FFC 23: Cold Breeze PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Marks
vs
Duran

186 cm
27
212 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

181 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Marks!
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, Del Duran!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran shoots in but no luck this time.
Marks 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.
Duran misses with a takedown attempt - Marks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Duran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hugh Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Duran.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran is looking to clinch.
Duran dives in and grabs Marks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marks pushes down on Duran's head and hops out.
Duran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Duran gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Duran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks is looking to improve his position.
Duran wants to pass to mount but Marks is defending the position.
Marks is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marks defending well as Duran loads up on a big left hand.
Marks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marks stuffs the takedown.
Duran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duran wants to clinch up but Marks keeps it at a distance.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marks checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Del Duran will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Duran shoots in looking for a takedown. Marks tries to sprawl out of it but Duran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks throws a jab but it's blocked by Duran.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran shoots in looking for a takedown. Marks tries to sprawl out of it but Duran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hugh Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Duran.
Duran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Duran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran shoots in but no luck this time.

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.
Marks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marks. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marks stuffs the takedown attempt from Duran. Duran gets slowly back to his feet.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marks wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks moves out of range as Duran throws a body kick.
Duran is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Marks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Duran shoots in for a takedown but Marks shows good takedown defense.
Duran checks a low kick from Marks.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Marks as Duran shoots in.
Duran shoots in for a takedown but Marks shows good takedown defense.
Marks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hugh Marks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marks but Marks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marks throws a push kick but Duran slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Marks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Marks stuffs the takedown.
Duran tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
A jab from Marks misses.
Marks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duran.
Duran shoots in but Marks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hugh Marks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Duran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Duran or perhaps it was just good defense by Marks which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks looks for the body kick but Duran saw that one coming.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Duran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marks avoids it really well and circles away.
Marks stuffs the takedown attempt from Duran. Duran gets slowly back to his feet.
Duran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran fails with a takedown attempt.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Marks circles away.
Marks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marks wants it to stay on the feet.

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.
Duran moves in looking to clinch but Marks pushes him off.
Marks throws a jab when Duran was well out of range.
Marks lands with a good body shot.
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duran looks for a takedown but Marks sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Marks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Marks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
7%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack O Lantern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Lantern comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Love the Way You Lie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thomas
vs
O Lantern

184 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack O Lantern!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Lantern fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from O Lantern.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Lantern's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Lantern takes a step back to recover.
O Lantern looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Lantern on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a head kick but O Lantern moves out of range.
O Lantern stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses O Lantern's front leg but catches the back leg as O Lantern tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
O Lantern tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.

Thomas lands a big head kick that sends O Lantern tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves O Lantern back to his feet - he wants the finish!

O Lantern is rocked!

It looks like Jack O Lantern has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is looking to slow O Lantern down with leg kicks.
O Lantern is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
O Lantern seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for O Lantern on that attempt.
Thomas throws a head kick that O Lantern semi-blocks.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
O Lantern tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
O Lantern misses with a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. O Lantern is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Lantern.
Karl Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack O Lantern.
Thomas misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

O Lantern shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O Lantern throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
O Lantern trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas pulls O Lantern in close to prevent any damage.
O Lantern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Lantern throws a strike but Thomas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

O Lantern is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.

Thomas stands up from O Lantern's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Thomas lands a big head kick that sends O Lantern tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves O Lantern back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas stuns O Lantern with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Lantern fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
O Lantern avoids the head kick by Thomas.
O Lantern misses with a takedown attempt
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
O Lantern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Lantern fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Lantern chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses O Lantern's front leg but catches the back leg as O Lantern tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack O Lantern's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and O Lantern moves out of range easily.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Lantern has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Lantern can do to turn this around?
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas cracks the inside of O Lantern's front leg.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Lantern's calf.
Karl Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
O Lantern dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on O Lantern's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack O Lantern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Lantern tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a solid body kick.

O Lantern decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from O Lantern.
O Lantern tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Lantern's guard.

Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses O Lantern's front leg but catches the back leg as O Lantern tries to avoid it.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
O Lantern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Lantern clinches but Thomas breaks the clinch
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick but O Lantern moved away.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
A low kick from O Lantern is predictable there
and Thomas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Lantern shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas jabs at O Lantern's body.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Lantern blocks the body kick.
Thomas misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Lantern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karl Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack O Lantern.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
O Lantern shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack O Lantern is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of O Lantern's side.
O Lantern tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Lantern blocks a head kick by Thomas.

O Lantern has managed to clinch.
O Lantern tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
O Lantern takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick by O Lantern misses
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Lantern misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
O Lantern tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily
and Thomas counters with a head kick.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karl Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Lantern checks it well.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Lantern manages to avoid it.
O Lantern misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Lantern takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Lantern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Lantern.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack O Lantern's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Lantern was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas throws a leg kick

and O Lantern counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by O Lantern.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Lantern drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Lantern crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thomas - the referee stops the clock and O Lantern gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thomas. O Lantern manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
O Lantern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Lantern shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Lantern blocks a head kick by Thomas.
O Lantern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karl Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack O Lantern.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas lands a front kick.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Lantern's calf.

O Lantern drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Lantern wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas seems keen to control O Lantern's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Lantern thows a big elbow that misses.

Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
O Lantern throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that O Lantern was not able to check.
Thomas digs a good body shot into O Lantern's ribs.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas is looking to wear down O Lantern with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Lantern shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
O Lantern takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Lantern has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
O Lantern throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Lantern just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
O Lantern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
O Lantern tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Lantern somewhat.
Karl Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Lantern shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Lantern avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas throws a head kick that half lands.
O Lantern chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
O Lantern avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas lands with a slapping head kick.
O Lantern looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Lantern's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas thows a body kick. O Lantern tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Jack O Lantern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Thomas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Thomas!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Cordova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan McCriux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cordova
vs
McCriux

195 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Cordova!
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, Logan McCriux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Cordova.
Cordova connects with a high kick.
McCriux is looking to land body kicks.
McCriux avoids the head kick by Cordova.
McCriux moves forwards but Cordova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cordova misses with a head kick.
Cordova scores with the left hand. McCriux knows he should have avoided that one.
Cordova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Cordova lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCriux doesn't seem phased though.
McCriux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cordova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCriux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCriux misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from McCriux.
Cordova is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCriux throws a right hand that Cordova ducks under and follows up with a left that Cordova also avoids with ease.
A combination from McCriux does no damage.
McCriux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cordova tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordova moves out of range of the strikes.
McCriux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cordova was well out of range. Poor timing from McCriux.
McCriux is looking to slow Cordova down with leg kicks.
McCriux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCriux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCriux lunges at Cordova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cordova's hand.
McCriux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCriux misses with a series of wild punches.
Cordova dodges the punch combination from McCriux.
Cordova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordova throws a jab when McCriux was well out of range.
McCriux moves out of range as Cordova strikes.
Cordova avoids a kick to the body.
Cordova checks a leg kick nicely.
McCriux misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCriux lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Cordova is looking to close the distance but McCriux sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Cordova crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Cordova is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Logan McCriux!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pili Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Feelgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Herrera
vs
Feelgood

200 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pili Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vernon Feelgood!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feelgood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Herrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Feelgood swivels and escapes.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Feelgood sprawls well. Feelgood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Herrera shoots in but Feelgood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pili Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera shoots for a takedown but Feelgood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Feelgood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herrera is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feelgood wants to sweep but no luck.

Feelgood has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Herrera doesn't defend quickly enough and Feelgood has managed to lock this one up! Can Herrera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Feelgood on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vernon Feelgood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Flintstone
vs
Johnson

183 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
177 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Flintstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Johnson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flintstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flintstone throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
A combination from Flintstone does no damage.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flintstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Flintstone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Flintstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Flintstone circles away.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flintstone.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Flintstone keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but Flintstone is having none of it.
Flintstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flintstone cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flintstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flintstone, pushing him back against the cage.
Flintstone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintstone tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson stalls.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson stalls.
Flintstone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Flintstone is breathing heavily.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flintstone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Johnson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Johnson.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Flintstone keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone thows a body shot but no joy.

Johnson rushes Flintstone and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Flintstone blocks it.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flintstone is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flintstone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Flintstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to clinch but Flintstone moves out of range.
Flintstone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flintstone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Johnson has Flintstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flintstone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flintstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Flintstone circles away.
Flintstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Flintstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flintstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flintstone misses with a double jab.
Flintstone scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Flintstone keeps it at a distance.

Johnson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Flintstone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson is pushing Flintstone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
Flintstone can't break the clinch.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.

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.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Johnson.
Flintstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Flintstone misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Flintstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flintstone throws out the jab.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries to clinch but Flintstone moves out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Flintstone keeps it at a distance.
Flintstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flintstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Flintstone is having none of it.
Flintstone closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Flintstone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flintstone dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Flintstone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson is stalling here.
Johnson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Flintstone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Flintstone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flintstone looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Flintstone shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
David Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flintstone is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson is pushing Flintstone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Flintstone blocks with his arms.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flintstone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Flintstone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Flintstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Flintstone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flintstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flintstone lands a lovely overhand right.

Johnson pushes Flintstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flintstone's face.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Flintstone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnson has Flintstone pressed against the cage.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flintstone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flintstone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flintstone up against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Flintstone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flintstone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flintstone's face.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Flintstone won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flintstone blocks it with crossed arms.

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.
Flintstone fails to pull guard.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Flintstone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Flintstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flintstone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson'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.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
David Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flintstone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Flintstone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.

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.
A frustrated look appears on Flintstone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flintstone letting Johnson take a breather here.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Flintstone tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flintstone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flintstone is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flintstone fails to pull guard.
Fred Flintstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Venture

177 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spike Silva!
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, Hank Venture!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venture misses with a looping left.
Silva looks for a takedown but Venture sprawls well.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Venture throws a big shot that misses.
Venture connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Venture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva slips a jab from Venture.

Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Venture get back to his feet.
Hank Venture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venture misses with a looping left.
Venture misses with a hook.
Venture missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Venture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venture throws out the jab.
Venture looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.

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.
Venture scores with a jab to the jaw.
Venture throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Venture misses.
Venture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venture might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Venture stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Venture sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Venture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva slips under a jab from Venture.
The fighters circling - Venture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venture is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venture.
Venture just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Venture lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venture throws out the jab.
Venture throws a big shot that misses.
Venture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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.
Venture throws a big shot that misses.
Venture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Venture finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Venture avoids it really well and circles away.
Venture misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Venture to the mat! Venture manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spike Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A big left from Venture misses.
Venture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venture misses with a looping right.
Silva moves out of range as Venture strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Venture lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venture misses the jab.
Spike Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Venture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venture throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva moves out of range as Venture strikes.
Venture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva slips under a jab from Venture.
Venture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venture looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Venture lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva dives in and grabs Venture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venture pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Venture.
Venture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venture throws a good cross that connects.
Venture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Venture.
Venture lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venture throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venture looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venture.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venture.
Silva slips under a jab from Venture.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Venture.
Venture throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Venture misses the jab.
Venture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Venture misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Venture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Venture looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Venture should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva slips a jab from Venture.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Venture is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venture is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Venture is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Venture is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva has managed to pass to side control instead.

Silva is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Venture.
Venture looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Venture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.

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.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Venture.
Venture misses with a looping left.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venture.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Venture swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spike Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spike Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
12%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Daniel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red Hot Chili Peppers - Don't Forget Me. Troy Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daniel
vs
Jackson

189 cm
26
185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

182 cm
24
193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Daniel's front leg but catches the back leg as Daniel tries to avoid it.
A left and a right from Daniel both land. Nice combination.

Daniel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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.
Daniel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daniel is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Daniel controlling the action here.

Daniel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control here.

Daniel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daniel blocks a head kick by Jackson.

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

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniel is aware though and is defending well.

Daniel 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.
Daniel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has control of Daniel's left arm, preventing Daniel from doing any damage.
Daniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is pulling down on Daniel's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Daniel tries to pass.
Jackson pulls Daniel in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Troy Jackson.
Daniel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a head kick but Daniel moves out of range.
Daniel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daniel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Daniel shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Daniel misses with a wild body shot.
Daniel takes one to the side of the head.
Daniel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Daniel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daniel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Daniel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riley Daniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Daniel blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Daniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Daniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daniel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson jabs Daniel right on the nose. Daniel blinks but takes it well.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Daniel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daniel's head.

It looks like Riley Daniel has been cut.
Daniel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson sizes up Daniel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniel shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniel's head backwards.
Riley Daniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Daniel's side.
Daniel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniel throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniel fails to land with a series of punches.
Troy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson cracks Daniel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Daniel down.
Daniel needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daniel will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daniel's head.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Daniel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daniel will feel that in the morning.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Jackson catches Daniel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daniel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson lands with a hook. Daniel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daniel's head.

Riley Daniel's cut is getting worse.
Daniel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daniel.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Daniel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson catches Daniel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daniel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Daniel backing up. Daniel nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.

Daniel is rocked!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Daniel.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniel has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Troy Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Daniel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daniel with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Daniel in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Daniel shrugs it off though.
Daniel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Daniel needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Daniel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniel off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daniel takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Daniel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a head kick that Daniel semi-blocks.
Daniel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daniel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniel seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Daniel's head back.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Riley Daniel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jackson throws a head kick but Daniel moves out of range.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniel.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Daniel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Daniel walks into a left hand.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Daniel moves out of range easily.
Daniel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniel's head.
Jackson scores with a one two! Daniel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Daniel's body. Daniel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riley Daniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson tests Daniel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daniel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Troy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniel takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Blockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Lee Paris had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lee Paris
vs
Blockson

192 cm
24
267 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
281 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nisse Blockson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blockson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Paris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blockson manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blockson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paris drops an elbow to the side of Blockson's head.
Paris is pressing down on Blockson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blockson is holding on for now.
Blockson pushes Paris off looking to stand but Paris dives back in and keeps control.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blockson trying to control from the bottom.
Paris tries to pass to full mount but Blockson defends it.
Paris prevents Blockson from standing back up.
Blockson gets back to full guard.
Paris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blockson tries to clinch there but Paris circles away.
Blockson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnny Lee Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paris.
Nice takedown defense from Blockson. No joy for Paris on that attempt.
Paris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blockson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paris misses with the combination.

Blockson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paris, pushing him back against the cage.
Paris can't get the takedown.
Blockson misses with an elbow over the top.
Blockson lands a hook that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Blockson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blockson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Paris.
Paris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blockson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blockson swings wildly with an uppercut but Paris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paris misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blockson lands a hook that snaps the head of Paris backwards.

It looks like Johnny Lee Paris has been cut.
Paris looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Lee Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blockson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paris blocks an elbow strike from Blockson.
Blockson has a couple of punches blocked by Paris.
Paris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blockson lands an elbow just above Paris 's eye.
Paris blocks an elbow strike from Blockson.
Paris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blockson misses with some punches.
Blockson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blockson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paris dodges an elbow strike from Blockson.
Paris avoids a wild elbow strike from Blockson.
Paris takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Blockson.
Blockson lands a nice elbow.

Johnny Lee Paris's cut is getting worse.
Blockson throws an elbow that misses.
Paris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blockson pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blockson.
Blockson just misses with a punch to the body.
Blockson misses with a wild body shot.
Blockson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blockson. Blockson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nisse Blockson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paris wants to slow Blockson down by chopping away at his legs.
Blockson throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blockson.
Blockson just misses with a punch to the body.
Blockson throws a hook but Paris avoids it easily.
Blockson checks a low kick from Paris.
Paris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blockson.
Blockson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blockson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris connects with a solid leg kick.
Paris throws a lazy right hand but Blockson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Blockson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blockson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paris rather than just go for the knockout.
Paris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paris throws the kick towards the body but Blockson avoids it.
Paris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paris misses with the combination.
Paris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blockson throws an overhand right that lands on Paris's shoulder, as Paris tries to avoid the shot.
Blockson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lee Paris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lee Paris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Paris wants to slow Blockson down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Paris misses.
Paris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paris shoots in but no luck this time.
Blockson scores with a body shot.
Paris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blockson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paris's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blockson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paris missing with a left hand there. Blockson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Blockson forces Paris back against the cage and clinches.
Paris misses with a punch to the body.
Blockson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blockson scores with a shot to the side of Paris's head.
Paris takes an elbow to the forehead.

Johnny Lee Paris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Paris lands a shot to the body.
Paris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blockson is keeping busy.
Paris is working for takedown but Blockson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Blockson.

Paris is rocked!

Jeez, Johnny Lee Paris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Lee Paris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nisse Blockson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Habanero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Habanero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: NERD - Rockstar. Rafael Habanero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Dos Santos
vs
Habanero

200 cm
24
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

196 cm
26
218 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Habanero!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Habanero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Habanero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Dos Santos misses with a straight left.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habanero manages to avoid it.
Habanero lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Santos misses the target.
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Habanero.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos misses with a straight right.
Habanero slips under a jab.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habanero sizes up Dos Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dos Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Habanero moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dos Santos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Habanero - the referee stops the clock and Dos Santos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Habanero. Dos Santos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Habanero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Habanero.
A big left from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Habanero counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Habanero sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Dos Santos to the ground! Habanero dives into full mount looking to finish!

It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Habanero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Habanero tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Habanero on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habanero controlling from the full mount.

Habanero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dos Santos is bucking up trying to escape but Habanero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habanero looking to ground and pound but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Habanero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Habanero misses with a head shot.
Dos Santos is in a horrible position here. Habanero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dos Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Habanero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Habanero misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to lock up and control but Habanero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Habanero tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away.
Habanero throwing strikes here but Dos Santos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Habanero.
Habanero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Habanero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Habanero misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habanero, right into the meat.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Habanero counters with a two punch combo.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Habanero.

Habanero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos trying to control the position.
Habanero throws and elbow that misses. Dos Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Habanero's guard. Nice move by Dos Santos!
Habanero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Habanero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Habanero's guard.
Habanero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Habanero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Habanero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Habanero works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dos Santos wants to control but Habanero is having none of it.
Habanero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dos Santos because Habanero loaded up on that one.
Dos Santos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Habanero.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Habanero thowing shots but they're missing.

Habanero goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dos Santos turns into him and now he's in Habanero's guard.
Habanero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Habanero controls Dos Santos momentarily but Dos Santos frees himself.
Habanero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Habanero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Habanero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Habanero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Habanero trying to control the pace.
Dos Santos wants to control but Habanero is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Habanero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dos Santos misses the jab.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Santos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Habanero drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Habanero stalling in the clinch.
Habanero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Habanero missing with knees to the body.
Habanero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Habanero slows down the pace here.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Habanero won't allow it.
Dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Habanero scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Habanero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habanero lands with a left to the head.
Habanero digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Habanero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Habanero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Habanero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Habanero lands with a light punch inside.
Habanero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Habanero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Habanero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos is trying to break free.
Dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Habanero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Habanero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Habanero leaning his opponent against the cage.
Habanero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habanero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Habanero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Habanero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Habanero has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Habanero.
Dos Santos tries to break free but Habanero pushes him back against the cage.
Habanero stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Habanero.
Dos Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Habanero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habanero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Habanero misses with a knee strike.
Habanero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Habanero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Habanero is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Habanero.
Habanero cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Habanero working Dos Santos over with knees to the body.
Habanero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Habanero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Habanero.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Habanero.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Habanero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Habanero.
Habanero lands a nice elbow.
Habanero lands with a left to the head.
Habanero stalling.
Habanero scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Habanero.
Habanero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Habanero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Habanero.
Habanero lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Habanero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Habanero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael Habanero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Habanero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Habanero really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dos Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Habanero tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Santos misses the jab.
Habanero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Habanero throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Dos Santos misses.
Rafael Habanero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Habanero cracks a nice hook into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Habanero.
Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Habanero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Dos Santos.
Good exchange - Habanero coming out on top.
Habanero swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habanero blocks a jab.
Dos Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Habanero counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Habanero.
Habanero moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Habanero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Habanero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
Dos Santos misses with a shot to the body

and Habanero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Habanero pushes off an throws an elbow but Dos Santos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Habanero scores with a shoulder strike.
Habanero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Habanero is controlling the position.
Habanero lands an elbow just above Dos Santos 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Habanero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Habanero.
A nice left hand lands by Habanero.
Habanero digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Habanero lands an elbow that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Habanero obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Habanero is struggling to control the position.
Habanero is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Habanero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dos Santos.
Habanero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dos Santos's defenses.
Habanero tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Habanero stalling the fight.
Habanero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Habanero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habanero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dos Santos.
Habanero pressing his opponent against the cage.
Habanero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Santos is trying to force a seperation but Habanero has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Habanero.
Nice body punch from Habanero - that landed with a thud.
Habanero just leaning against Dos Santos, taking a breather.
Habanero continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Habanero is controlling him.
Habanero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos letting Habanero take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rafael Habanero.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Habanero blocks a jab.
Dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but Habanero slips the punch.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Habanero is just out of range.
Dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but Habanero slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Habanero.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Habanero avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Habanero dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big right from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos misses with a looping right.
Habanero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Habanero ducked under it nicely.
Dos Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Habanero counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Habanero feints and then cracks Dos Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Santos down.
Habanero delivers a nice body kick.
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Habanero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Habanero staying out of range there.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Habanero moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habanero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Habanero on that attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Habanero.
Habanero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Habanero thumps Dos Santos with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Habanero. That's going to slow Dos Santos down.
Habanero throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Habanero.
Habanero lands with a slapping head kick.
Habanero lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Habanero cracks the inside of Dos Santos's front leg.
Habanero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habanero looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Habanero scoring well with a low kick there.
Habanero scoring well with a low kick there.
Habanero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Habanero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Habanero scores with a leg kick.
Habanero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Habanero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dos Santos on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Habanero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dos Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dos Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Habanero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Habanero counters with a right hand to the body.
Habanero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dos Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dos Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Habanero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Habanero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Habanero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut. Habanero saw that one coming.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Habanero.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Habanero.

Habanero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Habanero.
Rafael Habanero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habanero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Habanero is pushing down on Dos Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dos Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Habanero has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Habanero in particular looking to stall.
Dos Santos keeps control of the position for the meantime.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 43:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Habanero!
Rafael Habanero is the new light heavyweight champion!