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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pride FC. BJ Evans will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Blaze
vs
Evans

170 cm
19
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Blaze!
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, BJ Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a push kick but Blaze slaps the foot to one side.
Evans tries to clinch but Blaze moves away

and Blaze counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Evans!

Blaze jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Evans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Evans and Blaze has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blaze trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.

Blaze has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaze.

Evans gets caught flat footed, as Blaze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze forces his way into half guard.

Blaze maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Evans could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Blaze has cracked it and Evans is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Blaze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Blaze!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Killer Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Lindfors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Elite
vs
Lindfors

190 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

181 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Elite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Lindfors!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elite throws a combination that misses

and Lindfors decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Elite's guard.
Elite trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Elite throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lindfors trying to control but Elite is working from the bottom.
Lindfors might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Elite kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lindfors is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Felix Lindfors hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lindfors fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindfors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lindfors takes the fight into the clinch.
Elite working aggressively here.
Lindfors lands with a right to the head.
Elite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindfors.
Elite throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindfors.
Lindfors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elite is trying to push Lindfors away but Lindfors has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elite misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindfors stalling.
Elite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lindfors.
Lindfors scores with a shot to the side of Elite's head.
Elite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elite tries to circle away but Lindfors has him pinned against the cage.
Lindfors lands an uppercut.
Elite has a couple of punches blocked by Lindfors.
Lindfors keeps control of Elite as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elite being controlled against the cage.
Lindfors lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindfors scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elite wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindfors has him pressed against the cage.
Elite wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lindfors lands with a right to the head.
Lindfors scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindfors.
Lindfors pushes Elite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindfors pushes Elite back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lindfors lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elite swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindfors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindfors stalling the fight.
Lindfors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lindfors takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Lindfors on the inside.
Lindfors lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindfors lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Elite is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Elite fails to land.
Oh Elite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindfors looking to stall.
Elite seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Lindfors.
Lindfors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindfors has Elite pushed against the cage.
Elite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elite is trying to break the clinch but Lindfors is controlling him.
Lindfors dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindfors pulls guard successfully.

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

Elite has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lindfors to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Elite is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lindfors pulls down on the head and he's put Elite to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felix Lindfors!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Radcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Radcliffe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

James
vs
Radcliffe

180 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Radcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radcliffe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Radcliffe!
James controlling from the full mount.
Radcliffe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Radcliffe looks gassed!
James controlling from mount.

James working for a submission but Radcliffe is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Radcliffe is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

James stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Radcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.

James closes the distance and clinches.
Radcliffe tries for a takedown. No joy.
James is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

James decides to pull guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Radcliffe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
James is looking to improve his position.
Radcliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is trying to control but Radcliffe manages to pass to mount!
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James is trying to stand.

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.

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

Radcliffe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Radcliffe's body position as best he can.
James is looking to improve his position but Radcliffe isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James shoots and misses

and Radcliffe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Radcliffe won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Radcliffe advances position into side control!
James is trying to control Radcliffe's posture but Radcliffe avoids it.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Radcliffe on the ground.
Radcliffe wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to improve position but can't.
Radcliffe looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Radcliffe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
James is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James tries to improve position but can't.

Radcliffe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Radcliffe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James strikes from the bottom but Radcliffe uses the opportunity to move to side control.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
James is trying to work for a sweep but Radcliffe has mounted him!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Radcliffe has a good base and remains in mount.

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.
Radcliffe avoids the attempt from James to control.
James working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Radcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radcliffe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James misses with a takedown attempt

and Radcliffe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
James wants to control but Radcliffe is having none of it.

Radcliffe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James has managed to escape the submission attempt.
James tries to reverse the position but Radcliffe maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control but Radcliffe is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Radcliffe looking for a guillotine from mount but James is having none of it.
Blake Radcliffe has got the better of the ground game so far.
James tries to reverse the position but Radcliffe maintains control.
James wants to hold on but Radcliffe pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James is working to get back to half guard.
Radcliffe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
James tries to lock up and control but Radcliffe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James tries to hold on but Radcliffe pushes him away.
Radcliffe lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
James is looking to improve his position but Radcliffe isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Radcliffe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Radcliffe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radcliffe looking to finish with strikes here!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Radcliffe has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Radcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Radcliffe 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Radcliffe!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

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

Columbus
vs
Yuz

187 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
219 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Columbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruin Yuz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus misses with an uppercut

and Yuz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Columbus won't be happy with that.
Columbus struggling a bit here.
Columbus is looking for a sweep.

Yuz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Columbus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Columbus is looking to regain half guard here but Yuz keeps moving and retains side control.
Columbus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Columbus keeping hold of Yuz's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus is looking to improve his position.
Columbus manages to get to full guard.
Yuz stopping the sweep attempt from Columbus.
Columbus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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.
Yuz stopping the sweep attempt from Columbus.
Yuz wants to control from the top but Columbus keeps moving.
Columbus 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.
Columbus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Columbus wants to sweep but no luck.
Columbus has his hands on Yuz's head, controlling the position.
Yuz throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbus is controlling Yuz's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Chris Columbus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Columbus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yuz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus throws an overhand right that lands on Yuz's shoulder, as Yuz tries to avoid the shot.
Yuz throws a nice head kick!
Yuz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Columbus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuz.
Yuz takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Yuz.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yuz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yuz looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Columbus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yuz to score with a decent uppercut.
Columbus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Columbus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yuz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yuz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuz misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Yuz.
Yuz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yuz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuz misses with a two punch combination.
Yuz scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Columbus lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus throws an off balance right hand
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruin Yuz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Columbus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yuz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Yuz feints and then cracks Columbus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbus down.
Yuz misses the jab.
Columbus throws the left hand but Yuz avoids the punch easily.
Yuz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Columbus throws a right hand that Yuz ducks under and follows up with a left that Yuz also avoids with ease.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuz misses the target.
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
letting Yuz counter with a right hand.
Yuz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuz lands a slapping body shot.
Columbus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yuz looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Ruin Yuz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yuz.
Ruin Yuz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus misses with a hook
and Yuz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yuz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yuz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yuz catches Columbus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Columbus drops his hands momentarily and Yuz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Columbus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yuz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yuz lands a head shot.
Columbus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yuz throws a series of punches but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus fails with the takedown.
Yuz's corner calls for a 1-2. Yuz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yuz lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruin Yuz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuz slips a jab from Columbus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuz throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Yuz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Yuz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuz looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
Yuz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuz looks to land a left hand but Columbus moved out of range nicely.
Columbus moves out of range as Yuz strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuz. That snapped Columbus's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yuz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Columbus eats them both and turns towards Yuz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yuz misses the jab.
Yuz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuz.
Columbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Columbus needs to keep his hands up - Yuz had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yuz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yuz swings widly with a right hand
and Columbus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yuz thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuz.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuz.
Yuz lands with a straight right. Columbus didn't see that one coming.
Columbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuz counters with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Columbus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Columbus swings widly with a right hand
and Yuz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Columbus thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuz lands with a nice body kick.
Ruin Yuz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Columbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuz counters with a thumping low kick.
Yuz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Columbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yuz lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Yuz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yuz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yuz wants it to stay on the feet.
Columbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yuz lands a jab to Columbus's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuz digs a good body shot into Columbus's ribs.
Yuz scores with a jab.
Yuz connects with a looping right hand.
Yuz digs a good body shot into Columbus's ribs.
Columbus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yuz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yuz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yuz 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.
Columbus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yuz connects with a single shot there.
Columbus dodges the punch combination from Yuz.
Columbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yuz throws a shot to the body.
Yuz scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruin Yuz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Yuz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Columbus in his tracks.
Columbus walks into a stiff left hand from Yuz.
Yuz lands a slapping body shot.
Yuz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuz misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Yuz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Columbus doesn't seem phased though.
Yuz walks into a straight right hand from Columbus.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yuz!
Yuz throws a series of strikes that have Columbus backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Yuz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yuz.
Yuz clobbers Columbus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yuz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuz cracks a nice hook into Columbus's ribs.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuz manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Yuz.
A punch lands to the side of Columbus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yuz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Yuz lands a nice looking body shot.
Yuz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuz counters with a solid body kick.
Columbus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yuz throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Columbus throws a looping overhand right but Yuz ducks down to avoid it.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Yuz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Yuz.
Columbus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Yuz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yuz.
Yuz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Columbus misses with a hook. Yuz ducked under it nicely.
Yuz misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yuz lands with an uppercut that bounces Columbus off the cage and back into rage.
Yuz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yuz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yuz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Columbus has time to react.
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yuz 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.
Yuz scores with a jab. Columbus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yuz lands a jab to Columbus's midsection.
Yuz throws a head kick that misses.
Yuz scores with a jab to the head.
Columbus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Columbus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yuz connects with a single shot there.
Yuz lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yuz lands a two punch combo.
Yuz lands with a cross.
Yuz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yuz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yuz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yuz connects with a nice looking jab.
Yuz scores with a nice strike.
Yuz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Columbus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yuz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yuz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Columbus if he has to take too many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Columbus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yuz - the referee stops the clock and Columbus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yuz. Columbus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yuz throws a right and a left that Columbus avoids nicely.
Chris Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick from Yuz lands but Columbus takes it in his stride.
Yuz scores with the left hand. Columbus knows he should have avoided that one.
Columbus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yuz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuz cracks Columbus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Yuz.
Yuz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yuz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Columbus.
Yuz looks to land a combination but Columbus avoids it well.
Yuz scores with a jab to the head.
Yuz misses with a body punch
and Yuz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Yuz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuz scores with a decent looking hook.
Yuz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Columbus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yuz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Columbus's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruin Yuz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yuz 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruin Yuz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nagorath Zeraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Zeraka has chosen Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music. Nagorath Zeraka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Samuelsson
vs
Zeraka

188 cm
20
289 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

210 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
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, Nagorath Zeraka!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeraka throws a nice head kick!
Samuelsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zeraka counters with an inside leg kick.
Samuelsson throws a leg kick but Zeraka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeraka lands a jab-cross combination.
Zeraka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zeraka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Samuelsson backs up against the cage.
Nagorath Zeraka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeraka looks to land a combination. Samuelsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Samuelsson throws an overhand right that lands on Zeraka's shoulder, as Zeraka tries to avoid the shot.
Zeraka is looking to clinch but Samuelsson is avoiding it.
Samuelsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zeraka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samuelsson on the side of the head.
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!
A good leg kick by Zeraka.
Zeraka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zeraka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samuelsson's head.
Zeraka misses with a double jab
and Samuelsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Samuelsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeraka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samuelsson counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeraka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zeraka scores with a leg kick.
Zeraka shoots and misses
and Samuelsson counters with a three punch combo that has Zeraka backing up. Zeraka nods at Samuelsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Samuelsson is breathing heavily.
Samuelsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zeraka.
Zeraka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samuelsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Zeraka.
Zeraka lands with a good body shot.
Zeraka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samuelsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zeraka throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeraka throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Samuelsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zeraka - the referee stops the clock and Samuelsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zeraka. Samuelsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shane Samuelsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeraka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zeraka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka misses with a double jab
enabling Samuelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Samuelsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zeraka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Samuelsson eats them both and turns towards Zeraka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Samuelsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zeraka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zeraka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Samuelsson eats them both and turns towards Zeraka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zeraka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Samuelsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch combination from Zeraka misses.
Zeraka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samuelsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zeraka lands with a nice combination. Samuelsson backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Zeraka.
A left and a right from Zeraka both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka tries to clinch but Samuelsson moves out of range.
Samuelsson misses with a wild combination.
Zeraka fails to land with a series of punches.
Samuelsson misses with a double jab
and Zeraka counters with a nice body kick.
Zeraka lands a leg kick that knocks Samuelsson off balance momentarily.
Zeraka dodges the punch combination from Samuelsson.

Samuelsson tries to keep at a distance but Zeraka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Samuelsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zeraka's efforts to push away.
Zeraka blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka gets underhooks to prevent Samuelsson's takedown attempt.
Samuelsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zeraka's efforts to push away.
Samuelsson slows down the pace here.
Zeraka is trying to push Samuelsson away but Samuelsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samuelsson.
Zeraka can't break the clinch.
Zeraka wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice leg kick lands there from Zeraka.
Samuelsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zeraka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zeraka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samuelsson tries to avoid it but Zeraka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samuelsson to the ground. Samuelsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samuelsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zeraka counters with a solid body kick.
Zeraka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samuelsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zeraka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zeraka feints a jab promting Samuelsson to slip. Zeraka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Samuelsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zeraka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nagorath Zeraka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samuelsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zeraka counters with a head kick.
Samuelsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zeraka. Zeraka obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeraka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zeraka scores with a one two! Samuelsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zeraka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Zeraka moves into the clinch.
Samuelsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zeraka is trying to break the clinch but Samuelsson is controlling him.

Zeraka breaks from the clinch.
Zeraka throws a series of strikes that have Samuelsson backpedaling.
Samuelsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeraka lands a leg kick that knocks Samuelsson off balance momentarily.
Samuelsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zeraka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zeraka tests Samuelsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zeraka lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samuelsson misses the shot to the body.
Zeraka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samuelsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zeraka!
Samuelsson slips a jab and a cross from Zeraka.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zeraka.
Sloppy strikes from Zeraka. Those never looked like landing.
Samuelsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zeraka scores with a push kick.
Zeraka scores with a nice right hand.
Samuelsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Samuelsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeraka.
Zeraka cracks the inside of Samuelsson's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka is looking to slow Samuelsson down with leg kicks.
Zeraka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zeraka misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Zeraka.
Zeraka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zeraka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeraka keeps Samuelsson at a distance using the push kick.
Zeraka scores with a kick to the body.
Samuelsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zeraka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Samuelsson misses with a wild combination.
Zeraka shoots in for a double leg but Samuelsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samuelsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samuelsson scores with a one two! Zeraka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zeraka chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samuelsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Samuelsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zeraka can pounce on him.
Samuelsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zeraka counters with a head kick. That will keep Samuelsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some wild striking there from Zeraka.
Samuelsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zeraka lands a two punch combo.
Samuelsson misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeraka scores with a kick to the body.
Zeraka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zeraka throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nagorath Zeraka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Zeraka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zeraka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zeraka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samuelsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zeraka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zeraka.
Zeraka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samuelsson misses with a double jab
and Zeraka counters with a thumping low kick.
Zeraka misses with a double jab
and Samuelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zeraka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zeraka throws a series of strikes that have Samuelsson backpedaling.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zeraka - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeraka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zeraka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zeraka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samuelsson's head backwards.
Zeraka lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeraka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samuelsson.
Samuelsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeraka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Zeraka - just one landing.
That kick from Zeraka tenderised Samuelsson's leg. Samuelsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeraka closes the distance and clinches up with Samuelsson, looking for a takedown. Zeraka pushes Samuelsson against the cage but Samuelsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zeraka tries to bum rush Samuelsson with a series of wild strikes but Samuelsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Zeraka.
Zeraka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeraka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zeraka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samuelsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zeraka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zeraka fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zeraka.
Zeraka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shane Samuelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Samuelsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zeraka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeraka misses with a few strikes there.
Samuelsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeraka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zeraka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeraka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Samuelsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zeraka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zeraka.
Samuelsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samuelsson throws a series of punches but Zeraka moves out of range.
Zeraka misses with a takedown attempt
and Samuelsson counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samuelsson.
Zeraka throws a leg kick which misses Samuelsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Samuelsson tries to avoid it.
Zeraka scoring well with a low kick there.
Zeraka scores with a one two! Samuelsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zeraka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zeraka cracks Samuelsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zeraka looks to land a combination but Samuelsson avoids it well.
Samuelsson throws a nice looking combination but Zeraka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Zeraka tenderised Samuelsson's leg. Samuelsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeraka tries to bum rush Samuelsson with a series of wild strikes but Samuelsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samuelsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeraka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeraka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Samuelsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zeraka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zeraka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samuelsson.
Samuelsson misses with a hook.
Zeraka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samuelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Samuelsson misses.
Zeraka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samuelsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zeraka looks to land a combination but Samuelsson avoids it well.
Zeraka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zeraka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeraka throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuelsson throws a leg kick
and Zeraka counters with a big head kick but Samuelsson shrugs it off.
Nagorath Zeraka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeraka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nagorath Zeraka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zeraka 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 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nagorath Zeraka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piak Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyne Yevon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yevon's choice of entrance music: Ayreon - Age of Shadows. Dyne Yevon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Drake
vs
Yevon

175 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

168 cm
21
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piak Drake!
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, Dyne Yevon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake stuffs the takedown attempt from Yevon. Yevon gets slowly back to his feet.
Yevon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake throws a head kick that misses

and Yevon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drake's guard.
Yevon trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yevon looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Yevon working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.

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

Yevon looking for a triangle here. Drake is fighting it but it looks tight! Yevon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drake is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dyne Yevon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eiki Daikaura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heng Keo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soulfly - Bleed. Heng Keo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daikaura
vs
Keo

170 cm
28
139 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

173 cm
20
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eiki Daikaura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heng Keo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daikaura looks to throw a body kick

and Keo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daikaura!
Daikaura has given up his back here. Will Keo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Daikaura is trying to get back to his feet but Keo has full control of the position and if anything, Daikaura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Daikaura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Keo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keo is keen to just control but Daikaura is a slippery customer.
Daikaura trying to control from the bottom.
Daikaura is concentrating on defense, preventing Keo from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keo trying to control from half guard but Daikaura is working away.
Keo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daikaura throws a right hand that misses

so Keo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikaura looking for a sweep. Not yet Daikaura, not yet.
Keo trying to control the position from guard on top but Daikaura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daikaura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Keo dives into side control.
Keo advances nicely into full mount.
Keo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daikaura is looking to escape.
Keo prevents Daikaura from getting the reversal.
Daikaura tries to hold on but Keo postures up.
Keo controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daikaura is trying desperately to improve position.
Daikaura wants to try and get back to his feet.
Keo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keo trying to control but Daikaura is having none of it.
Keo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Keo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daikaura controls the position.
Daikaura tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Keo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Keo controlling from mount.

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.
Daikaura wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Keo controlling the pace for now.
Daikaura is looking to improve his position but Keo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heng Keo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Daikaura pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Daikaura has managed to clinch.
Keo tries to land knees in the clinch but Daikaura avoids the damage to the body.
Daikaura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daikaura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daikaura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daikaura avoids it.
Daikaura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daikaura managing to block the knees to the body from Keo.
Keo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daikaura.
Daikaura is trying to maintain a safe position but Keo gets an underhook and turns Daikaura into the cage.
Daikaura leaning against his opponent.
Daikaura avoids a wild elbow strike from Keo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daikaura blocks an elbow strike.
Daikaura throws an elbow but it misses.
Daikaura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daikaura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daikaura managing to block the knees to the body from Keo.
Daikaura scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keo leaning his opponent against the cage.

Keo pulls Daikaura into guard.
Daikaura content to stall in guard here.
Daikaura looking to pass the guard.
Keo has a closed guard, preventing Daikaura from standing up.
Keo is trying to control the position but Daikaura postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keo looking for a sweep. Not yet Keo, not yet.
Daikaura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Keo has his foot on Daikaura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daikaura works his way back into a safe position though.
Daikaura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Keo is looking for a triangle but Daikaura pushes his legs off easily.
Keo keeping moving, preventing Daikaura from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daikaura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Keo wants to get back to full guard.
Daikaura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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.
Keo is looking for a sweep. Daikaura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daikaura trying to control the pace.
Daikaura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eiki Daikaura.
Keo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eiki Daikaura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Daikaura is looking to land body kicks.
Daikaura tries to clinch but Keo is having none of it.
Eiki Daikaura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daikaura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daikaura misses with a body kick.
Daikaura misses with an uppercut

and Keo counters by moving into the clinch.
Daikaura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daikaura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keo avoids a wild elbow strike from Daikaura.
Daikaura taking a breather.
Daikaura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daikaura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Eiki Daikaura has been cut.
Keo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Keo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daikaura smiles and moves away.
Keo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keo wants to clinch.
Daikaura misses with a left hand

and Keo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keo.
Keo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daikaura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Daikaura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keo defends it easily.
Keo trying to control but Daikaura is working from the bottom.
Daikaura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keo trying to control the position from guard on top but Daikaura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daikaura tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keo lands with an overhand left.
Daikaura throws a right hand that Keo ducks under and follows up with a left that Keo also avoids with ease.
Daikaura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daikaura misses with a straight right.
Daikaura misses with a body kick.

Daikaura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keo to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo passes Daikaura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Keo prevents Daikaura from improving his position.
Heng Keo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Keo is working for a kimura but Daikaura is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daikaura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keo trying to control the position from guard on top but Daikaura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daikaura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daikaura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keo controls the pace.
Keo wants to pass the guard but Daikaura is keeping the position.
Keo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daikaura is pulling down on Keo's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heng Keo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heng Keo!