DFC 24: Liddell vs. McManus PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killer Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Jama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Row
vs
Jama

188 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Row!
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, Abdullah Jama!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Row closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Row.
Row missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jama trying to control but Row postures up.
Nice strikes from Row there.
Row tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Row is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Row frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jama is trying to escape the mount.
Row looking to control but Jama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Row postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jama looks a forlorn figure.
Row sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Row misses with a head shot.
Row misses with a head shot.
Jama tries to reverse the position but Row maintains control.
Jama tries to hold on but Row postures up.
Row 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.
Row prevents Jama from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Row cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jama has left one of his arms exposed and Row doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jama screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Killer Row!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goro Godzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lahey comes to the cage accompanied by Liquor & Whores. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lahey
vs
Godzilla

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Non-Stop Nutrition

Predator Combat Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Lahey!
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, Goro Godzilla!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey scores with a hook to the body. Godzilla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godzilla has a takedown stuffed.
Lahey tries to clinch but Godzilla is having none of it.
Godzilla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lahey throws a leg kick which misses Godzilla's front leg but catches the back leg as Godzilla tries to avoid it.
Lahey wants to clinch up but Godzilla keeps it at a distance.
Lahey tries to clinch but Godzilla moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Lahey scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Goro Godzilla has been cut.
Lahey stuns Godzilla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lahey misses with a head kick.
Godzilla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Godzilla looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lahey lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Godzilla sprawling to the canvas. Lahey follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Godzilla hang on?

Godzilla is rocked!
Lahey wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey trying to control from half guard but Godzilla is working away.
Godzilla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godzilla is staying active underneath Lahey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lahey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Godzilla on the ground.
Godzilla wants to get back to full guard.
Lahey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Godzilla!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godzilla is trying to escape the mount.
Lahey wants to control the pace but Godzilla is squirming around nicely.

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.
Lahey controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godzilla regains half guard.
Godzilla tries to get to full guard but Lahey has control of the leg.
Lahey wants to control but Godzilla is keeping him busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jim Lahey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Godzilla tries for a takedown but Lahey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Lahey lands but Godzilla takes it in his stride.
Godzilla keeps the fight on the outside.
Lahey is looking to slow Godzilla down with leg kicks.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godzilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Godzilla drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Godzilla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Godzilla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lahey dives on top into guard.
Godzilla working a defensive guard here.
Godzilla wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Godzilla is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lahey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godzilla.
Godzilla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lahey's head.
Lahey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Godzilla throwing strikes from guard but Lahey blocks nicely.
Godzilla 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.
Lahey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godzilla is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godzilla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lahey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lahey tries to bum rush Godzilla with a series of wild strikes but Godzilla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Lahey there.

Godzilla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Godzilla is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lahey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lahey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Godzilla connects with a decent elbow.
Godzilla scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lahey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Godzilla is controlling him well.
The referee asks Godzilla politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Godzilla prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lahey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goro Godzilla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
Lahey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch but Godzilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godzilla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lahey as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Lahey.
Lahey works over Godzilla's head and body with a nice combination.
Lahey tries to clinch but Godzilla is having none of it.

Godzilla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Godzilla trying to control the action but Lahey is working from the bottom.

Godzilla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lahey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Godzilla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Godzilla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Godzilla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Godzilla scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lahey to see if he's OK.
Lahey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Godzilla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Godzilla working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godzilla wants to control but Lahey is keeping him busy.
Godzilla connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lahey some visible discomfort.
Lahey can't do much from the bottom here.
Godzilla throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Godzilla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lahey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Godzilla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lahey has escaped the position, nice work there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Lahey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godzilla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lahey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Godzilla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lahey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lahey wants to get back to his feet but Godzilla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lahey wants to sweep but no luck.
Godzilla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jim Lahey is winning the standup battle so far.
Godzilla fails to land the takedown.
Godzilla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jim Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Godzilla.

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.
Lahey throws a head kick that half lands.
Lahey fails with the takedown

so Godzilla counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lahey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Godzilla slips nicely into half guard.

Godzilla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lahey defends it well.
Godzilla is thwarting Lahey's attempts to control the position.
Godzilla prevents Lahey from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lahey tries to kick Godzilla off but Godzilla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Godzilla has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lahey defend it? Godzilla steps over the head and cranks it - Lahey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Godzilla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goro Godzilla!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eamonn Mcloughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacre De Booza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mcloughlin
vs
De Booza

183 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Non-Stop Nutrition
Non-Stop 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eamonn Mcloughlin!
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, Jacre De Booza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcloughlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Booza as he avoids it easily.
Mcloughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mcloughlin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Booza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcloughlin gets to mount! De Booza was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mcloughlin throwing strikes here but De Booza is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
De Booza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
De Booza manages to get to full guard.

De Booza is looking for a triangle but Mcloughlin pushes his legs off easily.
De Booza wants to sweep but no luck.
De Booza keeping moving, preventing Mcloughlin from controlling successfully.
Mcloughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Booza is looking to sweep but instead, Mcloughlin has passed into half guard.
De Booza is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcloughlin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Booza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Booza.

Mcloughlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

De Booza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcloughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcloughlin is breathing heavily.
De Booza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mcloughlin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Booza is staying active underneath Mcloughlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

De Booza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Booza tries to roll over but Mcloughlin keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcloughlin is keen to just control but De Booza is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Booza is looking to improve his position.

De Booza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcloughlin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Booza throws a series of punches but Mcloughlin moves out of range.

Mcloughlin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Booza sprawls well initially but Mcloughlin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Booza is trying to maintain the position but Mcloughlin is very close to passing his half guard.
De Booza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Booza looking for a sweep. Not yet De Booza, not yet.
De Booza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcloughlin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as De Booza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Booza connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

De Booza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mcloughlin has worked his arm free - good work by Mcloughlin!
De Booza tries to move to mount but Mcloughlin blocks the move with his legs.

De Booza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

De Booza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcloughlin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Booza's guard! Nice work there by Mcloughlin!

De Booza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Booza has a closed guard, preventing Mcloughlin from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Booza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

De Booza working for submissions but it's allowed Mcloughlin to get to half guard.
De Booza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Booza.

Mcloughlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

De Booza working for a triangle but Mcloughlin defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

De Booza has his foot on Mcloughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcloughlin works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacre De Booza 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.

Mcloughlin shoots in but no luck this time.

De Booza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
De Booza punishing his opponent with strikes.

De Booza has hold of Mcloughlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mcloughlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
De Booza throws some wild stikes that Mcloughlin manages to avoid easily.

De Booza looking for a guillotine from mount but Mcloughlin is having none of it.
Mcloughlin is working to get back to half guard.
De Booza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

De Booza goes for an armbar but Mcloughlin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mcloughlin.

De Booza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Booza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcloughlin manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Mcloughlin working for a triangle but De Booza defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

De Booza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcloughlin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Booza has Mcloughlin in his guard.
De Booza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

De Booza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

De Booza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

De Booza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcloughlin escapes and throws De Booza's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Mcloughlin stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Booza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcloughlin pinned against the cage. Mcloughlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Booza tries to bum rush Mcloughlin with a series of wild strikes but Mcloughlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcloughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Eamonn Mcloughlin has been cut.
Mcloughlin checks a low kick from De Booza.
Mcloughlin tries to close the distance and clinch but De Booza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Booza throws a hook to the side of Mcloughlin's head but Mcloughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Booza throws a lazy head kick
and Mcloughlin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jacre De Booza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Booza throws a combination that misses

and Mcloughlin counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
De Booza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Booza trying to control from the bottom.

Mcloughlin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mcloughlin is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcloughlin shoots and misses

and De Booza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mcloughlin looking to control.
De Booza trying to control but Mcloughlin is working from the bottom.
Jacre De Booza has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Booza works a leg free and moves into half guard.

De Booza wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcloughlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Booza stops Mcloughlin from getting back to his feet.

De Booza wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcloughlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcloughlin wants to control but De Booza is keeping busy.

De Booza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcloughlin is just riding it out for now. De Booza eventually gives up the hold.

De Booza wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcloughlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Booza seems to be working for a kimura but Mcloughlin defends the submission attempt.

De Booza is working for a kimura but Mcloughlin is defending it quite comfortably.

De Booza is looking for a kimura here.
De Booza works his way into full mount!
Mcloughlin wants to hold on but De Booza pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

De Booza with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mcloughlin working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacre De Booza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eamonn Mcloughlin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcloughlin tries to clinch but De Booza is having none of it.
De Booza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mcloughlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Booza but De Booza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcloughlin.
Mcloughlin misses with a straight right.

De Booza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcloughlin to the mat! Mcloughlin manages to get full guard.
De Booza forces his way into half guard.
Mcloughlin gets back to full guard.
Mcloughlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Booza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcloughlin is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Booza tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mcloughlin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
De Booza can't escape the position.
Mcloughlin wants to control the pace but De Booza is squirming around nicely.
De Booza looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
De Booza turns into Mcloughlin and is now in his guard.
De Booza trying to control but Mcloughlin is working from the bottom.
De Booza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcloughlin regains full guard. Nicely done.

De Booza drops back looking for a leg! Mcloughlin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcloughlin manages to kick De Booza off! De Booza jumps back into Mcloughlin's guard.
Mcloughlin working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Booza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mcloughlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcloughlin is trying to keep De Booza in close.
De Booza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcloughlin is retaining full guard.
De Booza throws a strike but Mcloughlin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De Booza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcloughlin!
Mcloughlin prevents De Booza from taking his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

De Booza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

De Booza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcloughlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Booza but great work by Mcloughlin.
Mcloughlin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
De Booza misses with a strike from the bottom.
Mcloughlin wants to stand but De Booza is controlling his arm.
Mcloughlin trying to control the position but De Booza is working away.
De Booza is looking for a sweep.
Mcloughlin trying to control the action but De Booza is working from the bottom.
De Booza stops Mcloughlin from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Booza blocks a head kick by Mcloughlin.
De Booza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcloughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcloughlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Booza circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eamonn Mcloughlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mcloughlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Booza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Booza working a defensive guard here.
De Booza keeping full guard, as Mcloughlin tries to pass.
Mcloughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but De Booza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Booza tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacre De Booza.
Well De Booza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacre De Booza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Roll
vs
Sanders

174 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

S.W.A.T.

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Roll!
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, Alex Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roll swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roll scores with the left hand. Sanders knows he should have avoided that one.
Roll lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Alex Sanders has been cut.
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Sanders is rocked!
Roll drops Sanders with a naaaaasty hook - Sanders is in real trouble here! Roll dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Roll!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hey Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyde has chosen Psycho Man as his entrance music. Hey Dude could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Hyde's chin.

Dude
vs
Hyde

190 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

198 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Non-Stop Nutrition
Non-Stop Nutrition

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hey Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hyde pushes Dude up against the cage in a clinch.
Dude goes for a takedown attempt but Hyde pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Dude looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hyde tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dude trying to mount his opponent but Hyde defends it.
Hyde wants to improve his position but Dude is controlling well.

Dude is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hyde defends it well.

Hyde looking for submissions off his back.
Dude is looking to take a break and control but Hyde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hyde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hyde.
Dude advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde is looking for a sweep.
Hyde is trying to control Dude's posture but Dude avoids it.
Hyde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dude wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hyde is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dude off and has taken his back!

Dude defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Dude defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hyde looks gassed!
Dude tries to escape but Hyde has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dude is working hard here to advance position.
Dude turns into Hyde and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hyde looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dude is defending well. Hyde quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dude has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hyde celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Hyde!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Noguiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by Of Wolf And Man-Metallica. Noguiera has chosen Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2 as his entrance music. Roger Noguiera has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Robertson
vs
Noguiera

190 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
23
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Noguiera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robertson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Noguiera trying to control but Robertson postures up.
Robertson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noguiera defending well though.

Noguiera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noguiera is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertson is thwarting Noguiera's attempts to control the position.
Noguiera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noguiera on the ground.
Robertson lands strikes from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noguiera lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Noguiera with that takedown attempt.
Noguiera fails with a takedown attempt.

Robertson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguiera is looking to improve his position.
Robertson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robertson moves nicely into side control.
Robertson scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Robertson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Noguiera is looking to regain half guard here but Robertson keeps moving and retains side control.
Noguiera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Noguiera moves into full guard.

Noguiera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noguiera looks gassed!
Robertson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robertson won't allow Noguiera to sweep him here.

Noguiera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Robertson stands up from Noguiera's guard - Robertson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Noguiera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.

Robertson scores with a takedown into Noguiera's guard.

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

Robertson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robertson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robertson trying to control but Noguiera is working from the bottom.
Robertson advances to half guard.
Robertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noguiera keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera trying to control here.
Robertson trying to mount his opponent but Noguiera defends it.
Robertson is tying to control. Noguiera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noguiera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Noguiera.

Robertson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Noguiera is looking for a sweep.
Robertson grinds an elbow into Noguiera's temple.
Noguiera tries to bench press Robertson off him but Robertson keeps the position.
Noguiera is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robertson connects with a decent elbow.
Robertson lands a nice forearm strike.
Robertson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Noguiera some visible discomfort.
Noguiera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robertson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Robertson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Noguiera is having none of it.
Noguiera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertson is working away from the top position though.
Robertson thows a huge punch but Noguiera dodges it nicely.
Robertson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Noguiera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noguiera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Noguiera shows good takedown defense.
Noguiera lands a slapping body shot.

Robertson gets a clinch.

Robertson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Noguiera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noguiera is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Noguiera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Noguiera tries to reverse the position but Robertson maintains control.
Robertson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Robertson.

Noguiera is rocked!
Robertson tries to control but Noguiera wriggling away.
Noguiera is still in real trouble! Can Robertson finish him?

Robertson has hold of Noguiera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Noguiera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Noguiera seems to have recovered his senses.
Noguiera is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noguiera manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Robertson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Noguiera works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Devor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and UR Subbed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devor comes to the cage accompanied by "Shadow on the Sun". UR Subbed has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Devor
vs
Subbed

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing
Non-Stop 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Devor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, UR Subbed!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subbed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Subbed has a takedown stuffed.
Subbed shoots in for a double leg but Devor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Subbed takes a jab right on the kisser.

Devor rushes Subbed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Devor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Subbed breaks from the clinch.

Subbed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Subbed drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Subbed as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Devor screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Subbed! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). UR Subbed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaigo Leites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Superstar by Lupe Fiasco. Leites has chosen Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2 as his entrance music. Thaigo Leites acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Coleman
vs
Leites

178 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Transformer Supplements
CAGED GEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thaigo Leites!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a series of punches but Leites avoids them all with ease.
Leites shoots in and drives through. Coleman sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leites.

Leites drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leites looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leites stops Coleman from standing up.
Leites working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leites trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Coleman pushes Leites off and gets back to his feet.
Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Leites. Leites gets slowly back to his feet.
Derrick Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaigo Leites.
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leites looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Leites is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coleman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coleman has escaped and now he's on top!
Coleman wanted to stand there but Leites had control of the position.

Leites escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leites wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.

Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leites looks gassed!

Leites 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.
Coleman won't allow Leites to sweep him here.
Coleman tries to stand but Leites is controlling from the bottom.
Leites wants to control but Coleman passes easily into half guard.

Leites looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.

Coleman decides to stand up.
Coleman stuffs the takedown.

Leites shoots in and bounces Coleman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Coleman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Leites closes the distance and clinches up with Coleman, looking for a takedown. Leites pushes Coleman against the cage but Coleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leites tries for a takedown but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leites closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coleman circles away.

Leites darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Leites is working for a kimura but Coleman is defending it quite comfortably.
Coleman won't allow Leites to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leites is working for a submission of some sort.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Leites is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Leites is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Coleman pushes Leites off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Leites shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.

Leites scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Coleman somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Coleman is looking to clinch but Leites is avoiding it.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Leites pushes him off.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Leites shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leites showed some decent athleticism there.
Leites uses his free foot to push down on Coleman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coleman.

Leites jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Coleman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Coleman and Leites has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leites tries to advance to mount but can't.

Leites is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coleman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leites is breathing heavily.
Coleman pushes Leites away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leites gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leites is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coleman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leites is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Leites tries for a kimura but Coleman is defending well.

Leites looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Leites tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leites has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Leites working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leites is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coleman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leites trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.

Coleman throws Leites to one side and escapes!
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leites misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leites slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Leites circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leites avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Leites.
Thaigo Leites seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leites paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Leites scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Coleman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Leites is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coleman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thaigo Leites has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leites advances nicely into full mount.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.

Leites looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leites seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Coleman is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.

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

Leites working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.

Leites goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Coleman is on top in guard.
Coleman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leites's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thaigo Leites showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Coleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Leites shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Leites is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leites.
Leites wants to free his trapped foot but Coleman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coleman is trying to stand up here but Leites is controlling him well.
Leites looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leites passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Coleman!
Coleman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leites is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Coleman is in real trouble.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet but Leites has full control of the position and if anything, Coleman has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Leites is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Coleman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Coleman for a finish.

Coleman manages to stand up with Leites still on his back. Eventually Leites drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leites slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Leites shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.

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

Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman tries to clinch up.
Leites keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman wants to clinch up but Leites keeps it at a distance.
Leites dodges the punch combination from Coleman.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Leites circles away.

Leites changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coleman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coleman stops Leites from passing to mount.
Coleman pushes Leites away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leites gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leites working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coleman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Coleman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Leites wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
Leites tries to move into full mount but can't pass Coleman's legs.

Leites working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leites advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leites goes for an armbar but Coleman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Coleman.

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

Coleman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leites shoots in but no luck this time.
Derrick Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thaigo Leites.
Nice takedown defense from Coleman. No joy for Leites on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Leites or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman which made him look bad.
Leites looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Leites. Leites gets slowly back to his feet.
Derrick Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leites shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thaigo Leites comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leites winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaigo Leites!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viko Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kren Litzke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litzke has chosen Feuer Frei by Rammstein as his entrance music. Kren Litzke acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Maafala
vs
Litzke

195 cm
21
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
299 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Boondock Fightwear
Elite Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viko Maafala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kren Litzke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litzke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maafala wants to clinch up but Litzke keeps it at a distance.
Litzke fails to land the takedown.
Maafala is looking to clinch but Litzke is avoiding it.
Litzke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maafala is looking to clinch.
Maafala wants to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Litzke has eaten all the pies!
Litzke throws a series of punches but Maafala avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Maafala gets caught flat footed, as Litzke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maafala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maafala tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maafala is on top in guard.
Maafala is in close to Litzke's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

Litzke is looking for the choke from the back position but Maafala is controlling his hands well.
Maafala tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Maafala defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Litzke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maafala working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala tries to lock up and control but Litzke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maafala is controlling an arm, preventing Litzke from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maafala tries to hold on but Litzke pushes him away.
Maafala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Litzke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Litzke throwing strikes here but Maafala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Litzke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maafala is surviving well by controlling Litzke's body position as best he can.

Litzke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maafala has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maafala!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litzke looks gassed!
Maafala wants to pass the guard but Litzke is keeping the position.

Litzke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maafala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Litzke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Litzke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maafala drops back looking for a leg! Litzke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Litzke manages to kick Maafala off! Maafala jumps back into Litzke's guard.
Litzke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maafala's guard.
Litzke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Litzke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.

Litzke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litzke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Litzke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Litzke wants to control from the top but Maafala keeps moving.

Litzke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Litzke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Litzke passes into half guard.
Litzke is pressing down on Maafala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maafala is holding on for now.
Maafala trying to control but Litzke postures up.
Maafala gets back to full guard.
Maafala is trying to keep Litzke in close.
Litzke won't allow Maafala to sweep him here.
Litzke lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Litzke drives through with a takedown into guard.

Litzke drops back looking for a leg! Maafala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maafala manages to kick Litzke off! Litzke jumps back into Maafala's guard.
Maafala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Litzke is controlling him.
Maafala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maafala keeping full guard, as Litzke tries to pass.
Maafala wants to sweep but no luck.
Maafala is working hard here to advance position.
Maafala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Litzke on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Litzke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maafala gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maafala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Litzke postures up.
Maafala keeping moving, preventing Litzke from controlling successfully.
Maafala is trying to keep Litzke in close.
Litzke won't allow Maafala to sweep him here.
Litzke wants to pass the guard but Maafala is keeping the position.

Litzke drops back looking for a leg! Maafala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maafala manages to kick Litzke off! Litzke jumps back into Maafala's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Maafala is looking to clinch but Litzke is avoiding it.
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch but Litzke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maafala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maafala motions for Litzke to come forward. Maafala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litzke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maafala but Maafala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maafala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maafala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litzke.
Viko Maafala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maafala misses with a double jab.
Litzke throws a combination that misses

and Maafala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Litzke is trying to get back to full guard.
Maafala wants to take a breather but Litzke is having none of it.
Kren Litzke has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala lands with a punch from half guard.

Maafala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Litzke defends it well.
Litzke is not content to let Maafala control the position.
Maafala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Litzke gets full guard.

Maafala is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Litzke has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Maafala is looking to defend but Litzke has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Maafala! Litzke pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Maafala taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kren Litzke! Kren Litzke retains his super heavyweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Block Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Raining Blood. McManus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Devil Went Down to Georgia. Dan McManus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Liddell
vs
McManus

185 cm
23
219 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Block Liddell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan McManus!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McManus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liddell cracks the inside of McManus's front leg.
Liddell throws out a leg kick but McManus moves out of range and Liddell only half commits.
McManus misses with a series of wild punches.
McManus blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell ducks under a wild hook from McManus.
McManus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddell. Liddell obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddell scores with a leg kick.
McManus throws a leg kick that is checked
and McManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liddell throws a nice outside leg kick.
McManus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters with an inside leg kick.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus misses with a double jab
and Liddell counters with a nice uppercut.
McManus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a low kick, right behind McManus 's knee.
Liddell scores with a leg kick.
McManus looks gassed!
Liddell knocks McManus to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

McManus is rocked!

It looks like Dan McManus has been cut.
Liddell lands a strong strike to the head of McManus. That's dazed him! Liddell looking to finish here. McManus is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Liddell lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Block Liddell!
Block Liddell is the new light heavyweight champion!