Demolition 6 - Valdez v Graves PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Jospin (ranked 1688 p4p, 225 weight class) and Sleight Of Hand (ranked 3310 p4p, 369 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jospin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clash. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jospin
vs
Of Hand

192 cm
24
218 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

200 cm
27
211 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henri Jospin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sleight Of Hand!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Of Hand moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Jospin's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jospin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Of Hand throws a shot to the body.
Of Hand cracks Jospin with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Of Hand.
Jospin scores with a leg kick.
Of Hand lands a nice hook to Jospin's body. Jospin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Of Hand throws a wild body kick that Jospin sees coming a mile off.
Jospin wants to land a leg kick but Of Hand is out of range.
Jospin tries to land a front kick but Of Hand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Of Hand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Of Hand there.
Of Hand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Of Hand clobbers Jospin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Of Hand there.
Nice shot by Of Hand.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Of Hand.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Hand connects with a high kick.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Of Hand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jospin slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Of Hand throws a series of punches but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Of Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand throws out a powerful jab.
Of Hand has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jospin thumps Of Hand with a low kick.
Of Hand throws a sloppy head kick
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
Of Hand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Of Hand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
A cross from Of Hand lands.
Of Hand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Of Hand digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.
Of Hand is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jospin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Of Hand throws a lazy body kick
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.
Of Hand scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Of Hand.
Of Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
It looked like Jospin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin staying out of range there.
Jospin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Of Hand misses with a straight right.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Of Hand moved away.
Jospin staying out of range there.
It looked like Jospin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Of Hand.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jospin walks into a stiff left hand from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Hand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Hand throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
And Jospin counters with a quick kick to the body but Of Hand blocks it.
Of Hand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Of Hand there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Hand scores with a nice body kick.
Of Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Of Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Of Hand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sleight Of Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Of Hand misses the target.
As Of Hand backs away, Jospin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Of Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jospin counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Of Hand misses its intended target.
Of Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Of Hand lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jospin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Of Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Of Hand.
A big right from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Jospin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand throws a right hand that Jospin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jospin also avoids with ease.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Of Hand throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Of Hand chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Hand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jospin slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a right hand
and Jospin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jospin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Of Hand looks to land a combination but Jospin avoids it well.
Of Hand just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJospin.
Of Hand lands a glancing blow to the side of Jospin's head.
Of Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Hand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jospin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Of Hand misses.
Jospin is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Jospin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with a nice body kick.
Of Hand throws a wild body kick that Jospin sees coming a mile off.
Jospin throws a quick counter head kick but Of Hand was just out of range.
Of Hand thuds his right hand into Jospin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Of Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
As Of Hand backs away, Jospin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jospin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Of Hand's calf.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Of Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Jospin misses its intended target.
Jospin walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Of Hand throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Of Hand throws a series of punches but Jospin avoids them all with ease.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Of Hand misses with a looping left.
Jospin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Of Hand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Jospin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jospin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jospin misses the target.
Of Hand misses with a body shot.
Jospin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jospin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jospin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand misses with a looping right.
Jospin moves forwards but Of Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Of Hand throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jospin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jospin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Of Hand's head.
Of Hand misses with a body kick.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jospin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Of Hand misses with a double jab
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jospin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Of Hand throws a shot to the body.
Jospin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Of Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
Jospin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Of Hand tries to land a body kick
and Jospin counters with a nice body shot.
Of Hand looks to throw a body kick
and Jospin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Of Hand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jospin moves out of range as Of Hand strikes.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Of Hand looks for the body kick but Jospin saw that one coming.
Of Hand throws a right and a left that Jospin avoids nicely.
Of Hand throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Hand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Hand.
Of Hand swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Of Hand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Of Hand lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jospin backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jospin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Of Hand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Of Hand tenderised Jospin's leg. Jospin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jospin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Of Hand misses with a hook.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Hand checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Of Hand.
Of Hand misses with a head kick.
Jospin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses
and Of Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Jospin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Of Hand is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Of Hand.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin walks into a straight right hand from Of Hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Hand lands with a good body shot.
Of Hand cracks Jospin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jospin drops his hands momentarily and Of Hand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Of Hand throws a sloppy body shot
and Jospin counters with a big head kick but Of Hand shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Of Hand misses its intended target.
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jospin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Hand.
Jospin moves forwards but Of Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Of Hand avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Of Hand throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Of Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Jospin misses.
Of Hand scores with a jab to the head.
Of Hand connects with a looping right hand.
Of Hand lands a jab to the head.
Of Hand blocks a head kick by Jospin.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Of Hand misses with a body shot
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Hand throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Of Hand looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Of Hand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Hand swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Hand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jospin walks into a straight right hand from Of Hand.
The fighters circling - Of Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Jospin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin misses with a wild combination.
Jospin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Of Hand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Hand with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Of Hand. That snapped Jospin's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sleight Of Hand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Of Hand 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sleight Of Hand!
In his post fight interview, Sleight Of Hand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Kubrick (ranked 1244 p4p, 147 weight class) and Rocco OGrady (ranked 942 p4p, 106 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kubrick
vs
OGrady

174 cm
27
155 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

173 cm
26
148 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Kubrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco OGrady!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OGrady scores with a sloppy right hand. Kubrick should have avoided that one.
Kubrick looks to land a combination. OGrady sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Rocco OGrady has been cut.
OGrady circles away from the clinch attempt.
OGrady misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from OGrady.
Kubrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OGrady.
OGrady loads up on a big right hand but Kubrick slips the punch.
OGrady scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OGrady throws the left hand but Kubrick avoids the punch easily.
OGrady scores with a nice head shot.
OGrady misses with a wild body shot.
OGrady lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OGrady.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubrick throws a big shot that misses.
OGrady misses with an attempted mid kick.

Kubrick shoots in and gets a takedown into OGrady's guard.

OGrady is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kubrick presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kubrick misses with a body punch.
Kubrick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OGrady has a couple of punches blocked by Kubrick.
OGrady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kubrick.
Kubrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OGrady working aggressively here.
OGrady misses with a punch on the inside.
Kubrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Kubrick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubrick throws a strike but OGrady avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OGrady is looking to stand up but Kubrick isn't so interested in that idea.
Kubrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OGrady is keeping the position for now.
Kubrick throws a big right hand that misses.
Kubrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kubrick trying to control the position from guard on top but OGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OGrady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kubrick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OGrady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kubrick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OGrady's head.
Kubrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubrick wants to pass the guard but OGrady is keeping the position.
OGrady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kubrick is controlling him.

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

Kubrick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OGrady to the mat! OGrady manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kubrick prevents OGrady from getting back to his feet.
Kubrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kubrick trying to control but OGrady is working from the bottom.
Kubrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kubrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kubrick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of OGrady's head.
OGrady wants to stand but Kubrick is controlling the position.
Kubrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rocco OGrady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco OGrady'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.

OGrady thuds a left hand into Kubrick's body.
Kubrick avoids a kick to the body.
Kubrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kubrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OGrady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OGrady swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kubrick scores with a decent looking hook.

Kubrick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OGrady to the mat! OGrady manages to get full guard.
OGrady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kubrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubrick throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kubrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kubrick cracks OGrady with a solid left hand.
Kubrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OGrady keeping moving, preventing Kubrick from controlling successfully.
Kubrick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kubrick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
OGrady is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kubrick is controlling him well.
Kubrick lands an elbow.
Kubrick in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kubrick misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kubrick misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick wants to control but OGrady is keeping him busy.
Kubrick throws an elbow but OGrady slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kubrick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Kubrick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kubrick tries to score with some ground and pound. OGrady controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kubrick is looking to take a break and control but OGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OGrady wants to get back to his feet but Kubrick drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kubrick misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stanley Kubrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kubrick wants to control but OGrady is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OGrady scores with a spinning back kick!
OGrady digs a good hook to Kubrick's body.
OGrady motions for Kubrick to come forward. OGrady throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubrick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OGrady works Kubrick's body with a nice hook.
OGrady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubrick.
OGrady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
OGrady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kubrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kubrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubrick throwing a counter right hand but OGrady manages to avoid it.
OGrady throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kubrick throws a big counter combination but OGrady scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rocco OGrady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubrick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
OGrady misses with an uppercut
and Kubrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocco OGrady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
OGrady's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kubrick under the eye.
OGrady avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Kubrick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocco OGrady's cut.
That's time! Kubrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A shot to the body from Kubrick misses
and OGrady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OGrady misses with an attempted mid kick.
OGrady lands a right hook to the body.
Kubrick blocks a head kick by OGrady.
Rocco OGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OGrady looks to land a combination but Kubrick avoids it well.
Kubrick is looking to counter punch.

Kubrick clinches.
Kubrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OGrady misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kubrick stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OGrady.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Kubrick.
Kubrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OGrady.
No joy there for Kubrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubrick connects with a body shot.
OGrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubrick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kubrick misses the target.
OGrady moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kubrick cracks OGrady with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kubrick wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kubrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OGrady moves away from the strike by Kubrick.
Nice body punch from OGrady.
OGrady misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kubrick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubrick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OGrady misses with a right hand
and Kubrick counters with a left to the body.
Kubrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OGrady lands with a nice body punch.
OGrady slips under a jab from Kubrick.
It seemed like OGrady was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kubrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubrick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kubrick has his takedown stuffed
and OGrady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OGrady ducks under a wild hook from Kubrick.
Kubrick slips under a jab.
OGrady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubrick throws out the jab.
Kubrick slips a straight right by OGrady.
Kubrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for OGrady.
Kubrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by OGrady.
OGrady bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OGrady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OGrady scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for OGrady. That snapped Kubrick's head back.
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!
OGrady bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kubrick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
OGrady throws a sloppy head kick and Kubrick moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kubrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OGrady scores with a body shot.
OGrady scoring well with a low kick there.
Kubrick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OGrady drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
OGrady swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kubrick counters with a series of strikes. OGrady will be more careful next time no doubt.
OGrady tries to score with a low kick but Kubrick moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco OGrady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OGrady 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rocco OGrady!
Our winner, Rocco OGrady, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 1037 p4p, 140 weight class) and Khaba Dagestanskiy (ranked 1211 p4p, 160 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Marciano 3rd
vs
Dagestanskiy

182 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagestanskiy avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.

Dagestanskiy moves into the clinch.
Dagestanskiy working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd misses with the head strike.
Marciano 3rd misses with some punches.
Marciano 3rd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano 3rd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dagestanskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano 3rd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dagestanskiy leaning against his opponent.
Dagestanskiy lands a right hand.
Marciano 3rd has had enough of the clinch but Dagestanskiy keeps him there for the moment.
Dagestanskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marciano 3rd smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Marciano 3rd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dagestanskiy moves into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dagestanskiy's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Marciano 3rd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Marciano 3rd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dagestanskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab to Dagestanskiy's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano 3rd. Those never looked like landing.
Dagestanskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but Dagestanskiy moves out of range easily.
Dagestanskiy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dagestanskiy scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Dagestanskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Marciano 3rd gets caught napping as Dagestanskiy dives in and scores a takedown. Marciano 3rd manages to retain guard.

Marciano 3rd working for a triangle but Dagestanskiy defends it easily.
Dagestanskiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dagestanskiy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Marciano 3rd working a defensive guard here.
Dagestanskiy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dagestanskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano 3rd working a defensive guard but Dagestanskiy passes into half guard.
Dagestanskiy is taking a breather. Marciano 3rd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marciano 3rd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marciano 3rd is looking to control Dagestanskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marciano 3rd avoid being mounted?

That's four 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.

Marciano 3rd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dagestanskiy is just content to waste time from the top position. Marciano 3rd takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Marciano 3rd is pulling down on Dagestanskiy's head to control his posture.

Marciano 3rd is working an open guard so Dagestanskiy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marciano 3rd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marciano 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Dagestanskiy slips the punch.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dagestanskiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Marciano 3rd to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dagestanskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano 3rd moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marciano 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dagestanskiy manages to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick that misses.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dagestanskiy's sensitive parts.
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook but Dagestanskiy blocks it.
Dagestanskiy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Dagestanskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick as Dagestanskiy jumps back.
Marciano 3rd lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dagestanskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dagestanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marciano 3rds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagestanskiy moves away.
Marciano 3rd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano 3rd.
Dagestanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano 3rd motions for Dagestanskiy to come forward. Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd blocks a jab.
Dagestanskiy slips under a jab from Marciano 3rd.
Dagestanskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano 3rd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dagestanskiy misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy tests Marciano 3rd's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Dagestanskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dagestanskiy connects with a jab.
Marciano 3rd lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dagestanskiy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dagestanskiy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dagestanskiy lands a jab.
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy misses with a double jab
and Marciano 3rd counters with a low kick, right behind Dagestanskiy 's knee.
Dagestanskiy scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Marciano 3rd motions for Dagestanskiy to come forward. Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dagestanskiy lunges at Marciano 3rd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano 3rd's hand.
Dagestanskiy throws a combination that misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a nice body shot.
Dagestanskiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano 3rd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marciano 3rd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dagestanskiy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marciano 3rd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagestanskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 3rd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marciano 3rd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dagestanskiy has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dagestanskiy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dagestanskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano 3rd is looking to slow Dagestanskiy down with leg kicks.
Dagestanskiy tries to bum rush Marciano 3rd with a series of wild strikes but Marciano 3rd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marciano 3rd.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marciano 3rd defending well as Dagestanskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Dagestanskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Marciano 3rd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dagestanskiy moves away.
Marciano 3rd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dagestanskiy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves away
and Marciano 3rd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body punch
and Dagestanskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano 3rd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a right hand to the body.
Marciano 3rd feints and then cracks Dagestanskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dagestanskiy down.
The fighters circling - Marciano 3rd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marciano 3rd slips a jab and a cross from Dagestanskiy.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but Dagestanskiy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marciano 3rd digs a good hook to Dagestanskiy's body.
Dagestanskiy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano 3rd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dagestanskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy misses the shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano 3rd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marciano 3rd throws a lazy uppercut
and Dagestanskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dagestanskiy misses with an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dagestanskiy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marciano 3rd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano 3rd motions for Dagestanskiy to come forward. Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
It looked like Marciano 3rd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy throws a lazy right hand but Marciano 3rd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagestanskiy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marciano 3rd backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd misses the jab.
Marciano 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.

Dagestanskiy shoots in and gets a takedown into Marciano 3rd's guard.
Dagestanskiy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dagestanskiy preventing the sweep.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dagestanskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd wants to sweep here but Dagestanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Dagestanskiy stands up over Marciano 3rd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dagestanskiy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dagestanskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
Marciano 3rd trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dagestanskiy trying to control but Marciano 3rd is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dagestanskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dagestanskiy swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd throws a right hand that misses
and Dagestanskiy counters with a left and a right that stings Marciano 3rd.
Dagestanskiy jabs at Marciano 3rd's body.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marciano 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dagestanskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dagestanskiy swinging wildly here.
Marciano 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dagestanskiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marciano 3rd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marciano 3rd misses with a lunging right hand
and Dagestanskiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Marciano 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
Dagestanskiy lands with a shot to the body.
Dagestanskiy connects with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khaba Dagestanskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dagestanskiy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaba Dagestanskiy!
After the fight, Khaba Dagestanskiy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 1227 p4p, 179 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 1658 p4p, 220 weight class). Holmes Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Red - Damage. Mike Holmes Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Holmes Jr
vs
Cubbedge

194 cm
26
194 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

190 cm
25
199 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
Holmes Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cubbedge moves out of range of the leg kick from Holmes Jr.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cubbedge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cubbedge throws a shot to the body.
Cubbedge connects with a crisp jab.
Holmes Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cubbedge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge cracks Holmes Jr with a good jab.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cubbedge tries to clinch there but Holmes Jr circles away.
Holmes Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Cubbedge avoided it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
It looked like Holmes Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Holmes Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Holmes Jr cracks the inside of Cubbedge 's front leg.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cubbedge .

Holmes Jr clinches up against the cage.
Holmes Jr gets underhooks to prevent Cubbedge 's takedown attempt.
Cubbedge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holmes Jr avoids it.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Cubbedge jumps guard.
Cubbedge is pulling down on Holmes Jr's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Holmes Jr won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes Jr wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.

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

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holmes Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Holmes Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holmes Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge working away.
Cubbedge controls the position.
Holmes Jr struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Cubbedge politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cubbedge prefers to stall for the moment though.
Holmes Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cubbedge working away.
A lull in the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Holmes Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back!
Holmes Jr has the hooks in. Cubbedge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holmes Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Holmes Jr looking to break Cubbedge 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cubbedge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holmes Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cubbedge circles away from the clinch attempt.

Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Holmes Jr looking for subs off his back but Cubbedge has passed one foot through into half guard.

Holmes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cubbedge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Holmes Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr gets back to half guard.
Holmes Jr tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Holmes Jr is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Holmes Jr struggling a bit here.

Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes Jr trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Holmes Jr is defending well.

Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Holmes Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holmes Jr trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cubbedge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge moves into full mount! Holmes Jr won't be happy about that!
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Holmes Jr is squirming around nicely.
Holmes Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holmes Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.

Holmes Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Holmes Jr wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge wants to control but Holmes Jr is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Holmes Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cubbedge lands a jab to Holmes Jr's midsection.
Holmes Jr slips a jab and a cross from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holmes Jr throws a front kick aimed at Cubbedge 's knee but Cubbedge avoids it well.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Cubbedge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cubbedge wants to slow Holmes Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
A jab from Holmes Jr misses.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Holmes Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Holmes Jr swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Cubbedge coming out on top.
Cubbedge misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes Jr misses with a looping left.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cubbedge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Holmes Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cubbedge misses with a right hand

and Holmes Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cubbedge ! Holmes Jr lets Cubbedge back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cubbedge is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cubbedge thows a leg kick but Holmes Jr checks it
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes Jr finish him?
Cubbedge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mike Holmes Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crack! Holmes Jr connects with the perfect overhand right and Cubbedge falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Holmes Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 931 p4p, 46 weight class) and Paul Greenland (ranked 1575 p4p, 73 weight class). Greenland has chosen I Wanna Be Like You as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lesnar
vs
Greenland

185 cm
33
285 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

181 cm
26
291 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greenland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Greenland to the ground. Lesnar is now in Greenland's guard.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Greenland keeps moving.
Lesnar prevents Greenland from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar is working Greenland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greenland is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Greenland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar prevents Greenland from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greenland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar works over Greenland with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lesnar stands up over Greenland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greenland wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar is in close to Greenland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Greenland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Greenland can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar keeps control of Greenland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lesnar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Greenland breaks the clinch.
Greenland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenland. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greenland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lesnar. Lesnar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greenland throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Greenland.
Lesnar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greenland misses with an uppercut.
Greenland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenland misses with a hook

and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Greenland didn't expect that.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greenland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Greenland is retaining full guard.
Lesnar trying to move into half guard but instead Greenland has managed to sweep!

Lesnar has his hands on Greenland's head, controlling the position.
Lesnar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Greenland wants to stand but Lesnar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Greenland being controlled here momentarily.
Greenland wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Greenland preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Greenland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Mark Lesnar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Greenland slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenland.
No joy there for Greenland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Greenland misses.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Greenland avoids it well and moves away.
Greenland misses with a double jab

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greenland won't be happy with that.
Greenland is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Greenland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar landing strikes.
Greenland is trying to buck Lesnar off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to advance to mount but Greenland denies him.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Greenland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greenland tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenland is taking damage to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenland is trying to get back to his feet but Lesnar has full control of the position and if anything, Greenland has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lesnar is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lesnar lands a shot to the head.
Greenland wants to get back to his feet.
Greenland looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lesnar.

Greenland is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greenland looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greenland throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Lesnar lands.
Greenland throws a right hand that misses

and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Greenland's guard.
Lesnar won't allow Greenland to get back to his feet.

Greenland scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Paul Greenland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greenland misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Greenland avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Greenland misses the target.

Lesnar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greenland on his heels. He'll look to pass Greenland's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar is in close to Greenland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mark Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar trying to control but Greenland is working from the bottom.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Greenland has wrist control.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenland wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greenland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar stops Greenland from standing up.
Lesnar trying to control but Greenland is working from the bottom.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar prevents Greenland from getting back to his feet.

Greenland has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lesnar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lesnar prevents Greenland from breaking the clinch.
Lesnar tries to throw a body punch but Greenland avoids it by throwing Lesnar back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Greenland swings widly with a right hand

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Greenland fights it but they end up in guard.
Greenland wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
Greenland has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar stops Greenland from standing up.
Lesnar stands up over Greenland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greenland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.
Greenland wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lesnar cracks Greenland with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greenland's head.
Lesnar stands up over Greenland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar won't allow Greenland to get back to his feet.

Greenland has his feet on Lesnar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lesnar won't allow Greenland to get back to his feet.
Paul Greenland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but Greenland is working from the bottom.
Lesnar won't allow Greenland to get back to his feet.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greenland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Greenland keeps moving.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Greenland's brow.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greenland is striking from the bottom but Lesnar uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Lesnar is trying to control. Greenland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lesnar working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Greenland's thigh. Greenland counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Greenland is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Greenland thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Greenland keeps moving.

Greenland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greenland wants to get back to his feet.

Greenland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Greenland's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesnar, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lesnar!
Mark Lesnar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 1289 p4p, 187 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 911 p4p, 129 weight class). Gamzatov comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gamzatov
vs
Johnson

188 cm
26
203 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

183 cm
25
190 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Gamzatov ducks down to avoid it.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gamzatov darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Gamzatov into the cage.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamzatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gamzatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Gamzatov didn't see that one coming.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson misses with a hook. Gamzatov ducked under it nicely.
Gamzatov attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Gamzatov blocks a head kick by Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Gamzatov saw that one coming.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws the left hand but Gamzatov avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson scores with a one two! Gamzatov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Gamzatov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov scoring with punches from side control.
Gamzatov prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
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!

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

Gamzatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Gamzatov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gamzatov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gamzatov.
Johnson is pushing Gamzatov's head away, looking to escape. Gamzatov manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson is trying to buck Gamzatov off.
Gamzatov in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Gamzatov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Gamzatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gamzatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson tries to escape but Gamzatov is in control.

Gamzatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Gamzatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Gamzatov prevents Johnson from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson pushes Gamzatov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gamzatov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gamzatov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to buck Gamzatov off.
Gamzatov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Gamzatov staying calm.
We've been hearing that Gamzatov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson is trying to buck Gamzatov off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gamzatov shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gamzatov moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Gamzatov shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Gamzatov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Gamzatov avoids it well.
Gamzat Gamzatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Gamzatov is out of range.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Johnson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gamzatov blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson gets caught napping as Gamzatov dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Gamzatov stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gamzatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gamzatov prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gamzatov won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gamzat Gamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamzatov prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Gamzatov on that attempt.
Gamzatov has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gamzatov's head.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamzatov.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gamzatov looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Gamzatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Gamzatov on that attempt.
Jeff Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gamzatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Gamzatov fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Gamzatov does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Gamzatov avoids it well.
Gamzatov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Gamzatov's ribs.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Gamzatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson keeps Gamzatov at a distance using the push kick.
Gamzatov checks a leg kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Gamzatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamzatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Gamzatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gamzatov's calf.
Gamzatov has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gamzatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Gamzatov persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamzatov moves away.
Gamzatov blocks the body kick.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Gamzatov moved out of range nicely.

Gamzatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gamzatov avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Gamzatov shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gamzatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gamzatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Gamzatov saw that one coming.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gamzatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gamzatov will feel that in the morning.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamzatov takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gamzatov looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Gamzatov drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Gamzatov stops Johnson from standing up.
Gamzatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Gamzatov isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamzatov.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Gamzatov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gamzatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Gamzatov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Gamzatov's belly button to the back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamzatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gamzatov with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Gamzatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gamzatov feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamzatov.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Gamzatov avoids it with no problem.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Gamzatov's ribs.
Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gamzatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Gamzatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gamzatov looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamzatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gamzatov on the side of the head.
Johnson works Gamzatov's body with a nice hook.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Gamzatov moved away.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Jeff Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Gamzatov is rocked!
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franck Kodjia (ranked 984 p4p, 125 weight class) and Jon Erikson (ranked 634 p4p, 81 weight class). Erikson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gåte - Statt Opp kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kodjia
vs
Erikson

195 cm
26
275 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

199 cm
26
256 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franck Kodjia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erikson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Erikson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Erikson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.
Kodjia takes a swing at Erikson's ribcage but misses.
Erikson throws the left hand but Kodjia avoids the punch easily.
Kodjia lands a body shot.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Kodjia.
Erikson wants to counter the offense by Kodjia and move into the clinch position.
Erikson takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.
Kodjia misses with a body shot
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kodjia moves away from the strike by Erikson.
Kodjia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kodjia's calf.
Erikson avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Erikson.
Kodjia is looking to counter punch.
Erikson checks the leg kick.
Kodjia throws a big shot that misses.
Kodjia sets himself, and Erikson steps forward looking for the clinch! Kodjia avoids it this time.
Kodjia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Erikson throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erikson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Franck Kodjia!
Franck Kodjia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ride or Die ...outlaw stand up'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rodriguez (ranked 147 p4p, 19 weight class) and Pentti Pentele (ranked 215 p4p, 30 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pentele's choice of entrance music: Dreams of Retribution. Pentti Pentele has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rodriguez
vs
Pentele

178 cm
26
160 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

174 cm
24
158 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rodriguez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pentele!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pentele under the eye.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Pentele pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to work over Pentele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Rodriguez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Pentele lands with a left to the head.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentele.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pentele fails to land.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pentele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pentele lands a body punch.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pentele fails to land.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penteles head.
Pentele tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Pentele.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Pentele working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Pentele.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodriguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pentele's sensitive parts.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Pentele.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Pentele throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Pentele.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pentele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Pentele.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Pentele.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Pentele jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Pentele.
Pentele throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pentele looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Rodriguez avoids a kick to the body.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele scores with a one two! Rodriguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pentele tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele misses with a left hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pentele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Pentele misses.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Pentele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Nice body kick from Pentele.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentele misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele 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!

Rodriguez tries to move into range but Pentele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pentele misses with a double jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pentele - that will leave a mark!
Pentele is looking to land body kicks.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pentele is out of range.
Rodriguez tries to score with a low kick but Pentele moves his leg out of the way.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pentele lands a jab to the nose.
Pentele delivers a nice body kick.
Rodriguez 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.
Pentele swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodriguez eats them both and turns towards Pentele to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele works the jab nicely.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Pentele's body. Pentele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pentele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pentele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.

It looks like Pentti Pentele has been cut.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pentele lands with an overhand left.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentele throws a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.
Pentele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodriguez, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Pentele.
Pentele throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Pentele scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Pentele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Rodriguez lands.

Pentele is rocked!
Pentele scores with a push kick.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pentele slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Pentele lands a body shot.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pentele scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Pentele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pentele throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Pentele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pentele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Pentele throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Pentele blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pentele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodriguez will feel that in the morning.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Good exchange - Pentele coming out on top.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pentele throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele slips under a jab.
Rodriguez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Pentele misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Pentele.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Pentele. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentele doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
Rodriguez scores with a leg kick.
Pentele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodriguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pentele checks the leg kick.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez cracks Pentele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pentele slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Pentele thinks about the counter body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pentele.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pentele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodriguez, as that shot connected.
Pentele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Pentele slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Pentele.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodriguez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Pentele.
It looked like Rodriguez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentele tries to clinch up.

Rodriguez cracks Pentele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pentele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rodriguez finish him?
Pentele gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rodriguez gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pentele is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rodriguez!
Ryan Rodriguez retains his featherweight title!
Ryan Rodriguez gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keone Kapisi (ranked 295 p4p, 11 weight class) and Kay Bone (ranked 103 p4p, 5 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kapisi
vs
Bone

190 cm
26
280 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

215 cm
25
275 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

HELLBENT
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keone Kapisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kay Bone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab.
Bone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kapisi clinches with his opponent.
Kapisi working aggressively here.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kapisi.
Kapisi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapisi misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Bone breaks from the clinch.
Kapisi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapisi connects with a jab.

It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Bone moves away
and Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kapisi rushes Bone and presses him up against the cage.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bone blocks the elbow strike.
Bone throws a head punch that misses.
Kapisi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kapisi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kapisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bone.
Kapisi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kapisi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kapisi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapisi.
Kapisi working aggressively here.
Kapisi wants to stall.
Bone lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapisi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapisi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kapisi prevents Bone from breaking the clinch.
Kapisi misses with a body punch.
Kapisi misses with an elbow strike.
Kapisi misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kapisi.
Kapisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone working hard to break the clinch.
Kapisi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kapisi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bone is looking to break free of the clinch but Kapisi has double underhooks.
Kapisi has a couple of punches blocked by Bone.
Bone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapisi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keone Kapisi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kay Bone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kapisi tries to clinch
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kapisi defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
Kapisi is looking to clinch.

Kapisi has managed to clinch.
Kapisi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kapisi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi has a couple of punches blocked by Bone.
Bone misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bone.

Bone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kapisi throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapisi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kapisi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bone takes a swing at Kapisi's ribcage but misses.
Kapisi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapisi darts in trying to clinch
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Bone moves away
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Kapisi tries to clinch up
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kapisi tries to clinch there but Bone circles away.
Bone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapisi wants to clinch but Bone slips to the side
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bone avoids the head kick by Kapisi.
Kapisi throws a sloppy head kick and Bone moves out of range easily.
Bone cracks Kapisi with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi tries to clinch up
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Kapisi.
Bone has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kapisi wants to clinch but Bone slips to the side
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapisi is just out of range.
Kapisi closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone keeps the fight on the outside.
Kapisi connects with a leg kick. Bone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kapisi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Kapisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kapisi tries to clinch up
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Bone moves away
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapisi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bone counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kapisi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bone counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kapisi closes the distance but Bone moves to the side
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapisi moves to clinch but Bone breaks away
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Kapisi moves away and avoids it.
Kapisi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kapisi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kapisi with a body shot.
Bone cracks Kapisi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Kapisi clinches up with Bone and pushes him back against the cage.
Kapisi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kapisi takes a shot to the head.
Kapisi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kapisi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kay Bone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kay Bone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kapisi closes the distance but Bone moves to the side
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kapisi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bone circles away.
Bone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Kapisi's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kapisi wants to clinch
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kapisi wants to clinch
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
Kapisi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Bone misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi wants to clinch
and Bone counters with a nice body shot.
Kapisi looks to clinch
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
Bone cracks Kapisi with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kapisi is looking to clinch.
Kapisi throws a right hand that misses
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bone keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Kapisi there.
Kapisi swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
A low kick from Kapisi is predictable there
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kapisi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Bone manages to break the clinch.
Bone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kapisi takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapisi closes the distance but Bone moves to the side
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi closes the distance but Bone moves to the side
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kapisi tries to clinch up
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Kapisi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bone connects with a nice looking jab.
Kapisi misses with a body punch
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapisi wants to clinch but Bone slips to the side
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kapisi is rocked!
Kapisi misses with a hook
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kapisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapisi swings widly with a right hand
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Kapisi darts in trying to clinch

and Bone counters with a nice right hand that sends Kapisi toppling to the canvas! Kapisi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bone finish him?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kapisi clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bone stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kay Bone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kay Bone waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeMario Valdez (ranked 119 p4p, 17 weight class) and Ernest Graves (ranked 240 p4p, 30 weight class). Valdez comes to the cage accompanied by Era - Ameno. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ernest Graves enters the cage!

Valdez
vs
Graves

180 cm
26
154 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

172 cm
26
160 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Graves looking to score a takedown here. Valdez is defending well but Graves drives through and ends up in Valdez's guard.
Graves is pushing down on Valdez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valdez is fighting to maintain full guard but Graves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Graves trying to move into half guard but instead Valdez has managed to sweep!

Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Graves working for a triangle but Valdez defends it easily.
Graves wants to sweep here but Valdez controlling him for the moment.

Valdez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valdez is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graves holds on and takes a little breather.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Graves passes Valdez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graves on the ground.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Valdez is working away.
Graves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valdez!
Graves wants to control the pace but Valdez is squirming around nicely.
Graves is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to control but Valdez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez wants to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves looking to control but Valdez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Graves working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four 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.

Graves is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Valdez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Valdez!
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Valdez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.

Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdez pulls his head out easily.
Valdez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graves felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valdez is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Graves lands with a good body shot.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Graves is looking to pass Valdez's guard but actually Valdez recovers to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves is looking to advance position but Valdez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves can't escape the position.
Graves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Graves is looking to control Valdez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graves avoid being mounted?
Valdez prevents Graves from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to get back to full guard but Valdez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ernest Graves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves is trying to escape the mount.
Graves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Valdez is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Valdez manages to pass to mount!
Valdez prevents Graves from getting the reversal.
Graves gets back to half guard.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves wants to control but Valdez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Graves keeps trying to improve his position.
Valdez is controlling the pace.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ernest Graves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
It looked like Valdez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
Graves moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez misses with a head kick.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Valdez counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Graves looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves stands and throws Valdez's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valdez keeps working.

Graves tries for a kimura but Valdez is defending well.
Valdez prevents Graves from moving into mount.
Graves advances nicely into full mount.
Graves wants to take Valdez's back but he can't do it this time.

Graves goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valdez turns into him and now he's in Graves's guard.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.

Graves looking for a guillotine here but Valdez defends easily.
Valdez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graves wants to sweep here but Valdez controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
Graves 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.

Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valdez defends well.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.

Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Graves working for submissions but it's allowed Valdez to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
A very excited looking Ernest Graves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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