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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beco Seco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beco Seco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Seco
vs
Escobar

195 cm
21
270 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beco Seco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seco.
Seco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beco Seco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
Seco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seco.
Felix Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar is looking to chop away at Seco's legs.
Seco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobar as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seco was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Seco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Seco avoids nicely.
Escobar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobar.

It looks like Beco Seco has been cut.
Seco is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Escobar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seco.
Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Seco avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar as Seco shoots in.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Seco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Seco persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Seco shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seco shoots for a double leg takedown but Escobar sprawls well. He's pushed Seco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar there.
Escobar scores with a one two! Seco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a low kick, looking for Seco's leg but Seco calmly moves out of range.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar leaves Seco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escobar tries to bum rush Seco with a series of wild strikes but Seco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Seco.
Seco shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Seco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobar as he jumps to the side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Seco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Escobar misses.
Seco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seco somewhat.
Escobar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escobar looks to land a combination. Seco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Seco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seco fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Escobar lands with a cross.
Horrible takedown by Seco or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seco shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for Seco on that attempt.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Seco avoids them all with ease.
Seco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobar as he jumps to the side.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Seco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
Seco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Seco persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Seco avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Seco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beco Seco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Seco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escobar but Escobar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seco shoots in looking for a takedown. Escobar tries to sprawl out of it but Seco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escobar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Seco misses with a takedown attempt - Escobar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beco Seco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar stuffs the takedown attempt from Seco. Seco gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Seco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar pinned against the cage. Escobar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escobar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Seco dives in and grabs Escobar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes down on Seco's head and hops out.
Escobar misses with a few strikes there.
Seco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Seco shoots for a takedown but Escobar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seco circles away quickly and effectively.
Seco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Seco or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar which made him look bad.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar leaves Seco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seco shoots for a double leg takedown but Escobar sprawls well. He's pushed Seco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Escobar scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar as Seco shoots in.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Seco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Felix Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from Seco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Seco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Seco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beco Seco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seco circles away quickly and effectively.

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.
Seco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar pinned against the cage. Escobar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for Seco on that attempt.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Seco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
Seco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
Seco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seco blocks a leg kick.
Seco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobar as he jumps to the side.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beco Seco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Seco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for Seco on that attempt.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Seco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beco Seco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Seco avoids it well.
Escobar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar leaves Seco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar defends it nicely.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Seco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seco slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Seco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but Seco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seco shoots for a takedown but Escobar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escobar!
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seco fails with a takedown attempt.
Seco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Seco.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar leaves Seco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
Seco tries for a takedown but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seco is able to avoid easily.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seco was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Horrible takedown by Seco or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar which made him look bad.
Seco dives in and grabs Escobar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes down on Seco's head and hops out.
Beco Seco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
Seco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seco somewhat.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a right hand that Seco ducks under and follows up with a left that Seco also avoids with ease.
Seco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Seco avoids nicely.
Escobar stuffs the takedown attempt from Seco. Seco gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
Seco dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Seco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Felix Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Escobar misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Seco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seco moves away.
Seco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar misses with a few strikes there.
Felix Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escobar wants it to stay on the feet.
Seco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seco looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Escobar misses with the combination.
Seco has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seco closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar, looking for a takedown. Seco pushes Escobar against the cage but Escobar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Escobar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Seco avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Escobar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuey Chuleta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuleta's entrance music is CHINGO BLING - PUT MY SWAG ON REMIX. A fine choice. Kid Gomi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chuey Chuleta's chin.

Chuleta
vs
Gomi

183 cm
20
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuey Chuleta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chuleta shoots in and gets a takedown into Gomi's guard.
Chuleta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuleta lands a couple of elbows.
Gomi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chuleta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chuleta cracks Gomi with a solid left hand.
Chuleta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chuleta lands a couple of elbows.
Chuleta postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it.
Chuleta tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomi is retaining full guard.
Chuleta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Chuleta 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.
Chuleta is working Gomi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chuleta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chuleta lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Chuleta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomi has Chuleta pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chuleta drops back looking for a leg! Gomi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomi manages to kick Chuleta off! Chuleta jumps back into Gomi's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gomi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chuleta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuleta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chuleta distracts Gomi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomi striking off his back but it's not causing Chuleta any problems.
Gomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chuleta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomi is keeping the position for now.

Gomi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chuleta distracts Gomi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuleta postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it.
Chuleta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chuleta lands a couple of elbows.
Gomi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chuleta lands a couple of digs.
Chuleta scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chuleta.
Chuleta throws a big right hand that misses.
Chuleta won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Chuleta throwing strikes from guard but Gomi blocks nicely.
Chuleta working some strikes from top position.
Chuleta works over Gomi with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuleta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chuleta is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomi has wrist control.

Gomi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chuleta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chuleta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomi looks gassed!
Chuleta lands a couple of elbows.
Gomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuleta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chuleta is in close to Gomi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chuleta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chuleta stands up over Gomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Gomi is rocked!
Chuleta is in close to Gomi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gomi is still in real trouble! Can Chuleta finish him?
Chuleta stands up over Gomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chuleta gets to his feet and stands over Gomi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gomi felt that one! Chuleta unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gomi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuey Chuleta!

C
A

C
B

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 Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Escobedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Bravo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bravo
vs
Escobedo

180 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bravo!
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, Eduardo Escobedo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobedo tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobedo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravo.
Eduardo Escobedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobedo circles away.
Escobedo sizes up Bravo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobedo throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobedo lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobedo. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobedo misses with a jab, cross combination.

Escobedo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo dodges the ground and pound from Escobedo.
Bravo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escobedo's best efforts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo tries to get to full guard but Escobedo has control of the leg.
Escobedo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Escobedo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bravo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Escobedo thows a huge punch but Bravo dodges it nicely.
Bravo is staying active underneath Escobedo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bravo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bravo is pressing down on Escobedo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobedo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobedo won't allow Bravo to get back to his feet.
Escobedo cracks Bravo with a solid left hand.
Bravo is trying to control the position but Escobedo postures up.
Escobedo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Escobedo postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo working some strikes from top position.
Escobedo throwing strikes from guard but Bravo blocks nicely.
Escobedo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bravo wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobedo wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Bravo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Escobedo advances to half guard.
Escobedo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Escobedo lands strikes from half guard.
Bravo wants to control but Escobedo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escobedo slips a nice elbow through Bravo's hands, connecting with Bravo's forehead.
Bravo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bravo.
Bravo is breathing heavily.

Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobedo defends it easily.
Escobedo wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Escobedo!

Bravo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Escobedo turns into him and now he's in Bravo's guard.

Bravo is looking for a triangle but Escobedo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Escobedo from controlling successfully.
Escobedo cracks Bravo with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo works over Bravo with some ground and pound from guard.

Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobedo defends it easily.
Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bravo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Escobedo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobedo lands a couple of elbows.
Escobedo landing with the ground and pound.
Escobedo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobedo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobedo stands up over Bravo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Escobedo is proving a slippery customer.
Escobedo chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Escobedo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Donk. Escobedo catches Bravo right on the button with a cross.
Escobedo scores with a hook.
Escobedo tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Escobedo misses.
Escobedo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravo has time to react.

Bravo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Escobedo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bravo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Escobedo trying to control here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo with a poor takedown

so Escobedo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobedo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobedo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Escobedo distracts Bravo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Escobedo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Escobedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Eduardo Escobedo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobedo thows a big elbow that misses.
Escobedo wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Escobedo works over Bravo with some ground and pound from guard.
Escobedo connects with a couple of short punches.

Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobedo defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo is in close to Bravo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobedo scoring with some ground and pound.
Escobedo works over Bravo with some ground and pound from guard.

Bravo looking for subs off his back but Escobedo has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo is staying active underneath Escobedo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Escobedo connects with a nice short shot to Bravo's temple.
Escobedo working Bravo over with strikes.
Escobedo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
Escobedo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo trying to pass the guard but Bravo defending well.

Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Escobedo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Escobedo working over Bravo with some ground and pound. Bravo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Escobedo passes to side control.
Check out the look on Escobedo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bravo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bravo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Escobedo is putting a hurting on Bravo here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo looks up at the clock and then as Bravo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Escobedo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bravo tries to bench press Escobedo off him but Escobedo keeps the position.
Bravo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo taking a bit of punishment here - Escobedo scoring with strikes.
Escobedo working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Escobedo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bravo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobedo is putting a hurting on Bravo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Escobedo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobedo working the body and head with strikes.
Escobedo landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Escobedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Escobedo lands a jab to Bravo's midsection.
Escobedo wants to clinch.
Johnny Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Escobedo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bravo, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobedo lands a body punch.
Escobedo holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Escobedo wants the takedown. Bravo is fighting it off but Escobedo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bravo's guard against the cage.

Escobedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobedo has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Escobedo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bravo looking to control.
Bravo trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobedo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Escobedo tries to pass.
Escobedo is pushing down on Bravo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bravo is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobedo is taking a breather. Bravo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bravo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobedo is working away from the top position though.
Escobedo working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo tries to roll over but Escobedo keeps him under control.
Escobedo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bravo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Escobedo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bravo won't allow Escobedo to pass to mount.
Bravo is pressing down on Escobedo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Escobedo scoring with some ground and pound.
Bravo has momentary wrist control but Escobedo slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobedo forces his way into half guard.
Escobedo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Escobedo lands with a punch from half guard.
Bravo trying to control but Escobedo postures up.
Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo has hold of Escobedo's hands but Escobedo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bravo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Escobedo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Escobedo wants to pass the guard but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo pushes Escobedo off looking to stand but Escobedo dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escobedo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Escobedo tries to pass to full mount but Bravo defends it.
Escobedo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bravo is staying active underneath Escobedo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Escobedo.
Escobedo is looking to advance position but Bravo won't allow it.
Escobedo working Bravo over with strikes.
Escobedo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Escobedo.

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.
Escobedo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Escobedo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bravo taking some punishment here, with Escobedo in his half guard.
Escobedo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Escobedo trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Escobedo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Eduardo Escobedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobedo connects with a couple of short punches.

Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escobedo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobedo passes Bravo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Escobedo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnny Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobedo winds up and cracks Bravo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Escobedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobedo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Escobedo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Peruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Clapton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clapton has chosen Eric clapton - Layla as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peruna
vs
Clapton

195 cm
24
213 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

182 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Peruna!
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, Eric Clapton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peruna pinned against the cage. Peruna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clapton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peruna doesn't manage to clinch there - Clapton circles away.
Clapton moves in looking to clinch but Peruna pushes him off.
Peruna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clapton throws a head kick that misses.
Clapton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clapton wants to clinch.

Peruna closes the distance and clinches.
Peruna scores a nice knee to the body.
Clapton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peruna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Clapton.
Peruna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clapton is trying to drag Peruna to the mat but Peruna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clapton wants a takedown.
Clapton looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peruna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clapton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peruna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clapton throws an elbow that misses.
Peruna has Clapton pushed against the cage.
Clapton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clapton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clapton is trying to drag Peruna to the mat but Peruna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clapton avoids it.
Peruna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clapton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clapton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Peruna tries to clinch up.
Clapton tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Peruna holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peruna throws a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Clapton managing to block the knees to the body from Peruna.
Clapton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peruna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peruna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clapton tries to pull guard but Peruna won't allow it.
Peruna throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Peruna manages to break the clinch.
Clapton wants to clinch but Peruna slips to the side

and Peruna counters by moving into the clinch.
Clapton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peruna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clapton is working for takedown but Peruna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peruna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peruna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peruna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clapton has Peruna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peruna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peruna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clapton takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clapton stalling against the cage.
Peruna'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.
Peruna is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pekka Peruna.
Peruna tries to clinch

and Clapton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peruna's guard.
Peruna keeping moving, preventing Clapton from controlling successfully.

Peruna pushes Clapton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Clapton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peruna tries to clinch but Clapton moves out of range.
Peruna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peruna wants to clinch but Clapton slips to the side
and Clapton counters with a three punch combo that has Peruna backing up. Peruna nods at Clapton to acknowledge the strikes.
Peruna is looking to clinch.
Eric Clapton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peruna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clapton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peruna rushes Clapton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peruna.
Clapton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peruna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peruna landing knees to the head.
Peruna landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peruna just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clapton's brow.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peruna prevents a body shot from Clapton.
Clapton is trying to drag Peruna to the mat but Peruna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peruna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peruna slows down the pace here.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clapton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peruna working Clapton over with knees to the body.
Clapton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peruna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clapton is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peruna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clapton is defended easily by Peruna.
Peruna lands a head kick. Clapton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peruna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clapton.
Clapton lands with a kick to the temple. Peruna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clapton shoots in but Peruna avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Peruna takes the fight into the clinch.
Peruna lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Eric Clapton has been cut.
Peruna just leaning against Clapton, taking a breather.
Clapton goes for a takedown attempt but Peruna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Clapton.

Peruna moves into the clinch.

Peruna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peruna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clapton is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapton prevents Peruna from getting back to his feet.

Peruna has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Clapton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Peruna moves into range and clinches up with Clapton.
Clapton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clapton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clapton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peruna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peruna leaves Clapton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Peruna has managed to clinch.
Peruna lands an elbow just above Clapton 's eye.
Clapton takes an elbow to the temple.
Clapton is trying to stall.
Peruna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clapton is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peruna pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clapton wants a takedown but no success here.
Clapton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peruna walks away with a smile on his face. Clapton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peruna tries to clinch but Clapton moves away

and Clapton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peruna!
Peruna is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Peruna tries to hold on but Clapton pushes him away.
Clapton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peruna is looking to escape.
Peruna wants to try and get back to his feet.

Clapton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Peruna is trying to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Clapton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peruna is desperately trying to improve his position but Clapton has a good base and remains in mount.

Peruna defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clapton.
Peruna is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clapton throwing strikes here but Peruna is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Peruna controls the position.
Clapton throws some wild stikes that Peruna manages to avoid easily.
Clapton won't let Peruna get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Clapton has hold of Peruna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Peruna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Clapton won't let Peruna get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clapton controlling from the full mount.

Clapton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Peruna has worked his arm free - good work by Peruna!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peruna tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Peruna is trying to get back to his feet but Clapton has full control of the position and if anything, Peruna has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clapton scores with punches and elbows.
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 Pekka Peruna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Clapton's cut.
That's time! Peruna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Clapton lands with a cross.
Peruna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pekka Peruna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peruna tries to clinch but Clapton moves out of range.
Clapton tries to clinch up but Peruna circles away and keeps his distance.
Clapton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clapton looks to land a combination. Peruna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Pekka Peruna has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peruna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Clapton with that takedown attempt.
Peruna closes the distance looking to clinch

and Clapton counters by moving into the clinch.
Clapton avoiding damage as Peruna throws knees to the body.
Clapton is looking to control Peruna's arms but Peruna gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clapton has his back to the cage.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clapton avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peruna controlling the action here for a moment.
Clapton avoiding damage as Peruna throws knees to the body.
Peruna missing with knees to the body.
Peruna throws an elbow but it misses.
Pekka Peruna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peruna with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clapton blocks an elbow strike from Peruna.
Peruna tries to land knees in the clinch but Clapton avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peruna throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clapton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pekka Peruna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Clapton.
Peruna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peruna being controlled against the cage.
Peruna throws an elbow but it misses.
Peruna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clapton.
Clapton can't get the takedown.
Eric Clapton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Peruna lands a knee to the body.
Peruna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peruna obliges.
Clapton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peruna avoiding damage.
Peruna is trying to break the clinch but Clapton has him pressed against the cage.

Clapton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clapton misses with a hook.
Peruna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peruna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clapton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clapton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Peruna closes the distance and pushes Clapton back into the cage.
Peruna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clapton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clapton managing to block the knees to the body from Peruna.
Clapton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peruna pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapton throws a head kick that misses

and Peruna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clapton tries for a takedown but Peruna manages to get underhooks.
Peruna lands a knee to the body.
Clapton jumps guard but Peruna stands there with Clapton around his waist. Clapton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peruna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clapton avoids it.
Clapton is trying to break the clinch but Peruna is controlling him.
Peruna stalls.

Clapton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peruna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clapton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clapton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peruna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peruna tries to clinch but Clapton moves out of range.
Clapton tries to clinch up

and Peruna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peruna.
Clapton presses Peruna against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peruna pushes off an throws an elbow but Clapton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clapton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peruna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clapton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clapton prevents the takedown attempt.
Peruna prevents a body shot from Clapton.

Peruna breaks the clinch.
Peruna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peruna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peruna wants it to stay on the feet.

Peruna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peruna trying to land knees to the body.
Clapton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peruna backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peruna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Clapton breaks the clinch.
Clapton lands a really nice looking cross but Peruna seems unphased.
Clapton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peruna.

Peruna has Clapton up against the cage in a clinch.
Peruna lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Peruna.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peruna, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pekka Peruna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wally Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wally Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lewis
vs
Wayne

185 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BLKOUT Clothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wally Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a low kick as Wayne jumps back.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Wayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wayne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis lands a jab to the head.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis lands a nice looking body shot.
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!

Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne connects with a knee to the head.
Wayne stalling in the clinch but Lewis improves position.
Wayne pushes off an throws an elbow but Lewis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wayne into the cage.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne pushes off an throws an elbow but Lewis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wayne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Wayne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne looks gassed!
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Wayne effectively controlling the action here.
Wayne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wayne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wayne misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis taking a breather.

That's two 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.
Wayne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wayne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lewis avoiding damage as Wayne throws knees to the body.
Wayne tries to stall but Lewis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wayne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lewis.
Lewis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne misses with a knee strike.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.

Wayne is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Wayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis controlling the action here for a moment.

Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis dances in with a quick combination. Wayne is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Lewis snaps Wayne's head back. Wayne stumbles backwards against the cage. Lewis steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Wayne's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Wayne just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wally Lewis!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bolodenka Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kharitonov
vs
Edgar

185 cm
25
179 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

168 cm
25
173 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolodenka Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kharitonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kharitonov missing with a left hand there. Edgar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Edgar shoots in and gets a takedown into Kharitonov's guard.
Edgar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Edgar throws a big right hand that misses.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharitonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edgar passes Kharitonov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edgar prevents Kharitonov from improving his position.
Edgar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edgar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kharitonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edgar.
Edgar trying to mount his opponent but Kharitonov defends it.
Edgar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kharitonov wants to get back to his feet.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Edgar controlling the action here.
Edgar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edgar moves into full mount! Kharitonov won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Edgar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Edgar throws some wild stikes that Kharitonov manages to avoid easily.
Edgar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Edgar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Edgar landing strikes from the mount.
Kharitonov taking shots to the head.
Edgar raining down shots from the mount!
Edgar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kharitonov is looking to escape.
Edgar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kharitonov looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov blocking the ground and pound.
Edgar wants to control the pace but Kharitonov is squirming around nicely.
Kharitonov tries to reverse the position but Edgar maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Edgar.

Edgar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kharitonov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kharitonov and Edgar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kharitonov tries to bench press Edgar off him but Edgar keeps the position.
Edgar is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Edgar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kharitonov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Edgar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edgar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Edgar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edgar working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Edgar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Edgar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Edgar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Edgar trying to control the action but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Edgar tries to pass to full mount but Kharitonov defends it.
Kharitonov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edgar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kharitonov is concentrating on defense, preventing Edgar from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kharitonov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edgar looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kharitonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kharitonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edgar thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharitonov wants to stand and escape but Edgar is having none of it.
Edgar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kharitonov misses with a straight left.
Edgar checks a leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frank Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Edgar is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Edgar.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Edgar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edgar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Edgar.
Kharitonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edgar.

Edgar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edgar showed some decent athleticism there.
Kharitonov is pressing down on Edgar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frank Edgar has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throwing strikes but missing.
Edgar trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.

Kharitonov wriggles free and stands up.
Edgar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kharitonov wants it to stay on the feet.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Edgar.

Edgar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kharitonov is looking to control Edgar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kharitonov avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edgar prevents Kharitonov from standing back up.
Kharitonov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edgar wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping him busy.
Edgar is looking to advance position but Kharitonov won't allow it.
Edgar throwing shots but Kharitonov is blocking nicely.
Edgar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Edgar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edgar.
Kharitonov misses the shot to the body.
Edgar shoots in for a double leg but Kharitonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Edgar is out of range.
Bolodenka Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kharitonov pinned against the cage. Kharitonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Edgar.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Kharitonov sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kharitonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kharitonov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kharitonov throws a series of strikes that have Edgar backpedaling.
Kharitonov tries to clinch but Edgar is having none of it.
Kharitonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edgar has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to the liver by Kharitonov. Beautiful body shot.
Kharitonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kharitonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kharitonov wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Kharitonov sprawls well.
Edgar fails with the takedown.
Kharitonov is looking to clinch.
Edgar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kharitonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Edgar's head.
Edgar misses with a body punch
and Kharitonov counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kharitonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edgar throws a low kick, looking for Kharitonov's leg but Kharitonov calmly moves out of range.
Edgar tries to move into range but Kharitonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kharitonov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Edgar throws a lazy body kick
and Kharitonov counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edgar.
Kharitonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edgar at a distance.
Kharitonov lands with a right hand.
Kharitonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kharitonov connects with a jab.
Kharitonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov stalks Edgar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Edgar's face. Edgar staggers backwards, shaken.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edgar.

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.
Kharitonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edgar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kharitonov as he jumps to the side.
Frank Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Kharitonov. That snapped Edgar's head back.
Bolodenka Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Edgar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kharitonov is trying to get back to half guard.
Kharitonov is not content to let Edgar control the position.
Kharitonov can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bolodenka Kharitonov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edgar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Edgar!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geasus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes to the cage accompanied by Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maximus
vs
Wallace

189 cm
21
163 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

170 cm
20
166 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geasus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus.
Maximus shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geasus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maximus walks into a straight right hand from Wallace.
Maximus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maximus off to one side.
Geasus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Maximus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maximus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Maximus on that attempt.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Maximus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wallace.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Wallace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximus.
Maximus shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wallace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maximus.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus has a takedown stuffed.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maximus checks a leg kick.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Maximus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wallace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wallace throws a right hand that Maximus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus also avoids with ease.
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace with a hook.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Maximus seems unphased.
Maximus shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.
Maximus shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace 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.
Wallace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maximus. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Maximus checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a hook but Maximus avoids it easily.
Wallace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximus fails with the takedown.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Maximus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Maximus's body. Maximus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maximus blocks the body kick.
Willy Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maximus moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Maximus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wallace works the jab nicely.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace works over Maximus's head and body with a nice combination.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Maximus with that takedown attempt.
Maximus fails to land the takedown.
Maximus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Maximus as he checks the leg kick.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maximus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Maximus's leg but Maximus calmly moves out of range.
Wallace lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
Wallace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maximus's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Wallace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximus.
Wallace tests Maximus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wallace lands an overhand right.
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maximus's head backwards.
Maximus shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace cracks Maximus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
Wallace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Wallace dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wallace.
Maximus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wallace throws a right hand that Maximus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus also avoids with ease.
Wallace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
Willy Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Maximus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Geasus Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Wallace lands a head shot.
Maximus blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maximus checks a low kick from Wallace.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geasus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus checks a low kick from Wallace.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Maximus moves out of range.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximus, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maximus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace with a nice cross.
Maximus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Maximus shoots in.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maximus.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus checks a leg kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximus.
Wallace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maximus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Wallace does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Maximus shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Maximus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Maximus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Maximus off the cage and back into rage.
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maximus on the side of the head.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maximus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps Maximus's head back.
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
Maximus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands with an overhand left.
Maximus fails to land the takedown.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus checks the leg kick.
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Maximus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
Maximus wants to stand but Wallace is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wallace is trying to stand up here but Maximus is controlling him well.
Maximus is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Maximus prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Wallace looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Maximus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maximus on the side of the head.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maximus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geasus Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximus.
Wallace leaves Maximus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximus momentarily.
Nice cross by Wallace.
Wallace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Maximus shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Maximus with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Wallace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace throws a wild body kick that Maximus sees coming a mile off.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Maximus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximus avoids the head kick by Wallace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace connects with a crisp jab.
Maximus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wallace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maximus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace throws a hook but Maximus avoids it easily.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus on the side of the head.
Maximus moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Maximus with that takedown attempt.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace lands a jab.
Maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wallace scores with a nice strike.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace stuns Maximus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Geasus Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a body shot.
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Wallace.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Maximus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maximus avoids a kick to the body.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
Wallace throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace scores with a nice body kick.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Maximus saw that one coming.
Wallace scores with a hook.
Maximus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus doesn't seem phased though.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maximus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace sizes up Maximus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Maximus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Maximus stands up and beckons Wallace to join him on the feet.
Maximus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maximus dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace jabs at Maximus's body.
Wallace lands a jab to Maximus's midsection.
Wallace cracks Maximus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maximus has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wallace connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maximus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus checks a leg kick nicely.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Maximus checks it.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus.
Willy Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maximus throws a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wallace!