MIFC Contenders 35 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Feel Good Inc. Chris Griffin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hawkins
vs
Griffin

182 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins swinging wildly here.
Griffin digs a good hook to Hawkins's body.
Hawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Hawkins misses with a wild combination.
Andrew Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Griffin.

Griffin cracks Hawkins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Griffin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hawkins to stand back up!
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.

Griffin has Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.

Griffin breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Hawkins is rocked!
Hawkins loses concentration momentarily and Griffin pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hawkins crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Griffin finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Griffin!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wiener Frampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassidy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassidy Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Frampton
vs
Jones

208 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

193 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Frampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassidy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Frampton.
Frampton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frampton regains half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frampton gets full guard.
Frampton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frampton tries to get out of the position.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frampton's guard.
Frampton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones stops Frampton from standing up.
Frampton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frampton controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Frampton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones won't allow Frampton to get back to his feet.
Frampton trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones is working Frampton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frampton is keeping the position for now.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Frampton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frampton manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Frampton's guard.
Jones won't allow Frampton to sweep him here.
Frampton is working hard here to advance position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Frampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frampton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frampton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frampton is on top in guard.
Frampton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Frampton throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frampton's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Frampton keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Frampton wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Frampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frampton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frampton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Frampton to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Frampton's guard and throws a big left but Frampton blocks it.
Frampton wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Frampton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frampton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones cracks Frampton with a solid left hand.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones landing a few strikes.
Frampton is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frampton is not content to let Jones control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frampton to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frampton throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Frampton tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.

Jones scores with a takedown into Frampton's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Frampton keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frampton keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Frampton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Frampton's guard and throws a big left but Frampton blocks it.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Frampton is keeping the position.
Frampton is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Frampton has wrist control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Frampton keeps moving.
Frampton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones wants to control from the top but Frampton keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cassidy Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sloppy strikes from Frampton. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frampton stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frampton is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones landing punches.
Jones avoids the attempt from Frampton to control.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Frampton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Frampton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones loads up with a big shot that hurts Frampton! He's pulled Jones in close but Jones has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Frampton survive? More strikes from Jones and Frampton is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cassidy Jones!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

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

Smalls
vs
rivera

179 cm
24
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smalls feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Smalls decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on rivera, up you get!
rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smalls.
rivera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smalls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Smalls.
rivera throws a series of punches but Smalls avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by rivera. Beautiful body shot.
Smalls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but rivera avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quick Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Smalls drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
rivera is looking to stand up but Smalls isn't so interested in that idea.
Smalls has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
rivera keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rivera is looking to stand up but Smalls isn't so interested in that idea.

Smalls 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.
Smalls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smalls is controlling him.
Smalls trying to control but rivera is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smalls's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Smalls thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smalls stops rivera from standing up.
Smalls in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Smalls drops back looking for a leg! rivera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and rivera manages to kick Smalls off! Smalls jumps back into rivera's guard.
rivera looks gassed!

rivera is working an open guard so Smalls takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? rivera is fending him off so far but Smalls persists. Nope, rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
rivera lands a jab to the nose.

Smalls closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smalls lands in his opponent's guard.
Smalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Smalls drops back looking for a leg! rivera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and rivera manages to kick Smalls off! Smalls jumps back into rivera's guard.
Smalls wants to control from the top but rivera keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smalls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smalls won't allow rivera to get back to his feet.
Smalls thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Smalls drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Smalls seems to have locked his on tight now - rivera screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Smalls, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Quick Smalls!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BOBO Cuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Galinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galinha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seu Jorge - Life On Mars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! BOBO Cuba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cuba
vs
Galinha

180 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

194 cm
20
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, BOBO Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Galinha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galinha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galinha misses with an uppercut. Cuba saw that one coming.
Galinha throws a sloppy head kick and Cuba moves out of range easily.

Cuba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Galinha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cuba defends it easily.
Cuba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cuba throwing strikes from guard but Galinha blocks nicely.

Galinha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuba defends well.
Cuba is looking to work some ground and pound but Galinha has wrist control.
Cuba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cuba scoring with some ground and pound.

Cuba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Galinha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galinha trying to control the position.

Cuba 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.
Galinha is trying to control the position but Cuba postures up.
Cuba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cuba drops back looking for a leg! Galinha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galinha manages to kick Cuba off! Cuba jumps back into Galinha's guard.
Cuba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Cuba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cuba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cuba lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Galinha working for a triangle but Cuba defends it easily.
Galinha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuba is working Galinha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Galinha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cuba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cuba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cuba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Cuba drops back looking for a leg! Galinha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galinha manages to kick Cuba off! Cuba jumps back into Galinha's guard.
Cuba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Galinha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cuba defends it easily.
Cuba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cuba wants to pass the guard but Galinha is keeping the position.
Galinha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cuba.
Cuba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cuba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuba throwing strikes but missing.
Galinha trying to keep a closed guard but Cuba is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cuba throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuba won't allow Galinha to get back to his feet.
Cuba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galinha looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Galinha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galinha looks gassed!
Cuba scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

Galinha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cuba is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). BOBO Cuba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Von Rothlesberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rothlesberger comes into the arena with Armin Van Buuren - Sail blaring out of the sound system. Castle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Demon Hunter - Storm The Gates Of Hell. Eric Castle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Von Rothlesberger
vs
Castle

187 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Von Rothlesberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Castle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle misses with a two punch combination.
Von Rothlesberger tries to clinch but Castle moves out of range.
A combination from Castle does no damage.
Von Rothlesberger tries to land a leg kick but Castle saw it coming and moves away.

Castle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Von Rothlesberger is trying to defend but Castle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Von Rothlesberger tries to roll over but Castle keeps him under control.
Von Rothlesberger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Castle.

Castle is looking for a kimura but Von Rothlesberger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castle to get the leverage.
Von Rothlesberger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger wants to control but Castle is keeping busy.
Castle prevents Von Rothlesberger from standing back up.
Castle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Castle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Rothlesberger defending well though.
Von Rothlesberger is staying active underneath Castle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Von Rothlesberger has hold of Castle's hands but Castle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Castle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Rothlesberger looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castle working the head and body with strikes.
Von Rothlesberger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Von Rothlesberger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Von Rothlesberger wants to stand up but Castle is controlling him.
Castle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Von Rothlesberger has his feet on Castle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Castle looks to throw the jab but Von Rothlesberger is out of range.
Castle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Castle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castle tries to move to mount but Von Rothlesberger blocks the move with his legs.

Castle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Rothlesberger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Rothlesberger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Castle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Von Rothlesberger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Castle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Von Rothlesberger's guard now.
Castle scoring with some ground and pound.
Castle stands up over Von Rothlesberger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Rothlesberger keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.
Castle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Rothlesberger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Rothlesberger's head.
Von Rothlesberger is trying to control the position but Castle postures up.
Castle looking to sit in guard and control but Von Rothlesberger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Castle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Castle has his foot on Von Rothlesberger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Rothlesberger works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Rothlesberger passes Castle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle manages to get to full guard.

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

Castle is looking for a triangle but Von Rothlesberger pushes his legs off easily.
Castle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Von Rothlesberger has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Castle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castle regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is pressing down on Von Rothlesberger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castle trying to keep a closed guard but Von Rothlesberger is proving a slippery customer.
Castle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Rothlesberger is now in half guard.
Eric Castle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Von Rothlesberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Rothlesberger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Von Rothlesberger!
Von Rothlesberger tries to lock up and control but Castle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle working Von Rothlesberger over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle controlling his opponent.
Castle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Rothlesberger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Castle working Von Rothlesberger over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Castle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Von Rothlesberger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castle tries to bum rush Von Rothlesberger with a series of wild strikes but Von Rothlesberger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Rothlesberger tries to land a front kick but Castle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Castle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castle moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Von Rothlesberger's face as Castle controls the position.
The ground and pound from Castle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle landing strikes.
Castle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Castle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Von Rothlesberger seems a little lost for a moment, as Castle dominates the positioning.
Castle trying to control the action but Von Rothlesberger is working from the bottom.
Von Rothlesberger tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothlesberger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Von Rothlesberger taking some punishment here, with Castle in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Castle connects with a nice short shot to Von Rothlesberger's temple.
Castle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Castle is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle wants to pass to mount but Von Rothlesberger is defending the position.
Castle throwing shots but Von Rothlesberger is blocking nicely.
Von Rothlesberger trying to hold on to Castle's head to control him but Castle postures up.
Castle working the head and body with strikes.
Jason Von Rothlesberger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Castle working over Von Rothlesberger with some ground and pound. Von Rothlesberger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Von Rothlesberger is looking to control Castle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Rothlesberger avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Castle seems content to control.
Castle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Rothlesberger's head.
Castle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Rothlesberger defending well though.
Eric Castle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castle content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Castle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castle 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Castle!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cro op (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cro op
vs
da Silva

185 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Cro op!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo da Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cro op uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from da Silva.
Cro op throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cro op is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by da Silva.
da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cro op avoids it really well and circles away.
Cro op misses with a straight right.
da Silva throws a body punch but Cro op moves out of range.
Cro op scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cro op avoids it really well and circles away.
Paulo da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from da Silva.
Mirko Cro op has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo da Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cro op fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cro op stalks da Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into da Silva's face. da Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Cro op uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before da Silva has time to react.
da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
da Silva takes a swing at Cro op's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cro op. da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cro op connects with a good right hand that stumbles da Silva. da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cro op uses good head movement to avoid the hook from da Silva.
da Silva fails to land the takedown.
da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cro op.
da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Cro op sprawls well. He's pushed da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cro op.
Cro op goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cro op misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cro op slips a straight right by da Silva.
da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Cro op manages to keep the fight standing, pushing da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cro op paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro op lands a nice looking body shot.
Cro op slaps away a takedown attempt from da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
da Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cro op.
da Silva looks gassed!
Cro op lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cro op connects with a solid leg kick.
da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cro op.
Cro op scores with a shot to the body.
da Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cro op is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for da Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro op lands with a kick to the temple. da Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
da Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cro op misses with an uppercut. da Silva saw that one coming.
Cro op digs a good body shot into da Silva's ribs.
Cro op throws the left hand but da Silva avoids the punch easily.
da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cro op to score with a decent uppercut.
Cro op moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cro op scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Cro op coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Cro op dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A swing and a miss from da Silva.
Cro op misses with a straight left.
Cro op throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
da Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Cro op counters with a stiff right hand.
Cro op paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
da Silva misses with a looping left.
da Silva lands with a hook. Cro op tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Cro op counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cro op fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Cro op.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva misses with a body shot
and Cro op connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
da Silva wants to clinch
and Cro op connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cro op lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cro op misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from da Silva misses.
Cro op cracks a nice hook into da Silva's ribs.
da Silva is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Cro op.
Mirko Cro op is winning the standup battle so far.
da Silva with a poor takedown
and Cro op connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cro op works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cro op throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cro op throws a head kick that half lands.

da Silva is rocked!
Cro op connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt da Silva! He's out on his feet! Cro op rushes in and drops da Silva with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mirko Cro op!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Yizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Rain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rain
vs
Yizzle

190 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Yizzle!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yizzle fails with a takedown attempt.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Yizzle is rocked!
Rain drops Yizzle with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Yizzle! Rain dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Johnny Rain!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Ratcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Hazelwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Ratcliffe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ratcliffe
vs
Hazelwood

201 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Ratcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Hazelwood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratcliffe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ratcliffe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazelwood defends it nicely.
Ratcliffe fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Ratcliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratcliffe shoots in looking for a takedown but Hazelwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ratcliffe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hazelwood shoots in and gets a takedown into Ratcliffe's guard.
Hazelwood is looking to stand up but Ratcliffe won't let him.

Ratcliffe is working an open guard so Hazelwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ratcliffe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hazelwood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ratcliffe's guard.
Hazelwood tries to stand but Ratcliffe is controlling from the bottom.

Hazelwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ratcliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazelwood has managed to get both his arms back between Ratcliffe's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ratcliffe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazelwood defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hazelwood gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratcliffe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hazelwood counters with a shoot takedown. Ratcliffe fights it but they end up in guard.
Ratcliffe is breathing heavily.
Hazelwood wants to stand but Ratcliffe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hazelwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazelwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ratcliffe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hazelwood stands and steps away. Ratcliffe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hazelwood is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ratcliffe's half guard.

Ratcliffe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hazelwood tries to stand and escape but Ratcliffe is controlling the position.

Ratcliffe has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hazelwood. Oh but Ratcliffe has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hazelwood goes limp - he's gone! Ratcliffe jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Ratcliffe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fedotov
vs
Pan

184 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fedotov drives through and clinches with Pan against the cage.
Pan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fedotov prevents it.
Pan takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Peter Pan has been cut.
Pan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Pan in his tracks for a moment.

Fedotov drops Pan with a big knee straight up the middle! Pan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Pan is rocked!

Fedotov has closed the distance and engaged Pan in a clinch.
Pan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedotov finish him?
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Pan seems to have recovered his senses.

Fedotov drops Pan with a big knee straight up the middle! Pan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Pan looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pan.

Fedotov rushes Pan and presses him up against the cage.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pan's face.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pan tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
Fedotov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pan won't want to take too many of those.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Pan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedotov walks away with a smile on his face. Pan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Fedotov blocks a head kick by Pan.
Fedotov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Fedotov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Pan shrugs off.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pan's defenses.
Pan wants a takedown but no success here.
Pan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Pan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Pan's ribcage.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Pan wants a takedown but no success here.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov is pressed up against the cage. Pan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fedotov down to the mat. Fedotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Fedotov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fedotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pan's efforts to push away.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Pan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pan tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pan's face.
Pan wants a takedown but no success here.
Pan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedotov obliges.
Fedotov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fedotov working Pan over with knees to the body.
Pan can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Pan shrugs off.
Pan wants a takedown.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Pan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fedotov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pan goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fedotov drives through and clinches with Pan against the cage.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pan's defenses.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pan wants a takedown but no success here.
Pan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fedotov thumps Pan with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedotov sprawls well. Fedotov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pan gets slowly back to his feet.
Pan throws a sloppy head kick and Fedotov moves out of range easily.
Fedotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fedotov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fedotov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pan.
Pan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedotov sprawls well. Fedotov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pan gets slowly back to his feet.

Fedotov gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Peter Pan's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Pan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pan throws a series of punches but Fedotov avoids them all with ease.

Fedotov darts in and clinches Pan up against the cage.
Pan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pan's defenses.
Pan wants a takedown.
Pan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Pan's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pan's face.
Pan takes an elbow to the temple.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pan has Fedotov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedotov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Pan wants a takedown but no success here.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pan wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fedotov has closed the distance and engaged Pan in a clinch.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Pan wants a takedown.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Pan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Pan wants to break free but Fedotov has control.
Pan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fedotov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Pan takes an elbow to the temple.
Fedotov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pan.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
Pan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedotov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Fedotov clinches.
Pan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fedotov prevents it.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Pan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Pan is trying to drag Fedotov to the mat but Fedotov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
Pan wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov working Pan over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with a knee strike.
Pan goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fedotov - that will leave a mark!

Fedotov rushes Pan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.

Pan pulls guard effortlessly.
Pan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Fedotov stands and steps away. Pan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fedotov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fedotov tries to clinch there but Pan circles away.
Pan looks to land a combination but Fedotov avoids it well.
Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pan can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Fedotov moves into range and clinches up with Pan.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pan's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
Pan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fedotov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
Pan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Pan shrugs off.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Pan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fedotov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fedotov stops a takedown attempt from Pan.
Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Pan tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Pan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fedotov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fedotov counters with a body kick.
Pan misses with a takedown
and Fedotov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pan throws a combination that misses

and Fedotov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fedotov.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pan blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedotov throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pan tries to pull guard but Fedotov holds him up against the cage and eventually Pan drops back down to his feet.
Pan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Pan.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pan's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pan fails to pull guard.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Pan shrugs off.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Pan can't get the takedown.
Pan tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Pan takes an elbow to the temple.
Pan jumps guard but Fedotov stands there with Pan around his waist. Pan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedotov walks away with a smile on his face. Pan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Fedotov gets a clinch.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pan can't break the clinch.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pan's defenses.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
Pan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above Pan 's eye.
Pan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Pan in his tracks for a moment.
Pan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pan tries to pull guard but Fedotov holds him up against the cage and eventually Pan drops back down to his feet.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Pan shrugs off.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Fedotov stops a takedown attempt from Pan.
Pan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fedotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Pan shrugs off.
Pan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Pan tries to break free but Fedotov pushes him back against the cage.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pan's face.
Fedotov stops a takedown attempt from Pan.
Fedotov stops a takedown attempt from Pan.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Pan tries to score a body lock takedown but Fedotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Pan in his tracks for a moment.
Pan jumps guard but Fedotov stands there with Pan around his waist. Pan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
Pan tries to pull guard but Fedotov won't allow it.
Pan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov stops a takedown attempt from Pan.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Peter Pan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Pan tries to score a body lock takedown but Fedotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above Pan 's eye.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pan's face.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
Pan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan tries to score a body lock takedown but Fedotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fedotov prevents it.
Fedotov stops a takedown attempt from Pan.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov working Pan over with knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fedotov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pan.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov working Pan over with knees to the body.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Pan tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.
Pan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fedotov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

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