MIFC Contenders 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladmir Kararev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keenan Lazzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kararev comes to the cage accompanied by Talkbox. Wladmir Kararev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kararev
vs
Lazzar

200 cm
23
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wladmir Kararev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenan Lazzar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lazzar drops Kararev with a beautiful combination! Kararev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lazzar is looking for the KO!

Kararev is rocked!

It looks like Wladmir Kararev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazzar connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kararev to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Lazzar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keenan Lazzar!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Todd Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kimble
vs
Galvao

175 cm
24
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogerio Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble is looking to clinch.
Galvao throws a right hand that Kimble ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimble also avoids with ease.
Galvao throws a series of strikes that have Kimble backpedaling.
Galvao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Galvao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kimble doesn't seem phased though.
Rogerio Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimble misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Galvao.

Kimble is rocked!
Galvao lands with a right and another and another! Kimble is in big trouble! Galvao lands again and this time it's lights out for Kimble! A quality knockout there for Galvao.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rogerio Galvao!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's entrance music is Brickhouse . A fine choice. Ninja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Afro Ninja. Mason Simpson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Simpson
vs
Ninja

183 cm
23
177 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Control Nutrition

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Mason Simpson has been cut.
Simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ninja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpson somewhat.
Ninja connects with a single shot there.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt - Ninja sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ninja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Ninja misses.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Ninja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ninja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simpson. Simpson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ninja pinned against the cage. Ninja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ninja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ninja jabs Simpson right on the nose. Simpson blinks but takes it well.
Horrible takedown by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ninja which made him look bad.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Ninja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ninja connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.

Simpson forces Ninja back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ninja has double underhooks.
Ninja presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Ninja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ninja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Ninja finds it's way through Simpson's defenses.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ninja lands with a cross.

Mason Simpson's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Afro Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja connects with a body shot.
Simpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ninja scores with a punch to the head.
Ninja throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Simpson stumbling backwards into the cage! Simpson bounces back off the cage towards Ninja, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ninja lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ninja celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Afro Ninja!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Acevedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matheus borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acevedes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, California Love. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Acevedes
vs
borges

176 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Acevedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, matheus borges!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acevedes moves into range and connects with a jab.
matheus borges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acevedes avoids the body shot from borges.
borges does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
borges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
borges throws a series of punches but Acevedes avoids them all with ease.
borges misses with a takedown attempt - Acevedes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
borges has a takedown stuffed.
borges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
borges tries to clinch there but Acevedes circles away.
borges wants to clinch up but Acevedes keeps it at a distance.
borges throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Acevedes's waist but Acevedes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing borges off to one side.
Marcus Acevedes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matheus borges.
borges looks gassed!
borges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acevedes pinned against the cage. Acevedes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Acevedes misses.

Acevedes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming borges to the mat! borges manages to get full guard.
Acevedes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Acevedes with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes looking to pass the guard.
Acevedes's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus Acevedes.
Acevedes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
borges misses with a takedown

and Acevedes counters with a nice double leg into side control. borges won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Acevedes dominated that round.
That's time! Acevedes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

borges throws the left hand but Acevedes avoids the punch easily.
matheus borges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acevedes moves away from the strike by borges.
borges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Acevedes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Acevedes trying to pass the guard but borges defending well.
Still in half guard, Acevedes seems content to control.
Acevedes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes stops borges from getting back to his feet.
borges is breathing heavily.
Acevedes tries to pass the half guard into mount. borges knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Acevedes not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
borges wants to get back to his feet.
Acevedes trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acevedes stops borges from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acevedes tries to pass the half guard into mount. borges knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

borges clinches but Acevedes breaks the clinch
letting Acevedes counter with a right hand.
Acevedes scores with a nice right hand.

Acevedes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Acevedes controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes is pressing down on borges's thigh, looking to free his foot. borges is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Acevedes stops borges from getting back to his feet.
Acevedes controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
borges wants to get back to his feet.
Acevedes is controlling the pace.
Acevedes works his way into side control.

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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Acevedes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
12%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Delonge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beast
vs
Delonge

191 cm
21
204 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

195 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Delonge!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delonge scores with a leg kick.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delonge swivels and escapes.
Delonge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Delonge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beast doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Tony Beast has been cut.
Delonge misses with a two punch combination.
Delonge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delonge misses with a takedown

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beast seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beast sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delonge's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beast prevents Delonge from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast trying to pass the guard but Delonge defending well.
Beast is taking a breather. Delonge 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.
Beast tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delonge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beast prevents Delonge from standing back up.

Delonge looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delonge misses with a straight left.
Delonge throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delonge misses with a combination

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beast seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Delonge for as long as he can get away with.
Beast passes Delonge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beast has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Beast.
Delonge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Delonge misses with a takedown attempt

and Beast counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Delonge looks gassed!
Beast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast looking to pass the guard.
Beast is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Tony Beast will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Beast's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beast circles away from the clinch attempt

and Beast counters with a single leg into guard. Delonge didn't expect that.
Beast controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Beast.
Beast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delonge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delonge throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delonge.
Beast throws a series of punches but Delonge avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delonge throws a combination that misses

and Beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Beast.
Delonge throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.
Beast fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delonge avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delonge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beast has time to react.
Beast on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Delonge 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast slips a jab from Delonge.
Delonge throws a combination that misses

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beast slips nicely into half guard.
Beast looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beast perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Delonge is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast is taking a breather. Delonge 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.
Delonge won't allow Beast to pass to mount.
Beast not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Beast.
Delonge thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Beast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Beast's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Beast misses with a takedown
and Delonge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Delonge circles away.
Tom Delonge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delonge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beast.
Delonge fails with the takedown

and Beast decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Delonge's guard.
Beast sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beast passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beast passes to side control.
Delonge stops Beast from passing to mount.
Delonge wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Delonge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lull in the action here as Beast stalls from top position.
Delonge is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beast taking a breather here.
Beast working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Beast decides to stand back up.
Delonge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delonge misses with a double jab
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beast.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delonge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into side control. Delonge won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delonge stops Beast from passing to mount.
Tony Beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
Tom Delonge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Beast.
Delonge darts in trying to clinch

and Beast counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Delonge!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beast, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Beast!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nate rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladik Fedotov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fedotov
vs
rivera

184 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

5th Round
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, nate rivera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedotov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
rivera misses with a straight right.
Fedotov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from rivera.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fedotov.
rivera throws a right and a left that Fedotov avoids nicely.
Fedotov tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.

It looks like nate rivera has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedotov obliges.
rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
rivera looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Fedotov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedotov working rivera over with knees to the body.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that rivera shrugs off.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
rivera takes a knee to the side of the body.
rivera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fedotov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
rivera takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped rivera in his tracks for a moment.
rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
rivera takes an elbow to the temple.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into rivera's ribcage.
Fedotov keeps control of rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fedotov lands a good knee to the midsection. rivera won't want to take too many of those.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedotov stalling against the cage.
Fedotov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
rivera wants to break free but Fedotov has control.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to rivera's face.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
rivera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
rivera tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
rivera tries to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling the position.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into rivera's ribcage.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
rivera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fedotov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of nate rivera.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
rivera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fedotov prevents it.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
rivera working hard to break the clinch.
rivera can't break the clinch.
rivera takes a knee to the side of the body.
rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that rivera shrugs off.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into rivera's ribcage.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into rivera's ribcage.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.

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.
rivera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
rivera working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov keeps control of rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fedotov misses with an elbow strike.
rivera is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
rivera tries to pull guard but Fedotov won't allow it.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above rivera 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
rivera is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above rivera 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on nate rivera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

rivera misses with a wild combination.
rivera misses with the combination.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
rivera misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from rivera misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov slips a jab and a cross from rivera.
rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
rivera is breathing heavily.
rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but rivera pushes him off.

Fedotov has closed the distance and engaged rivera in a clinch.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
rivera is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedotov obliges.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning rivera up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rivera takes an elbow to the temple.
Fedotov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedotov gets underhooks to prevent rivera's takedown attempt.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
rivera is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling him.
rivera tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
Fedotov is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fedotov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of nate rivera.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to rivera's face.
rivera tries to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling the position.
rivera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that rivera shrugs off.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
rivera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fedotov just stands there and leans against the cage.
rivera can't get the takedown.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into rivera's ribcage.
rivera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fedotov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fedotov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
rivera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedotov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above rivera 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Fedotov.
rivera looking for a takedown.

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.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
rivera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
rivera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
rivera takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through rivera's defenses.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
rivera jumps guard but Fedotov stands there with rivera around his waist. rivera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fedotov working rivera over with knees to the body.
Fedotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite rivera's efforts to push away.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
rivera is trying to break free.
rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fedotov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on nate rivera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch but rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
rivera tries to bum rush Fedotov with a series of wild strikes but Fedotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
Fedotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fedotov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov slips under a jab from rivera.
nate rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
rivera misses with a body shot.

Fedotov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to rivera's face.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into rivera's ribcage.
rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above rivera 's eye.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
rivera is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling him.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedotov slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above rivera 's eye.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
rivera takes a knee to the side of the body.
rivera fails to pull guard.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of nate rivera.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fedotov lands a good knee to the midsection. rivera won't want to take too many of those.
rivera tries to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling the position.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into rivera's ribcage.
rivera tries to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling the position.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
rivera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that rivera shrugs off.
rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Fedotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through rivera's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
rivera tries to break free but Fedotov pushes him back against the cage.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
Fedotov is looking to control rivera's arms but rivera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fedotov has his back to the cage.
rivera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fedotov slowing the pace effectively.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from rivera.
rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedotov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fedotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that rivera can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to rivera's face.
rivera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning rivera up against the cage.
nate rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
rivera is trying to force a seperation but Fedotov has the dominant position.
rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Fedotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladik Fedotov!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Canton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Canton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JanOle Stafjard's chin.

Canton
vs
Stafjard

176 cm
22
141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

166 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Johnny Canton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stafjard closes the distance and clinches up with Canton, looking for a takedown. Stafjard pushes Canton against the cage but Canton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown but Canton shows good takedown defense.
Stafjard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Canton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JanOle Stafjard.
Canton slaps away a takedown attempt from Stafjard, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Canton gets a takedown into half guard.
Stafjard trying to control here.
Canton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canton slows the pace down in half guard.
Canton is looking to take a break and control but Stafjard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stafjard wants to improve his position but Canton is controlling well.
Canton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stafjard keeps working.
Canton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Canton is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Stafjard manages to get to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stafjard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Canton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Canton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stafjard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Canton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stafjard with a poor takedown

and Canton counters with a shoot takedown. Stafjard fights it but they end up in guard.
Canton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stafjard is keeping the position for now.
Stafjard working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canton wants to control from the top but Stafjard keeps moving.
Canton wants to stand but Stafjard is controlling his posture from full guard.

Canton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stafjard dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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.

Canton decides to stand back up. Canton steps back and let's Stafjard get back to his feet.
Stafjard has his takedown stuffed
and Canton counters with a low kick, right behind Stafjard 's knee.
Stafjard looks gassed!
Stafjard tries for a takedown but Canton circles away easily
and Canton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canton cracks the inside of Stafjard's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Canton 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.

Stafjard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canton scores with a leg kick.
Stafjard misses with a takedown

and Canton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stafjard won't be happy with that.
Canton advances to full mount.
Canton unloading with bombs!

Canton looking for a guillotine from mount but Stafjard is having none of it.
Stafjard is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Canton stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canton moves into the clinch.

Canton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Canton trying to control the action but Stafjard is working from the bottom.

Canton seems to be working for a kimura but Stafjard defends the submission attempt.
Stafjard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canton wants to control but Stafjard is keeping him busy.
Canton wants to advance to full mount but Stafjard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Canton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canton wants to control from the top but Stafjard keeps moving.

Canton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stafjard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canton has managed to get both his arms back between Stafjard's legs - danger averted.
Stafjard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canton is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stafjard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Canton counters with a low kick, right behind Stafjard 's knee.
Canton is looking to slow Stafjard down with leg kicks.
Stafjard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Canton counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnny Canton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JanOle Stafjard.
A lull in the action here as Canton stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canton wants to control but Stafjard is keeping him busy.
Canton is trying to move to mount but Stafjard reverses beautifully and ends up in Canton's guard.
Canton controls Stafjard momentarily but Stafjard frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Canton dominated that second round.
That's time! Canton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stafjard tries for a takedown but Canton circles away easily

and Canton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stafjard!

Canton goes for an armbar but Stafjard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stafjard.

Stafjard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Canton dives on top into guard.
Johnny Canton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canton trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.

Canton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
JanOle Stafjard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stafjard misses with a takedown

and Canton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Canton wanted to stand there but Stafjard had control of the position.
Stafjard trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stafjard is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Canton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stafjard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canton has Stafjard in his guard.
Stafjard trying to control the position from guard on top but Canton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard looking to sit in guard and control but Canton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stafjard keeping moving, preventing Canton from controlling successfully.
Canton wants to get up but he can't break Stafjard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Canton trying to control but Stafjard is working from the bottom.
Johnny Canton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

Stafjard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Canton has picked Stafjard up and slammed him! Stafjard can't keep hold of the triangle and Canton manages to pass to side control!
Canton cracks Stafjard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stafjard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Canton.
Canton trying to control the position but Stafjard is working away.

Canton decides to stand back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Canton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Goorbz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Runestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Runestorm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrew Goorbz's chin.

Goorbz
vs
Runestorm

180 cm
24
136 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
134 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Goorbz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Runestorm!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runestorm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goorbz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goorbz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goorbz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runestorm.
Runestorm tries to clinch up but Goorbz circles away and keeps his distance.
Goorbz lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Sven Runestorm has been cut.
Runestorm seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Goorbz shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Runestorm is backing up but Goorbz catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Runestorm covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Goorbz Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Goorbz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank The Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Blade
vs
Guerrero

180 cm
23
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

167 cm
19
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank The Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from The Blade. No joy for Guerrero on that attempt.
Guerrero looks to throw the jab but The Blade is out of range.
The Blade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Guerrero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The Blade wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Guerrero.
The Blade is desperately trying to improve his position but Guerrero has a good base and remains in mount.
Guerrero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Blade because Guerrero loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero unloads with some shots from mount but The Blade bucks and avoids them well.
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.
The Blade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Blade is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Guerrero is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Guerrero extends the arm and The Blade is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Guerrero!