kenneth Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyung Joong Ho (ranked 24131 p4p, 568 weight class) and Deandre Miller (ranked 24762 p4p, 551 weight class). Deandre Miller struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Joong Ho
vs
Miller

181 cm
26
156 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

170 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kyung Joong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deandre Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joong Ho throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Joong Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kyung Joong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joong Ho throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller misses with a low kick.

Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joong Ho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joong Ho wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Joong Ho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Joong Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Joong Ho has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Miller has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Joong Ho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joong Ho can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joong Ho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joong Ho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller tries a body shot but Joong Ho blocks it.

Miller breaks the clinch.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that misses

and Miller moves into the clinch.

Miller manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.

Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Joong Ho stands up from Miller's guard - Joong Ho perhaps looking for a knockout.
Joong Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller throws a fast counter high kick but Joong Ho manages to duck under it in time.
Joong Ho tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Joong Ho.
Joong Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Joong Ho has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Miller is on him like a limpet, forcing Joong Ho back against the cage.

Miller has picked Joong Ho up - he's going for a ride! Miller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Joong Ho has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Miller is on him like a limpet, forcing Joong Ho back against the cage.
Miller looks winded!
Joong Ho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller lands a body punch.
Miller keeps control of Joong Ho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joong Ho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller has Joong Ho pressed against the cage, preventing Joong Ho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller has Joong Ho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joong Ho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Miller pulls guard successfully.

Joong Ho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Joong Ho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
Joong Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joong Ho!

Miller is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Joong Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Joong Ho finish him?
Joong Ho throws a quick head kick that knocks Miller silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Joong Ho is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyung Joong Ho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hairuddin Abdul Rahim (ranked 24046 p4p, 473 weight class) and CP Schlatter (ranked 24612 p4p, 446 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Abdul Rahim
vs
Schlatter

173 cm
26
157 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CP Schlatter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlatter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schlatter wants it to stay on the feet.

Schlatter shoots in and bounces Abdul Rahim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schlatter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schlatter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abdul Rahim trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Schlatter cracks Abdul Rahim with a solid left hand.
Abdul Rahim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schlatter on the ground.
Abdul Rahim thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Schlatter lands a couple of digs.
Schlatter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schlatter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Schlatter chips away with some ground and pound.
Schlatter landing with the ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlatter scoring with some ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim wants to sweep here but Schlatter controlling him for the moment.
Schlatter throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdul Rahim throwing short punches from the bottom.
Schlatter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlatter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlatter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schlatter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdul Rahim throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Abdul Rahim throws a couple of heel strikes.
Abdul Rahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdul Rahim, not yet.
Abdul Rahim throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Schlatter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdul Rahim is keeping the position for now.
Schlatter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim tries to strike from the bottom.
Schlatter takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Schlatter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schlatter distracts Abdul Rahim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schlatter distracts Abdul Rahim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schlatter looks winded!
Abdul Rahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schlatter is one step ahead there.
Abdul Rahim striking from the bottom.
Schlatter preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Rahim throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Abdul Rahim wants to sweep here but Schlatter controlling him for the moment.
Schlatter postures up in Abdul Rahim's guard and throws a big left but Abdul Rahim blocks it.
Abdul Rahim trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schlatter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abdul Rahim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abdul Rahim tries to get out of the position.
Abdul Rahim strikes from his own guard.
Schlatter throwing strikes from guard but Abdul Rahim blocks nicely.
Abdul Rahim striking off his back but it's not causing Schlatter any problems.
Schlatter passes Abdul Rahim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abdul Rahim tries to roll over but Schlatter keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schlatter lands a nice short elbow.
Schlatter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdul Rahim's head.
Abdul Rahim missing with punches from the bottom.
Schlatter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlatter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlatter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdul Rahim tries to get to full guard but Schlatter has control of the leg.
Schlatter blocks the strikes from Abdul Rahim.
Abdul Rahim flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schlatter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Schlatter there.
Schlatter blocks the strikes from Abdul Rahim.
Abdul Rahim lands with a few short shots to the body.
Abdul Rahim misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Schlatter blocks the strikes from Abdul Rahim.
Abdul Rahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdul Rahim missing with punches from the bottom.
Abdul Rahim connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Schlatter drops an elbow to the side of Abdul Rahim's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schlatter lands a nice short elbow.
Schlatter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abdul Rahim defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlatter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schlatter working the head and body with strikes.
Abdul Rahim is pressing down on Schlatter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abdul Rahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schlatter is one step ahead there.
Abdul Rahim striking off his back but it's not causing Schlatter any problems.
Schlatter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schlatter stands up out of Abdul Rahim's guard for a moment - Abdul Rahim manages to land a nice upkick.
Schlatter is looking to work some ground and pound but Abdul Rahim has wrist control.
Schlatter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schlatter is pushing down on Abdul Rahim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abdul Rahim is fighting to maintain full guard but Schlatter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdul Rahim misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abdul Rahim misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlatter thows a huge punch but Abdul Rahim dodges it nicely.
Abdul Rahim lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Abdul Rahim striking from half guard on the bottom.
Schlatter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abdul Rahim wants to improve his position but Schlatter is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Abdul Rahim with that takedown attempt.
Abdul Rahim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schlatter goes for a double leg but Abdul Rahim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abdul Rahim continues to drive forward.
Abdul Rahim goes for a double leg but Schlatter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schlatter continues to drive forward.

Abdul Rahim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schlatter's guard.
Abdul Rahim preventing the sweep.
Abdul Rahim stops Schlatter from standing up.
Abdul Rahim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abdul Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schlatter's head.
Schlatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schlatter trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Rahim is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schlatter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdul Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schlatter is breathing heavily.
Abdul Rahim with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlatter trying to control the position.

Schlatter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Rahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Rahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Schlatter is looking for a triangle but Abdul Rahim pushes his legs off easily.
Abdul Rahim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schlatter wants to sweep but no luck.
Schlatter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schlatter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdul Rahim.
Abdul Rahim with a nice head shot there.
Abdul Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Schlatter's brow.
Abdul Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schlatter's head.
Abdul Rahim is looking to work some ground and pound but Schlatter has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schlatter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdul Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Schlatter blocks nicely.
Abdul Rahim connects with a couple of short punches.

Schlatter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abdul Rahim is aware though and is defending well.
Schlatter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdul Rahim.
Schlatter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schlatter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul Rahim is one step ahead there.
Abdul Rahim is working Schlatter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abdul Rahim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schlatter is trying to keep Abdul Rahim in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdul Rahim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schlatter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abdul Rahim distracts Schlatter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abdul Rahim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schlatter wants to sweep but no luck.
Abdul Rahim working some strikes from top position.
Abdul Rahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlatter is keeping the position for now.
Abdul Rahim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abdul Rahim is looking to work some ground and pound but Schlatter has wrist control.
Abdul Rahim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abdul Rahim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abdul Rahim chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Rahim postures up in Schlatter's guard and throws a big left but Schlatter blocks it.
Schlatter has momentary wrist control but Abdul Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Abdul Rahim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schlatter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schlatter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Schlatter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abdul Rahim defends it easily.
Schlatter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Schlatter thows a huge punch but Abdul Rahim dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlatter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abdul Rahim tries to roll over but Schlatter keeps him under control.
Schlatter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdul Rahim misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairuddin Abdul Rahim dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Schlatter tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdul Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdul Rahim half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schlatter looks for a takedown but Abdul Rahim sprawls well.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Abdul Rahim.
Schlatter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Abdul Rahim landing strikes.

Schlatter is rocked!
Abdul Rahim lands a strong strike to the head of Schlatter. That's dazed him! Abdul Rahim looking to finish here. Schlatter is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Abdul Rahim lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriele Altini (ranked 5596 p4p, 468 weight class) and Akhmatbek Zholdoshev (ranked 24178 p4p, 555 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Altini
vs
Zholdoshev

168 cm
23
156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriele Altini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmatbek Zholdoshev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zholdoshev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Altini sprawling to the canvas. Zholdoshev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Altini hang on?

Altini is rocked!

It looks like Gabriele Altini has been cut.

Zholdoshev decides to return to a standing position.
Oh Altini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Zholdoshev uses the oldest trick in the book to send Altini tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Zholdoshev is absolutely delighted - when Altini wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akhmatbek Zholdoshev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Pereira (ranked 2203 p4p, 253 weight class) and Tyler Gipson (ranked 7032 p4p, 516 weight class). Pereira comes to the cage accompanied by J.Balvin, Willy William - Mi Gente. Michel Pereira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pereira
vs
Gipson

185 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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, Michel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Gipson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira scores with a hook.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Gipson misses the shot to the body.
Gipson tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pereira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Gipson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gipson circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Gipson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Gipson. Those never looked like landing.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gipson in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Gipson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pereira. That did some damage!
Pereira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
Gipson slips a jab from Pereira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
Pereira lands a high kick!
Pereira connects with an inside leg kick.
Pereira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gipson on the side of the head.
Gipson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
Gipson lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Pereira.
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!
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gipson moves away.
Pereira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gipson misses with a two punch combination.
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Gipson.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gipson misses
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gipson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gipson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pereira scores with a hook.
Gipson misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gipson doesn't seem bothered though.
Pereira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Gipson avoids nicely.
Pereira lands with a nice combination. Gipson backs away looking to recover.

Gipson is rocked!

It looks like Tyler Gipson has been cut.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira lands with a straight right. Gipson didn't see that one coming.
Pereira connects with a high kick.
Gipson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pereira throws a head kick but Gipson moves out of range.
Gipson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws the left hand but Gipson avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pereira.
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gipson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Gipson.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gipson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gipson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gipson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gipson.
Gipson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gipson throws a leg kick but Pereira moved away.
Pereira throws a nice looking combination but Gipson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira cracks Gipson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gipson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gipson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gipson.
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!
Pereira pushes Gipson away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gipson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gipson avoids a kick to the body.
Gipson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Gipson manages to avoid it.
Gipson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira throws a right hand that Gipson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gipson also avoids with ease.
Jab by Pereira.
Pereira cracks Gipson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pereira with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gipson's calf.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Gipson.
Gipson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Gipson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gipson misses with a right hand
enabling Pereira to counter with a crisp jab.
Michel Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Gipson off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Gipson.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gipson.
Pereira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gipson.
Pereira avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gipson throws a lazy head kick
and Pereira counters with a thumping low kick.
Pereira tests Gipson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gipson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira pushes Gipson away with a front kick.

Pereira connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gipson to the floor! Pereira dives in looking for the finish!
Gipson is breathing heavily.

Pereira decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Michel Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Gipson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pereira lands with an overhand left.
Gipson avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Gipson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pereira gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jackson (ranked 3046 p4p, 324 weight class) and Robb Krystoff (ranked 4460 p4p, 412 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes). Jordan Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
Krystoff

186 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 New York, Jordan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robb Krystoff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson scores with a takedown into Krystoff's guard.
Krystoff being controlled here, momentarily.
Krystoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krystoff working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krystoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Krystoff is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krystoff!
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krystoff being controlled for a moment.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krystoff for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krystoff stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Krystoff is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Krystoff is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krystoff seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Krystoff wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Krystoff stops Jackson from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krystoff is being controlled here.
Krystoff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krystoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Krystoff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Krystoff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Krystoff taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krystoff tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Krystoff's temple.
Krystoff being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson continues to stall.
Krystoff is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Jackson stalls from top position.
Krystoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krystoff can do to turn this around?
Jackson is looking to advance position but Krystoff won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krystoff moves away from the strike by Jackson.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Krystoff tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Krystoff to control.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krystoff is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
More hug and hope from Jackson.
Krystoff tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krystoff hang on?
Krystoff wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krystoff taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krystoff wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Robb Krystoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jackson!
A relieved looking Jordan Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mogweister (ranked 6290 p4p, 547 weight class) and Bingo Bango (ranked 7137 p4p, 582 weight class). Mogweister comes into the arena with Show me how to live, Audioslave. blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mogweister
vs
Bango

185 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bingo Bango!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mogweister gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Bango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mogweister !
Bango connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mogweister some visible discomfort.
Mogweister is letting Bango control him for a moment.
Bango looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mogweister is avoiding damage well.
Mogweister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mogweister isn't going anywhere.
Bango trying to control the action but Mogweister is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bango is controlling him well.
Bango scoring with punches and elbows.
Mogweister is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bango's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mogweister wants to control but Bango is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mogweister wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bango lands a nice short elbow.
Bango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bango is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bango sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mogweister defending well though.
Bango performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Bango connects with a nice short shot to Mogweister 's temple.
Bango is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango thows a huge punch but Mogweister dodges it nicely.
Bango sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mogweister defending well though.
Bango keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mogweister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Bango releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mogweister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bango shoots in but no luck this time.
Mogweister misses with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bango.

Mogweister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bango, pushing him back against the cage.
Bango wants a takedown.
Mogweister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rob Mogweister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bango.
Mogweister lands an elbow inside.
Bango dodges an elbow strike from Mogweister .
Mogweister manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mogweister is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bango is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mogweister to the mat. Mogweister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mogweister being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Bango dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mogweister wants to clinch up but Bango keeps it at a distance.
Bango feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Mogweister misses.
Mogweister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bango swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bango clinches up with Mogweister and pushes him back against the cage.
Mogweister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mogweister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bango's face.
Mogweister is trying to break free.
Bango is trying to pull guard but Mogweister has him pressed against the cage.
Mogweister tries to break free but Bango pushes him back against the cage.
Bango wants to get back to striking at distance but Mogweister won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mogweister pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mogweister doesn't manage to clinch there - Bango circles away.
A head kick by Mogweister misses
enabling Bango to counter with a crisp jab.
Mogweister looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mogweister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bango defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango throws a right hand that Mogweister ducks under and follows up with a left that Mogweister also avoids with ease.
Mogweister lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mogweister moves away.
Rob Mogweister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mogweister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mogweister tries to clinch but Bango moves away

and Bango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bango.
Mogweister being controlled here, momentarily.
Bango's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bango accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mogweister is looking to stand up but Bango isn't so interested in that idea.
Mogweister keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bango connects with a couple of short punches.
Bango sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bango looking to score a takedown here. Mogweister is defending well but Bango drives through and ends up in Mogweister 's guard.
Bango is standing up over Mogweister . Mogweister looks to escape but Bango dives into side control.

Mogweister gets back to half guard.
Mogweister looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bango perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bango prevents Mogweister from improving his position.
Bango content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Bango has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bingo Bango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Bango connects with a nice short shot to Mogweister 's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bingo Bango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A lazy body kick from Mogweister

and Bango counters with a shoot takedown. Mogweister fights it but they end up in guard.

Mogweister manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bango looking for a takedown.
Bango can't find room to land a body shot as Mogweister controls the action.
Mogweister with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mogweister misses with an elbow strike.
Bango has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mogweister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bango blocks it with crossed arms.
Bango blocks the elbow strike.

Mogweister breaks from the clinch.
Bango shoots in for a takedown but Mogweister shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mogweister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bango.
Mogweister throws a sloppy head kick

and Bango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogweister working a defensive guard here.
Bango must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bango controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister has momentary wrist control but Bango slips an elbow through the middle.
Mogweister tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mogweister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mogweister keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
Bango controlling from the top position.
Bango is looking to work some ground and pound but Mogweister has wrist control.
Bango is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bango lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Mogweister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bango's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mogweister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mogweister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bango.
Mogweister misses with a lunging right hand
and Mogweister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Bango gets a double leg takedown into Mogweister 's guard.
Bango looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bango is in close to Mogweister 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rob Mogweister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mogweister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bango controls the pace.
Bango landing with the ground and pound.
Bango slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bango keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mogweister 's head.
Bingo Bango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bango slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Bango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bango 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Bango!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeraldo Bonbon (ranked 2848 p4p, 331 weight class) and Daniel Bergstrem (ranked 3477 p4p, 385 weight class). Bergstrem has chosen The Cranberries - Zombie as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bonbon
vs
Bergstrem

182 cm
26
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeraldo Bonbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bergstrem!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergstrem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonbon.
Bonbon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonbon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonbon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bergstrem misses with a double jab.
Bonbon throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonbon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonbon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonbon is looking to clinch but Bergstrem is avoiding it.
Bonbon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bergstrem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonbon somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergstrem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bergstrem misses with a few strikes there.

Bonbon has managed to clinch.
A short left from Bergstrem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergstrem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonbon jumps guard but Bergstrem turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bergstrem scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonbon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bergstrem avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bergstrem.
A shot in the inside from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bergstrem lands a body punch.
Bergstrem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonbons head.
Still in the clinch, Bergstrem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bergstrem scores with a shoulder strike.
Bergstrem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonbon backwards.
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!
Bonbon takes a shot to the head.
Bergstrem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bergstrem.
A shot in the inside from Bergstrem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bergstrem.
Bergstrem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bergstrem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonbon backwards.
Bergstrem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bergstrem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonbon tries to pull guard but Bergstrem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeraldo Bonbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergstrem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bonbon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bergstrem lands with a left to the head.
Bergstrem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bergstrem lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonbon backwards.
Bonbon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bergstrem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonbon is trying to drag Bergstrem to the mat but Bergstrem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bergstrem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonbons head.
Bergstrem lands a nice uppercut.
Bergstrem scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrem lands a right hand.
Bergstrem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bergstrem lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bergstrem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bergstrem lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonbon backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergstrem works on Bonbon's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonbon is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bergstrem.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bergstrem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonbon backwards.
Bergstrem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bergstrem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bergstrem has double underhooks.
Bergstrem lands a nice uppercut.
Bergstrem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bergstrem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Bonbon is rocked!
A hook to the body from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem has Bonbon pressed against the cage, preventing Bonbon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bergstrem lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Bergstrem.
Bergstrem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bergstrem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bergstrem lands with a light punch inside.
Bergstrem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bergstrem lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bergstrem lands with a left to the head.
Bergstrem scores with a shoulder strike.
Bergstrem pushes Bonbon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bergstrem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonbon backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonbon.
Jeraldo Bonbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Bergstrem does no damage.
Bergstrem thuds a left hand into Bonbon's body.
Bonbon is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Bergstrem just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Bonbon has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Bergstrem!
Daniel Bergstrem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Mendes (ranked 3467 p4p, 337 weight class) and Marc Manuel (ranked 4047 p4p, 384 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mendes
vs
Manuel

177 cm
25
159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Condemned

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marc Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mendes scores with a takedown into Manuel's guard.

Mendes drops back looking for a leg! Manuel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manuel manages to kick Mendes off! Mendes jumps back into Manuel's guard.

Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuel pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now.
Manuel looking for a sweep. Not yet Manuel, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

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

Manuel wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.

Mendes working for a triangle but Manuel defends it easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manuel looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Mendes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manuel uses it to pass to side control.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manuel is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mendes is trying to work for a sweep but Manuel has mounted him!
Manuel cracks Mendes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Manuel isn't that keen on the idea.
Manuel tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel working the ground and pound effectively.
Manuel landing strikes from the mount and Mendes is in trouble!
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mendes is trying to break free.
Manuel missing with strikes.
Mendes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Manuel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manuel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Manuel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mendes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manuel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Manuel.
Manuel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Manuel with good strikes from the mount here!
Mendes is working to get back to half guard.
Manuel wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Mendes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Manuel wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Manuel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mendes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Mendes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manuel manages to get back to half guard.

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

Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Manuel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Manuel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manuel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.

Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Manuel defends it.

Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Manuel is trying to control but can't.

Mendes 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is positioning himself well to prevent Mendes advancing to mount.
Manuel is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes passes Manuel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.

Mendes wants to work for an arm triangle but Manuel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fernando Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manuel defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manuel trying to control the position.

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

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

Manuel drops back looking for a leg! Mendes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendes manages to kick Manuel off! Manuel jumps back into Mendes's guard.
Manuel is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.

Mendes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Manuel has his hands clasped together but Mendes extends and breaks Manuel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mendes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Mendes!
A very excited looking Fernando Mendes 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Doms (ranked 1744 p4p, 194 weight class) and Lynton Miller (ranked 2769 p4p, 292 weight class). Frankie Doms could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lynton Miller's chin.

Doms
vs
Miller

180 cm
20
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Doms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Doms.
A cross from Miller lands.

Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Doms trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller is keen to just control but Doms is a slippery customer.
Doms gets full guard.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doms 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.

Doms looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miller has picked Doms up and slammed him! Doms can't keep hold of the triangle and Miller manages to pass to side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Doms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller is chipping away with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doms takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller landing a few strikes.
Miller is putting a hurting on Doms here, landing some big shots from side control.
Doms is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller cracks Doms with a big right hand but Doms just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miller cracks Doms with a big right hand but Doms just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doms keeps working.
Doms is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miller connects with a decent elbow.
Doms tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Doms tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doms is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doms takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller lands an elbow.
Doms tries to improve position but can't.
Doms takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doms is trying to improve his position.
Doms has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Doms manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miller is thwarting Doms's attempts to control the position.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doms tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Doms tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Doms is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Doms is rocked!
Doms won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Oh Doms is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Doms's head.
Doms is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doms on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doms trying to get back to full guard but Miller takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Miller unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Doms wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Miller celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
Post fight, Lynton Miller stared into the camera and said 'Good fight Frankie! It feels good to beat a legit fighter and prove myself in this cage. Frankie is a beast though, he'll have a good career. Thanks for watching tonight Vegas and keep your eye on me! There's more to come from "The Oz Thriller"! '.