NEFC 29: Aces High Vs Russo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Rosenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes to the cage accompanied by Himno Nacional Mexicano. Enrique Gonzales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gonzales
vs
Rosenburg

171 cm
24
157 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

183 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Rosenburg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenburg tries a low kick but Gonzales avoids it.
Gonzales lands a jab-cross combination.

Rosenburg gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Rosenburg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rosenburg trying to control the position but Gonzales is working away.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzales tries to improve position but can't.

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

Rosenburg tries for a kimura but Gonzales is defending well.
Gonzales gets back to half guard.
Rosenburg is nestled in close to Gonzales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Rosenburg drops back looking for a leg! Gonzales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzales manages to kick Rosenburg off! Rosenburg jumps back into Gonzales's guard.
Rosenburg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzales's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gonzales wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosenburg trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.

Rosenburg 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.
Rosenburg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rosenburg pushing down on Gonzales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

Rosenburg is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzales is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rosenburg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
Rosenburg drops an elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenburg trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.

Rosenburg is looking for a kimura but Gonzales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rosenburg to get the leverage.
Gonzales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rosenburg passes Gonzales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rosenburg lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rosenburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales manages to get to full guard.
Rosenburg looking to pass the guard.

Gonzales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenburg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenburg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rosenburg preventing the sweep.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Rosenburg from controlling successfully.
Rosenburg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Gonzales looking for a guillotine here but Rosenburg defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosenburg is one step ahead there.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Rosenburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rosenburg won't allow Gonzales to get back to his feet.

Brandon Rosenburg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gonzales misses the jab.

Rosenburg moves into the clinch.

Gonzales is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rosenburg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gonzales to the mat. Gonzales regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rosenburg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rosenburg avoids the body shot from Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rosenburg misses with a head kick.

Rosenburg gets a clinch.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rosenburg has him pressed against the cage.
Rosenburg tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzales shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Rosenburg has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gonzales is trying to keep an underhook but Rosenburg manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rosenburg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzales tries to get to full guard but Rosenburg has control of the leg.

Rosenburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Gonzales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rosenburg seems to be looking for submissions.
Rosenburg trying to control the pace.
Gonzales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rosenburg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rosenburg's back!
Rosenburg wants to control his opponent's hands but Gonzales gets his hands free.

Gonzales looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Rosenburg right now.
Rosenburg turns into Gonzales and is now in his guard.
Rosenburg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rosenburg is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburg trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.

Gonzales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenburg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenburg slips nicely into half guard.
Rosenburg lands with a punch from half guard.
Rosenburg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Rosenburg seems content to control.
Rosenburg slips a nice elbow through Gonzales's hands, connecting with Gonzales's forehead.
Gonzales is looking to improve his position.
Rosenburg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rosenburg 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! Gonzales is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Rosenburg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch has chosen Rise Against - The strenght to go on as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Phil Davis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Phil Davis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Davis
vs
Kooch

188 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marlon Kooch!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kooch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.

Davis clinches up against the cage.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kooch tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Marlon Kooch has been cut.
Kooch looks gassed!
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davis lands a knee to the body.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Kooch's ribcage.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Davis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kooch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Davis lands a damaging elbow.
Davis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Davis working Kooch over with knees to the body.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Kooch's ribcage.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis scores with a hook to the body.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davis pushes Kooch away with a front kick.

Davis pushes Kooch up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis is stalling here.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Kooch trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kooch into the cage.
A knee to the head by Davis.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kooch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Davis.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davis cracks Kooch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Davis pushes Kooch up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kooch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Davis stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Davis.
Kooch throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Davis scores with a hook to the body.
Davis stalling the fight.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Come on Davis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Davis.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Phil Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Kooch's defenses.

Davis moves into range and clinches up with Kooch.
Davis stalls.
Kooch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davis working Kooch over with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Kooch's ribcage. Kooch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Stalling in the clinch from Davis.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis lands with a slapping head kick.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Phil Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis throws a head kick but Kooch moves out of range.
Jab from Davis.
Kooch takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Kooch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kooch wants to clinch but Davis slips to the side
and Davis counters with a good low kick that Kooch was not able to check.

Davis has managed to clinch.
Davis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.
Kooch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davis lands a body punch.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

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

Kooch gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Davis slows down the pace here.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kooch throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis just leaning against Kooch, taking a breather.
Phil Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davis digs a right hand into Kooch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kooch's gas tank.
Davis stalling the fight.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis working Kooch over with knees to the body.
Kooch tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
Marlon Kooch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Kooch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Davis closes the distance and clinches.

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

Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Davis landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling the action here for a moment.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Davis to work.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davis as Kooch tries to tie him up.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kooch misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Davis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kooch needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
A nice combination there by Davis.
Kooch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kooch can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kooch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis throws a right hand that Kooch ducks under and follows up with a left that Kooch also avoids with ease.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davis tests Kooch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis throws a right hand that Kooch ducks under and follows up with a left that Kooch also avoids with ease.

Kooch tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kooch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a knee to the body.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Kooch won't want to take too many of those.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis stalling in the clinch.

Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Kooch clinches but Davis breaks the clinch
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kooch blocks an elbow strike.
Davis landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Kooch's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis lands a jab.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.

Davis moves into range and clinches up with Kooch.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kooch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Davis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Davis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kooch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kooch, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kooch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis stalling in the clinch.
Kooch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kooch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis scores with a knee to the head.
Davis lands an elbow just above Kooch 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Kooch being controlled against the cage.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Kooch won't want to take too many of those.
Kooch looking for a takedown.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kooch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kooch tries to stall but Davis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Davis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davis avoiding damage as Kooch throws knees to the body.
Kooch tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Davis pushes Kooch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Kooch's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kooch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kooch throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Davis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis stalls.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kooch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kooch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.
Kooch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koochs head.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kooch stalling in the clinch.
Kooch tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kooch's face.
Davis scores a nice knee to the body.

Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Kooch trying to stall but Davis improves his position.
Davis landing knees to the head.
Davis stalling the fight.
Kooch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kooch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Kooch gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Marlon Kooch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kooch tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kooch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis working Kooch over with knees to the body.
Phil Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kooch looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Kooch takes a knee right on the jaw!

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Davis!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Asanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanovic has chosen Rokeri S Moravi - Daj Ribu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nikola Asanovic struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bag
vs
Asanovic

189 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

185 cm
24
204 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikola Asanovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanovic tries to clinch up but Bag circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick there by Asanovic.
Bag looks to land a body kick but Asanovic moved away.

Asanovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bag looks like he's trying to stand up.

Asanovic decides to stand and escape the position.
Asanovic is looking to clinch but Bag is avoiding it.
Asanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asanovic tries to clinch but Bag is having none of it.
Asanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asanovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Bag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asanovic with a nice cross.
Bag scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Bag.
Asanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bag shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asanovic tries a low kick but Bag avoids it.
Asanovic lands with a kick to the temple. Bag shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Dee Bag has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag throws a head kick that Asanovic semi-blocks.
Asanovic misses the body punch

and Bag counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Asanovic, not yet.
Asanovic keeping full guard, as Bag tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asanovic wants to control but Bag passes easily into half guard.
Asanovic looks gassed!
Bag is keen to just control but Asanovic is a slippery customer.
Asanovic is trying to stand up here but Bag is controlling him well.
Asanovic is trying to control but can't.

Bag is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Asanovic pushes Bag off and gets back to his feet.
Asanovic misses with a combination

and Bag counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Asanovic!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bag looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag is landing with some decent strikes but Asanovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bag looking to control but Asanovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Bag has control of Asanovic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Asanovic regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Bag looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Asanovic tries to hold on but Bag postures up.
Asanovic is trying to escape the mount.

Bag is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asanovic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asanovic shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asanovic reaches up to try and control the position but Bag seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Asanovic rolls and tries to escape and now Bag has his back!
Bag wants to control but Asanovic is keeping busy.

Asanovic is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Asanovic slips a jab and a cross from Bag.
Asanovic lands a head kick. Bag smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Asanovic.
Asanovic looks to land a right hand but Bag moved out of range.
Asanovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bag's head.
Bag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asanovic throws a looping overhand right but Bag ducks down to avoid it.
Bag throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asanovic's head.
A combination from Bag does no damage.
Asanovic looks to land a combination. Bag sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic misses with a kick to the body
and Bag counters with a three punch combo that has Asanovic backing up. Asanovic nods at Bag to acknowledge the strikes.
Asanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bag.
Bag lands a leg kick that knocks Asanovic off balance momentarily.
Bag throws a quick inside leg kick.

Bag gets a clinch.

Asanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bag misses with a body kick.
Bag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asanovic is looking to clinch.
Bag buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bag misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bag drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Asanovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asanovic throws a hook but Bag avoids it easily.
A head kick by Asanovic misses

and Bag counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dee Bag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dee Bag's cut.
That's time! Bag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Asanovic tries to sprawl but Bag drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Bag is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Asanovic tries to kick Bag off but Bag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Asanovic has one foot on Bag's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bag lands a really nice looking cross but Asanovic seems unphased.
Nikola Asanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bag throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Bag.
Asanovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bag counters with a nice body kick.
Bag throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Bag lands but Asanovic takes it in his stride.
Asanovic loads up on a big right hand but Bag slips the punch.
Bag throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bag manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asanovic blocks a head kick by Bag.

Bag 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.
Asanovic wants to stand but Bag is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Asanovic, not yet.
Asanovic controlling the position.
Bag prevents Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Asanovic working a defensive guard here.
Bag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asanovic wants to stand but Bag is controlling the position.
Asanovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Bag advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bag trying to control the action but Asanovic is working from the bottom.
Bag prevents Asanovic from improving his position.

Bag is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Dee Bag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asanovic is controlling Bag's trapped leg to prevent Bag from advancing to side control.
Asanovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bag.
Bag passes to full mount!
Bag throws some wild stikes that Asanovic manages to avoid easily.

Bag gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bag throws a nice looking combination but Asanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Asanovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag is looking to control Asanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bag avoid being mounted?
Bag wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Asanovic seems content to control.
Bag is looking to improve his position.

Asanovic decides to stand and escape the position.
Dee Bag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asanovic misses with a double jab.

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.
Asanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bag misses with a wild combination.
Asanovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Asanovic duly obliges.
Bag's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bag duly obliges.
Bag rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bag avoids the head kick by Asanovic.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bag.
Asanovic blocks a head kick by Bag.
A shot to the body from Asanovic misses

and Bag counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Asanovic's guard now.

Asanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bag pushes down on Asanovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asanovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asanovic is not content to let Bag control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dee Bag dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dee Bag's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Asanovic moves into the clinch.
Bag is trying to break the clinch but Asanovic is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bag just misses with a elbow thrown towards Asanovic's brow.
Asanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asanovic has Bag pressed against the cage.
Bag is trying to break free.

Asanovic breaks the clinch.

Bag clinches up with Asanovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Bag swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Asanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asanovic misses with a body shot
and Bag counters with a stiff right hand.
Asanovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bag is out of range.
Asanovic tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Bag counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bag stands up and waves to Asanovic to follow him.
Asanovic closes the distance but Bag moves to the side
and Bag counters with a series of strikes. Asanovic will be more careful next time no doubt.

Bag shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asanovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asanovic keeps working.

Bag decides to stand back up. Bag steps back and let's Asanovic get back to his feet.
Bag tries to bum rush Asanovic with a series of wild strikes but Asanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikola Asanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bag takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bag checks it well.
Asanovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asanovic wants to clinch but Bag slips to the side
and Bag counters with a body kick that stops Asanovic in his tracks momentarily.
Asanovic wants to clinch up but Bag keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Asanovic.
Bag fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asanovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bag gets a takedown into half guard.
Bag wants to pass the guard but Asanovic is defending well.
Asanovic has his hands clasped together around Bag's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag slows the pace down in half guard.
Asanovic moves into full guard.
Nikola Asanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Asanovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asanovic wants to stand but Bag is controlling the position.
Asanovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Asanovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Bag shoots in and gets a takedown into Asanovic's guard.
Bag pushing down on Asanovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bag wants to take a breather but Asanovic is having none of it.
Asanovic tries to get to full guard but Bag has control of the leg.
Asanovic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bag wants to control but Asanovic is keeping him busy.

Bag 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.

Asanovic has one foot on Bag's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag slips a jab from Asanovic.
Asanovic throws a head kick that Bag semi-blocks.
Bag looks for a takedown but Asanovic sprawls well.
Asanovic scores with a three punch combo!
Asanovic throws a leg kick
and Bag counters with a head kick.
Bag looks to land a combination but Asanovic avoids it well.
Asanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asanovic throws a hook but Bag blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asanovic throws a leg kick

and Bag counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asanovic keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Asanovic punching from the bottom - just letting Bag know he's still in a fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Bag!

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 Diesel Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodore Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feodore Sabre struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maddox
vs
Sabre

220 cm
24
280 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

195 cm
24
290 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diesel Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feodore Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Sabre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sabre cracks Maddox with a solid left hand.
Sabre wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Sabre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maddox keeping full guard, as Sabre tries to pass.
Sabre wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Maddox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sabre is controlling him.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Feodore Sabre wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maddox misses with a body shot

so Sabre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maddox is looking to stand up but Sabre isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre connects with a couple of short punches.
Maddox is looking to stand up but Sabre isn't so interested in that idea.
Maddox wants to get back to his feet but Sabre passes into half guard.
Maddox is not content to let Sabre control the position.
Maddox wants to get back to his feet.
Sabre controlling the action here.
Sabre scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sabre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sabre stalling.
Sabre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maddox's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Maddox is in a horrible position here. Sabre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabre with the ground and pound from mount.
Sabre raining down hammerfists from mount.
Maddox is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre with shots to the head and body - Maddox looks very uncomfortable down there.

Maddox is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sabre! Maddox is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Feodore Sabre!

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 Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scoop Riggleman (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!

Jon Phenomenon
vs
Riggleman

185 cm
28
220 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

RENEGADE *MMA*

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scoop Riggleman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenomenon throws out a leg kick but Riggleman moves out of range and Phenomenon only half commits.
Nice cross by Phenomenon.
Phenomenon throws a shot to the body.
Phenomenon misses with a looping left.
Riggleman shoots in for a double leg but Phenomenon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riggleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phenomenon.
Riggleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phenomenon moves out of range as Riggleman strikes.
Phenomenon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riggleman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Phenomenon misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Phenomenon.
Riggleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phenomenon.
Jon Jon Phenomenon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phenomenon looks to score with a jab to the body but Riggleman is just out of range.
Riggleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phenomenon throws a nice looking combination but Riggleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phenomenon just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggleman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phenomenon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Riggleman throws a body punch but Phenomenon moves out of range.
Phenomenon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon misses with a body kick.
Riggleman misses with a shot to the body
and Phenomenon counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Riggleman does no damage.
Riggleman misses with a wild combination.
Riggleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phenomenon cracks the inside of Riggleman's front leg.
Phenomenon misses with a wild body shot.
Riggleman slips under a jab from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon lands a leg kick that knocks Riggleman off balance momentarily.
Riggleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phenomenon throws out the jab.
Phenomenon misses with a body shot.
Phenomenon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riggleman shoots and misses
and Phenomenon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jon Jon Phenomenon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scoop Riggleman.
Riggleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phenomenon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riggleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phenomenon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riggleman looks gassed!
Phenomenon scores with a sloppy right hand. Riggleman should have avoided that one.
Jon Jon Phenomenon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phenomenon scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Riggleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phenomenon cracks Riggleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riggleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riggleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Phenomenon drops Riggleman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Riggleman looks back up at him and smiles so Phenomenon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Riggleman is rocked!
Nice body punch from Phenomenon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riggleman throws out a loose jab but Phenomenon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phenomenon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phenomenon connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riggleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phenomenon misses with a two punch combination.
Phenomenon lands a glancing blow to the side of Riggleman's head.
Phenomenon misses with a hook. Riggleman ducked under it nicely.
Riggleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phenomenon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jon Jon Phenomenon is winning the standup battle so far.
Riggleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riggleman is breathing heavily.
Riggleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phenomenon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenomenon lands with a hook. Riggleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phenomenon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phenomenon jabs at Riggleman's body.
Phenomenon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phenomenon Rushes Riggleman and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Riggleman is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Phenomenon Piles on the pressure and Riggleman crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jon Phenomenon!

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 Randal Coutour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Never Faulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Never Faulter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fire it up by Modest Mouse. Walter Never Faulter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Coutour
vs
Never Faulter

190 cm
25
200 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
28
196 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randal Coutour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Never Faulter!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coutour lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Never Faulter circles away quickly and effectively.
Coutour throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Coutour misses.
Never Faulter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Never Faulter misses.
Never Faulter dodges the punch combination from Coutour.
Never Faulter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coutour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Never Faulter throws a sloppy head kick and Coutour moves out of range easily.
Never Faulter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coutour misses with a body shot.
Coutour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Never Faulter as he avoids it easily.
Coutour misses the shot to the body.

Never Faulter shoots in and bounces Coutour off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Coutour kicks Never Faulter off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter misses the body punch

and Coutour counters with a shoot takedown. Never Faulter fights it but they end up in guard.
Never Faulter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coutour controls the pace.

Never Faulter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coutour defends it easily.
Coutour preventing the sweep.
Coutour tries to stand but Never Faulter is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutour pushing down on Never Faulter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Never Faulter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coutour is working away from the top position though.

Coutour postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Never Faulter to stand up.
Never Faulter tries to clinch but Coutour moves out of range.
Never Faulter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Never Faulter!
Never Faulter misses with a body shot.
Coutour blocks a jab.
Coutour misses with a wild combination.
Never Faulter misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Never Faulter is defended easily by Coutour.
Never Faulter misses the jab.
Never Faulter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coutour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Coutour does no damage.
Never Faulter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coutour sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Never Faulter somewhat.
Coutour misses with a low kick.
Never Faulter lands a two punch combo.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Coutour enables Never Faulter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coutour manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coutour looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coutour is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Never Faulter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Never Faulter tries to free his leg and advance position but Coutour is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Never Faulter stopping the sweep attempt from Coutour.
Never Faulter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coutour keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randal Coutour will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A left lands for Never Faulter.
Never Faulter lands a nice hook to Coutour's body. Coutour takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coutour takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randal Coutour is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Never Faulter dives in and grabs Coutour's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coutour pushes down on Never Faulter's head and hops out.
Coutour walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Never Faulter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Never Faulter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coutour makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Never Faulter works Coutour's body with a nice hook.
Coutour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Never Faulter manages to avoid it.
Never Faulter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coutour misses with a jab to the body

and Never Faulter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Coutour is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Never Faulter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coutour doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Never Faulter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coutour keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Never Faulter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coutour manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Never Faulter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Never Faulter stopping the sweep attempt from Coutour.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coutour is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Never Faulter thows a big elbow that misses.
Coutour keeping moving, preventing Never Faulter from controlling successfully.
Coutour is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coutour has control of Never Faulter's left arm, preventing Never Faulter from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Randal Coutour wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Never Faulter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coutour throws a jab but it's blocked by Never Faulter.
Never Faulter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coutour circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Never Faulter lands.
Never Faulter dodges the punch combination from Coutour.
Coutour defending well as Never Faulter loads up on a big left hand.
Never Faulter fails to land the takedown.
Randal Coutour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Never Faulter.
Coutour avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coutour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Never Faulter.
Never Faulter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Never Faulter throws a combination that misses
letting Coutour counter with a right hand.
Coutour defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Never Faulter.
Never Faulter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Never Faulter throws a right hand that Coutour ducks under and follows up with a left that Coutour also avoids with ease.
Never Faulter scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Coutour finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Never Faulter.
Walter Never Faulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Never Faulter.
Never Faulter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coutour is fending him off so far but Never Faulter persists. Nope, Coutour circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Never Faulter misses.
Coutour cracks a nice hook into Never Faulter's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Walter Never Faulter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Coutour's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Coutour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Never Faulter.
Coutour misses with a hook. Never Faulter ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Never Faulter.
Coutour fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Never Faulter checks it well.
Coutour defending well as Never Faulter loads up on a big left hand.
Never Faulter just misses with a punch to the body.
Never Faulter fails to land the takedown.
Coutour is looking to wear down Never Faulter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Never Faulter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coutour counters with a three punch combo that has Never Faulter backing up. Never Faulter nods at Coutour to acknowledge the strikes.
Never Faulter moves out of range of the leg kick from Coutour.
Never Faulter throws a combination that misses
and Coutour counters with a stiff right hand.
Never Faulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Never Faulter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coutour throws a lazy right hand but Never Faulter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coutour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Never Faulter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Coutour misses the target.
Never Faulter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coutour circles away quickly and effectively.
Never Faulter avoids the head kick by Coutour.
Coutour misses with a two punch combination.
Never Faulter thows a body shot but no joy.
Coutour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coutour walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Never Faulter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Never Faulter shoots for a takedown but Coutour saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randal Coutour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Never Faulter.
Coutour throws a hook but Never Faulter avoids it easily.
Never Faulter misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A combination from Coutour does no damage.
Coutour tries to close the distance and clinch but Never Faulter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Never Faulter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coutour.
Coutour looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coutour blocks a head kick by Never Faulter.
Coutour slips under a jab from Never Faulter.
Never Faulter throws a head kick that misses.
Never Faulter jabs at Coutour's body.
Never Faulter digs a good hook to Coutour's body.
Never Faulter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Never Faulter falls off balance throwing a combination

and Coutour counters with a nice double leg into side control. Never Faulter won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter is looking to regain half guard here but Coutour keeps moving and retains side control.

Coutour has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Never Faulter is defended easily by Coutour.
Coutour fails to land with a series of punches.
Never Faulter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coutour counters with a straight right hand.
Never Faulter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coutour moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Never Faulter misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Never Faulter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Never Faulter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Never Faulter scores with a hook to the body. Coutour takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coutour takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Never Faulter closes the distance and clinches up with Coutour, looking for a takedown. Never Faulter pushes Coutour against the cage but Coutour circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Coutour. Those never looked like landing.
Never Faulter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coutour circles away quickly and effectively.
Never Faulter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Coutour manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Never Faulter lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coutour avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coutour ducks under a wild hook from Never Faulter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randal Coutour showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coutour 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Coutour!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nines Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Angel - Massive Attack. Nines Rodriguez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cory Smith's chin.

Smith
vs
Rodriguez

195 cm
22
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nines Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez scores with a jab.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Nines Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.

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.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Nines Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cory Smith will probably get the nod.
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.

A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Smith looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Smith misses.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Rodriguez.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Smith 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.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodriguez has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
Smith defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cory Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cory Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a nice cross.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez connects with a looping right hand.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez connects with a looping right hand.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Nines Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a body shot.
Cory Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Smith.

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Rodriguez controlling the position for now.
Smith stops Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Smith controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cory Smith just wasn't active enough.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodriguez lands a body punch.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nines Rodriguez.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cory Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Mullin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Colon
vs
Mullin

184 cm
23
179 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

186 cm
21
184 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mullin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullin.
Mullin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colon.
Mullin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mullin works the jab nicely.
Mullin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colon moves away.
Colon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mullin tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Colon with that takedown attempt.

Mullin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mullin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colon takes a shot to the head.
Mullin lands a body shot.
Mullin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mullin lands with a left to the head.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Mullin.
Colon is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullin lands with a left to the head.
Mullin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colon.
Mullin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin lands with a left to the head.
Mullin lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mullin.
Still in the clinch, Mullin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mullin digs a right hand into Colon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Colon's gas tank.

Mullin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mullin manages to end up in side control.

Mullin stands up.
Mullin lands a glancing blow to the side of Colon's head.
A lazy left from Mullin finds it's target.
Mullin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mullin scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mullin jabs Colon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Colon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mullin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin throws a series of punches but Colon moves out of range.
Mullin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Colon at a distance.
Colon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mullin scores with a shot to the body.
Mullin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Colon rather than just go for the knockout.

Mullin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colon is trying to defend but Mullin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mullin lands a nice short elbow.
Mullin controlling the action here.
Colon is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mullin decides to return to a standing position.

Mullin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullin is thwarting Colon's attempts to control the position.
Colon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mullin lands a nice short elbow.
Mullin working over Colon with some ground and pound. Colon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Colon looking for a sweep. Not yet Colon, not yet.

Mullin stands up and waves to Colon to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Colon misses with a double jab

and Mullin counters with a shoot takedown. Colon fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Mullin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mullin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Colon.
Colon shoots for a takedown but Mullin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mullin with a jab.
Mullin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mullin lands a jab to the head.
Colon takes a jab right on the kisser.
John Colon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mullin scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Mullin both land. Nice combination.
Colon misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullin counters with a left and a right that stings Colon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Colon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullin connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mullin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Colon is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Colon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Colon is looking for a sweep.
Mullin trying to control the action but Colon is working from the bottom.
Mullin working away.

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.
Colon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Colon passes to side control.
Mullin is not content to let Colon control the position.

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

Colon decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Colon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mullin lands a body shot.
Mullin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Mullin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mullin.
Mullin has a couple of punches blocked by Colon.
Mullin lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
Mullin lands a body shot.
Mullin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Colon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mullin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mullin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mullin moves into the clinch successfully.

Mullin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Colon can't fight it off and eventually Mullin manages to take the fight to the floor. Colon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colon is keeping the position for now.
Mullin trying to control but Colon is working from the bottom.
Michael Mullin has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mullin gets to his feet. Colon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Colon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mullin counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Mullin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mullin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike.
Mullin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colon or not.
Mullin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullin.
Mullin scores with a shot to the side of Colon's head.
Mullin pushes Colon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mullin prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullin.
Mullin scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mullin.
Mullin lands a hook that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Mullin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Mullin is working Colon over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin lands a right hand.
Colon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mullin lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullin lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin pushes Colon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullin lands a shoulder strike.
Mullin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mullin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullin scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullin.
Mullin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Colon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mullin lands a right hand.
Mullin lands a shoulder strike.
Mullin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullin scores with a shot to the side of Colon's head.
Mullin gets through Colon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mullin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mullin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mullin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullin.
Mullin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mullin lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mullin as the two fighters clinch.
John Colon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colon.
A right hand to the body from Mullin.
Mullin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colons head.
Mullin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mullin.
Mullin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mullin.
Mullin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Mullin pushes Colon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
Mullin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Mullin.
Mullin lands a hook that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mullin as the two fighters clinch.
Colon takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon is trying to maintain a safe position but Mullin gets an underhook and turns Colon into the cage.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullin.
Mullin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullin lands a nice uppercut.
Mullin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colon.
Mullin is leaning against Colon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mullin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Mullin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Michael Mullin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mullin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Mullin.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullin.
Mullin presses Colon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mullin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mullin scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mullin gets through Colon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mullin lands a shoulder strike.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
Mullin lands with a left to the head.
Mullin lands a hook that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullin.
A short uppercut from Mullin.
Mullin lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colon jumps guard but Mullin stands there with Colon around his waist. Colon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mullin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mullin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mullin 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 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mullin!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Aces High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aces High kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knock em Dead Kid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aces High
vs
Russo

189 cm
27
189 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

180 cm
24
196 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Bushido Clothing

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Aces High!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Russo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aces High throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aces High throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aces High.
Aces High pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Aces High.

Russo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aces High!
Aces High is trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Russo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aces High is on top in guard.
Aces High has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Russo wants to sweep here but Aces High controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russo looking for a guillotine here but Aces High defends easily.

Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

Aces High got a little sloppy there for a moment and Russo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aces High has managed to get both his arms back between Russo's legs - danger averted.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aces High wants to get up but he can't break Russo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Russo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aces High escapes and throws Russo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Russo manages to get back to half guard.
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Russo regains full guard. Nicely done.

Russo looking for a guillotine here but Aces High defends easily.
Russo looking for a sweep. Not yet Russo, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aces High misses with a straight left.
Aces High throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aces High manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Aces High misses.
Russo looks to land a combination but Aces High avoids it well.
Russo moves out of range as Aces High strikes.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aces High is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Aces High circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo misses the shot to the body.
Russo misses with a straight right.
Rich Aces High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aces High connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo throws the left hand but Aces High avoids the punch easily.
Aces High throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aces High dodges the punch combination from Russo.
Russo misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aces High.
Aces High avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aces High.
Aces High pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aces High.
Aces High scores with a sloppy right hand. Russo should have avoided that one.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aces High lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Russo can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Aces High and Russo drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Aces High.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Aces High!
Rich Aces High retains his middleweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emile Hainesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (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.

Hainesburg
vs
Holyfield

172 cm
24
167 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

181 cm
24
169 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Conviction
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emile Hainesburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainesburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holyfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holyfield throws a leg kick but Hainesburg checks it.
Hainesburg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hainesburg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Holyfield checks a leg kick.
Hainesburg throws a front kick aimed at Holyfield's knee but Holyfield avoids it well.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hainesburg throws a looping overhand right but Holyfield ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hainesburg throws a low kick but Holyfield moves out of range easily.
Holyfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hainesburg throws out the jab.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holyfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hainesburg's guard.
Holyfield wants to pass the guard but Hainesburg is keeping the position.
Hainesburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hainesburg trying to control the position here.
Holyfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hainesburg controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg wants to sweep here but Holyfield controlling him for the moment.

Emile Hainesburg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick by Hainesburg misses
enabling Holyfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Hainesburg throws a head kick that misses.
Hainesburg looks to land a right hand but Holyfield moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hainesburg.
Holyfield jabs Hainesburg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hainesburg throws a leg kick
and Holyfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holyfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hainesburg.
Emile Hainesburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyfield closes the distance and clinches up with Hainesburg, looking for a takedown. Holyfield pushes Hainesburg against the cage but Hainesburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hainesburg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hainesburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hainesburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hainesburg throws a sloppy head kick

and Holyfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hainesburg won't be happy with that.
Hainesburg stops Holyfield from passing to mount.
Holyfield passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hainesburg!

Holyfield working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg is working to get back to half guard.

Holyfield working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hainesburg is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holyfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Hainesburg.
Good standup being displayed there by Holyfield as he connects with a hook.
Hainesburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hainesburg misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hainesburg throws a front kick that sends Holyfield stumbling back into the cage.
Hainesburg misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainesburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hainesburg.
Holyfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hainesburg throws a leg kick but Holyfield checks it.
Hainesburg is looking to score with low kicks.
Hainesburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hainesburg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Holyfield's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hainesburg walks into a jab.
Hainesburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holyfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hainesburg pinned against the cage. Hainesburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holyfield connects with a leg kick. Hainesburg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holyfield shoots in for a double leg but Hainesburg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emile Hainesburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Hainesburg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holyfield throws a push kick but Hainesburg slaps the foot to one side.
Hainesburg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holyfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield checks a leg kick.
Hainesburg with a jab.
Hainesburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holyfield.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hainesburg sprawls well. Hainesburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holyfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Hainesburg jabs at Holyfield's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg stuffs the takedown attempt from Holyfield. Holyfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Hainesburg misses with a body shot.
Hainesburg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hainesburg checks a leg kick.
Holyfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holyfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hainesburg connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emile Hainesburg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Holyfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hainesburg tries to score with a low kick but Holyfield moves his leg out of the way.
Hainesburg slips under a jab.
Hainesburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hainesburg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hainesburg wants to clinch up but Holyfield keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Emile Hainesburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Hainesburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hainesburg moves out of range as Holyfield strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Hainesburg counters with a low kick, right behind Holyfield 's knee.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Hainesburg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hainesburg.
Holyfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hainesburg misses the shot to the body.
Holyfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hainesburg can pounce on him.
Holyfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Hainesburg is predictable there
and Holyfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hainesburg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holyfield is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg misses with a low kick.
Hainesburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Hainesburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holyfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hainesburg avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield fails with the takedown
and Hainesburg counters with a big head kick but Holyfield shrugs it off.
Hainesburg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holyfield.
Hainesburg is looking to slow Holyfield down with leg kicks.
A jab from Holyfield misses.
Hainesburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hainesburg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyfield's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holyfield.
Hainesburg pushes Holyfield away with a front kick.
Holyfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hainesburg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holyfield counters with a low kick, right behind Hainesburg 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Hainesburg as he connects with a hook.
Holyfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hainesburg avoids the body shot from Holyfield.
Hainesburg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield blocks a head kick by Hainesburg.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emile Hainesburg!

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