UK 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Bader
vs
Ruth

180 cm
18
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Babe Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruth circles away.
Ruth wants to clinch

and Bader counters with a takedown into side control.

Bader stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ruth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruth shoots and misses

and Bader moves into the clinch.
Bader goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruth prevents it.
Ruth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruth missing with knees to the body.
Bader prevents Ruth from breaking the clinch.
Bader using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruth wants to break free but Bader has control.
Ruth landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Ruth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bader trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bader is looking for a sweep. Ruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bader manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Ruth gets to his feet. Bader looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruth thinking.
Taylor Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babe Ruth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Ruth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Ruth controlling the pace.
Ruth wants to pass to mount but Bader is defending the position.
Ruth is thwarting Bader's attempts to control the position.
Bader slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bader is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bader is keeping the position for now.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Bader keeps moving.
Bader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bader tries to keep at a distance but Ruth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bader could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Bader is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ruth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bader to the mat. Bader regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bader throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bader trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth distracts Bader with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Bader is looking for a triangle but Ruth pushes his legs off easily.
Bader is looking to stand up but Ruth isn't so interested in that idea.
Bader keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth prevents Bader from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Babe Ruth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bader throws a one two combo.

Ruth is rocked!
Ruth seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bader shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ruth is backing up but Bader catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ruth covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bader Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Bader!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fox
vs
Lesner

200 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fox shoots in and bounces Lesner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesner on the ground.
Lesner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lesner 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.
Lesner trying to control the position.
Fox trying to control but Lesner is working from the bottom.
Lesner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesner is trying to control the position but Fox postures up.
Lesner keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Fox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner wants to sweep here but Fox controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesner at a distance.

Fox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lesner!
Lesner tries to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
Fox tries to control but Lesner wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesner is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lesner is looking to improve his position but Fox isn't that keen on the idea.
Fox landing strikes from the mount.
Lesner is working to get back to half guard.
Lesner tries to lock up and control but Fox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lesner is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesner wants to hold on but Fox pushes him away.
Lesner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fox avoids the attempt from Lesner to control.
Lesner is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lesner is squirming around, avoiding Fox's attempts to control the action.
Fox avoids the attempt from Lesner to control.
Lesner is trying to escape the mount.
Lesner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesner is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Fox.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lesner as he jumps to the side.

Lesner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lesner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lesner wants to control the pace but Fox is squirming around nicely.
Lesner content just to control the position here.
Lesner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fox gets back to half guard.
Lesner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fox is refusing to be controlled, as Lesner sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesner trying to mount his opponent but Fox defends it.
Lesner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fox is staying active underneath Lesner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Fox tries to keep at a distance but Lesner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lesner just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesner won't allow it.
Fox wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lesner drags the fight down to the ground.
Fox stopping the sweep attempt from Lesner.
Fox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.

Fox gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesner is trying to stand up here but Fox is controlling him well.

Lesner has one foot on Fox's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fox shoots and misses

and Lesner counters by moving into the clinch.

Lesner is trying to trip Fox. He has hold of a leg but Fox is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lesner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lesner trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Lesner looking to pass the guard.
Lesner trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Lesner from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fox's guard.
Lesner trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fox is working an open guard so Lesner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Lesner shows good takedown defense.
Lesner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lesner.
Fox shoots in but no luck this time.

Fox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lesner's guard.
Lesner looking to control.
Fox looking to pass the guard.
James Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fox shoots for a takedown but Lesner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fox feints and as Lesner raises his hands in defense, Fox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fox is looking to stand up but Lesner won't let him.
Lesner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lesner looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesner, not yet.
Lesner is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lesner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fox is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lesner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fox's back instead.
A lull in the action here.

Lesner is looking for the choke from the back position but Fox is controlling his hands well.
Lesner somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner landing with strikes.

Lesner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fox covering up well and avoiding damage.
What can Fox do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fox staying busy and making it hard for Lesner to control.
Fox is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lesner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesner connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Fox to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lesner's guard. Nice work there by Fox.
Fox postures up and lands a big shot to Lesner's brow.
Fox trying to control but Lesner is working from the bottom.
Fox won't allow Lesner to sweep him here.
Lesner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fox is controlling him.
Lesner is trying to control the position but Fox postures up.
Fox trying to control but Lesner is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox tries a head kick but it misses.

Fox rushes Lesner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lesner jumps guard but Fox stands there with Lesner around his waist. Lesner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesner scores a nice knee to the body.
Fox looking to throw knees to the head but Lesner is blocking nicely.

Lesner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fox shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesner sprawls well. He's pushed Fox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lesner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Lesner trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox tries to escape but Lesner is in control.

Lesner stands up and beckons Fox to his feet.
Fox tries for a takedown but Lesner circles away easily
and Lesner counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lesner gets a clinch.

Lesner manages to pull guard.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lesner 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesner!

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A | B

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between XANDER GIVENS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yurgirl Suksmeof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GIVENS comes to the cage accompanied by Im going to fuck you up . XANDER GIVENS had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for XANDER GIVENS has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

GIVENS
vs
Suksmeof

175 cm
18
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 2

150 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

MMA's Best Nutrition
XXX Fightwear

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 5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, XANDER GIVENS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yurgirl Suksmeof!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suksmeof closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming GIVENS to the mat! GIVENS manages to get full guard.
GIVENS looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Suksmeof wants to pass the guard but GIVENS is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now GIVENS is on top in guard.
Suksmeof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Suksmeof kicks GIVENS off and gets to his feet.
GIVENS is looking to clinch but Suksmeof is avoiding it.

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

Suksmeof manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suksmeof controlling the position.
GIVENS stopping the sweep attempt from Suksmeof.
Suksmeof looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suksmeof looking for a sweep. Not yet Suksmeof, not yet.

Suksmeof escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. GIVENS gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksmeof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Suksmeof has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes GIVENS off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Suksmeof should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

GIVENS has managed to clinch.

GIVENS has hold of one of Suksmeof's legs. Suksmeof is fighting the takedown attempt but GIVENS gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Suksmeof is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suksmeof manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is trying to stand up.
GIVENS in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GIVENS is working to get back to half guard.
Suksmeof tries to control but GIVENS wriggling away.
GIVENS tries to reverse the position but Suksmeof maintains control.
Suksmeof wants to control the pace but GIVENS is squirming around nicely.
Suksmeof might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control GIVENS kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
GIVENS taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suksmeof lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suksmeof controlling the position easily from mount.
GIVENS is squirming around, avoiding Suksmeof's attempts to control the action.
Suksmeof landing shots from mount.
Suksmeof trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suksmeof avoids the attempt from GIVENS to control.
Suksmeof landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suksmeof tries to control but GIVENS wriggling away.
GIVENS is bucking up trying to escape but Suksmeof cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Suksmeof unloading with bombs!
Suksmeof is landing with some decent strikes but GIVENS is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suksmeof working the ground and pound effectively.
Suksmeof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GIVENS. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Suksmeof has control of GIVENS's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and GIVENS regains control of the situation pretty easily.
GIVENS regains half guard.
Suksmeof wants to control but GIVENS is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Suksmeof circles away from the clinch attempt

and Suksmeof counters with a shoot takedown. GIVENS fights it but they end up in guard.
Suksmeof postures up in GIVENS's guard and throws a big left but GIVENS blocks it.
Suksmeof wants to pass the guard but GIVENS is keeping the position.
GIVENS looking for a sweep. Not yet GIVENS, not yet.
Suksmeof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suksmeof is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

GIVENS pushes Suksmeof off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Suksmeof with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by GIVENS.

GIVENS looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
GIVENS throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GIVENS showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
GIVENS passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Suksmeof has eaten all the pies!
GIVENS takes a little break here. Suksmeof wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Suksmeof tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but GIVENS wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suksmeof pushes GIVENS away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, GIVENS gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Suksmeof is looking for a sweep.
Suksmeof is trying to control GIVENS's posture but GIVENS avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suksmeof tries to improve position but can't.
GIVENS throwing shots but missing, from side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suksmeof misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suksmeof misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Suksmeof. No joy for GIVENS on that attempt.
Suksmeof misses with a takedown

and GIVENS counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by GIVENS.
GIVENS trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suksmeof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Suksmeof looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Suksmeof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suksmeof pulls GIVENS in close to prevent any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
GIVENS stuffs the takedown.
XANDER GIVENS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yurgirl Suksmeof.
Suksmeof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but GIVENS swivels and escapes.
GIVENS shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suksmeof pinned against the cage. Suksmeof gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suksmeof is looking to clinch.

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.
GIVENS connects with a high kick.
Suksmeof scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Suksmeof bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Suksmeof is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt GIVENS will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
GIVENS is looking to reverse the position.
GIVENS wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Suksmeof looking to punish the body of his opponent here but GIVENS is avoiding damage well.
GIVENS wants to control but Suksmeof postures up.
Suksmeof in the domination position with GIVENS hanging on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that XANDER GIVENS 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. This is the final round!

GIVENS with a poor takedown

and Suksmeof counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Suksmeof throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

GIVENS working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suksmeof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but GIVENS is tightening it up a little... Suksmeof has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Suksmeof reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Suksmeof taps out! nice BJJ there by GIVENS!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). XANDER GIVENS!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jalinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jalinski
vs
Warrior

225 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Jalinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalinski throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.

Jalinski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jalinski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jalinski is breathing heavily.
Warrior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jalinski working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Warrior is rocked!

That has opened up Ultimate Warrior 's cut even more.
Warrior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warrior looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Warrior just trying to survive but Jalinski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jalinski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warrior has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jalinski cracks Warrior with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Warrior from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Warrior is still in real trouble! Can Jalinski finish him?

Ultimate Warrior 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ultimate Warrior 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Jalinski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doris Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Hosseini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Schankelies
vs
Hosseini

200 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Boondock Fightwear
Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doris Schankelies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaled Hosseini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schankelies throws a leg kick but Hosseini checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schankelies. That's going to slow Hosseini down.
Schankelies scores with a push kick.
Schankelies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schankelies misses with a takedown attempt - Hosseini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schankelies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hosseini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schankelies could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Hosseini scores with a takedown into Schankelies's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schankelies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schankelies can't keep his opponent in guard - Hosseini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hosseini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schankelies is looking to get back to full guard here but Hosseini has managed to pass to side control instead.
Schankelies tries to hold on but Hosseini postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini content just to control the position here.
Hosseini sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Hosseini is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schankelies has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schankelies!
Schankelies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.

Hosseini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hosseini lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schankelies!
Schankelies is breathing heavily.
Hosseini prevents Schankelies from getting the reversal.
Hosseini lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hosseini controlling from the full mount.
Hosseini thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies wants to control but Hosseini is having none of it.

Hosseini working for a submission but Schankelies is keeping him at bay.
Hosseini content just to control the position here.
Schankelies tries to control the position but Hosseini now has his back.
Hosseini controls the action.
Schankelies rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schankelies is trying to get back to full guard.
Hosseini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schankelies is trying to get back to full guard.
Schankelies is trying to control but can't.
Schankelies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schankelies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schankelies wants to control but Hosseini is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schankelies doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Khaled Hosseini 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.

Schankelies shoots in for a takedown but Hosseini shows good takedown defense.

Hosseini closes the distance and clinches.
Schankelies changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hosseini fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hosseini moves into range and clinches up with Schankelies.
Schankelies wants to stall.
Hosseini lands an elbow inside that Schankelies shrugs off.

Hosseini manages to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hosseini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hosseini has his hands on Schankelies's head, controlling the position.
Hosseini trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hosseini pulls Schankelies in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schankelies would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hosseini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hosseini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hosseini is looking to stand up but Schankelies isn't so interested in that idea.
Schankelies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hosseini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schankelies tries to stand but Hosseini is controlling from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies closes the distance and clinches up with Hosseini, looking for a takedown. Schankelies pushes Hosseini against the cage but Hosseini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doris Schankelies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schankelies throws a low kick, looking for Hosseini's leg but Hosseini calmly moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hosseini.
Schankelies can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schankelies struggling a bit here.
Schankelies dodges the ground and pound from Hosseini.
Schankelies manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies wants to get back to his feet.
Hosseini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hosseini passes to side control.
Hosseini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Schankelies struggling a bit here.
Schankelies gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies trying to control but Hosseini postures up.
Schankelies punching from the bottom.
Schankelies is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schankelies tries to get to full guard but Hosseini has control of the leg.
Schankelies manages to get to full guard.
Schankelies wants to control the position but Hosseini says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hosseini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schankelies tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hosseini counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hosseini.
Schankelies keeping moving, preventing Hosseini from controlling successfully.
Hosseini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hosseini postures up.
Schankelies has a closed guard, preventing Hosseini from standing up.
Hosseini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hosseini wants to control from the top but Schankelies keeps moving.
Hosseini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schankelies is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Hosseini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hosseini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schankelies defends it well.
Hosseini controlling the action here.
Schankelies is trying to stand up here but Hosseini is controlling him well.
Schankelies is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Hosseini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies wants to improve his position but Hosseini is controlling well.
Hosseini is tying to control. Schankelies wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hosseini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schankelies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schankelies throws a poor cross that misses

so Hosseini counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schankelies looking to control.

Schankelies is working an open guard so Hosseini takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schankelies tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hosseini counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hosseini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schankelies controlling the position.
Schankelies wants to hit a switch here but Hosseini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schankelies there!
Hosseini connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schankelies is looking to escape.
Schankelies gets back to half guard.

Schankelies actively working from the bottom here.
Hosseini controlling the action here.

Hosseini is looking for a kimura but Schankelies is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hosseini to get the leverage.
Schankelies is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hosseini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hosseini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hosseini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hosseini winds up and cracks Schankelies with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schankelies is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hosseini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hosseini's back!
Doris Schankelies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hosseini is trapped and Schankelies is scoring with shots to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khaled Hosseini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hosseini 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaled Hosseini!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harper
vs
Balls

177 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

Non-Stop Nutrition
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Balls!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper looks for a takedown but Balls sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch but Balls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harper doesn't manage to clinch there - Balls circles away.
Harper shoots in but Balls avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harper shoots for a takedown but Balls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balls as he avoids it easily.
Balls misses with a takedown
and Harper counters with a head kick.
Harper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Balls counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harper!
Harper is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Balls lands a big shot to the head and Harper winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Harry Balls!