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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Semtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pleasures
vs
Semtex

174 cm
24
158 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

177 cm
22
184 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Pleasures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Semtex!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleasures chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semtex can pounce on him.
Pleasures closes the distance and clinches up with Semtex, looking for a takedown. Pleasures pushes Semtex against the cage but Semtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Semtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Pleasures swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pleasures checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semtex's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Semtex duly obliges.
Pleasures misses with a takedown attempt - Semtex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pleasures closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semtex circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pleasures. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pleasures.

Semtex moves into the clinch.
Semtex lands an elbow just above Pleasures 's eye.

It looks like John Pleasures has been cut.
Semtex is trying to break the clinch but Pleasures has him pressed against the cage.
Pleasures is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semtex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pleasures changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Semtex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Semtex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pleasures.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Semtex sprawls well. Semtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pleasures gets slowly back to his feet.
Semtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Semtex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pleasures defends it nicely.
Pleasures shoots and misses
and Semtex counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Semtex.
Semtex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pleasures misses with a takedown

and Semtex counters with a takedown into side control.
Pleasures is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pleasures bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Semtex gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Semtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pleasures. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures being controlled here momentarily.
Semtex wants to stand up but Pleasures is controlling him.
Pleasures missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Semtex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pleasures.
Pleasures scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pleasures throwing strikes from guard but Semtex blocks nicely.
Pleasures missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Semtex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Semtex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pleasures is looking to work some ground and pound but Semtex has wrist control.
Pleasures throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pleasures accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pleasures trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pleasures won't allow Semtex to sweep him here.
Pleasures lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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.
Pleasures trying to control the position from guard on top but Semtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleasures postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pleasures engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleasures loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pleasures accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleasures throws a big right hand that misses.
Semtex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pleasures.
Pleasures wants to control from the top but Semtex keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Semtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Pleasures's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Semtex fails with a takedown attempt.
Pleasures shoots and misses

and Semtex counters by clinching up.
Semtex tries for a takedown but Pleasures manages to get underhooks.
Semtex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
John Pleasures has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Semtex.
Pleasures is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Semtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pleasures has Semtex pressed against the cage, preventing Semtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pleasures is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Semtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pleasures is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semtex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Semtex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Pleasures dives in and grabs Semtex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Semtex pushes down on Pleasures's head and hops out.
Pleasures shoots and misses
and Semtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Semtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semtex wants to clinch up but Pleasures keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures fails with the takedown
and Semtex counters with a series of strikes. Pleasures will be more careful next time no doubt.
Semtex wants to clinch.
Pleasures misses with a takedown attempt
and Semtex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
John Pleasures seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Semtex closes the distance and pushes Pleasures back into the cage.
Pleasures wants a takedown but no success here.

Semtex decides to pull guard.
Semtex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pleasures postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Semtex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pleasures thows a big elbow that misses.
Semtex trying to keep a closed guard but Pleasures is proving a slippery customer.
Semtex has momentary wrist control but Pleasures slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Semtex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pleasures lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pleasures is looking to work some ground and pound but Semtex has wrist control.

Pleasures stands up from Semtex's guard - Pleasures perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pleasures shoots for a double leg takedown but Semtex sprawls well. He's pushed Pleasures's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Semtex wants to clinch up but Pleasures keeps it at a distance.
Pleasures tries for a takedown but Semtex circles away easily
and Semtex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures has his takedown stuffed
and Semtex counters with a three punch combo that has Pleasures backing up. Pleasures nods at Semtex to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Pleasures with that takedown attempt.
Pleasures fails with the takedown
and Semtex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pleasures tries for a takedown but Semtex circles away easily

and Semtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Semtex.
Semtex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pleasures has him pressed against the cage.
Semtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pleasures just stands there and leans against the cage.
Semtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Semtex manages to break the clinch.
Semtex tries to bum rush Pleasures with a series of wild strikes but Pleasures uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pleasures checks a low kick from Semtex.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures misses with a takedown attempt

and Semtex counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pleasures!
Semtex is landing with some decent strikes but Pleasures is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semtex punching from mount but Pleasures doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pleasures wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Semtex.
Pleasures regains half guard.
Semtex misses with a head shot. Pleasures uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleasures has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Semtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Pleasures's cut.
That's time! Pleasures'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.

Semtex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pleasures.

Semtex forces Pleasures back against the cage and clinches.
Semtex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pleasures is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pleasures wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pleasures. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pleasures is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Semtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pleasures drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Semtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semtex tries to pull guard but Pleasures holds him up against the cage and eventually Semtex drops back down to his feet.

Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pleasures looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pleasures thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleasures sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Semtex defending well though.
Semtex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pleasures.
Pleasures not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Semtex keeping control of the position.
Pleasures thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semtex's head.
Pleasures scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
John Pleasures has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Semtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semtex is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pleasures scores with a couple of nice shots.

Pleasures is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Semtex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pleasures is keen to just control but Semtex is a slippery customer.
Semtex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pleasures.
Semtex is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pleasures scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pleasures not doing much here.
Pleasures passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semtex is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pleasures scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pleasures fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pleasures scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Semtex to see if he's OK.
Pleasures scores with a couple of short elbows.
Semtex is not content to let Pleasures control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Pleasures decides to stand back up. Pleasures steps back and let's Semtex get back to his feet.
Pleasures dodges the punch combination from Semtex.
Semtex misses with a series of wild punches.
Pleasures misses with a takedown attempt
and Semtex counters with a left and a right that stings Pleasures.
A punch combination from Semtex misses.
Pleasures tries for a takedown but Semtex circles away easily
and Semtex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pleasures tries for a takedown but Semtex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Pleasures showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Semtex 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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

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 Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Panther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Panther is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Junk
vs
Panther

180 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
179 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Junk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Panther!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panther swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panther is looking to chop away at Junk's legs.
Junk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panther pinned against the cage. Panther gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Panther back to the cage. Junk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A low kick from Junk misses
and Junk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junk throws a combination that misses
and Panther connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panther throws a nice outside leg kick.
Junk lands a two punch combo.
Junk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Junk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panther.
Panther bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panther jabs Junk right on the nose. Junk blinks but takes it well.
Junk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panther.
Panther thumps Junk with a low kick.
Panther throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panther scores with a nice head shot.
Junk has his takedown stuffed
and Panther counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junk looks to land a combination but Panther avoids it well.
Junk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Junk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panther swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Junk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Junk misses with a double jab
and Panther makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Junk really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Panther throws a series of punches but Junk avoids them all with ease.
Junk blocks a low kick nicely.
Junk lands a jab to Panther's midsection.

Junk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Junk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panther is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Junk tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk can't control as he wanted to and Panther manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Junk tries to stand but can't do so whilst Panther controls his leg.

Panther makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Panther connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Junk throws a combination that misses
enabling Panther to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junk misses with a straight right.
Junk shoots in for a double leg but Panther sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panther delivers a nice body kick.
Panther uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junk.
Junk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Panther fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Junk is breathing heavily.
Junk scores with a jab. Panther acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Panther lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Panther throws a series of punches but Junk moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panther blocks a leg kick.
Panther misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Junk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Junk throws a combination that misses
and Panther counters with a left to the body.
Panther connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panther fails to land with a series of punches.
Panther lands with a thumping leg kick.
John Junk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junk throws a hook to the side of Panther's head but Panther sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junk with a jab.
Junk throws a sloppy body shot
and Panther counters with a left and a right that stings Junk.
Junk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panther counters with a good low kick that Junk was not able to check.
Junk tries to clinch but Panther is having none of it.
No joy there for Panther, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Junk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panther counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junk misses with a combination
and Panther counters with a nice low kick that buckles Junk's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panther checks a leg kick.
Junk walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panther.
Panther lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junk circles away quickly and effectively.
Panther throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panther blocks a leg kick.
John Panther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panther misses with an uppercut. Junk saw that one coming.
Junk misses with a combination
and Panther counters with a left and a right that stings Junk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panther counters with a leg kick.
John Panther seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panther misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panther scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Junk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panther connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Junk scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Panther there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Panther in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Panther tried to score with a low kick but Junk checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panther throws out a powerful jab.
Junk darts in trying to clinch
and Panther counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Junk wants to clinch.
Panther will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panther lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panther misses with a wild combination.
Junk misses with a double jab
and Panther counters with a left and a right that stings Junk.
Panther throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panther throws a quick inside leg kick.
Junk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panther motions for Junk to come forward. Panther throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Panther eats them both and turns towards Junk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Panther fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Junk checks it well.
Panther lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Junk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Junk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panther makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panther throws a series of punches but Junk moves out of range.
Junk slips under a jab from Panther.
Junk misses with a takedown
and Panther counters with a leg kick.
Panther moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panther fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junk.
Junk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panther counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Junk thinking.
Panther buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Junk misses with a double jab
and Panther makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junk moves out of range of the body kick from Panther.
Junk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Panther tries to score with a low kick but Junk moves his leg out of the way.
Junk wants to clinch but Panther slips to the side
and Panther counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Junk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panther makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Panther throws a chopping leg kick but Junk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Junk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Panther throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panther misses with a combination

and Junk counters by moving into the clinch.
Junk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Panther escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Junk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panther misses with a two punch combination.
John Junk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Panther is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Junk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junk dodges the punch combination from Panther.
Panther goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Panther has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Panther.
Junk misses with a combination
and Panther counters with a stiff right hand.
Junk throws a combination that misses
and Panther counters with a series of strikes. Junk will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junk staying out of range there.
Panther throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk dodges the punch combination from Panther.
Junk thows a leg kick but Panther checks it
and Panther cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panther is looking to chop away at Junk's legs.
Panther scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Panther misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junk with a poor takedown
and Panther counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panther misses with a few strikes there.
Panther turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panther fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panther makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Panther's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Panther duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junk walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Panther - just one landing.
Junk dives in and grabs Panther's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panther pushes down on Junk's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Junk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junk thows a leg kick but Panther checks it
and Panther counters with a three punch combo that has Junk backing up. Junk nods at Panther to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junk tries for a takedown but Panther circles away easily
and Panther counters with a slapping leg kick.
Junk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Panther. That one must have hurt.
Panther misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junk throws a leg kick
and Panther counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Junk misses
and Panther counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junk moves to clinch but Panther breaks away
and Panther counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Panther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Panther 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

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

huge
vs
Jelen

184 cm
23
179 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
19
172 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
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 5 - 5 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustaw Jelen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
huge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

huge forces Jelen back against the cage and clinches.

huge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John huge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
huge lands a two punch combo.
huge throws a leg kick which misses Jelen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jelen tries to avoid it.

huge drives through and clinches with Jelen against the cage.

huge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
huge misses with a two punch combination.
Jelen moves to clinch but huge breaks away
and huge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

huge darts in and clinches Jelen up against the cage.
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!
Jelen wants a takedown but no success here.

huge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
huge fails to land with a series of punches.
Jelen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jelen closes the distance but huge moves to the side
and huge counters with a three punch combo that has Jelen backing up. Jelen nods at huge to acknowledge the strikes.
Jelen looks gassed!
huge closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Oooh a lovely combination from huge sends Jelen down but not out. huge dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Gustaw Jelen has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

huge stands up.

huge rushes Jelen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

huge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
huge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

huge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

huge breaks from the clinch.

huge closes the distance and pushes Jelen back into the cage.

huge breaks from the clinch.
huge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
John huge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
huge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jelen. That did some damage!
huge lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Jelen goes down and covers up as huge starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John huge!

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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 Spaced Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Elite
vs
Henry

190 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

184 cm
23
179 lbs
5 - 8 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spaced Elite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elite to score with a decent uppercut.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elite throws a series of punches but Henry moves out of range.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Elite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henry.
Elite throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
Elite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elite misses with a double jab
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henry counters with a left and a right that stings Elite.
Henry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elite counters with a nice body shot.
Henry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elite counters with a two punch combo.
Elite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henry counters with a good low kick that Elite was not able to check.
Henry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elite counters with a two punch combo.
Elite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henry counters with a leg kick.
Elite avoids a kick to the body.
Elite shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Henry eats them both and turns towards Elite to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elite counters with a one-two to the body.
Henry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick from Henry lands but Elite takes it in his stride.

Elite is rocked!
Elite slips a jab and a cross from Henry.
Oh Elite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Elite misses with a combination
and Henry scores with a counter punch that sends Elite to the canvas! Henry smells blood - he's punishing Elite with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Elite has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry!

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 Steven Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Christ is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Christ
vs
Drake

182 cm
22
184 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
175 lbs
8 - 19 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 6 - 1 - 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 8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Drake!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Drake.
Christ avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
Christ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Drake lands with a kick to the ribs.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steven Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christ misses with a hook.
Christ shoots for a double leg takedown but Drake sprawls well. He's pushed Christ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christ blocks a head kick by Drake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Drake lands a nice looking body kick.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Christ has managed to clinch.

Drake breaks from the clinch.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Drake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick
and Drake counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Christ is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Drake misses
and Christ counters with a two punch combo.
Christ shoots for a takedown but Drake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Christ instigates a clinch.
Drake has had enough of the clinch but Christ keeps him there for the moment.

Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
Drake throws a head kick that misses

and Christ counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.

Christ gets to his feet. Drake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drake throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Steven Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christ stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Drake throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Christ will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ throws a lazy head kick
and Drake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christ throws a leg kick
and Drake counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Christ counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ blocks a head kick by Drake.
A head kick by Christ misses
and Drake counters with a good, hard body kick but Christ shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christ takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like John Christ has been cut.
Drake throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christ crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Drake - the referee stops the clock and Christ gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Drake. Christ manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake scores with a kick to the body.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
A thudding body kick lands there by Drake!
Drake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Drake lands a front kick.
Drake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christ's head.
Christ will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christ rather than just go for the knockout.
Drake throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Christ avoids the head kick by Drake.
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Christ blocks a head kick by Drake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands with a slapping head kick.
Christ throws a lazy head kick
and Drake counters with a one-two to the body.

Christ is rocked!
Drake throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Drake throws a head kick that Christ semi-blocks.
Christ doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Drake counters with a crisp one two that drops Christ! Drake thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Christ to his feet! Christ is in big trouble!
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake seems to be stalking Christ here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Christ drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steven Drake!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Calderon
vs
Peterson

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Calderon. Calderon gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson throws a body punch but Calderon moves out of range.
Sid Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calderon shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calderon circles away quickly and effectively.
Calderon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Peterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peterson.

Calderon is rocked!
Calderon dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Calderon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Peterson drops Calderon with a big left hand and mounts him. Calderon is in big trouble!
Oh Calderon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calderon is bucking up trying to escape but Peterson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Peterson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Calderon seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson landing punches.
Peterson controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Peterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sid Peterson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Calderon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calderon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
Peterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Calderon will feel that in the morning.
Sid Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calderon gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Peterson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Calderon is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Peterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Firpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevan Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevan Gutierrez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Firpo
vs
Gutierrez

185 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

BLKOUT Clothing
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 - 2 - 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevan Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Firpo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Firpo.

Gutierrez has managed to clinch.
Firpo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Firpo wants to break free but Gutierrez has control.
Gutierrez tries to stall but Firpo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gutierrez keeps control of Firpo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gutierrez misses with a knee strike.
Gutierrez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Firpo blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gutierrez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gutierrez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Firpo.
Firpo managing to block the knees to the body from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Firpo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Firpo blocks an elbow strike.
Gutierrez throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo avoids the elbow strike from Gutierrez, against the cage.
Firpo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Stevan Gutierrez has been cut.
Firpo lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firpo.

Firpo manages to pull guard.
Gutierrez throwing strikes but missing.

Firpo has his feet on Gutierrez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Firpo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gutierrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gutierrez looks gassed!

Firpo has Gutierrez up against the cage in a clinch.
Firpo lands a shoulder strike.
Firpo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gutierrez or not.
A right hand to the body from Firpo.
Gutierrez tries to stall but Firpo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Firpo manages to break the clinch.
Firpo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firpo misses with a few strikes there.
Firpo drops Gutierrez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gutierrez! Firpo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Firpo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mastadon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raise Hell- (hed) pe. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Berry
vs
Mastadon

200 cm
24
270 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

194 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 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 12 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus Mastadon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mastadon clinches up against the cage.
Berry lands an elbow just above Mastadon 's eye.

It looks like Cletus Mastadon has been cut.

Berry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mastadon misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Berry.
Berry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mastadon.
Mastadon shoots for a double leg takedown but Berry sprawls well. He's pushed Mastadon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mastadon shoots in looking for a takedown but Berry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mastadon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mastadon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mastadon throws a nice looking combination but Berry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berry wants it to stay on the feet.
John Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus Mastadon.
Mastadon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mastadon looks gassed!
Mastadon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berry.

Berry moves into the clinch successfully.
Berry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Berry breaks from the clinch.
Berry thumps Mastadon with a low kick.
Berry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mastadon's calf.
Berry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mastadon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cletus Mastadon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mastadon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berry. That's going to slow Mastadon down.
Berry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berry throws a combination. Mastadon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mastadon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Berry.
Berry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mastadon has a takedown stuffed.
Berry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Berry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mastadon backs up against the cage.

Mastadon is rocked!
Nice shot by Berry.
Mastadon is still on wobbly legs! Can Berry finish him?
Mastadon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Berry is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mastadon.
Berry connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mastadon! He's out on his feet! Berry rushes in and drops Mastadon with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Berry!