Highland 104 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kuzma Reznikov (ranked 5513 p4p, 4693 weight class) and Ian Campbell (ranked 307 p4p, 287 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reznikov
vs
Campbell

150 cm
25
130
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
140
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuzma Reznikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell is looking to clinch but Reznikov is avoiding it.

Campbell moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Campbell as the two fighters clinch.
Campbell lands with a short shot to the head.
Reznikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell digs a right hand into Reznikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reznikov's gas tank.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Campbell keeps control of Reznikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reznikov is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reznikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reznikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Campbell gets an underhook and turns Reznikov into the cage.
Campbell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campbell lands a body punch.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznikov tries for a takedown but Campbell manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
Good body shot from Campbell.
Reznikov is breathing heavily.
Campbell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Reznikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campbell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reznikov backwards.
Reznikov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Campbell digs a right hand into Reznikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reznikov's gas tank.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campbell lands a hook that snaps the head of Reznikov backwards.
Campbell lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reznikov takes a shot to the head.
Campbell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands an uppercut.
Campbell lands a nice uppercut.
Campbell pushes Reznikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Campbell pushes Reznikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell works on Reznikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Campbell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campbell lands a body punch.
Campbell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Campbell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Campbell.
Campbell digs a right hand into Reznikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reznikov's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Campbell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campbell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Campbell lands an uppercut.
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reznikov backwards.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Campbell is working Reznikov over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Campbell.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reznikov backwards.
Campbell lands a left hand.
Campbell scores with a nice hook to the head.

Reznikov is rocked!
Campbell pushes Reznikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Reznikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campbell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campbell.
A short uppercut from Campbell.
Campbell throws a big uppercut that drops Reznikov! More strikes from Campbell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Reznikov lies dazed against the cage as Campbell celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Campbell!
A relieved looking Ian Campbell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Lamez (ranked 4633 p4p, 4527 weight class) and Vudu Sims (ranked 284 p4p, 274 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Lamez
vs
Sims

170 cm
25
138
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vudu Sims!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lamez darts in and clinches Sims up against the cage.
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lamez pulls guard effortlessly.
Sims trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lamez's guard.
Lamez trying to control the position.

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

Sims avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lamez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lamez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamez has a closed guard, preventing Sims from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Sims decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sims bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sims works the jab nicely.

Lamez is rocked!

Lamez moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Sims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sims digs a right hand underneath Lamez's ribcage. Lamez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sims tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lamez fails to pull guard.
Lamez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sims fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sims wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lamez has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sims's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sims looking to slow down the pace here.
Sims misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez jumps guard but Sims turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Lamez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamez tries to pull guard but Sims holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamez drops back down to his feet.
Sims is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sims wants to get back to striking at distance but Lamez won't allow it.
Sims wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lamez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Lamez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lamez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lamez trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.

Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sims is aware though and is defending well.
Sims stands and throws Lamez's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Sims decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lamez takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Lamez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Sims keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sims scores with the left hand. Lamez knows he should have avoided that one.
Sims drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lamez right on the button. Lamez goes down! Sims follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sims gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
After winning the bout, Vudu Sims thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nardo Wick (ranked 4492 p4p, 4625 weight class) and Petar Novak (ranked 270 p4p, 281 weight class). Nardo Wick has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wick
vs
Novak

170 cm
25
135
0 - 0 - 0

153 cm
25
135
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nardo Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petar Novak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick lands a really nice looking cross but Novak seems unphased.
Wick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wick throws out the jab.
Wick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Novak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wick's guard.
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.
Wick keeping full guard, as Novak tries to pass.
Novak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Novak tries to free his leg and advance position but Wick is retaining full guard.
Wick looking for a sweep. Not yet Wick, not yet.

Novak 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.
Wick controlling Novak's posture.
Wick keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Novak drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Novak as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Novak! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Petar Novak!
Petar Novak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 4390 p4p, 4528 weight class) and Dave Winner (ranked 262 p4p, 271 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Durden
vs
Winner

165 cm
25
140
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

HARDCORE Threads (Closing)
Urban Fighter

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Winner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winner blocks a head kick by Durden.
Durden wants to clinch

and Winner counters with a single leg into guard. Durden didn't expect that.
Winner looking to pass the guard.
Winner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Winner drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Winner off! Winner jumps back into Durden's guard.
Winner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Winner tries for a kimura but Durden is defending well.

Winner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Winner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Durden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Winner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Durden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winner but great work by Durden.
Durden wants to stand but Winner has his arm trapped.
Winner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden gets to mount! Winner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Winner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winner keeps trying to improve his position.
Durden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winner is looking to escape.
Winner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Durden prevents Winner from getting the reversal.
Winner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden looking to control but Winner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Winner is trying desperately to improve position.
Winner looks winded!
Durden looking to control but Winner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Winner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Durden wants to free his trapped foot but Winner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Durden is keen to just control but Winner is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winner is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold.

Winner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Durden is working for a kimura but Winner is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Winner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Winner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Durden has his takedown stuffed

and Winner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Winner seems to be looking for submissions.
Winner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Durden won't allow Winner to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Durden controls Winner momentarily but Winner frees himself.
Winner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Durden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Winner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durden manages to get himself to full guard.

Winner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner throws a strike but Durden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Durden looking to pass the guard.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Winner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Winner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Winner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Durden passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner is looking to reverse the position.
Winner is not content to let Durden control the position.
Dave Winner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winner is looking for a sweep.
Durden wants to control but Winner is keeping him busy.
Winner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Durden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Winner is squirming around, avoiding Durden's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Winner looking for submissions off his back.
Durden wants to stand up but Winner has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Winner looking for submissions off his back.

Winner actively working from the bottom here.
Durden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durden wants to stand but Winner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

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.
Winner is staying active underneath Durden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durden trying to control from Winner's half guard. Winner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Winner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Durden has passed into side control.
Winner manages to get back to half guard.
Winner tries to roll over but Durden keeps him under control.
Winner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Durden.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winner is not content to let Durden control the position.
Winner tries to get to full guard but Durden has control of the leg.
Durden is keen to just control but Winner is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winner throws a fast counter high kick but Durden manages to duck under it in time.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Durden or perhaps it was just good defense by Winner, which made it look bad.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Winner's ribs.
Durden goes for a double leg but Winner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winner continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winner gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Winner is looking for a kimura here.
Durden moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden keeping full guard, as Winner tries to pass.
Durden is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Winner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Durden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Winner, into his guard.

Winner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winner wants to sweep here but Durden controlling him for the moment.

Durden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two 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.

Winner working for a triangle but Durden defends it easily.

Winner is looking for a triangle but Durden pushes his legs off easily.
Durden wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.

Winner working for submissions but it's allowed Durden to get to half guard.
Winner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Durden moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Winner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden trying to control the position but Winner is working away.
Durden is really struggling to control Winner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Winner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durden trying to control the position but Winner is working away.
Winner is looking to regain half guard here but Durden keeps moving and retains side control.
Durden tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winner tries to improve position but can't.
Winner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Durden presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Durden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Durden throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Winner because Durden loaded up on that one.

Durden has hold of Winner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Winner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Durden trying to control but Winner is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durden 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Guapo (ranked 4443 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Hokage Xeng (ranked 267 p4p, 282 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Guapo
vs
Xeng

180 cm
25
140
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
130
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hokage Xeng!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xeng throws a poor cross that misses

and Guapo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guapo.
Guapo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guapo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Guapo.
A head punch on the inside from Xeng fails to land.
Guapo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xeng lands with a left to the head.
Xeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xeng.
Xeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xeng misses with some punches.
Xeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guapo tries to score a body lock takedown but Xeng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Guapo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Xeng fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Xeng fails to land.
Guapo is working for takedown but Xeng is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Guapo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Xeng fails to land.
Xeng lands with a left to the head.
Guapo is looking for a takedown.
Xeng lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xeng.
Xeng has a couple of punches blocked by Guapo.
Guapo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Xeng on the inside.
Xeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Guapo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xeng lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xeng.

Guapo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guapo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xeng is trying to stand up here but Guapo is controlling him well.
Guapo working over Xeng with some ground and pound. Xeng looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xeng tries to kick Guapo off but Guapo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guapo wants to take a breather but Xeng is having none of it.
Guapo is pressing down on Xeng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xeng is holding on for now.
Guapo thows a huge punch but Xeng dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guapo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guapo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xeng is trying to escape back to his feet but Guapo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Xeng parries the strikes from Guapo easily there. Guapo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xeng to escape.
Xeng stops Guapo from passing to mount.
Xeng is trying to escape the position but Guapo is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Guapo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xeng dodges the ground and pound from Guapo.
Guapo scoring with punches and elbows.
Guapo working the ground and pound.
Xeng wants to get back to his feet but Guapo is dominant here and he's now got Xeng's back!
Xeng trying to get back to his feet but Guapo is in full control for now.
Xeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guapo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xeng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Guapo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xeng works the jab nicely.

It looks like El Guapo has been cut.
Xeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xeng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xeng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guapo scores with a nice strike.
Xeng cracks Guapo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Guapo is rocked!
Hokage Xeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xeng.
Oh Guapo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xeng measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Guapo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hokage Xeng!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ka Kashi (ranked 3137 p4p, 3698 weight class) and David Friedman (ranked 198 p4p, 230 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kashi
vs
Friedman

150 cm
25
140
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
142
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ka Kashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Friedman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friedman thinking.
Friedman with a poor takedown
and Kashi counters with a straight right hand.
Friedman tries for a takedown but Kashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ka Kashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Friedman.
Friedman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kashi tries to sprawl out of it but Friedman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Friedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friedman slips a jab from Kashi.
A punch combination from Kashi misses.
Kashi connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Friedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kashi.
Friedman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kashi throwing a counter right hand but Friedman manages to avoid it.
Friedman goes for a double leg but Kashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kashi continues to drive forward.
Kashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Friedman tries for a takedown but Kashi circles away easily
and Kashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman tries for a takedown but Kashi circles away easily
and Friedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like David Friedman has been cut.
Friedman looks winded!
Kashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Friedman. Friedman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Friedman is rocked!

Friedman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Friedman being controlled here momentarily.
Kashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Friedman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kashi wants to sweep here but Friedman controlling him for the moment.
Friedman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friedman advances position into side control!

Friedman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kashi, who protects the arm well.
Kashi is trying to improve his position.
Friedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kashi keeps working.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Friedman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kashi is defending well.
Friedman wants to control but Kashi is keeping him busy.

Friedman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four 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.
Friedman trying to control the action but Kashi is working from the bottom.
Friedman moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Friedman looking for a guillotine from mount but Kashi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ka Kashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Friedman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Friedman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kashi.
David Friedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Friedman. Friedman gets slowly back to his feet.
Friedman has his takedown stuffed
and Kashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Kashi does it's job there.
Kashi throws a hook but Friedman blocks it.
Kashi stuns Friedman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Friedman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ka Kashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Friedman.
Kashi misses with a looping right.
Friedman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kashi throws a shot from downtown. Friedman moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Kashi.
Friedman takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Kashi as Friedman shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Friedman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kashi connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Friedman tumbling to the canvas! Kashi pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Friedman was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ka Kashi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 416 p4p, 1935 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 58 p4p, 261 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's. Ramirez has chosen Get Lucky as his entrance music. Richard Ramirez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Murphy
vs
Ramirez

172 cm
28
165
8 - 6 - 0

177 cm
26
160
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Voodoo Nutrition
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ramirez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Murphy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Ramirez!
After the fight, Richard Ramirez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anwar Rinda (ranked 980 p4p, 332 weight class) and Kazuo Takashi (ranked 119 p4p, 44 weight class). Takashi has chosen 吉田兄弟 Rising as his entrance music. 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.

Rinda
vs
Takashi

173 cm
28
155
10 - 7 - 0

170 cm
28
139
18 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anwar Rinda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinda shoots for a takedown but Takashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Takashi feints and as Rinda raises his hands in defense, Takashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Takashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Takashi.

Takashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Rinda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Rinda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rinda wants to hit a sweep here but Takashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rinda there!
Rinda reaches up to try and control the position but Takashi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rinda rolls and tries to escape and now Takashi has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takashi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rinda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Takashi is not going to allow Rinda to sit and survive in this position.

Rinda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takashi's arms.
Rinda is really stuck here.

Takashi is looking for the choke from the back position but Rinda is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi tries to get the hooks in deep but Rinda pushed the leg off.
Rinda can't escape the position.
Takashi avoiding Rinda 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Rinda right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi gets his hands free as Rinda looks to control.
What can Rinda do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rinda tries to roll but Takashi sticks to his back.

Takashi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Takashi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rinda is defending well though. Takashi let's go of the attempt for now.

Rinda is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Takashi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Rinda is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
A less than humble Kazuo Takashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Vasiliev (ranked 935 p4p, 770 weight class) and Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 125 p4p, 105 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vasiliev
vs
De Oliveira

185 cm
28
289
12 - 5 - 0

225 cm
28
265
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
De Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Vasiliev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with De Oliveira.
De Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vasiliev is defending well.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.
De Oliveira wants a takedown.

De Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasiliev wants to stand and escape but instead De Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

De Oliveira trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasiliev, not yet.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev working a defensive guard here.

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

Vasiliev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Oliveira gets back to half guard.
Vasiliev is taking a breather. De Oliveira 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.
De Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasiliev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasiliev's back!

De Oliveira looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Vasiliev taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno De Oliveira!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno De Oliveira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 736 p4p, 181 weight class) and Jorlan Vieira (ranked 99 p4p, 27 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Thompson
vs
Vieira

190 cm
28
280
12 - 9 - 0

188 cm
27
275
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorlan Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Thompson cracks Vieira with a solid left hand.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Vieira looking to control.
Thompson works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vieira wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vieira is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Vieira's brow.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson passes Vieira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson is keen to just control but Vieira is a slippery customer.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vieira has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson stops Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson working Vieira over with strikes.
Vieira taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Vieira's temple.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.
Vieira is trying to stand.
Vieira trying to control here.
Thompson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vieira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vieira has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vieira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson prevents Vieira from standing back up.
Thompson wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson prevents Vieira from standing back up.
Vieira is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Vieira avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Vieira, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Vieira against the cage but Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Vieira, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Vieira against the cage but Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vieira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Vieira's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricky Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
Vieira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thompson is working Vieira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vieira tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
Thompson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira is pushing Thompson's head away, looking to escape. Thompson manages to hold on to the position though.
Thompson wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
Vieira tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vieira sprawls well. Vieira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vieira was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vieira is looking to stand back up but Thompson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vieira.

Vieira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Thompson winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vieira taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.

Vieira actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Vieira is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson is nestled in close to Vieira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Vieira is rocked!
Thompson winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Vieira! Oh, Vieira is in big trouble! Thompson lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson is the new heavyweight champion!