LVFC 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Carmicheal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Carmicheal
vs
Jallow

207 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Carmicheal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jallow!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmicheal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jallow slips a jab and a cross from Carmicheal.
Jallow dodges the punch combination from Carmicheal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmicheal looks to land a combination but Jallow avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmicheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Jallow is just out of range.
Jallow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carmicheal.

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.
Jallow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carmicheal.
Carmicheal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jallow manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Carmicheal does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Carmicheal misses.
Carmicheal misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Carmicheal misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That round was too close to call.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab from Carmicheal misses.
Carmicheal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmicheal lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jallow falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Carmicheal!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
1%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janne Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DANNY ACE JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying ACE JR's choice of entrance music: YOU DONT KNOW ME . Janne Hansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hansson
vs
ACE JR

194 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janne Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DANNY ACE JR!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson tries to clinch but ACE JR moves out of range.
Hansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hansson tries to clinch up.
Hansson tries to clinch but ACE JR is having none of it.
Hansson wants to clinch.
Hansson tries to clinch up but ACE JR circles away and keeps his distance.
Hansson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hansson is looking to clinch.

ACE JR closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

ACE JR is working for a submission of some sort.
ACE JR is keen to just control but Hansson is a slippery customer.
Hansson regains full guard. Nicely done.
ACE JR controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
ACE JR trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ACE JR drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ACE JR jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Janne Hansson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

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

Loco
vs
Lewis

195 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Kitsura Clothing Ltd

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prototype Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Loco seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lewis shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Loco is backing up but Lewis catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Loco covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lewis Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Lewis!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Jernquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jernquist comes to the cage accompanied by Arne Alligator. Randy Pratt looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Jernquist
vs
Pratt

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Jernquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Pratt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jernquist gets a takedown into half guard.
Pratt looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jernquist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pratt defending well though.
Jernquist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jernquist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jernquist drops an elbow to the side of Pratt's head.
Pratt punching from the bottom.
Pratt is not content to let Jernquist control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pratt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pratt is trying to maintain the position but Jernquist is very close to passing his half guard.
Jernquist throwing shots but Pratt is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Jernquist is going to stand back up.
Jernquist trying to control the action but Pratt is working from the bottom.
Pratt tries to roll over but Jernquist keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernquist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jernquist tries to clinch there but Pratt circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jernquist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jernquist doesn't manage to clinch there - Pratt circles away.
Jernquist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robin Jernquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Jernquist does no damage.
Pratt misses with a takedown attempt

and Jernquist counters with a shoot takedown. Pratt fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernquist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pratt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pratt seems keen to control Jernquist's posture.
Pratt keeping full guard, as Jernquist tries to pass.
Pratt controls Jernquist momentarily but Jernquist frees himself.
Jernquistis looking to pass into half guard but Pratt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pratt is in guard.
Pratt stopping the sweep attempt from Jernquist.
Pratt postures up and lands a big shot to Jernquist's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernquist tries to strike from the bottom.
Pratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pratt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernquist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Jernquist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pratt has hold of Jernquist's hands but Jernquist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pratt trying to control from the bottom.
Pratt is staying active underneath Jernquist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pratt is trying to control but can't.
Pratt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jernquist throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jernquist.
Jernquist is looking to advance position but Pratt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Pratt looking for a guillotine from mount but Jernquist is having none of it.
Jernquist tries to lock up and control but Pratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jernquist is looking to get to half guard.
Jernquist is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jernquist wants to clinch.
Jernquist moves in looking to clinch but Pratt pushes him off.
Jernquist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jernquist moves in looking to clinch but Pratt pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Jernquist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pratt doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Randy Pratt has been cut.
Jernquist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jernquist closes the distance and clinches.
Jernquist lands an uppercut.
Jernquist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jernquist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jernquist prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pratt is breathing heavily.
Pratt stops a takedown attempt from Jernquist.
Jernquist looking for a takedown.
Jernquist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pratt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernquist is looking to break free of the clinch but Pratt has double underhooks.
Pratt fails to pull guard.
Jernquist misses with a punch to the body.
Pratt blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jernquist tries to break the clinch but Pratt is controlling the position.
Jernquist struggles to land a body shot inside as Pratt controls his hands.
Jernquist has had enough of the clinch but Pratt keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Jernquist.
Jernquist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pratt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jernquist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robin Jernquist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Pratt.

Jernquist changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pratt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jernquist is trying to move to mount but Pratt reverses beautifully and ends up in Jernquist's guard.
Jernquist 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.
Jernquist trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernquist wants to stand but Pratt is controlling the position.
Jernquist striking off his back but it's not causing Pratt any problems.
Pratt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jernquist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pratt!
Jernquist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jernquist raining down shots from the mount!
Jernquist has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pratt's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pratt tries to hold on but Jernquist postures up.
Pratt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jernquist lands a nice shot to the head.
Jernquist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jernquist working Pratt over with strikes here.
Jernquist is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pratt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jernquist looking to finish with strikes here!
Pratt is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jernquist is landing with some decent strikes but Pratt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jernquist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pratt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jernquist working Pratt over with strikes here.

Pratt is rocked!
Pratt takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jernquist's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Jernquist!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Steffenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Roberts
vs
Steffenburg

187 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gage Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Steffenburg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steffenburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Steffenburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Steffenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Steffenburg looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Gage Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Steffenburg.
Roberts tries to clinch but Steffenburg is having none of it.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steffenburg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Steffenburg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts connects with the punch.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Roberts tries to clinch but Steffenburg moves out of range.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steffenburg has a takedown stuffed.
Jacob Steffenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steffenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Roberts counters with a beautiful punch that sends Steffenburg to the canvas!

Steffenburg is rocked!
Steffenburg looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Steffenburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steffenburg is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wanted to stand there but Steffenburg had control of the position.
Steffenburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Steffenburg is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steffenburg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.

Roberts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steffenburg tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Steffenburg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts is tying to control. Steffenburg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steffenburg looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Steffenburg throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Steffenburg backing up. Steffenburg nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
Steffenburg misses with a takedown
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Steffenburg fails with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Steffenburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Steffenburg circles away.
Steffenburg misses with a takedown
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steffenburg shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Steffenburg shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws the left hand but Steffenburg avoids the punch easily.
Steffenburg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Steffenburg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Steffenburg with that takedown attempt.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steffenburg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Steffenburg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steffenburg shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steffenburg shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Steffenburg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steffenburg misses with a takedown attempt
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steffenburg shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Steffenburg clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Steffenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Steffenburg.
Steffenburg tries to score a body lock takedown but Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steffenburg is trying desperately to land a takedown but Roberts is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Steffenburg.
Steffenburg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steffenburg tries to score a body lock takedown but Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Steffenburg wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steffenburg goes for a takedown attempt but Roberts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roberts clinches but Steffenburg breaks the clinch

and Steffenburg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Roberts's guard now.

Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Steffenburg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steffenburg avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Steffenburg looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Steffenburg stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Steffenburg with that takedown attempt.
Steffenburg shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gage Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Steffenburg.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steffenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steffenburg fails to land the takedown.
Roberts closes the distance but Steffenburg moves to the side

and Steffenburg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steffenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steffenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steffenburg goes for a takedown attempt but Roberts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steffenburg fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts has Steffenburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts jumps guard but Steffenburg stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steffenburg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roberts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steffenburg is working for takedown but Roberts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steffenburg prevents it.
Steffenburg is working for takedown but Roberts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steffenburg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts is working for takedown but Steffenburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steffenburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Steffenburg - that landed with a thud.
Roberts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Steffenburg has him pressed against the cage.
Steffenburg keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steffenburg.

Roberts jumps guard and drags Steffenburg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steffenburg won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Steffenburg from controlling successfully.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steffenburg is one step ahead there.

Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steffenburg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steffenburg won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to strike from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steffenburg.
Steffenburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Steffenburg on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steffenburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looks to clinch

and Steffenburg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steffenburg stalling.
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 Gage Roberts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Steffenburg slips a jab from Roberts.
Steffenburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Steffenburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Steffenburg shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steffenburg shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Steffenburg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gage Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Steffenburg.
Roberts lands with a hook. Steffenburg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steffenburg swivels and escapes.
Steffenburg shoots and misses

and Roberts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roberts.

Roberts manages to pull guard.
Steffenburg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steffenburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steffenburg content to stall in guard here.
Steffenburg passes into half guard.
Steffenburg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two 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.
Steffenburg prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Steffenburg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jacob Steffenburg just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steffenburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Steffenburg avoids them all with ease.
Steffenburg looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Steffenburg shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steffenburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steffenburg stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steffenburg.
Steffenburg looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Steffenburg misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Steffenburg looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Roberts clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steffenburg circles away.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steffenburg as he jumps to the side.
Roberts tries to score with a low kick but Steffenburg moves his leg out of the way.
Steffenburg fails with a takedown attempt.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Steffenburg shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Steffenburg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gage Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Steffenburg.
Roberts cracks Steffenburg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steffenburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Steffenburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts wants to clinch but Steffenburg slips to the side

so Steffenburg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steffenburg won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Steffenburg controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steffenburg content to stall in guard here.

Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Steffenburg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Steffenburg trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steffenburg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roberts counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steffenburg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Steffenburg on that attempt.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Steffenburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Steffenburg has a takedown stuffed.
Steffenburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steffenburg connects with a nice looking jab.
Steffenburg shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Steffenburg moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steffenburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Steffenburg keeps it at a distance.
Roberts thuds his right hand into Steffenburg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Steffenburg. Steffenburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gage Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steffenburg has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steffenburg will feel that in the morning.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steffenburg with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Steffenburg looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.

Steffenburg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steffenburg is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jacob Steffenburg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Steffenburg has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steffenburg shoots in but no luck this time.
Steffenburg closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Steffenburg pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gage Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Steffenburg.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Steffenburg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steffenburg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Steffenburg is avoiding it.
Roberts looks to clinch

and Steffenburg moves into the clinch.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steffenburg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steffenburg tries for a takedown but Roberts manages to get underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Steffenburg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roberts gets underhooks to prevent Steffenburg's takedown attempt.
Steffenburg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roberts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steffenburg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steffenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steffenburg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.

Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steffenburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Steffenburg is avoiding it.
Gage Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Steffenburg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
Steffenburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steffenburg looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steffenburg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Steffenburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts stalks Steffenburg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steffenburg's face. Steffenburg staggers backwards, shaken.
Steffenburg closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Steffenburg pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steffenburg swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steffenburg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steffenburg off to one side.
Steffenburg fails with the takedown.
Steffenburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Steffenburg has a takedown stuffed.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Steffenburg on that attempt.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steffenburg tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberts tries to clinch up
and Steffenburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steffenburg misses with a takedown
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Steffenburg or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Steffenburg fails to land the takedown.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steffenburg.
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Steffenburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steffenburg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steffenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steffenburg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Jacob Steffenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steffenburg circles away from the clinch attempt

and Steffenburg counters with a single leg into guard. Roberts didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Steffenburg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roberts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roberts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gage Roberts!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Gage Roberts!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Gage Roberts!

Gage Roberts wins by unanimous decision!
Gage Roberts is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chong Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harper
vs
Henderson

194 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chong Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harper lands in his opponent's guard.
Henderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Harper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Harper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson tries to kick Harper off but Harper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is not content to let Harper control the position.

Harper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harper pushes past his half guard into mount!
Harper wants to control the pace but Henderson is squirming around nicely.
Henderson stops Harper from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Harper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harper keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Harper wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.

That's two 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.
Henderson won't allow Harper to sweep him here.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.

Harper looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Harper.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harper looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Harper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson is working Harper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Henderson stands up and waves to Harper to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harper gets caught flat footed, as Henderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harper working a defensive guard here.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Harper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.

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

Harper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Chong Harper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Harper tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily

and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Harper didn't expect that.
Harper trying to control the position.
Harper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harper looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Harper gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Harper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Harper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Harper wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harper stands up from Henderson's guard - Harper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Harper tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily

and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.

Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Harper has his feet on Henderson's thighs here. He's pushed Henderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Henderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chong Harper!