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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mswati Zuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wreck Ing ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuma comes to the ring accompanied by Swaziland National Anthem. Mswati Zuma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wreck Ing ball's chin.

Zuma
vs
Ing ball

195 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mswati Zuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wreck Ing ball!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Ing ball is just out of range.
Ing ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuma is just out of range.
Zuma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zuma is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ing ball throws a looping overhand right but Zuma ducks down to avoid it.
Zuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Mswati Zuma has been cut.
Ing ball tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zuma is able to avoid easily.
Ing ball scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Ing ball drops Zuma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zuma looks back up at him and smiles so Ing ball waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ing ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ing ball misses with the combination.
Ing ball fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Zuma out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wreck Ing ball!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Sene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crow Burlingame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Sene
vs
Burlingame

188 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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, Tiago Sene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crow Burlingame!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sene finds it's way through Burlingame's defenses.

It looks like Crow Burlingame has been cut.
Burlingame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burlingame misses with a body shot.
Burlingame swings for the body but Sene moves out of range.
Sene tries to clinch but Burlingame is having none of it.

Sene clinches.
A shot in the inside from Sene.
Sene controlling the action here for a moment.
Burlingame is looking to break free of the clinch but Sene has double underhooks.
Burlingame wants to get back to striking at distance but Sene won't allow it.
Sene lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Burlingame is trying to force a seperation but Sene has the dominant position.
Burlingame looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burlingame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sene is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burlingame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sene has Burlingame pressed against the ropes, preventing Burlingame from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlingame is looking to control Sene's arms but Sene gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burlingame has his back to the ropes.
Burlingame tries to circle away but Sene has him pinned against the ropes.
Burlingame looking to stall.
Burlingame tries to break the clinch but Sene is controlling the position.
Burlingame wants to get back to striking at distance but Sene won't allow it.
Sene is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burlingame wants to get back to striking at distance but Sene won't allow it.
Burlingame is trying to force a seperation but Sene has the dominant position.
Sene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burlingame is looking to break free of the clinch but Sene has double underhooks.
Burlingame working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burlingame's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burlingame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sene has him pressed against the ropes.
Burlingame tries to break free but Sene pushes him back against the ropes.
Burlingame wants to stall.
Sene pushes Burlingame back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sene keeps control of Burlingame as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sene lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burlingame looks gassed!
Burlingame wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sene.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tiago Sene.

Sene moves into the clinch.
Burlingame is trying to break the clinch but Sene is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sene lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burlingame or not.
Sene lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Burlingame's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sene.
Burlingame has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sene is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Sene.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tiago Sene.

Sene closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Burlingame stalling in the clinch but Sene improves position.
Sene effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Sene on the inside.
Sene controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burlingame tries to circle away but Sene has him pinned against the ropes.
Burlingame is looking to break free of the clinch but Sene has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burlingame's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burlingame is looking to break free of the clinch but Sene has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tiago Sene.

Sene moves into the clinch successfully.
Burlingame wants to get back to striking at distance but Sene won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sene.
Sene lands with a short shot to the head.
Sene keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burlingame's efforts to push away.
Sene lands with a short shot to the head.
Sene holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Sene.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sene.
Sene just leaning against Burlingame, taking a breather.
Burlingame wants to get back to striking at distance but Sene won't allow it.
Sene scores with a nice hook to the head.

That has opened up Crow Burlingame's cut even more.
Burlingame is trying to break free.
Sene wants to stall.
Sene dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Burlingame tries to break free but Sene pushes him back against the ropes.
Sene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burlingame backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Sene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crow Burlingame'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.

Sene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sene misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Burlingame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burlingame slips a jab and a cross from Sene.
Sene lands a two punch combo.
Sene dodges the punch combination from Burlingame.
Burlingame misses with a double jab
and Sene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlingame on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Sene closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Burlingame out cold! Burlingame corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tiago Sene!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azz Fixiation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Anderson III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson III has chosen Evolution by Korn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fixiation
vs
Anderson III

195 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
261 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 New York, Azz Fixiation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cooper Anderson III!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson III misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson III 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Fixiation darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Fixiation is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fixiation prevents Anderson III from standing back up.

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

Fixiation is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fixiation prevents Anderson III from standing back up.

Fixiation is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Fixiation has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Anderson III defend it? Fixiation steps over the head and cranks it - Anderson III is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fixiation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Azz Fixiation!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radio Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Off (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Raheem
vs
Off

190 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Radio Raheem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Off!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raheem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Off.

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

Off drops back looking for a leg! Raheem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raheem manages to kick Off off! Off jumps back into Raheem's guard.
Off throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raheem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raheem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Off.
Off throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raheem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raheem keeping full guard, as Off tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Off with a flurry of punches that miss.

Off drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Off jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Off throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Off shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Jack Off has been cut.
Off shoots in for a takedown but Raheem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raheem scores with a nice right hand.
Raheem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Raheem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Off sprawling to the canvas! Off rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Raheem finish him?!
Off looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raheem looks to throw the jab but Off is out of range.
Raheem loads up on a big right hand but Off slips the punch.
Raheem steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Off is out on his feet! Raheem sets himself and nearly takes Off's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Radio Raheem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Time
vs
Leben

210 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leben uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
Leben fails in his attempt to clinch.
Time thows a body shot but no joy.
Leben scores with a spinning back kick!
Leben lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Leben rushes Time and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Leben fails to land.
A body shot lands from Leben.
Time is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time can't break the clinch.
Leben tries a body shot but Time blocks it.
Leben softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Leben breaks from the clinch.
Time swats away the attempt to clinch by Leben.
Leben with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Leben moves into the clinch.
Leben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leben can't find room to land a body shot as Time controls the action.
Leben doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leben wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Leben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leben tries to clinch but Time is having none of it.
Leben lands a head kick. Time smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leben tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.
Leben is looking to clinch.

Leben closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leben breaks the clinch.
Leben is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leben throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Time thows a body shot but no joy.
Leben lands a head kick. Time smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch but Time swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Leben lands but Time takes it in his stride.
Leben is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leben tries to clinch but Time is having none of it.
Leben plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Leben moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Leben.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Leben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leben is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leben lands with a nice combination. Time backs away looking to recover.
Leben throws a head kick that Time semi-blocks.

Leben fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Time, pushing him back against the ropes.
Leben misses with a punch to the body.
Leben misses with some punches.
Leben misses with a punch on the inside.
Leben doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben misses with a punch on the inside.
Leben pushes Time back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time is trying to break free.
Leben swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leben tries to clinch but Time is having none of it.
Time circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leben moves in looking to clinch but Time pushes him off.
Leben scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leben darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leben lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Time takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Leben rushes Time and presses him up against the ropes.
Leben lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Leben misses with the head strike.
Leben works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leben throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Leben lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben tries to work over Time's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Time blocks a body shot from Leben.
A right hand to the body from Leben.
Leben misses with the head strike.
Leben misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Leben fails to land.
Leben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Leben manages to break the clinch.
Leben fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leben scores with a leg kick.
Leben lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leben moves in looking to clinch but Time pushes him off.
Leben wants to clinch up but Time keeps it at a distance.
Time tries to move into range but Leben moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Leben takes the fight into the clinch.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leben.
Leben misses with the head strike.

Leben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben misses with a wild combination.

Leben moves into range and clinches up with Time.
Leben misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Time has him pressed against the ropes.
Leben misses with some punches.
Time is trying to break free.
Leben misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leben misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leben wants to get back to striking at distance but Time won't allow it.
Leben misses with a punch on the inside.
Leben tries to circle away but Time has him pinned against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Leben creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Leben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Time circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leben tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.

Leben moves into the clinch.
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!
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Leben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Leben dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Time takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses.
Time avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Time loads up on a big right hand but Leben slips the punch.
Leben tries to clinch but Time is having none of it.
Time misses with a body shot.
Leben lands a nice leg kick that just misses Time's sensitive parts.

Leben rushes Time and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Leben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leben is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leben's efforts to push away.
Time lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leben.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Time is trying to break free.
Time wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Leben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time can't break the clinch.
Time blocks an uppercut.
Leben working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time is looking to break free of the clinch but Leben has double underhooks.
Leben looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leben swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leben misses with a punch to the body.
Leben can't find room to land a body shot as Time controls the action.
Leben working aggressively here.
A short right from Leben.
Leben tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Time's elbow.
Leben tries to break the clinch but Time is controlling the position.
Leben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leben.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leben swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Time blocks a body shot from Leben.
Time blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Time.
Leben fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Time paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Leben rushes Time and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Time. That snapped Leben's head back.
Leben scores with a push kick.
Time takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leben throws a series of strikes that have Time backpedaling.

Leben moves into the clinch successfully.

Leben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leben tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.
Leben lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leben tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leben delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leben.
Time avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leben looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leben throws a head kick that half lands.
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch but Time swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leben tries to clinch but Time is having none of it.
Leben delivers a nice body kick.

Leben fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Time, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leben breaks from the clinch.
Leben tries to bum rush Time with a series of wild strikes but Time uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leben buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Time on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leben tries to clinch there but Time circles away.
Leben lands with a kick to the temple. Time shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leben fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leben tries to clinch up.
Time is looking to wear down Leben with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Time paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leben!
Leben tries to clinch but Time is having none of it.
Leben wants to clinch.
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch but Time swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chris Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Time paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch but Time swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leben throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leben lands a jab.
Leben throws a head kick that Time semi-blocks.
Leben lands a head kick. Time smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leben pushes Time up against the ropes in a clinch.

Leben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Time tries to keep at a distance but Leben has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chris Leben seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Leben manages to break the clinch.
Time throws a hook but Leben avoids it easily.
Leben is looking to clinch.
Chris Leben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leben scores with a head kick.
Leben tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Leben coming out on top.
Time loads up on a big right hand but Leben slips the punch.
Time circles away from the clinch attempt.

Leben has closed the distance and engaged Time in a clinch.
Leben working hard to break the clinch.
Leben throws a punch but it's blocked by Time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Leben breaks from the clinch.
Time throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leben tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Time is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Time misses with an uppercut. Leben saw that one coming.

Leben moves into the clinch.
Leben can't break the clinch.
Time blocking some punches.
Time looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leben misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leben throws a head punch that misses.
Time is trying to force a seperation but Leben has the dominant position.
Leben tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Leben back against the cage.
A short right from Leben on the inside.
Time is trying to break free.
Time digs a right hand into Leben's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leben's gas tank.
Leben wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time tries to circle away but Leben has him pinned against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Leben.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leben misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Time's elbow.
Leben misses with a hook to the ribs.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time takes a kick to the side of the head.
Time swats away the attempt to clinch by Leben.
Time listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Time.
Leben lands with a nice combination. Time backs away looking to recover.
Leben throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Time misses the jab.
Leben wants to clinch up but Time keeps it at a distance.
Leben fails to land with a series of punches.
Leben avoids the body shot from Time.

Leben clinches.
Leben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leben misses with a body punch.
Leben misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leben tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Leben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Leben clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leben swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leben lands a left hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Leben lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Time has him pressed against the ropes.

Leben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leben lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leben clobbers Time with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Time throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
Time takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch up but Time swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leben throws a nice head kick!

Leben has closed the distance and engaged Time in a clinch.
Leben tries a body shot but Time blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Leben fails to land.
Leben wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Time has him pressed against the ropes.
Leben lands a right hand.
Leben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben lands with a right to the head.
Leben misses with the head strike.

Leben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leben lets loose with a powerful body kick. Time will feel that in the morning.
Leben wants to clinch up but Time keeps it at a distance.
Leben scores with a leg kick.
Time missing with a left hand there. Leben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leben works over Time's head and body with a nice combination.
Leben works over Time's head and body with a nice combination.
Leben lands with a nice combination. Time backs away looking to recover.
Leben wants to clinch.

Leben forces Time back against the ropes and clinches.
Leben misses with the head strike.
Leben tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Leben back against the cage.

Leben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leben avoids the body shot from Time.
Time swats away the attempt to clinch by Leben.

Leben takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben has a couple of punches blocked by Time.
Time tries a body shot but Leben blocks it.
Leben misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leben swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leben has a couple of punches blocked by Time.
Time is trying to break the clinch but Leben is controlling him.
Time blocking some punches.

Leben breaks from the clinch.
Time throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Leben fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leben doesn't manage to clinch there - Time circles away.
Time chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leben can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leben throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Time's head.
Time throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Time takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joe Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leben fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Chris Leben!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Chris Leben!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Chris Leben!

Chris Leben wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between All Inn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Inn
vs
Zero

185 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Nutrition Oracle
Make'm TAP

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, All Inn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inn.

Inn gets the takedown into side control.

Inn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zero prevents Inn from moving into mount.
Inn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Inn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zero, who protects the arm well.

Inn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zero, who protects the arm well.
Zero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Inn is trying to get an arm triangle but Zero is defending well.

Inn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zero wants to get back to his feet but Inn drags him back down.

Inn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zero has escaped the position, nice work there.

Inn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Inn is breathing heavily.
Zero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Inn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Inn is trying to get an arm triangle but Zero is defending well.

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

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

Inn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Inn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero parries the strikes from Inn easily there. Inn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zero to escape.

Inn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Inn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Inn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zero looks calm but he's in trouble here. Inn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zero is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Inn lets go of the hold and Zero can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). All Inn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crack Jaws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blair Johnston is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jaws
vs
Johnston

187 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

ADCC Champion
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crack Jaws!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blair Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jaws as Johnston shoots in.
Johnston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crack Jaws seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaws lands a really nice looking cross but Johnston seems unphased.
Jaws drops Johnston with a huge uppercut! Johnston drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jaws is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Jaws!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Evans
vs
Jackson

181 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rampage Evans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rampage Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Evans blocks a head kick by Jackson.

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

Evans is rocked!

It looks like Rampage Evans has been cut.
Evans drops his hands momentarily and Jackson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Evans just on the top of the head. Evans drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Evans - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rampage Jackson!
Rampage Jackson is the new middleweight champion!

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 Ron Oneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Oneil
vs
Johnson

200 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Oneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a hook. Oneil ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oneil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Ron Oneil has been cut.
Jack Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Oneil's head but Oneil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oneil staying out of range there.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oneil.
Oneil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oneil.
Oneil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Oneil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oneil was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Oneil was well out of range.

Johnson throws a left that rocks Oneil and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Johnson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Oneil regain composure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oneil, who protects the arm well.
Oneil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Oneil is defending well.

Oneil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oneil is breathing heavily.
Oneil manages to get to full guard.

Johnson 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.

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.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Oneil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson stands and throws Oneil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oneil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oneil, who protects the arm well.
Oneil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oneil manages to get back to half guard.
Oneil is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Oneil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oneil manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Oneil's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes down on Oneil's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oneil wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oneil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Oneil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oneil.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Oneil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oneil.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Oneil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oneil. Oneil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Oneil is out of range.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Oneil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oneil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oneil.
Oneil throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Oneil slips under a jab from Johnson.

Oneil closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oneil lands in his opponent's guard.

Oneil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oneil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oneil is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oneil seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.

Oneil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Oneil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Oneil is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oneil is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ron Oneil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the ring accompanied by THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Mode has chosen get up get down as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Potter
vs
Mode

196 cm
27
265 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
235 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beast Mode!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potter as he avoids it easily.
Potter looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Potter stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Mode with that takedown attempt.
Carter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mode.
Mode fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mode.

Potter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mode is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Mode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Potter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Potter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mode with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mode makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mode.

Mode has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Potter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Mode is looking for a triangle but Potter pushes his legs off easily.

Mode had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potter defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Potter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter tries to free his leg and advance position but Mode is retaining full guard.

Mode escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Mode looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Potter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mode's head.

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

Mode had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potter defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mode escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Potter lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Mode is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potter defends well.
Potter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Potter scoring with some ground and pound.

Mode is looking for a triangle but Potter pushes his legs off easily.
Mode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Potter is sitting in close to Mode's body. Mode has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Potter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Potter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mode.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beast Mode!