It Beggins PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denisov Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevan Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Denisov Bad has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Denisov Bad seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bad
vs
Gutierrez

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denisov Bad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevan Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bad keeps the fight on the outside.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Bad is having none of it.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch but Bad is avoiding it.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Bad moves out of range.
Bad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Bad moves out of range.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bad lands a high kick!

It looks like Stevan Gutierrez has been cut.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gutierrez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up but Bad circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutierrez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bad clinches with his opponent.
Gutierrez looking to throw knees to the head but Bad is blocking nicely.
Bad wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Bad has picked Gutierrez up - he's going for a ride! Bad dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Bad stands up and beckons Gutierrez to join him on the feet.

Gutierrez tries to keep at a distance but Bad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gutierrez letting Bad take a breather here.
Gutierrez wants a takedown.
Gutierrez looks gassed!
Gutierrez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bad has him pressed against the cage.

Bad works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bad stands and throws Gutierrez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gutierrez being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutierrez keeps working.
Gutierrez is looking to get back to his feet here but Bad is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gutierrez's back.
Bad scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gutierrez is looking for a way out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bad controls the position.

Gutierrez won't enjoy being in this position. Bad looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gutierrez is tapping - it's over boys! Bad picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denisov Bad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Firpo
vs
Miller

185 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Firpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Miller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Firpo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Firpo stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller is looking to clinch but Firpo is avoiding it.
Miller looks for a takedown but Firpo sprawls well.
John Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Miller.
Firpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Miller gets a clinch.
Firpo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Firpo breaks the clinch.
Firpo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Firpo moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller prevents Firpo from breaking the clinch.

Firpo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firpo throws out the jab.
Firpo tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firpo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firpo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Firpo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Firpo.
Firpo is breathing heavily.
Miller slips a straight right by Firpo.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Firpo's waist but Firpo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.

Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Miller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Firpo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miller is in Firpo's guard.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Firpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Firpo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Firpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Firpo as he avoids it easily.
Firpo tries to clinch up

and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Firpo won't be happy with that.
Firpo stops Miller from passing to mount.
Miller controls the position.

Miller decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Miller moves into the clinch successfully.

Miller jumps guard.
Firpo throws and elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Firpo's guard. Nice move by Miller!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller distracts Firpo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Firpo is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miller wants to control from the top but Firpo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Firpo has his takedown stuffed

and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Miller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Firpo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Firpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Firpo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Firpo.
Firpo controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller trying to control but Firpo is working from the bottom.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two 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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Miller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Firpo has his takedown stuffed

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

Firpo is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firpo is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Firpo circles away and we're back to standing.
John Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Miller.
Miller tries to clinch there but Firpo circles away.
Firpo has his takedown stuffed

so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Firpo keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Miller.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Firpo's waist but Firpo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Firpo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Firpo's ribs.
John Firpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Firpo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Firpo is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firpo avoid being mounted?
Miller is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Miller decides to stand up.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Miller darts in and clinches Firpo up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Firpo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller stalks Firpo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Firpo's face. Firpo staggers backwards, shaken.
Firpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Firpo misses the target.
Miller tries to clinch up but Firpo circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Firpo tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Firpo to the ground. Firpo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller tries to clinch up but Firpo circles away and keeps his distance.
Firpo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Firpo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller is trying to drag Firpo to the mat but Firpo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firpo.
Firpo moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firpo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller has his takedown stuffed

and Firpo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
John Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a body punch.
Miller can't break the clinch.

Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jake Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Firpo.
Firpo wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Firpo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firpo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Miller passes to side control.

Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Firpo, who protects the arm well.
Firpo is trying to work for a sweep but Miller has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller landing punches.
Miller landing strikes from the mount and Firpo is in trouble!
Miller is stalling here but it's allowed Firpo to get half guard.
Miller is trying to control. Firpo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Firpo is trying to control but can't.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between tong po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jayson marmeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jayson marmeto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

po
vs
marmeto

190 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, tong po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jayson marmeto!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
marmeto tries to clinch but po is having none of it.
marmeto doesn't manage to clinch there - po circles away.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but po paws at him with a jab and circles away.
jayson marmeto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
marmeto tries to clinch there but po circles away.
marmeto tries to clinch up but po circles away and keeps his distance.
marmeto tries to clinch but po is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - marmeto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
marmeto wants to clinch up but po keeps it at a distance.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but po paws at him with a jab and circles away.
po keeps the fight on the outside.
marmeto wants to clinch.
po swats away the attempt to clinch by marmeto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
marmeto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but po paws at him with a jab and circles away.
marmeto fails in his attempt to clinch.
marmeto tries to clinch up but po circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
po swats away the attempt to clinch by marmeto.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but po paws at him with a jab and circles away.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but po paws at him with a jab and circles away.
marmeto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
po shoots in for a takedown but marmeto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
po shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with marmeto but marmeto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - marmeto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch but po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
po fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tong po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
marmeto is looking to clinch.
jayson marmeto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
marmeto tries to clinch but po moves out of range.
marmeto fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - marmeto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
po fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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.
po throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
marmeto fails with an attempt to clinch.
po tries to score a power double leg takedown but marmeto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten po somewhat.
marmeto doesn't manage to clinch there - po circles away.
marmeto tries to clinch up but po circles away and keeps his distance.
marmeto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from po finds it's way round the side to connect with marmeto's head.
marmeto moves in looking to clinch but po pushes him off.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch but po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
po fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
po scores with a decent looking hook.
marmeto wants to clinch up but po keeps it at a distance.
marmeto tries to clinch up.
marmeto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
po lands with a shot to the body.
marmeto looks gassed!
po scores with a shot to the body.
po lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
marmeto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
marmeto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
marmeto fails in his attempt to clinch.

po shoots in and gets a takedown into marmeto's guard.

marmeto is working an open guard so po takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from po is defended easily by marmeto.
po fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
po tries for a takedown but marmeto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
po moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
po tries to score a power double leg takedown but marmeto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten po somewhat.
po is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
marmeto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
po swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by marmeto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
po scores with a hook to the body. marmeto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from po both land. Nice combination.
po avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from po.
marmeto fails in his attempt to clinch.
po has a takedown stuffed.
po shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says marmeto as he avoids it easily.
po shoots in for a takedown but marmeto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
marmeto wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

marmeto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
marmeto tries to clinch but po moves out of range.
marmeto tries to clinch up but po circles away and keeps his distance.
marmeto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - marmeto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
po moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
marmeto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
po moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
po shoots in but marmeto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
marmeto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
marmeto is breathing heavily.
po shoots in for a double leg but marmeto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
marmeto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
po fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
po shoots for a double leg takedown but marmeto sprawls well. He's pushed po's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tong po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
po misses with a series of wild punches.
po fails to land with a series of punches.
po throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck marmeto on the side of the head.
po has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for po, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
po moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A lazy left from po finds it's target.
marmeto doesn't manage to clinch there - po circles away.
marmeto moves forwards but po connects with a nice, crisp jab.
marmeto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
po cracks marmeto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
po changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. marmeto tries to avoid it but po manages to keep hold of a leg and drag marmeto to the ground. marmeto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

po closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
po cracks marmeto with a big elbow.
po working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
po cracks marmeto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
marmeto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
po cracks marmeto with a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

po decides to stand up, so the ref orders marmeto to his feet.
po closes this distance looking for a takedown but marmeto circles away.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but po paws at him with a jab and circles away.
po tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but marmeto swivels and escapes.
marmeto tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - marmeto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
po circles away from the clinch attempt.
po scores with a sloppy right hand. marmeto should have avoided that one.
marmeto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from po.
marmeto tries to clinch up but po circles away and keeps his distance.
po shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts marmeto as he jumps to the side.
marmeto wants to clinch.
po looks for a takedown but marmeto sprawls well.
marmeto wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
marmeto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from marmeto. No joy for po on that attempt.
po jabs at marmeto's body.
A right-left combo lands from po.
po throws a series of strikes that have marmeto backpedaling.
po changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. marmeto tries to avoid it but po manages to keep hold of a leg and drag marmeto to the ground. marmeto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
po looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
po fails with the takedown.
po avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
po tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but marmeto swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

tong po dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

marmeto moves out of range as po strikes.
marmeto moves in looking to clinch but po pushes him off.
marmeto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
marmeto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch but po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
marmeto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from po.
marmeto fails with an attempt to clinch.
marmeto tries to clinch but po is having none of it.
po swats away the attempt to clinch by marmeto.
po misses with a takedown attempt - marmeto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
po swats away the attempt to clinch by marmeto.
marmeto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
marmeto leaves po with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
po swats away the attempt to clinch by marmeto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch but po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch but po swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
marmeto tries to clinch but po is having none of it.
po shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tong po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
po fails with a takedown attempt.
po connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
marmeto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from po.
marmeto moves in looking to clinch but po pushes him off.
marmeto tries to clinch there but po circles away.
po shoots in for a takedown but marmeto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
marmeto is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
marmeto tries to clinch up but po circles away and keeps his distance.
po shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has marmeto pinned against the cage. marmeto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
po shoots for a takedown but marmeto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

po scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
po working the head and body with strikes.
po looks up at the clock and then as marmeto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, po smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
po in side control lands a decent elbow.
po is putting a hurting on marmeto here, landing some big shots from side control.
po will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
po works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
po looks up at the clock and then as marmeto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, po smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
po 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.
po moves into full mount!
po putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
marmeto is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
po scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish marmeto?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
po with a couple of short strikes.
po is landing with some decent strikes but marmeto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by po.
marmeto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
po dominating with strikes here.
marmeto tries to buck po off but he can't manage it.
po lands with some vicious ground and pound - can marmeto hang on?
marmeto tries to buck po off but he can't manage it.
marmeto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with po. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by po.
po has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of marmeto's face.
po putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
po in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
po scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish marmeto?
A nice elbow there by po.
po in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
po looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
po looking to finish marmeto with some ground and pound. This is bad for marmeto!
po landing strikes from the mount and marmeto is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
marmeto is trying to stand.
po lands with some vicious ground and pound - can marmeto hang on?
po landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
po looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
po postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. marmeto looks a forlorn figure.
po putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
po scores with a couple of good head shots there.
po breaks from marmeto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
tong po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
po raining down shots from the mount!
po has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of marmeto's face.
po is landing with some decent strikes but marmeto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by po.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
po lands a big shot there that rocks marmeto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
po landing strikes from the mount.
po pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
jayson marmeto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
tong po is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
po looking to control and managing it successfully.
po unloading with bombs!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tong po!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

huge
vs
train

184 cm
22
179 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

184 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John train!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
huge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but train avoids it really well and circles away.
train shoots in looking for a takedown. huge tries to sprawl out of it but train keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. huge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

train moves into the clinch.
huge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by huge.

huge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
huge tries to bum rush train with a series of wild strikes but train uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
huge misses with a takedown

and train decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in huge's guard.
train wants to pass the guard but huge is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
train wants to control from the top but huge keeps moving.
huge is looking to stand back up but train counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by huge.
huge wants to control but train is keeping busy and won't allow it.

train is working for a submission of some sort.
train prevents huge from standing back up.
huge is trying to control but train manages to pass to mount!

train moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, huge has worked his arm free - good work by huge!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

train is trying to get an arm triangle but huge is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
huge regains half guard, as train was trying to land strikes.
huge trying to control but train postures up.

train stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
huge misses with a jab, cross combination.
train avoids the head kick by huge.
train showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from huge.
huge doesn't succeed with the takedown

and train counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by train.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
huge looking to control.
huge is really struggling to control train but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
train in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

train postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! huge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of train, into his guard.

huge drops back, looking for a kneebar! train looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. train looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from train!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
train looks up at the clock and then as huge takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, train smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
train has knee on belly momentarily but huge bucks him off and regains half guard.

train is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, huge has managed to free his arm - good work.
huge wants to control but train passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

huge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and huge wants it to stay on the feet.
huge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
huge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and train counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
huge keeping moving, preventing train from controlling successfully.
huge keeping full guard, as train tries to pass.

train postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! huge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of train, into his guard.
train looking to hit a scissor sweep but huge is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
train keeping moving, preventing huge from controlling successfully.
train tries to land a sweep but no joy.
train keeping moving, preventing huge from controlling successfully.
huge cracks train with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if train can do anything to dispel that myth.
huge wants to stand but train is controlling his posture from full guard.
huge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
huge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
huge is looking to work some ground and pound but train has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
huge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
huge postures up in train's guard and throws a big left but train blocks it.
huge throwing strikes from guard but train blocks nicely.

huge gets to his feet - train follows without any prompting.
huge scores with a three punch combo!
train slips a jab and a cross from huge.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from train.

train closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. huge quickly recovers to half guard.
huge is trying to maintain the position but train is very close to passing his half guard.
John train has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if train is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

train seems to be looking for submissions.
train is breathing heavily.
train is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
train has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of huge's face.
huge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

train working for a guillotine from mount but huge is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
train lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
train looking to control but huge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
huge trying desperately to get to his feet.
train trying to control but he's not successful this time.

train swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and huge is now in train's guard. A big mistake from train there, giving up the dominant position!
train working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from huge.
huge with a flurry of punches that miss.

huge gets to his feet - train follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
huge tries for a takedown but train circles away easily

and train counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John train showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

huge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
huge has his takedown stuffed

and train counters with a takedown into side control.

train is trying to get an arm triangle but huge is defending well.

train goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, huge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in train's guard! Nice work there by huge!
huge cracks train with a solid left hand.
huge controls from within his opponent's guard.
huge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
train lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for huge!
train looking to control but huge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
huge wants to try and get back to his feet.
train is landing with some decent strikes but huge is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
huge wants to control but train is having none of it.

train moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, huge has worked his arm free - good work by huge!
huge is trying to control train's posture but train avoids it.
John huge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

train is trying to get an arm triangle but huge is defending well.
huge can't do much from the bottom here.

train swings around for an armbar but huge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into train's guard.

train working for a triangle but huge defends it easily.
train takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
huge tries to stand but train is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

huge drops back looking for a leg! train is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and train manages to kick huge off! huge jumps back into train's guard.
huge trying to stand up but can't free himself from train's guard.
train seems keen to control huge's posture.
huge wants to control from the top but train keeps moving.

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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
huge tries to free his leg and advance position but train is retaining full guard.
huge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
train scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

train looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
huge thows a big elbow that misses.

huge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
train manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
huge wants to control but train is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John train comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got train 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John train!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustaw Jelen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustaw Jelen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jelen
vs
Junk

170 cm
19
172 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustaw Jelen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Junk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junk throws a series of strikes that have Jelen backpedaling.
Junk stalks Jelen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jelen's face. Jelen staggers backwards, shaken.
Junk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jelen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jelen fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Junk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Junk drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junk preventing the sweep.
Jelen has a closed guard, preventing Junk from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jelen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junk defends it easily.
Jelen is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jelen is on top in guard.

That's two 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.
Junk wants to stand but Jelen is controlling the position.

Junk pushes Jelen off and scrambles back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Junk.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Junk!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jelen pinned against the cage. Jelen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Junk both land. Nice combination.

Junk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Junk tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jelen controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Junk decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Junk closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Jelen tries to keep at a distance but Junk has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Junk breaks from the clinch.

Junk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jelen's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Junk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A nice leg kick lands there from Junk.
Junk works the jab nicely.
Junk cracks Jelen with a good jab.
Junk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jelen backs up against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Junk.

Junk has Jelen up against the cage in a clinch.

Junk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jelen slaps away a takedown attempt from Junk, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Junk scores with a one two! Jelen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Junk scores with a body shot.
Junk's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Junk duly obliges.
Junk lands a jab-cross combination.

Junk takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Junk manages to break the clinch.

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

Junk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jelen takes a kick to the side of the head.

Jelen is rocked!

Junk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jelen to the mat! Jelen manages to get full guard.
Junk is looking to stand up but Jelen won't let him.
Jelen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jelen trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk wanted to stand there but Jelen had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Junk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jelen. Jelen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junk is working the combinations to good effect here.
Junk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junk's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Junk duly obliges.
Junk thuds a left hand into Jelen's body.
Junk stalks Jelen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jelen's face. Jelen staggers backwards, shaken.
Junk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junk tries a head kick but it misses.
Jelen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Junk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junk shoots in looking for a takedown. Jelen tries to sprawl out of it but Junk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jelen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustaw Jelen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Junk.
Junk stalks Jelen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jelen's face. Jelen staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Junk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Junk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jelen swivels and escapes.
Jelen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junk.
Junk looks to land a body kick but Jelen moved away.
Nice body punch from Junk.
Junk scores with a body shot.
Junk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gustaw Jelen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Junk.
Junk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jelen is fending him off so far but Junk persists. Nope, Jelen circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jelen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Junk clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jelen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Junk.
Junk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jelen's head.
John Junk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jelen tries for a takedown but Junk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Junk rushes Jelen and presses him up against the cage.

Junk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Junk clinches up with Jelen and pushes him back against the cage.

Junk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Junk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jelen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustaw Jelen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junk sizes up Jelen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Junk looks for a takedown but Jelen sprawls well.

Junk has closed the distance and engaged Jelen in a clinch.

Junk manages to break the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jelen enables Junk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jelen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelen is trying to control the position but Junk postures up.
Junk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jelen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junk is looking to stand up but Jelen won't let him.
Jelen looking to control.
Junk is looking to stand up but Jelen won't let him.

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.
Junk wants to stand and escape but instead Jelen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jelen trying to control but Junk is working from the bottom.
Junk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gustaw Jelen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Junk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jelen is fighting to break Junk's control of his arms but Junk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Junk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junk 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Junk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spaced Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Christ could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Spaced Elite's chin.

Christ
vs
Elite

182 cm
22
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spaced Elite!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elite tries to clinch up.
Elite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some wild striking there from Elite.
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Elite.
Horrible takedown by Christ or perhaps it was just good defense by Elite which made him look bad.
Elite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elite falls off balance throwing a combination

and Christ counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elite won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Christ crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is staying tight to Elite's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Christ working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Christ throws a strike aimed at the side of Elite's head but Elite avoids it well.
Elite is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Christ decides to stand up, so the ref orders Elite to his feet.
Christ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christ's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Christ duly obliges.

Christ throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elite tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Christ is in Elite's guard.
Christ wants to pass the guard but Elite is keeping the position.

Christ stands up and waves to Elite to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elite wants to clinch but Christ slips to the side
and Christ makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elite avoids the head kick by Christ.
Christ misses with a double jab
and Elite counters with a three punch combo that has Christ backing up. Christ nods at Elite to acknowledge the strikes.

Christ forces Elite back against the cage and clinches.
Elite misses with an elbow strike.
Elite creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elite pushes off an throws an elbow but Christ leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elite throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elite lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elite throws an elbow but misses.
Elite comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elite pushes off an throws an elbow but Christ leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elite throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christ dodges an elbow strike from Elite.
Elite pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Elite creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Christ avoids the elbow strike from Elite, against the cage.
Elite throws an elbow but it misses.
Christ dodges an elbow strike from Elite.
Elite throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elite throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elite just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christ's brow.
Elite prevents Christ from breaking the clinch.
Elite misses with an elbow over the top.
Elite pushes off an throws an elbow but Christ leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Christ.
Elite throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Christ misses with a knee to the head.
Christ blocks an elbow strike from Elite.
Elite pushes off an throws an elbow but Christ leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Christ is trying to force a seperation but Elite has the dominant position.
Christ throws a knee to the head but misses.
Elite throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elite looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elite lands an elbow inside that Christ shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elite wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.

It looks like John Christ has been cut.
Elite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Christ counters with a takedown into side control.
Christ is staying tight to Elite's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Christ throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Christ 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.
Elite struggling a bit here.
Elite takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Christ taking a breather here.
Elite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elite tries to buck Christ off but Christ is having none of it.
Christ sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Elite is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Elite is letting Christ control him for a moment.
Christ scoring with punches and elbows.
Christ works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Christ scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Christ decides to stand up, so the ref orders Elite to his feet.
Elite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Christ counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ stalling.
Christ scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Christ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elite defending well though.

Christ decides to stand up.

Christ has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elite throws an elbow that misses.
Elite pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Christ tries to break free but Elite pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elite.

Christ gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Christ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Christ decides to stand and escape the position.
Spaced Elite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christ.
Elite keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christ darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Christ seems content to control.
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elite can do to turn this around?

Christ escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Christ dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Christ's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Elite misses with a double jab

and Christ counters with a shoot takedown. Elite fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elite trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
Christ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Christ decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Danga de danga de dang - Christ scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ tries to clinch up but Elite circles away and keeps his distance.
Elite blocks a head kick by Christ.
Elite misses with a double jab
and Christ counters with a two punch combo.
Elite will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Christ scores a takedown into full mount!
Christ throwing strikes here but Elite is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Spaced Elite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Christ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ controlling from the full mount.
Christ's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Elite tries to reverse the position but Christ maintains control.
Christ content just to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Christ just wasn't active enough.
Elite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christ counters with a series of strikes. Elite will be more careful next time no doubt.
Elite throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.

Christ bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ happy to just control the position for now.

Christ decides to stand back up. Christ steps back and let's Elite get back to his feet.
Christ misses with a double jab.
Elite avoids the head kick by Christ.
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Christ!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Panther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Semtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Panther
vs
Semtex

184 cm
23
179 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

177 cm
22
184 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Panther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Semtex!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semtex throws a low kick but Panther moves out of range easily.
Panther thows a body shot but no joy.
Semtex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Semtex throws a right and a left that Panther avoids nicely.

Panther drops Semtex with a beautiful combination! Semtex stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Panther is looking for the KO!

It looks like John Semtex has been cut.
Good leg kick by Panther there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Panther swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panther checks the leg kick.
Semtex misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Panther misses the target.
Panther fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panther.
Panther thuds his right hand into Semtex's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Semtex misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Panther blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panther throws a leg kick but Semtex sees it coming and moves out of range.
Panther misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semtex takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
John Panther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semtex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panther pinned against the cage. Panther gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Semtex looks gassed!
Panther misses with a combination

and Semtex moves into the clinch.

Panther escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semtex throws a leg kick that misses.
Panther misses with a combination
and Semtex counters with a one-two to the body.
Panther displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Panther lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Semtex circles away quickly and effectively.
Panther swings away with a body shot that misses
and Semtex counters with a one-two to the body.
Panther misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panther throws a looping overhand right but Semtex ducks down to avoid it.
Semtex throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panther counters with a thumping low kick.
Good work by Semtex as he checks the leg kick.
Semtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panther.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panther.
Decent striking displayed by Panther there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panther lands the left hand.

Semtex is rocked!
Panther lands with a big right hook that stumbles Semtex - he's out on his feet here! Panther follows up with another monster hook that separates Semtex from consciousness! Semtex falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Panther stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Panther!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Chamberes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Berry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Berry
vs
Chamberes

200 cm
24
270 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Chamberes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamberes dives in and grabs Berry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berry pushes down on Chamberes's head and hops out.
Chamberes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Berry scores with a one two! Chamberes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Berry clinches up against the cage.

Berry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Chamberes trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Berry jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chamberes manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Berry is trying to get an arm triangle but Chamberes is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Berry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chamberes, who protects the arm well.
Berry has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chamberes!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berry is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Chamberes is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Chamberes flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Berry anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Chamberes and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Berry slips an arm under Chamberes chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Berry has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Berry is squeezing on Chamberes like an anaconda would it's prey. Chamberes fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Berry!