AMMA Beatdown 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Calavar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Vilas Novas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Vilas Novas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Calavar's chin.

Calavar
vs
Vilas Novas

185 cm
22
183 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Calavar!
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, Vitor Vilas Novas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Calavar breaks the clinch.
Vilas Novas wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Calavar misses.

Calavar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vilas Novas, pushing him back against the cage.

Calavar breaks from the clinch.
Vilas Novas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calavar thuds his shin into the meat of Vilas Novas's side.
Vilas Novas looks gassed!
Vilas Novas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Calavar knocks Vilas Novas out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Calavar!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Panloski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Panloski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Panloski
vs
Fisher

194 cm
26
209 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Panloski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panloski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panloski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panloski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panloski throws a head kick that misses.

Panloski rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panloski lands an elbow inside that Fisher shrugs off.
Panloski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher tries for a takedown but Panloski manages to get underhooks.
Fisher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Panloski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fisher wants to break free but Panloski has control.
Fisher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but Panloski blocks with his arms.
Panloski digs a right hand into Fisher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fisher's gas tank.
Fisher tries a knee to the head but Panloski blocks it.
Panloski throws an elbow but it misses.
Fisher looking to slow down the pace here.
Fisher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donnie Panloski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Fisher.
Panloski lands a nice elbow.
Panloski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panloski lands an elbow inside.
Fisher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Panloski avoiding damage as Fisher throws knees to the body.
Fisher jumps guard but Panloski stands there with Fisher around his waist. Fisher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Panloski pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Panloski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Fisher is rocked!
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Panloski scores with a shoulder strike.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Panloski finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panloski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Panloski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fisher with a big uppercut! Fisher tries to clinch up but Panloski pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Fisher to the mat! Fisher covers up and Panloski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donnie Panloski!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Schabner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schabner comes to the cage accompanied by 3 Doors Down - It's Not My Time. Thiago has chosen House Baby as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Schabner
vs
Thiago

176 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Schabner!
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, Paul Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schabner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schabner is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Schabner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Paul Thiago has been cut.
Schabner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris Schabner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schabner with a nice cross.

Thiago is rocked!
Schabner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Schabner finish him?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schabner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schabner throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Thiago with that takedown attempt.
Schabner throws a series of punches but Thiago avoids them all with ease.
Thiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schabner throws a right and a left that Thiago avoids nicely.
Thiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Schabner throws a head kick but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chris Schabner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Thiago.
Schabner swinging wilding here.
Schabner throws a series of punches but Thiago avoids them all with ease.
Thiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thiago looks gassed!
Schabner digs a good body shot into Thiago's ribs.
Schabner throws a head kick that misses.

Thiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schabner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thiago.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thiago breaks from Schabner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Schabner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thiago on the ground.
Schabner tries to hold on but Thiago postures up.
Thiago landing punches.
Schabner is trying desperately to improve position.
Thiago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thiago raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schabner is looking to improve his position but Thiago isn't that keen on the idea.
Thiago is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Thiago has control of Schabner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schabner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Schabner is desperately trying to improve his position but Thiago has a good base and remains in mount.
Schabner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schabner tries to get out of the position.
Schabner manages to control the position for a moment.

Thiago is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Schabner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago misses with a head shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schabner wants to try and get back to his feet.
Schabner regains half guard.
Schabner is looking for a sweep. Thiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schabner is looking to control Thiago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schabner avoid being mounted?

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.
Schabner wants to get back to full guard.
Thiago is tying to control. Schabner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schabner tries to kick Thiago off but Thiago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thiago trying to mount his opponent but Schabner defends it.
Schabner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schabner throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schabner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Schabner has managed to clinch.
Schabner can't break the clinch.
Schabner wants to break free but Thiago has control.
Thiago tries to pull guard but Schabner holds him up against the cage and eventually Thiago drops back down to his feet.
Schabner wants to get back to striking at distance but Thiago won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Schabner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Thiago's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schabner tries a head kick but it misses.
Schabner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schabner throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Schabner misses the shot to the body.
Schabner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schabner misses with a straight right.
Schabner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thiago.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Schabner.
Schabner throws a head kick but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schabner is fending him off so far but Thiago persists. Nope, Schabner circles away and we're back to standing.
Schabner scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago fails to land the takedown.
Schabner wants to clinch.
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thiago moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schabner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thiago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schabner prevents it.
Chris Schabner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Thiago.

Schabner breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thiago tries for a takedown but Schabner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thiago keeps the fight on the outside.
Thiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schabner circles away.
Schabner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schabner wants to clinch but Thiago slips to the side

and Thiago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schabner's guard.

Schabner has an active guard here but Thiago has managed to pass into half guard.
Thiago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schabner is trying to stand up here but Thiago is controlling him well.
Schabner is staying active underneath Thiago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schabner trying to hold on to Thiago's head to control him but Thiago postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago thows a huge punch but Schabner dodges it nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Thiago tries for a takedown but Schabner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schabner wants to clinch.
Schabner misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Schabner misses
and Thiago counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Schabner is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Schabner swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
Schabner throws a one two combo.

Schabner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thiago, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schabner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thiago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schabner tries a body shot but Thiago blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago prevents Schabner from breaking the clinch.
Schabner wants to break free but Thiago has control.
Thiago prevents Schabner from breaking the clinch.
Schabner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schabner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schabner slows down the pace here.
Thiago scores with a shot to the side of Schabner's head.

Thiago gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thiago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Schabner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Schabner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thiago is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thiago dominating with strikes here.
Schabner working to try and regain half guard.
Schabner is working hard here to advance position.

Thiago working for a guillotine from mount but Schabner is in no mood to give up.
Schabner can't escape the position.
Schabner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Thiago's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Schabner tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago shoots in for a takedown but Schabner shows good takedown defense.
Schabner tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schabner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Schabner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schabner tries to break the clinch but Thiago is controlling the position.
Thiago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schabner prevents it.

Schabner breaks the clinch.
Schabner misses the shot to the body.
Thiago tries to move into range but Schabner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chris Schabner is winning the standup battle so far.
Schabner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schabner throws out a powerful jab.

Thiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thiago is working for takedown but Schabner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chris Schabner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Thiago.
Thiago keeps control of Schabner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago prevents Schabner from breaking the clinch.
Thiago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schabner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago has Schabner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schabner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thiago tries for a takedown but Schabner manages to get underhooks.
Schabner scores with a shoulder strike.
Thiago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thiago keeps control of Schabner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schabner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Thiago pulls guard effortlessly.
Schabner trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schabner stands and throws Thiago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thiago is not content to let Schabner control the position.
Thiago tries to bench press Schabner off him but Schabner keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago strikes from the bottom.
Thiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schabner is looking to take a break and control but Thiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paul Thiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thiago sneaks back into half guard.
Schabner is thwarting Thiago's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Schabner is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schabner throws a lazy head kick

and Thiago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schabner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thiago scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schabner trying to control from the bottom.
Schabner punching from the bottom.
Schabner wants to improve his position but Thiago is controlling well.
Schabner tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thiago manages to move to mount!
Schabner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Schabner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schabner wants to get back to his feet.
Schabner trying to control the action but Thiago just sinks the hooks in.
Schabner wants to escape the position.
Schabner is trying to get back to his feet but Thiago has full control of the position and if anything, Schabner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Schabner right now.

Schabner fending off the submission attempt from Thiago.
Schabner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Thiago.
I think Thiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Thiago!

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energy
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

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

Brown
vs
Andrin

185 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleveland Brown!
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, Mike Andrin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands with a straight right. Andrin didn't see that one coming.
Andrin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrin tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown stalks Andrin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrin's face. Andrin staggers backwards, shaken.
Andrin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andrin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cleveland Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Andrin.
Andrin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Mike Andrin has been cut.
Andrin swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Brown throws a right hand that Andrin ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrin also avoids with ease.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Andrin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick that Andrin semi-blocks.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Cleveland Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Brown lands but Andrin takes it in his stride.

Andrin is rocked!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrin, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Brown landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Mike Andrin's cut even more.
Andrin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Andrin takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrin looking for a takedown.
Andrin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Andrin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrin looks gassed!
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Andrin is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Brown.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Andrin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Andrin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brown is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Andrin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrin shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Andrin on that attempt.
Andrin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown works the jab nicely.

The cut above Mike Andrin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrin has a takedown stuffed.
Andrin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleveland Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Andrin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Andrin throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brown works over Andrin's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Andrin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Andrin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrin is breathing heavily.
Andrin throws and elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andrin's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Andrin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Andrin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Andrin wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrin wants to get back to full guard but Brown has passed into side control.
Andrin is trying to escape the mount.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andrin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andrin is working to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Andrin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andrin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Andrin is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Brown. What's that going to do exactly?
Brown prevents Andrin from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Andrin tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andrin working to try and regain half guard.
Brown controlling from mount.
Andrin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleveland Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Andrin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown tries to bum rush Andrin with a series of wild strikes but Andrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cleveland Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown throws a combination. Andrin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andrin has a takedown stuffed.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Andrin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Andrin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrin misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Andrin in his tracks momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown drives through and clinches with Andrin against the cage.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Andrin shrugs off.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
Andrin looking for a takedown.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Andrin takes an elbow to the temple.

Mike Andrin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Andrin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cleveland Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Andrin.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown trying to stall but Andrin improves his position.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Andrin shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andrin can't get the takedown.
Andrin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrin takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrin can do to turn this around?
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Andrin improves position.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Andrin's takedown attempt.
Brown lands an elbow just above Andrin 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andrin looking for a takedown.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrin backwards.
Brown with a knee to the head.
Brown with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.

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.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Andrin's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cleveland Brown!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mort Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Mayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder Kiss 65. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Goldman
vs
Mayne

187 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mort Goldman!
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, Silas Mayne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayne tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayne looks to land a body kick but Goldman moved away.
Goldman misses with a series of wild punches.

Goldman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goldman showed some decent athleticism there.
Mayne tries to get to full guard but Goldman has control of the leg.
Goldman trying to mount his opponent but Mayne defends it.

Goldman is looking for a kimura but Mayne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldman to get the leverage.

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

Goldman seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman content to control rather than advance.

Goldman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayne is just riding it out for now. Goldman eventually gives up the hold.
Mayne is looking for a sweep. Goldman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Goldman seems to be working for a kimura but Mayne defends the submission attempt.
Mayne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mayne punching from the bottom.
Mayne wants to get back to full guard.
Goldman is thwarting Mayne's attempts to control the position.
Goldman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Mayne keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Mayne gets a clinch.
Mayne gets underhooks to prevent Goldman's takedown attempt.

Goldman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goldman manages to end up in side control.
Mayne looks to move to half guard but instead Goldman has passed into mount! Damn!
Mayne is looking to get to half guard.
Mayne is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mayne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mayne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldman landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Goldman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mayne has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayne tries to hold on but Goldman postures up.
Mayne has given up his back.

Goldman working for a choke but Mayne is defending well.
Goldman is breathing heavily.
Mayne just trying to survive but Goldman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Goldman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mayne wants to escape the position.

Mayne fending off the submission attempt from Goldman.
Mayne breaks Goldman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mayne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayne looks to land a combination but Goldman avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goldman.
Mayne tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldman shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayne tries to sprawl out of it but Goldman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt - Mayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mort Goldman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Goldman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mayne's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Goldman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goldman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goldman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldman lands with a straight right. Mayne didn't see that one coming.

Goldman scores a takedown into full mount!
Goldman trying to control but Mayne is having none of it.
Mayne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mayne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mort Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Mayne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mayne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Goldman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Goldman content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mayne is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman lands with some strikes.
Mayne working to try and regain half guard.

Goldman is working for a guillotine from mount but Mayne frees his head quite easily.

Goldman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mayne manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mayne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goldman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mayne!
Mayne tries to lock up and control but Goldman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mayne tries to reverse the position but Goldman maintains control.
Goldman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayne is looking to escape.
Mayne is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control but Mayne is having none of it.

Goldman working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mayne turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Goldman off and cradles Mayne's limp body as Goldman celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mort Goldman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juda Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juda Schwartz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Drago
vs
Schwartz

190 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Drago!
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, Juda Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwartz circles away.
Schwartz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Schwartz clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.
Drago lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwartz's brow.
Schwartz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schwartz lands a nice knee to the body.

Schwartz jumps guard and drags Drago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drago looking to pass the guard.
Drago has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schwartz is proving hard to escape from.

Drago stands up from Schwartz's guard - Drago perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schwartz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Schwartz misses with a low kick.

Drago darts in and clinches Schwartz up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz managing to block the knees to the body from Drago.
Nice elbow from Drago.

Schwartz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwartz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Schwartz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drago won't be happy with that.

Schwartz decides to stand back up. Schwartz steps back and let's Drago get back to his feet.
Schwartz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schwartz swivels and escapes.

Schwartz scores with a takedown into Drago's guard.
Schwartz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Drago is looking for a triangle but Schwartz pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwartz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Schwartz distracts Drago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet.
Schwartz content to stall in guard here.
Drago can't keep his opponent in guard - Schwartz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schwartz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schwartz stopping the sweep attempt from Drago.

Schwartz stands and steps away. Drago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Drago blocks a head kick by Schwartz.
Schwartz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drago pinned against the cage. Drago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drago looks to clinch

and Schwartz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drago landing knees to the body.
Schwartz blocks the elbow strike.
Drago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schwartz stops a takedown attempt from Drago.
Drago lands an elbow that stopped Schwartz in his tracks for a moment.
Drago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schwartz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drago can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwartz is stalling here.
Schwartz tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
Schwartz avoiding damage as Drago throws knees to the body.
Schwartz has had enough of the clinch but Drago keeps him there for the moment.
Drago lands a nice knee to the body.

Schwartz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Schwartz.
Drago wants to clinch but Schwartz slips to the side

and Schwartz counters with a single leg into guard. Drago didn't expect that.
Schwartz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwartz advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juda Schwartz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Drago wants to clinch but Schwartz slips to the side

and Schwartz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Schwartz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Schwartz from controlling successfully.
Juda Schwartz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwartz is controlling him.

Drago working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schwartz has passed into half guard!

Schwartz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Drago to stand up.
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schwartz just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwartz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago wants to clinch but Schwartz slips to the side

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

Schwartz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schwartz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wants to stand and escape but instead Schwartz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schwartz prevents Drago from getting back to his feet.
Schwartz trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Schwartz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drago is looking to stand up but Schwartz isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Schwartz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwartz shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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.
Drago tries to clinch but Schwartz moves away

and Schwartz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwartz.
Schwartz misses with a knee strike.
Drago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schwartz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schwartz.
Schwartz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schwartz prevents a takedown attempt there.

Schwartz pulls guard successfully.
Schwartz has Drago pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwartz is on top in guard.
Schwartz is standing up over Drago. Drago looks to escape but Schwartz dives into side control.
Drago is trying to escape the position but Schwartz is controlling the position.
Drago tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Schwartz controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Schwartz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Drago takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schwartz controlling from the full mount.
Drago wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Schwartz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schwartz controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Drago is trying to stand.
Drago tries to improve his position but instead Schwartz has taken his back!

Schwartz is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Drago with him. Drago is trying to defend but Schwartz has an arm under the chin now! Drago grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juda Schwartz!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo De Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo De Moraes had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Moraes
vs
Boston

183 cm
19
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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, Leonardo De Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Boston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Moraes.
Boston misses with a few strikes there.
De Moraes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boston misses with the combination.
Boston misses with a body shot.
Boston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boston stuffs the takedown.
Boston lands a nice shot that snaps De Moraes's head back.
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boston throws a right and a left that De Moraes avoids nicely.
De Moraes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Boston does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Boston as De Moraes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo De Moraes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boston scores with a jab.
Boston lands a glancing blow to the side of De Moraes's head.
Some wild striking there from Boston.
Boston tries to bum rush De Moraes with a series of wild strikes but De Moraes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boston looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Moraes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Moraes on the side of the head.
Boston lands with a cross.
Boston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andre Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boston stuffs the takedown attempt from De Moraes. De Moraes gets slowly back to his feet.
Boston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boston lands with an overhand left.
Boston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boston tries to land a leg kick but De Moraes saw it coming and moves away.
Horrible takedown by De Moraes or perhaps it was just good defense by Boston which made him look bad.
Boston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Moraes.

De Moraes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boston's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Moraes forces his way into half guard.
Boston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Moraes is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boston tries to kick De Moraes off but De Moraes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Moraes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boston trying to control from the bottom.
Boston is looking to escape.

De Moraes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boston gets back to full guard.
De Moraes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Moraes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boston cracks De Moraes with an open hand slap.
Boston dips to his left and cracks De Moraes with an uppercut!
De Moraes shoots in and drives through. Boston sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston lands a glancing blow to the side of De Moraes's head.
De Moraes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boston as he jumps to the side.
Boston throws a series of punches but De Moraes avoids them all with ease.
Andre Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Boston finds it's way through De Moraes's defenses.
Boston lands with an overhand left.
Boston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Moraes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boston tries to avoid it but De Moraes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boston to the ground. Boston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Moraes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boston's waist but Boston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Moraes off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Boston there.
A punch combination from Boston misses.
De Moraes checks a leg kick nicely.
De Moraes shoots in for a double leg but Boston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boston misses with a wild combination.
De Moraes shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston fails to land with a series of punches.
De Moraes shoots for a double leg takedown but Boston sprawls well. He's pushed De Moraes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boston scores with a hook to the body. De Moraes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boston misses with a double jab.
Boston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boston digs a good body shot into De Moraes's ribs.
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Moraes fails with a takedown attempt.
De Moraes dodges the punch combination from Boston.
Nice shot lands for Boston.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Moraes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boston swinging wilding here.
De Moraes shoots in and drives through. Boston sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Boston dominated that round.
That's time! De Moraes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boston throws a right and a left that De Moraes avoids nicely.
Boston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Moraes shoots in but no luck this time.
Boston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Moraes doesn't seem bothered though.
Boston misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Moraes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boston tries to avoid it but De Moraes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boston to the ground. Boston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boston punishes De Moraes's body with a nice straight punch.
De Moraes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Moraes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo De Moraes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boston moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Moraes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Moraes backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A choreographed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

De Moraes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boston 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.
Boston seems keen to control De Moraes's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boston trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De Moraes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now.

De Moraes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Moraes has Boston in his guard.
Boston content to stall in guard here.

De Moraes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

De Moraes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moraes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonardo De Moraes!

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Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sacarias Vintage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vintage comes into the arena with The Green Anaconda Song blaring out of the sound system. Bob Stroker has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vintage
vs
Stroker

188 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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, Sacarias Vintage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vintage closes the distance and clinches up with Stroker, looking for a takedown. Vintage pushes Stroker against the cage but Stroker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vintage misses with a wild combination.
Stroker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vintage throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
Vintage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stroker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sacarias Vintage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Stroker.
Vintage fails with the takedown.
Stroker lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Sacarias Vintage has been cut.
Vintage shoots in but Stroker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vintage shoots for a double leg takedown but Stroker sprawls well. He's pushed Vintage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bob Stroker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vintage is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vintage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob Stroker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vintage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Stroker moves into the clinch successfully.
Stroker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vintage's face.
Stroker landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Stroker manages to break the clinch.
Stroker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Stroker clinches with his opponent.
Vintage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stroker prevents it.
Stroker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vintage.
Vintage closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
Vintage looks for a takedown but Stroker sprawls well.
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!
Vintage shoots in for a takedown but Stroker shows good takedown defense.
Vintage misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stroker.
Vintage fails with a takedown attempt.

Stroker moves into range and clinches up with Vintage.
Good body shot from Vintage.
Stroker scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stroker manages to break the clinch.
Stroker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vintage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stroker scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Stroker as Vintage shoots in.

Stroker darts in and clinches Vintage up against the cage.
Vintage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker scores a nice knee to the body.

Stroker manages to break the clinch.
Stroker fails in his attempt to clinch.

Stroker clinches up with Vintage and pushes him back against the cage.

Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroker stuffs the takedown attempt from Vintage. Vintage gets slowly back to his feet.
Vintage shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stroker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stroker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vintage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vintage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vintage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroker but Stroker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vintage looks to clinch
and Stroker counters with a nice body kick.
Vintage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vintage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stroker circles away.
Vintage shoots for a double leg takedown but Stroker sprawls well. He's pushed Vintage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vintage closes the distance and clinches up with Stroker, looking for a takedown. Vintage pushes Stroker against the cage but Stroker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stroker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vintage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Stroker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stroker moves out of range as Vintage strikes.
Stroker throws a series of strikes that have Vintage backpedaling.
Stroker lands a jab to Vintage's midsection.
Vintage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vintage fails with the takedown
and Stroker counters with a series of strikes. Vintage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vintage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sacarias Vintage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stroker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vintage misses with a leg kick
and Stroker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vintage's knee momentarily.
Stroker pushes Vintage away with a front kick.
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!

Stroker has managed to clinch.

Stroker breaks from the clinch.
Stroker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vintage throws the kick towards the body but Stroker avoids it.
Vintage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stroker counters with a good, hard body kick but Vintage shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sacarias Vintage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vintage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vintage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stroker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vintage really felt that one!
Stroker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Stroker has Vintage up against the cage in a clinch.
Vintage misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vintage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stroker is keeping busy.
Vintage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stroker just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vintage tries to stall but Stroker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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

Stroker has taken the fight to the clinch.

Stroker manages to break the clinch.
Vintage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stroker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vintage is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vintage. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vintage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice combination there by Stroker.
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!
Stroker tries to close the distance and clinch but Vintage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Stroker clinches with his opponent.

Stroker breaks from the clinch.
Stroker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vintage with a poor takedown
and Stroker counters with a leg kick.
Vintage misses with a takedown attempt
and Stroker counters with an outside leg kick.
Vintage slips a jab and a cross from Stroker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vintage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stroker counters with a slapping leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Stroker.
Vintage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vintage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Vintage does no damage.
Vintage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vintage misses with a double jab
and Stroker counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vintage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Stroker gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stroker.

Stroker breaks from the clinch.

Stroker closes the distance and clinches.

Stroker breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Stroker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick from Stroker.
Vintage shoots in looking for a takedown. Stroker tries to sprawl out of it but Vintage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stroker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vintage swats away the attempt to clinch by Stroker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Stroker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stroker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stroker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vintage throws out the jab.

Stroker gets a clinch.
Vintage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stroker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vintage's face.
Vintage swings wildly with an uppercut but Stroker uses good head movement to avoid it.

Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stroker fails with an attempt to clinch.

Stroker drives through and clinches with Vintage against the cage.
Stroker lands a nice knee to the body.
Vintage tries to break the clinch but Stroker is controlling the position.

Stroker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vintage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vintage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vintage misses with a takedown
and Stroker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vintage's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Stroker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stroker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vintage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroker swivels and escapes.
Nice body kick from Stroker.
Horrible takedown by Vintage or perhaps it was just good defense by Stroker which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sacarias Vintage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vintage throws a head kick that misses
and Stroker counters with a left and a right that stings Vintage.
Vintage tries for a takedown but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stroker slips a straight right by Vintage.
Vintage throws a leg kick that misses.
Vintage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stroker paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vintage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stroker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vintage is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vintage has his takedown stuffed
and Stroker counters with a solid body kick.

Stroker has Vintage up against the cage in a clinch.

Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroker tries to clinch but Vintage is having none of it.
Stroker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker tries to clinch there but Vintage circles away.
Stroker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stroker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vintage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroker. Stroker obviously looking to wear him down.
Vintage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stroker counters with a head kick. That will keep Vintage thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker throws a series of strikes that have Vintage backpedaling.
Bob Stroker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vintage takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stroker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stroker misses with a combination
and Vintage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vintage slips a jab and a cross from Stroker.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vintage throws a poor cross that misses
and Stroker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stroker tries to clinch up but Vintage circles away and keeps his distance.
Vintage tries a head kick but it misses.
Vintage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vintage scores with the left hand. Stroker knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vintage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stroker lands with a kick to the temple. Vintage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stroker lands with a nice combination. Vintage backs away looking to recover.
Stroker lands a head kick!
No joy there for Stroker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Vintage misses
and Stroker counters with a good low kick that Vintage was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vintage stuns Stroker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vintage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vintage throws a leg kick
and Stroker counters with a head kick. That will keep Vintage thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vintage fails with the takedown.
Sacarias Vintage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vintage misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Stroker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stroker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker!