RRFC Fight Night 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Krouse (ranked 4317 p4p, 380 weight class) and Artur Barushki (ranked 7505 p4p, 517 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Krouse
vs
Barushki

175 cm
24
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
23
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Krouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Barushki !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barushki leaves Krouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krouse shoots in but Barushki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Krouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Barushki tries to sprawl out of it but Krouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barushki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krouse misses with a wild combination.
Barushki avoids the head kick by Krouse.
Krouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krouse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barushki defends it nicely.
Krouse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barushki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Barushki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krouse to the ground. Barushki is now in Krouse's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Krouse manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krouse is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barushki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Krouse to the mat. Krouse regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barushki controlling from the top position.
Barushki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barushki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barushki tries to pass to full mount but Krouse defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krouse wants to get back to his feet.
Barushki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Krouse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barushki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barushki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Barushki is looking for a kimura but Krouse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barushki to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Barushki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Krouse wants to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krouse gets back to full guard.

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

Barushki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krouse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barushki has managed to get both his arms back between Krouse's legs - danger averted.
Barushki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krouse is defended easily by Barushki .
Barushki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krouse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krouse is breathing heavily.

Barushki closes the distance and clinches.

Barushki breaks from the clinch.
Barushki keeps the fight on the outside.

Barushki has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krouse is trying to force a seperation but Barushki has the dominant position.
Krouse tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barushki just stands there and leans against the cage.

Barushki drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barushki tries to avoid it but Krouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barushki to the ground. Barushki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Krouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Barushki . No joy for Krouse on that attempt.
Barushki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krouse shoots in for a double leg but Barushki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Krouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Barushki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barushki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krouse trying to keep a closed guard but Barushki is proving a slippery customer.
Barushki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barushki stopping the sweep attempt from Krouse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barushki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barushki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Barushki gets to his feet - Krouse follows without any prompting.
Krouse fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krouse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Barushki clinches up with Krouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Krouse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barushki after a bit of a struggle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barushki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krouse's brow.

Barushki lands a takedown into guard.
Barushki won't allow Krouse to sweep him here.

Krouse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barushki defends it easily.
Krouse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barushki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Krouse gets caught flat footed, as Barushki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barushki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barushki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barushki chips away with some ground and pound.
Barushki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krouse trying to keep a closed guard but Barushki is proving a slippery customer.
Barushki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Barushki stands and steps away. Krouse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Krouse gets tackled into the cage by Barushki . Barushki maintains the clinch.

Barushki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barushki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barushki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krouse is one step ahead there.
Barushki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Barushki 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Barushki throws a body shot but no joy.
Krouse attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barushki tries to counter by closing the distance.

Barushki darts in and clinches Krouse up against the cage.

Barushki pulls guard effortlessly.
Krouse looking to pass the guard.

Barushki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barushki has Krouse pressed against the cage, preventing Krouse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Barushki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krouse tries to score a body lock takedown but Barushki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Barushki manages to break the clinch.
Krouse avoids the body shot from Barushki .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krouse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barushki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barushki sprawls well. Barushki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krouse gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Krouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krouse misses with a takedown attempt

and Barushki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Barushki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barushki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barushki has his hands on Krouse's head, controlling the position.

Krouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krouse preventing the sweep.
Artur Barushki has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barushki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barushki works his way into full mount!
Krouse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barushki controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krouse wants to hold on but Barushki pushes him away.
Krouse is trying to escape the mount.
Barushki thowing shots but they're missing.

Barushki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Krouse manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barushki working the strikes but Krouse uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barushki slips a nice elbow through Krouse's hands, connecting with Krouse's forehead.
Krouse is trying to stand back up but Barushki is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barushki working his ground and pound in the gym.
Krouse is trying to maintain the position but Barushki is very close to passing his half guard.
Barushki not doing much here.
Krouse is looking to control Barushki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krouse avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Krouse has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barushki escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barushki !

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Barushki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barushki 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Barushki !
In defeat, David Krouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'oof'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Morricone (ranked 6294 p4p, 261 weight class) and Anthony Consuelue (ranked 6146 p4p, 256 weight class). Anthony Consuelue is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Morricone
vs
Consuelue

171 cm
21
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Morricone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Consuelue!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morricone tries a head kick but it misses.
Consuelue sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Consuelue closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morricone did well to prevent Consuelue getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Consuelue stands up and beckons Morricone to join him on the feet.
Consuelue takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morricone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Consuelue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morricone, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Morricone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morricone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morricone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Consuelue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Morricone. Those never looked like landing.
Consuelue wants to counter the offense by Morricone and move into the clinch position.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morricone.

Morricone closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Consuelue.

Morricone breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morricone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Consuelue closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Morricone's guard.
Consuelue sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morricone's guard.
Consuelue wants to take a breather but Morricone is having none of it.
Consuelue keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Consuelue is looking to take a break and control but Morricone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Consuelue trying to mount his opponent but Morricone defends it.
Consuelue keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morricone is trying to stand.
Consuelue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Consuelue wants to pass to mount but Morricone is defending the position.
Consuelue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Consuelue shoots in and bounces Morricone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Consuelue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morricone is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Consuelue sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Consuelue trying to control the position from guard on top but Morricone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morricone is looking to stand up but Consuelue isn't so interested in that idea.
Consuelue sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Morricone 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.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crunch! Morricone slams his shin into Consuelue's torso.
Morricone lands a jab to the nose.
Leo Morricone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morricone looks to land a combination but Consuelue avoids it well.
Consuelue fails with the takedown.
Leo Morricone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morricone drops Consuelue with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Consuelue! Morricone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Morricone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Saravia (ranked 6058 p4p, 555 weight class) and Jorgens Vergys (ranked 4747 p4p, 491 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saravia
vs
Vergys

178 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrique Saravia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgens Vergys!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Saravia does no damage.
Vergys changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saravia.
Vergys misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Saravia.
Vergys misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravia.
Vergys shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saravia counters with a right hand to the body.
Vergys tries a head kick but it misses.
Enrique Saravia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Saravia lands a left and a right that send Vergys crashing to the mat, dazed. Saravia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Vergys is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saravia looks to land a right hand but Vergys moved out of range.
Vergys is still on wobbly legs! Can Saravia finish him?
Vergys has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saravia finds it's way round the side to connect with Vergys's head.
No joy there for Saravia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vergys seems to have recovered his senses.
Vergys slips under a jab from Saravia.
Saravia throws a series of punches but Vergys moves out of range.
Vergys steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saravia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergys misses with a takedown attempt - Saravia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Enrique Saravia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgens Vergys.
Vergys throws a nice head kick!

Vergys gets a double leg takedown into Saravia's guard.
Vergys prevents Saravia from getting back to his feet.
Saravia has momentary wrist control but Vergys slips an elbow through the middle.
Vergys working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vergys is fighting to break Saravia's control of his arms but Saravia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys trying to control the position from guard on top but Saravia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vergys prevents Saravia from getting back to his feet.
Vergys loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Saravia has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vergys off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saravia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vergys.
Vergys looks to land a combination but Saravia avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vergys throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice shot by Saravia.
Saravia throws a big shot that misses.
Vergys misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saravia lands a lovely overhand right.
Saravia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vergys looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vergys looks winded!
Vergys gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vergys walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saravia connects with a body shot.
Vergys blocks a jab.
Saravia misses with an uppercut. Vergys saw that one coming.
Vergys gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vergys takes one on the button.
Vergys moves out of range as Saravia strikes.
Vergys gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saravia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saravia misses with a looping left.
Saravia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vergys avoids the body shot from Saravia.
Vergys lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot lands for Saravia.
Saravia misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saravia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vergys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saravia tests Vergys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saravia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saravia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saravia digs a good hook to Vergys's body.
Saravia connects with a body shot that sends Vergys's belly button to the back.
Donk. Saravia catches Vergys right on the button with a cross.
Vergys slips a jab and a cross from Saravia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saravia scores with a hook to the body. Vergys takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saravia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saravia misses with an uppercut.
Vergys keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Saravia 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.

Saravia's corner calls for a 1-2. Saravia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saravia sizes up Vergys with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saravia scores with a body shot.
Vergys avoids the body shot from Saravia.
Saravia scores with a body shot.
Saravia throws a hook but Vergys blocks it.
Vergys throws a counter combo.
Saravia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saravia lands with a straight right. Vergys didn't see that one coming.
Saravia throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Vergys's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Saravia dives in looking to finish as Vergys flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Saravia's strikes! Saravia is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Vergys's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Vergys was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Saravia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Boser (ranked 4157 p4p, 398 weight class) and George Smith (ranked 5724 p4p, 464 weight class). Boser kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is fart . Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The man who can't be moved kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Boser
vs
Smith

188 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

202 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tanner Boser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boser tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boser darts in trying to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.

Smith looking to score a takedown here. Boser is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Boser's guard.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boser's head.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Boser has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boser gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boser's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boser is breathing heavily.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Boser has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Boser tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boser's head.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Boser's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boser.
Boser is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Boser that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boser takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boser taking shots to the head.
Smith scoring with strikes but Boser is staying in there.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Boser looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Boser has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boser has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Boser hold on?!
Smith lands shots from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Smith looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith is punishing Boser with some ground and pound.
Smith is punishing Boser with some ground and pound.
Smith punches Boser on the ear.
Boser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands shots from the back.
Smith is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Boser up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Boser hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Smith 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.

Smith gets a double leg takedown into Boser's guard.
Boser keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Boser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boser's head.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boser tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Boser moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boser tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Tanner Boser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.

Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Boser's guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boser's head.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boser keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Boser's guard and throws a big left but Boser blocks it.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
George Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boser takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boser takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow but Boser slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith cracks Boser with a big elbow.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith working the ground and pound.

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

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Boser's head but Boser avoids it well.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Boser controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith cracks Boser with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Boser's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boser defending well though.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is pressing down on Boser's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boser is holding on for now.
Boser avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith works over Boser with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith cracks Boser with a solid left hand.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boser's head.

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

Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boser taking punishment in the form of punches.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Boser defends.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boser manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith postures up in Boser's guard and throws a big left but Boser blocks it.
Boser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Boser's guard and throws a big left but Boser blocks it.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boser's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Smith!
In defeat, Tanner Boser stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck shit fuck man, i want to masturbate'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 6053 p4p, 477 weight class) and Rares Rusescu (ranked 3302 p4p, 343 weight class). William Wallace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wallace
vs
Rusescu

180 cm
21
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

173 cm
25
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rares Rusescu!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusescu misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Rusescu backing up. Rusescu nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Rusescu avoids them all with ease.
Rusescu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Rusescu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well.
Rusescu looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rusescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rusescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rusescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace misses with a double jab

and Rusescu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wallace's guard.
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!
Rusescu trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Rusescu postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusescu trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Rusescu throws a big elbow that misses.

Rusescu gets to his feet - Wallace follows without any prompting.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rusescu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rusescu prevents Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Rusescu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rusescu trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusescu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rusescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rusescu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusescu off to one side.

Rusescu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rusescu is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusescu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wallace haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Rusescu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wallace rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rusescu's guard! Nice work there by Wallace!
Rusescu wants to sweep but no luck.
Rusescu looking to control.
Rusescu wants to stand and escape but Wallace is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rusescu is on top in guard.

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 William Wallace will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wallace thumps Rusescu with a low kick.
Rusescu is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Rusescu tries to clinch
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rusescu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rusescu somewhat.
Rusescu takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace tests Rusescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rusescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rusescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace works over Rusescu's head and body with a nice combination.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Rusescu slips the punch.
Wallace connects with a right hand. Rusescu shakes it off.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rusescu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
Rusescu fails to land the takedown.
William Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rares Rusescu.
Wallace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wallace jabs Rusescu right on the nose. Rusescu blinks but takes it well.
Rusescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rusescu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rusescu trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rusescu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice shot by Wallace.
Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rusescu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Rusescu persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.

Rusescu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wallace sprawls well initially but Rusescu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Rusescu is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusescu wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
Rusescu trying to control from half guard but Wallace is working away.
Rusescu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wallace's head.
Rusescu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rusescu is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
William Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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.
Rusescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Rusescu takes one on the button.
Wallace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rusescu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Rusescu off balance momentarily.
Wallace is looking to score with low kicks.
Rusescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Rusescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Rusescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Rusescu moved out of range nicely.
Rusescu shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rusescu moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rusescu tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Rusescu moved out of range nicely.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rusescu's sensitive parts.
Wallace throws a series of strikes that have Rusescu backpedaling.
Rusescu darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns Rusescu into the cage.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusescu. Rusescu gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Rusescu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusescu can do to turn this around?
Wallace misses with a hook.
Rusescu ducks right into an uppercut from Wallace.
Rusescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Rusescu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
William Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rares Rusescu.
Wallace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Rusescu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.
Rusescu is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Rusescu moves away and avoids it.
Wallace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rusescu's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusescu moves out of range of the leg kick from Wallace.
Rusescu throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusescu is defended easily by Wallace.
Rusescu looks for the body kick but Wallace saw that one coming.

Rusescu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wallace to the ground. Rusescu is now in Wallace's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusescu wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace wants to stand up but Rusescu is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusescu trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rusescu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rusescu trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Rusescu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rusescu is controlling him.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Rusescu moves into the clinch.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
William Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rusescu stalling in the clinch.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rusescu throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Rusescu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wallace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rares Rusescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace wants to break free but Rusescu has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Wallace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Hardin (ranked 2545 p4p, 313 weight class) and Leonard Hamtilon (ranked 2506 p4p, 309 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hardin
vs
Hamtilon

187 cm
24
189 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

186 cm
26
183 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Hamtilon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamtilon avoids the head kick by Hardin.
Hardin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whack! Hardin lands a heavy head kick that drops Hamtilon. The ref tackles Hardin to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hamtilon was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Hardin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 1827 p4p, 206 weight class) and Duke Goodwin (ranked 2320 p4p, 246 weight class). De Lima's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park - Numb. The key to victory for Rodrigo De Lima has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

De Lima
vs
Goodwin

178 cm
28
153 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

171 cm
20
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Urban Fighter

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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Goodwin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lima throws a hook to the side of Goodwin's head but Goodwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodwin shoots and misses
and De Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from De Lima. No joy for Goodwin on that attempt.
Goodwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Lima misses with the combination.
Goodwin throws out a counter right but De Lima avoids it with no problem.
Goodwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin misses with an uppercut
and De Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!

Goodwin gets a double leg takedown into De Lima's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima looking to control.
Goodwin wants to control from the top but De Lima keeps moving.
De Lima has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

De Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodwin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

De Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goodwin uses it to pass to side control.
Goodwin lands a few punches from side control.
Goodwin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Lima regains half guard.
Goodwin trying to control from half guard but De Lima is working away.
De Lima is looking to control Goodwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Lima avoid being mounted?
De Lima trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've been hearing good reports from De Lima's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Goodwin wants to control the pace but De Lima is squirming around nicely.
Goodwin controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Goodwin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
De Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goodwin with the ground and pound but De Lima uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Lima 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.
Goodwin works over De Lima with some ground and pound from guard.
De Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Lima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodwin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo De Lima!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rodrigo De Lima waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daiyan Valdes (ranked 1764 p4p, 103 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 3105 p4p, 167 weight class). Valdes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is a lo cubano. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bokhchuud's choice of entrance music: ErgeSholee Biste Turda. Khuchtei Bokhchuud is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Valdes
vs
Bokhchuud

176 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

168 cm
27
146 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daiyan Valdes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bokhchuud rushes Valdes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valdes wants a takedown but no success here.
Valdes tries to pull guard but Bokhchuud holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdes drops back down to his feet.
Bokhchuud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Valdes avoids the damage to the body.
Bokhchuud lands an uppercut.
Valdes managing to block the knees to the body from Bokhchuud.
Valdes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daiyan Valdes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdes avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valdes avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdes managing to block the knees to the body from Bokhchuud.
Valdes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bokhchuud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Bokhchuud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdes is trying to drag Bokhchuud to the mat but Bokhchuud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valdes wants to take the fight to the mat but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bokhchuud scores with a shoulder strike.
Bokhchuud prevents the takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud working aggressively here.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Valdes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bokhchuud throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdes.
Valdes wants to take the fight to the mat but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valdes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokhchuud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Valdes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Bokhchuud drives through and clinches with Valdes against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Valdes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valdes tries to score a body lock takedown but Bokhchuud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bokhchuud obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Valdes takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bokhchuud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valdes wants a takedown.
Valdes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokhchuud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bokhchuud tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bokhchuud closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand.
Bokhchuud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valdes can't get the takedown.
Bokhchuud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Valdes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Bokhchuud kicks Valdes off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bokhchuud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valdes, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Valdes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bokhchuud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valdes jumps guard but Bokhchuud stands there with Valdes around his waist. Valdes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valdes jumps guard but Bokhchuud stands there with Valdes around his waist. Valdes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bokhchuud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Valdes blocks an uppercut.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Valdes is blocking nicely.
Bokhchuud pushes off an throws an elbow but Valdes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valdes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Valdes is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdes avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
Valdes blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body.
Valdes blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow over the top.
Bokhchuud with a knee to the head.

Valdes is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Oh Valdes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bokhchuud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bokhchuud lands a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud has Valdes pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Valdes is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Bokhchuud - that's hurt Valdes badly! Oh, another knee lands and Valdes is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Valdes doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud made sure to mention his sponsor, na in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Henriksen (ranked 1519 p4p, 218 weight class) and Benjamin Sisko (ranked 2596 p4p, 315 weight class). Henriksen comes into the arena with OST Vikings - If I Had a Heart blaring out of the sound system. Sisko has chosen Slam feat. Tyrone 'Visionary' Palmer - "Lifetimes (Club Journey Remix)" as his entrance music. Benjamin Sisko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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.

Henriksen
vs
Sisko

184 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013
Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Henriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Sisko closes the distance and clinches.

Sisko breaks the clinch.
Henriksen clobbers Sisko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sisko darts in trying to clinch

and Henriksen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sisko is looking to stand up but Henriksen isn't so interested in that idea.

Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Henriksen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henriksen is one step ahead there.
Henriksen looking to pass the guard.

Henriksen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henriksen throws a big right hand that misses.
Henriksen passes Sisko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sisko is refusing to be controlled, as Henriksen sits in half guard.
Sisko is trying to stand up here but Henriksen is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henriksen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henriksen blocks the strikes from Sisko.

Henriksen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henriksen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sisko!
Sisko manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henriksen is looking for a kimura here.
Sisko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Sisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Henriksen.
Sisko missing with punches from the bottom.
Henriksen prevents Sisko from standing back up.

Henriksen is trying to work for a kimura but Sisko is defending well.
Sisko tries to get to full guard but Henriksen has control of the leg.

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.
Henriksen is pressing down on Sisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sisko is holding on for now.

Henriksen is working for a kimura but Sisko is defending it quite comfortably.

Henriksen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henriksen.
Sisko is refusing to be controlled, as Henriksen sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Henriksen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sisko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Henriksen tries to keep at a distance but Sisko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henriksen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henriksen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henriksen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sisko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sisko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sisko fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Sisko fails to land.
Sisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henriksen's elbow.
Henriksen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sisko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sisko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko tries to clinch up but Henriksen circles away and keeps his distance.
Henriksen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sisko.
Henriksen tries to counter with a takedown but Sisko is quick to defend against it.

Sisko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Henriksen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sisko is in Henriksen's guard.
Henriksen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sisko.
Sisko looking to pass the guard.

Henriksen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sisko is defending well. Henriksen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sisko has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Henriksen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Henriksen!
An out of breath Karl Henriksen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.