Flair 42 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 4377 p4p, 4492 weight class) and Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 493 p4p, 505 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Chaelsson
vs
Thibodeaux

185 cm
41
270
43 - 19 - 2

210 cm
29
274
17 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fortune Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux wants to stand back up but Chaelsson manages to pass into side control.
Chaelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Thibodeaux wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thibodeaux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux closes the distance looking to clinch

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thibodeaux is working an open guard so Chaelsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.
Thibodeaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fortune Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux looks to clinch

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.

Chaelsson decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape back to his feet but Chaelsson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chaelsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thibodeaux catches Chaelsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and moves away.
Chaelsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thibodeaux. That one must have hurt.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaelsson moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux thows a leg kick but Chaelsson checks it

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.

Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Chaelsson gets to his feet. Thibodeaux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Chaelsson moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaelsson slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand

and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.

Chaelsson gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting.
Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick

and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.

Chaelsson stands up.
A low kick from Thibodeaux misses

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chaelsson stands up.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux is quick to defend against it.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Chaelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaelsson stands up from half guard.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick

and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chaelsson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.

Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.

Chaelsson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thibodeaux to stand up.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!

Chaelsson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick

and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thibodeaux!

Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses

and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.

Chaelsson stands up and beckons Thibodeaux to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.

Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thibodeaux to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thibodeaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.

Chaelsson stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chaelsson dives into side control.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson is standing up over Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux looks to escape but Chaelsson dives into side control.

Patrick Chaelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up.
Chaelsson tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Patrick Chaelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand

and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.

Chaelsson gets to his feet. Thibodeaux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Chaelsson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand

so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Chaelsson stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Chaelsson moved out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body

and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thibodeaux won't be happy with that.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.

Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thibodeaux get back to his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is looking to stand back up but Chaelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thibodeaux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chaelsson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thibodeaux to stand up.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick that misses

and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thibodeaux didn't expect that.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.

Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaelsson, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 23874 p4p, 24109 weight class) and Boxing Powerhous (ranked 146 p4p, 207 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gunn
vs
Powerhous

182 cm
27
217
9 - 11 - 0

225 cm
29
300
10 - 10 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boxing Powerhous!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn misses with a head kick.
Powerhous tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gunn misses with a kick to the body.
Powerhous raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Powerhous fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunn avoids it really well and circles away.

Powerhous shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Powerhous showed some decent athleticism there.
Gunn is looking to get back to is feet but Powerhous passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhous lands a nice forearm strike.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powerhous taking a breather here.
Powerhous working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerhous moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Powerhous tries for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn trying to remain calm as Powerhous controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gunn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Powerhous stands up and beckons Gunn to his feet.
Powerhous closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Powerhous scores with a head kick.

It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.
Powerhous looks for the body kick but Gunn saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Gunn.
A solid body kick from Gunn.
Powerhous looks winded!
Gunn lands a leg kick that knocks Powerhous off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Powerhous clinches up against the cage.
Gunn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Powerhous has Gunn pressed against the cage.

Powerhous pulls guard effortlessly.
Gunn prevents Powerhous from getting back to his feet.
Gunn is fighting to break Powerhous's control of his arms but Powerhous is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Powerhous utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powerhous wants to stand up but Gunn is controlling him.
Gunn takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powerhous wants to sweep here but Gunn controlling him for the moment.
Powerhous is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Powerhous working for a triangle but Gunn defends it easily.
Powerhous throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Powerhous keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Powerhous looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powerhous throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunn's waist but Gunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powerhous off to one side.
Tommy Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxing Powerhous.
Gunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powerhous at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Powerhous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gunn stuffs the takedown.

Powerhous is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gunn's half guard.
Gunn tries to kick Powerhous off in order to stand up. Powerhous Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Powerhous controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn wants to control but Powerhous postures up.
Gunn tries to buck Powerhous off but Powerhous is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerhous controlling the position from side mount.
Boxing Powerhous has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.

Powerhous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Powerhous grinds an elbow into Gunn's temple.

Powerhous stands up.
Powerhous walks into a stiff left hand from Gunn.
Gunn lands a nice hook to Powerhous's body. Powerhous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Powerhous throws a shot to the body.
Powerhous doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gunn counters with a three punch combo that has Powerhous backing up. Powerhous nods at Gunn to acknowledge the strikes.
Powerhous is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunn attempts a counter takedown but Powerhous avoids it well and moves away.
Tommy Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boxing Powerhous.
Powerhous on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Oooooh!!! Gunn has knocked Powerhous down with a huge combo! Gunn steps away and waves a wobbly Powerhous back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Boxing Powerhous has been cut.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powerhous circles away quickly and effectively.
Powerhous was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Powerhous is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Gunn there.

Powerhous is rocked!
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powerhous can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Gunn.
Powerhous throws a fast counter high kick but Gunn manages to duck under it in time.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Powerhous. Powerhous gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses.
Gunn throws a front kick that sends Powerhous stumbling back into the cage.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Powerhous is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Gunn lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Powerhous can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Gunn and Powerhous drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Gunn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Tate Iii (ranked 24495 p4p, 4235 weight class) and Sebastian Burger (ranked 152 p4p, 104 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tate Iii
vs
Burger

185 cm
20
215
23 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
220
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Tate Iii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Burger!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tate Iii misses the body punch
and Burger counters with a big head kick but Tate Iii shrugs it off.
Tate Iii throws a nice looking combination but Burger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burger counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate Iii. Burger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tate Iii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tate Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Burger counters with a stiff right hand.
Burger's coach down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burger misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Tate Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tate Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burger counters with a head kick.
Burger lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate Iii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Curtis Tate Iii has been cut.
Burger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Curtis Tate Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate Iii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Burger.
Tate Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Tate Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Tate Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Tate Iii looks to land a combination. Burger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tate Iii dips to his left and cracks Burger with an uppercut!
Burger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate Iii.
Burger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tate Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Tate Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burger counters with an inside leg kick.
Burger lands with a kick to the temple. Tate Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that Burger avoids nicely.
Tate Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Tate Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Burger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tate Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burger moves away.
Tate Iii misses with a double jab
and Burger counters with a thumping low kick.
Tate Iii throws a combination that misses
and Burger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Tate Iii is rocked!

Burger lands a big right hand that sends Tate Iii crashing to the mat! Burger stays standing though and waves Tate Iii back to his feet!
Oh Tate Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burger's head backwards.
Burger thows a body kick. Tate Iii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tate Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Burger with a nice calf kick.
Tate Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Burger.
Tate Iii swings widly with a right hand

and Burger counters with a crisp one two that drops Tate Iii! Burger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tate Iii to his feet! Tate Iii is in big trouble!
Tate Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burger was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate Iii.
Burger slips a jab and a cross from Tate Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Burger. Beautiful body shot.
Tate Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burger.
Tate Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burger.
Burger throws a nice head kick!

Curtis Tate Iii's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tate Iii. Tate Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burger punishes Tate Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Burger scores with a nice body kick.
Burger connects with a jab.
Burger defending well as Tate Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Tate Iii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burger counters with a stiff right hand.
Burger throws a nice head kick!

Burger lands a big head kick that sends Tate Iii tumbling to the mat! Burger takes a step backwards and waves Tate Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burger slips a straight right by Tate Iii.
Burger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate Iii. Burger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burger scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Burger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curtis Tate Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Burger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate Iii misses with a hook
and Burger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burger lands with a right hand.
Tate Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Burger looks to score with a jab to the body but Tate Iii is just out of range.
Burger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burger scoring well with a low kick there.
Tate Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sebastian Burger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burger.
Tate Iii takes a swing at Burger's ribcage but misses.
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!
Tate Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burger was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate Iii.
Burger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger connects with a single shot there.
Tate Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Burger.
Burger lands a glancing blow to the side of Tate Iii's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Tate Iii as he connects with a hook.
Burger avoids the body shot from Tate Iii.
Burger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Curtis Tate Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burger scoring well with a low kick there.
Burger lands a body shot.
Burger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger swings for the body but Tate Iii moves out of range.
Burger moves away from the strike by Tate Iii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate Iii. Burger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burger throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate Iii throws a jab when Burger was well out of range.
Tate Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Burger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Burger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tate Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Tate Iii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burger looks to score with a jab to the body but Tate Iii is just out of range.
Burger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Curtis Tate Iii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Burger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tate Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate Iii looks to land a combination but Burger avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger connects with a looping right hand.
Tate Iii swings widly with a right hand
letting Burger counter with a right hand.
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that Burger avoids nicely.
Burger lands a glancing blow to the side of Tate Iii's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burger.
Tate Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tate Iii misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tate Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tate Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tate Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Tate Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burger lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate Iii blocks a head kick by Burger.
A swing and a miss from Burger.
Tate Iii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tate Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tate Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Burger counters with a head kick that drops Tate Iii to the mat! Tate Iii scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Burger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tate Iii has time to react.
Tate Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Burger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burger scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate Iii misses with a double jab.
Burger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burger ducks right into an uppercut from Tate Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Burger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Curtis Tate Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate Iii.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tate Iii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Burger cracks a nice hook into Tate Iii's ribs.
Tate Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Tate Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burger throws an off balance right hand
letting Tate Iii counter with a right hand.
Tate Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burger was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate Iii.
A big left from Tate Iii misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tate Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burger scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tate Iii misses the jab.
Tate Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Tate Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burger circles away quickly and effectively.
Burger dodges the punch combination from Tate Iii.
Tate Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tate Iii misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Burger misses.
Burger lands a nice hook to Tate Iii's body. Tate Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate Iii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Burger slams his shin into Tate Iii's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tate Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Burger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tate Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Burger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burger jabs Tate Iii right on the nose. Tate Iii blinks but takes it well.
Tate Iii tries to bum rush Burger with a series of wild strikes but Burger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tate Iii throws a combination that misses
and Burger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whack! Burger lands a heavy head kick that drops Tate Iii. The ref tackles Burger to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tate Iii was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sebastian Burger!
Sebastian Burger is the new super heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Righteous Crusader (ranked 24291 p4p, 24224 weight class) and Jon Talbain (ranked 159 p4p, 187 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crusader
vs
Talbain

182 cm
27
200
7 - 7 - 1

210 cm
27
287
6 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Righteous Crusader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Talbain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusader misses with a two punch combination.

Crusader pushes Talbain up against the cage in a clinch.
Crusader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Talbain is trying to force a seperation but Crusader has the dominant position.

Crusader breaks from the clinch.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Crusader circles away.
Crusader throws a big counter combination but Talbain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talbain is looking to clinch but Crusader is avoiding it.
No joy there for Crusader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talbain throws a lazy body kick
and Crusader counters with a series of strikes. Talbain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crusader stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain doesn't manage to clinch there - Crusader circles away.
Talbain tries for a takedown but Crusader sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crusader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Crusader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talbain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbain misses with a leg kick
and Crusader counters with a two punch combo.

Crusader instigates a clinch.
Talbain avoiding damage as Crusader throws knees to the body.
Crusader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crusader manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crusader blocks an elbow strike.
Talbain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Talbain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crusader after a bit of a struggle.
Righteous Crusader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.

Crusader manages to break the clinch.
Crusader has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Talbain throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbain is looking to clinch.
Crusader digs a good hook to Talbain's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talbain.
Crusader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Talbain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusader .
Crusader scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talbain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crusader moves in looking to clinch but Talbain pushes him off.
Talbain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crusader misses with a few strikes there.
Crusader tries to clinch there but Talbain circles away.
Crusader looks to land a combination but Talbain avoids it well.
Talbain tries to counter with a clinch but Crusader shakes him off and moves away.
Talbain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crusader as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusader moves in looking to clinch but Talbain pushes him off.
Talbain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Talbain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crusader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talbain somewhat.
Crusader digs a good hook to Talbain's body.
Talbain slips a jab and a cross from Crusader .
Talbain throws a head kick but Crusader moves out of range.
Crusader misses with a double jab
and Talbain counters with a one-two to the body.
Talbain moves away from the strike by Crusader .

Crusader has Talbain up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Talbain.
Talbain wants to take the fight to the mat but Crusader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Talbain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Talbain has Crusader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crusader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crusader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talbain's elbow.
Crusader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Talbain's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Talbain manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Talbain keeping full guard, as Crusader tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talbain being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crusader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talbain.
Crusader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talbain circles away quickly and effectively.
Righteous Crusader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talbain tries to clinch there but Crusader circles away.
Crusader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talbain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusader defends it well.
Righteous Crusader is winning the standup battle so far.
Talbain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crusader .
Crusader darts in trying to clinch
enabling Talbain to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusader looks to land a combination. Talbain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crusader lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crusader tries to clinch but Talbain is having none of it.
Talbain shoots in for a takedown but Crusader shows good takedown defense.
Crusader seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain tries to clinch there but Crusader circles away.
Crusader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talbain can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talbain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusader .
Crusader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talbain.
Talbain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crusader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Talbain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crusader misses with a left hand
and Talbain counters with a one-two to the body.
Talbain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crusader sprawls well. Crusader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talbain gets slowly back to his feet.
Righteous Crusader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Talbain.
Talbain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crusader circles away.
Talbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Crusader .
Crusader throws a big shot that misses.
Crusader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talbain shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talbain tries to clinch but Crusader moves out of range.

Crusader has closed the distance and engaged Talbain in a clinch.
Crusader tries to pull guard but Talbain won't allow it.
Talbain is looking to control Crusader 's arms but Crusader gets an underhook and turns him. Now Talbain has his back to the cage.
Crusader is stalling here.
Crusader wants to stall.
Crusader wants a takedown but no success here.

Talbain successfully pulls guard.
Crusader is looking to work some ground and pound but Talbain has wrist control.
Crusader sitting in guard here, content to control.
Talbain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusader stays in close to Talbain's body and controls the position.
Crusader trying to control the position from guard on top but Talbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talbain throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Talbain is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Crusader rolls with it to try and escape but Talbain cranks on the arm and Crusader is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Talbain!