ACE3 Ennis vs Lazlo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Simeonov (ranked 4450 p4p, 367 weight class) and Felix Thompson (ranked 6251 p4p, 442 weight class). Vladimir Simeonov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Felix Thompson's chin.

Simeonov
vs
Thompson

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

169 cm
22
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Simeonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simeonov!
Simeonov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Simeonov wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Thompson drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Simeonov 's chin! Simeonov is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Thompson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Aleksanyan (ranked 3916 p4p, 357 weight class) and Dwayne Bryant (ranked 3909 p4p, 356 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Aleksanyan
vs
Bryant

190 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Aleksanyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksanyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aleksanyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksanyan.

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

Aleksanyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bryant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aleksanyan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksanyan manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aleksanyan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bryant is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aleksanyan.
Bryant trying to control the position but Aleksanyan is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant laying and praying for a moment but Aleksanyan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Aleksanyan wants to control but Bryant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aleksanyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aleksanyan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aleksanyan holds on and takes a little breather.
Aleksanyan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bryant won't allow Aleksanyan to sweep him here.

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.

Aleksanyan has his feet on Bryant's thighs here. He's pushed Bryant off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bryant screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Aleksanyan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris George (ranked 5591 p4p, 414 weight class) and Tom Gravy (ranked 5275 p4p, 404 weight class). Chris George had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

George
vs
Gravy

187 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Gravy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
George looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gravy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

George gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
George is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gravy dives into side control.

Gravy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ground and pound from Gravy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George is being controlled here.
Gravy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
George gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravy controlling from mount.

Gravy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, George has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gravy controlling his opponent.
Gravy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gravy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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.
Gravy punching from mount but George doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Gravy looking for a guillotine from mount but George is having none of it.
Gravy misses with a head shot.

Gravy wants to finish this one by submission but George is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gravy.
Gravy throws some wild stikes that George manages to avoid easily.
Gravy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gravy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gravy misses with a head kick.

Gravy closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage.
George prevents a takedown attempt there.

Gravy drags the fight down to the ground.
Gravy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gravy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gravy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gravy's guard.
Gravy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
George tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravy is retaining full guard.
Gravy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gravy tries to score a power double leg takedown but George sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gravy somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gravy goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gravy moves into range and clinches up with George.
Gravy has had enough of the clinch but George keeps him there for the moment.
Gravy tries to circle away but George has him pinned against the cage.
Gravy wants to take the fight to the mat but George manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
George keeps control of Gravy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gravy is trying to break free.
George tries to pull guard but Gravy won't allow it.
Gravy goes for a takedown in the clinch but George prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gravy's efforts to push away.

George breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gravy closes the distance and clinches up with George, looking for a takedown. Gravy pushes George against the cage but George circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Gravy.
Gravy shoots in looking for a takedown but George manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gravy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
George looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gravy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
George throws a big counter combination but Gravy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gravy shoots in but George avoids the takedown attempt easily.
George seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gravy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George just misses with a punch to the body.

Gravy pushes George up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gravy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
George prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but George is defending well.
George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gravy walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gravy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chris George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gravy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with George, pushing him back against the cage.
Gravy wants a takedown.
Gravy looking for a takedown.
George trying to control the position but instead, Gravy has worked for underhooks and has pushed George into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gravy scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravy is working for takedown but George is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gravy tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gravy's face as he tries to break the clinch.

George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George looks for a takedown but Gravy sprawls well.
Gravy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gravy 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.
Gravy is standing up over George. George looks to escape but Gravy dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

George is trying to get back to half guard.
Gravy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Gravy 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. And we move into the final round!

Gravy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gravy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has George pinned against the cage. George gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
George jabs at Gravy's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gravy gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Gravy.

Gravy has closed the distance and engaged George in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravy tries to pull guard but George holds him up against the cage and eventually Gravy drops back down to his feet.
Gravy wants a takedown.
I was talking to George's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
George tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gravy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gravy keeps control of George as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gravy jumps guard but George turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
George tries to break the clinch but Gravy is controlling the position.

Gravy decides to pull guard.
George being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gravy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George trying to control but Gravy is working from the bottom.
George is fighting to break Gravy's control of his arms but Gravy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gravy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is trying to get back to full guard.
Gravy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gravy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Gravy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well.
George won't allow Gravy to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gravy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gravy trying to pass the guard but George defending well.
Tom Gravy 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 referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Gravy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Gravy!
The defeated Chris George had this to say: 'he fought better'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy King (ranked 4086 p4p, 414 weight class) and Putin Krov (ranked 5298 p4p, 467 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by What's Up . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

King
vs
Krov

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Putin Krov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krov throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Krov only half commits.
Krov closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Krov pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krov sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krov.
King drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krov sprawls and moves away.
Krov is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Krov tries to clinch up

so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

King drops back looking for a leg! Krov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krov manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Krov's guard.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Krov in his guard.

King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krov.
Krov throws a big right hand that misses.
Krov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krov trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy King!
A victorious Andy King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talon Orion (ranked 5615 p4p, 416 weight class) and Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 5085 p4p, 395 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Orion
vs
Da Santiago

177 cm
17
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Talon Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago leaves Orion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Santiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
Da Santiago is looking for the big counter here.
Orion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.

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

Da Santiago is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Orion presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion tries to pull guard but Da Santiago holds him up against the cage and eventually Orion drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Talon Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Da Santiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Santiago trying to control the position.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orion tries to stand but Da Santiago is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Santiago has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Santiago wants to get back to his feet but Orion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da Santiago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Santiago is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Santiago trying to control the position.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Orion gets to his feet. Da Santiago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Orion. That snapped Da Santiago's head back.
Da Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orion.
Da Santiago dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Da Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Orion.
Orion avoids a kick to the body.
Talon Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion shoots in for a double leg but Da Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion scores with a three punch combo!
Nice cross by Orion.
Orion catches Da Santiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Da Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Orion gets tackled into the cage by Da Santiago. Da Santiago maintains the clinch.
Orion is trying to push Da Santiago away but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orion blocks an elbow strike.

Orion tightens his grip and picks Da Santiago up, before dumping him to the ground. Da Santiago manages to land in guard.
Orion trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Santiago controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Da Santiago keeping full guard, as Orion tries to pass.
Da Santiago is trying to control the position but Orion postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving.
Orion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Santiago has his hands on Orion's head, controlling the position.
Da Santiago trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Talon Orion 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.

Orion throws a nice looking combination but Da Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Da Santiago has managed to clinch.

Orion breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Da Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Da Santiago moves out of range easily.
Da Santiago unleashes a big counter combination but Orion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Orion shoots for a takedown but Da Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Talon Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Orion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Da Santiago gets full guard.

Da Santiago has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Santiago controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Santiago is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Da Santiago has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alessio Da Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion prevents Da Santiago from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Santiago is trying to keep Orion in close.

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.
Orion wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving.

Da Santiago is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion stays in close to Da Santiago's body and controls the position.
Da Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orion sizes up Da Santiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Santiago walks into a straight right hand from Orion.
Orion shoots in for a double leg but Da Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Santiago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Santiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Da Santiago takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Orion kicks off Da Santiago and gets to his feet.
Orion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Santiago is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Talon Orion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Santiago is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orion lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion misses with the combination.
Orion shoots for a takedown but Da Santiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Talon Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion shoots and misses
and Da Santiago counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Da Santiago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Da Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orion.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but Orion is having none of it.
Orion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Santiago is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orion throws a right hand that Da Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Santiago also avoids with ease.
Da Santiago tries to counter with a clinch but Orion shakes him off and moves away.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up.
Da Santiago checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orion!
A punch combination from Orion misses.
Orion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Talon Orion 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. This is the final round!

Orion misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Orion.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Santiago. Da Santiago obviously looking to wear him down.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Orion tries to sprawl out of it but Da Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion thuds his right hand into Da Santiago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion keeps the fight on the outside.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Orion - just one landing.

Da Santiago rushes Orion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orion is trying to break free.
Orion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Talon Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Da Santiago looking for a takedown.
Da Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
Orion misses with some punches.

Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Santiago at a distance.
Orion throws a head kick but Da Santiago moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion thuds his shin into the meat of Da Santiago's side.
Orion fails with a takedown attempt.
Orion looks for a takedown but Da Santiago sprawls well.
Da Santiago lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Orion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Santiago sprawls well. Da Santiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Santiago avoids the head kick by Orion.
Orion throws a right hand that Da Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Santiago also avoids with ease.
Orion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Santiago swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Orion misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago wants to clinch.
Orion shoots in for a takedown but Da Santiago shows good takedown defense.
Da Santiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orion slips under a jab from Da Santiago.

Da Santiago gets a clinch.
Da Santiago can't get the takedown.

Da Santiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Orion trying to control but Da Santiago is working from the bottom.

Orion stands and steps away. Da Santiago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Da Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a head kick that Da Santiago semi-blocks.
Orion's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orion duly obliges.
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!

Da Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Da Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Orion wants to break the clinch but can't.

Orion breaks the clinch.
Orion is looking to clinch.
Da Santiago stuffs the takedown.
Orion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orion 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 fight!
Talon Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Orion!
An out of breath Talon Orion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 4270 p4p, 437 weight class) and Matt Quin (ranked 2135 p4p, 262 weight class). Rockstar's entrance music is You're The Best Around. A fine choice. Quin has chosen Captain Jack - Iko Iko as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rockstar
vs
Quin

191 cm
43
197 lbs
24 - 16 - 1

195 cm
42
190 lbs
39 - 25 - 4

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Quin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Quin misses.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Rockstar moves away and avoids it.
Quin throws a body punch but Rockstar moves out of range.

Quin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rockstar was covering up waiting for the punch and Quin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rockstar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin throws a strike but Rockstar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Quin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockstar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quin controls Rockstar momentarily but Rockstar frees himself.
Quin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar cracks Quin with a solid left hand.

Quin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockstar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Quin controls Rockstar momentarily but Rockstar frees himself.

Rockstar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockstar throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockstar cracks Quin with a solid left hand.

Quin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockstar passes into half guard.
Rockstar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rockstar trying to control from half guard but Quin is working away.
Quin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rockstar pushes down on Quin's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin is looking for a sweep. Rockstar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockstar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rockstar.
Quin is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockstar not doing much here.
Rockstar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Quin actively working from the bottom here.
Quin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockstar is working away from the top position though.

That's four 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.
Rockstar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rockstar lands strikes from half guard.
Quin tries to get to full guard but Rockstar has control of the leg.
Rockstar lands with a punch from half guard.
Quin has hold of Rockstar's hands but Rockstar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Quin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Quin 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.

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

Quin misses the shot to the body.
Luke Rockstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockstar moves out of range of the strikes.

Quin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rockstar is looking for a sweep. Quin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rockstar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Quin.
Rockstar is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar is working hard here to advance position.
Quin trying to pass the guard but Rockstar defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quin.
Rockstar won't allow Quin to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Quin.
Rockstar tries to roll over but Quin keeps him under control.
Rockstar trying to control but Quin postures up.
Quin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Quin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rockstar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Quin is working for a kimura but Rockstar is defending it quite comfortably.
Quin stalling away here and it's allowed Rockstar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Quin lands a couple of elbows.

Rockstar looking for a guillotine here but Quin defends easily.
Rockstar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quin manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin wants to sweep here but Rockstar controlling him for the moment.
Quin looking to control.
Rockstar trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.

Quin looking for a guillotine here but Rockstar defends easily.
Quin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four 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.
Quin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockstar.
Rockstar lands a couple of digs.
Quin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rockstar controls the pace.
Rockstar throws an elbow that misses. Quin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rockstar's guard. Nice move by Quin!

Quin distracts Rockstar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matt Quin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockstar keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Rockstar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockstar trying to keep a closed guard but Quin is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Quin's corner calls for a 1-2. Quin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Quin needs to keep his hands up - Rockstar had a free shot at his head there.
Rockstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Rockstar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Rockstar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Quin if he has to take too many more of those.
Rockstar throws a leg kick

and Quin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quin.
Quin pushes down on Rockstar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rockstar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Quin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rockstar working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin controlling the position easily from mount.
Rockstar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Quin lands a heavy elbow.

It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Quin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rockstar looks a forlorn figure.
Quin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rockstar working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin avoids the attempt from Rockstar to control.
Quin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Quin cracks Rockstar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockstar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quin with a couple of short strikes.
Quin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rockstar tries to hold on but Quin pushes him away.

Quin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rockstar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rockstar!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quin's head.
Rockstar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Quin is looking for a sweep.
Rockstar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Quin tries to buck Rockstar off but Rockstar is having none of it.
Quin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Quin wants to improve his position but Rockstar is controlling well.
Rockstar is thwarting Quin's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin moves into full guard.

Quin looking for a guillotine here but Rockstar defends easily.
Quin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockstar preventing the sweep.
Rockstar tries to free his leg and advance position but Quin is retaining full guard.

Quin working for a triangle but Rockstar defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Quin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quin 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Quin!
Matt Quin 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
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Wade (ranked 4891 p4p, 461 weight class) and Rod Stickmann (ranked 2930 p4p, 330 weight class). Dwayne Wade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rod Stickmann's chin.

Wade
vs
Stickmann

188 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Kato

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Wade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Stickmann!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Wade blocks the low kick.

Wade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stickmann lands with a light punch inside.
Stickmann wants a takedown but no success here.

Wade breaks from the clinch.
Stickmann missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Wade clinches up against the cage.
Wade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wade blocks a body shot from Stickmann.

Wade works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stickmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stickmann on the ground.

Stickmann is looking for a triangle but Wade pushes his legs off easily.

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

Stickmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stickmann looking for a guillotine here but Wade defends easily.

Wade stands and steps away. Stickmann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters circling - Stickmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Stickmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Wade forces Stickmann back against the cage and clinches.
Stickmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Stickmann wants a takedown.
Wade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stickmann misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stickmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wade is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stickmann misses with a hook from the clinch.

Wade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stickmann uses from the top position.
Wade keeping full guard, as Stickmann tries to pass.
Wade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wade is looking to stand up but Stickmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Wade trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stickmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wade swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Stickmann from controlling successfully.
Stickmann looking to pass the guard.
Stickmann trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
Stickmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Wade is retaining full guard.
Wade throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stickmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Rod Stickmann has been cut.

Wade gets the takedown into side control.
Stickmann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade is controlling Stickmann's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade is looking to escape.
Stickmann trying to control the action but Wade is working from the bottom.
Wade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stickmann.

Stickmann 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.
Wade wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Wade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Stickmann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wade duly obliges.
Wade lands with a nice combination. Stickmann backs away looking to recover.

Stickmann is rocked!
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stickmann throws out the jab.
Stickmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Stickmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stickmann flicks out a counter leg kick but Wade steps away.
Stickmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wade paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wade.
Dwayne Wade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wade stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Oooooh!!! Wade has knocked Stickmann down with a huge combo! Wade steps away and waves a wobbly Stickmann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stickmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Wade finish him?

Wade shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Stickmann is on queer street and Wade is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dwayne Wade!
Dwayne Wade is the new middleweight champion!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ennis (ranked 4773 p4p, 388 weight class) and Dick Lazlo (ranked 4465 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ennis
vs
Lazlo

193 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ennis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Lazlo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ennis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lazlo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lazlo drops his hands momentarily and Ennis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lazlo tries to bum rush Ennis with a series of wild strikes but Ennis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Ennis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lazlo throws a front kick aimed at Ennis's knee but Ennis avoids it well.

Lazlo gets a clinch.

Ennis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ennis manages to end up in side control.
Ennis tries to score with some ground and pound. Lazlo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Ennis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lazlo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ennis is looking to take a break and control but Lazlo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lazlo is being controlled here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lazlo has eaten all the pies!
Lazlo wants to get back to his feet.
Ennis misses with the ground and pound.
Lazlo is trying to get back to his feet.
Ennis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ennis lands a nice forearm strike.
Ennis just content to control the position.
Lazlo is trying to buck Ennis off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ennis just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ennis tries to score with some ground and pound. Lazlo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lazlo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lazlo looks to land a left hand but Ennis moved out of range nicely.
Dick Lazlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazlo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ennis will feel that in the morning.
Ennis is breathing heavily.
Lazlo lands with a nice combination. Ennis backs away looking to recover.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lazlo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lazlo clinches.
Our sources have told us that Ennis has been working on his elbows in the gym.

Lazlo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lazlo rushes Ennis and presses him up against the cage.

Lazlo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazlo misses with a wild combination.
Lazlo throws a series of punches but Ennis moves out of range.
Ennis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lazlo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ennis misses with a straight left.
Dick Lazlo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazlo lands a really nice looking cross but Ennis seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ennis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lazlo throws a leg kick which misses Ennis's front leg but catches the back leg as Ennis tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazlo misses with a head kick.
Lazlo connects with a combination that backs up Ennis into the cage. Lazlo lands a flurry of punches that gets past Ennis's guard. Ennis is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Lazlo bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Lazlo!
Dick Lazlo is the new heavyweight champion!

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