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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Safra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pirate Song. The key to victory for Rickson Safra has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Safra
vs
Silver

190 cm
19
273 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

197 cm
21
238 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Safra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Silver!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Safra clinches up with Silver and pushes him back against the cage.
Silver lands a knee to the head.
Safra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Safra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Safra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silver looking to throw knees to the head but Safra is blocking nicely.
Silver missing with knees to the body.
Safra looking to stall.
Safra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Safra tries to score a body lock takedown but Silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Silver has picked Safra up - he's going for a ride! Silver dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Safra is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Silver pulls his head out easily.
Safra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silver.

Silver escapes and gets back to his feet.

Safra moves into the clinch.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Safra.
Safra is breathing heavily.

Silver tightens his grip and picks Safra up, before dumping him to the ground. Safra manages to land in guard.
Silver passes into half guard.
Safra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silver.
Silver sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Safra is staying active underneath Silver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silver is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Silver gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Safra could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Safra avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver lands a jab to the head.
Silver avoids the head kick by Safra.

Silver has closed the distance and engaged Safra in a clinch.

Silver lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silver throwing shots but Safra is blocking nicely.
Silver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silver passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Safra!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver landing shots from mount.
Safra is squirming around, avoiding Silver's attempts to control the action.
Silver cracks Safra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silver dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver unloading with bombs!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Safra can't escape the position.
Safra is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Safra is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safra blocking the ground and pound.
Safra is trying desperately to improve position.
Safra manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Safra wants to get back to his feet.
Safra tries to get to full guard but Silver has control of the leg.
Safra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silver not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Silver seems to be working for a kimura but Safra defends the submission attempt.
Safra gets back to full guard.
Silver stands and throws Safra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Safra is letting Silver control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Safra is trying to improve his position.
Silver works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Silver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Silver lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
Silver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Safra's head.
Safra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Safra is looking to clinch.
Silver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Safra as he jumps to the side.

Safra rushes Silver and presses him up against the cage.
Silver tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rickson Safra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Silver.
Safra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Safra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Safra throws an elbow but it misses.
Safra prevents the takedown attempt.
Silver landing knees to the head.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Safra avoids the damage to the body.
Safra wants to break free but Silver has control.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Safra.
Silver lands a nice knee to the body.
Silver tries to stall but Safra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Safra lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Safra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Silver turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver wants to take a breather but Safra manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Silver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver slips nicely into half guard.
Silver working Safra over with strikes.
Silver throwing shots but Safra is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Silver.
Silver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Safra defending well though.

Silver decides to return to a standing position.
Safra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Safra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silver swivels and escapes.

Silver takes the fight into the clinch.
Safra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.

Safra manages to break the clinch.
Safra tries to clinch up
and Silver counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Safra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Safra lands a with a good body shot.
Safra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silver misses with a straight right.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Silver. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
Safra doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Silver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Safra.
Safra tries to clinch but Silver is having none of it.
Safra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Safra shoots for a takedown but Silver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Safra tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.

Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Safra prevents it.
Safra with a knee to the head.

It looks like John Silver has been cut.
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!

Silver decides to pull guard.
Silver looking for a sweep. Not yet Silver, not yet.
Silver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safra won't allow Silver to pass to mount.
Safra is staying active underneath Silver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Silver is looking for a kimura here.
John Silver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Silver postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Safra to stand up.

Silver has closed the distance and engaged Safra in a clinch.
Silver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Safra's face.
Safra misses with a knee to the head.

Silver jumps into guard, dragging Safra to the mat.
Silver trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Safra wants to get up but he can't break Silver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Safra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Silver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Silver kicks Safra off and gets to his feet.
Safra looks to clinch
and Silver counters with a head kick. That will keep Safra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Safra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver swats away the attempt to clinch by Safra.
John Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver stuffs the takedown attempt from Safra. Safra gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Silver with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Silver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Silver's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Safra tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.

Silver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silver is taking a breather. Safra says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Safra!
Safra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silver landing punches.
Silver lands a big elbow.

Safra is rocked!

Silver is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Safra can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Silver unloading with bombs!
Oh Safra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Safra takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Silver's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Silver!

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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 Lamar Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Kalub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jacobson
vs
Kalub

190 cm
22
227 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamar Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicola Kalub!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kalub as Jacobson shoots in.

Kalub drives through and clinches with Jacobson against the cage.

Kalub pulls Jacobson into guard.

Kalub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalub 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.
Jacobson throws a big right hand that misses.

Kalub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobson landing with the ground and pound.

Kalub is working an open guard so Jacobson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lamar Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobson throws a sloppy head kick and Kalub moves out of range easily.

Jacobson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kalub is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jacobson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Kalub as Jacobson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Jacobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalub doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jacobson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jacobson is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalub manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jacobson stands up and waves to Kalub to follow him.
Kalub shoots in for a takedown but Jacobson shows good takedown defense.

Jacobson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalub sprawls well initially but Jacobson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalub's head.
Jacobson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kalub does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson wants to free his trapped foot but Kalub is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kalub tries to roll over but Jacobson keeps him under control.
Jacobson works his way into side control.
Jacobson lands some shots froms side control.
Jacobson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kalub tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jacobson stands up and beckons Kalub to his feet.
Jacobson throws a right hand that Kalub ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalub also avoids with ease.

Jacobson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kalub looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kalub tries to bench press Jacobson off him but Jacobson keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kalub has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jacobson but great work by Kalub.
Jacobson manages to get back to half guard.
Jacobson is trying to escape back to his feet but Kalub uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Kalub is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jacobson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobson is trying to get back to his feet.

Kalub wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacobson, who protects the arm well.
Kalub is looking to take a break and control but Jacobson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobson is looking to regain half guard here but Kalub keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalub tries for a kimura but Jacobson is defending well.
Jacobson tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Kalub tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacobson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kalub tries to move to mount but Jacobson blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kalub is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jacobson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kalub advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Jacobson 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.

Kalub shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Jacobson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kalub locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Jacobson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicola Kalub!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carlos Escudero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Silva
vs
Escudero

170 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, carlos Escudero !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva wants to clinch up but Escudero keeps it at a distance.
Escudero looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Escudero is trying to break free.
Silva stalls.
Silva landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escudero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva really is a fat lump.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escudero throws an elbow but misses.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Escudero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Escudero misses with an elbow over the top.
Escudero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva taking a breather.
Escudero pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escudero up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wanderson Silva.

Silva forces Escudero back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has Escudero pressed against the cage.
Escudero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Escudero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Escudero 's ribcage.
Escudero tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Escudero looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Escudero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escudero tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Escudero blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escudero is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Escudero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Escudero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Escudero is trying to break free.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Escudero wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva landing knees to the head.

It looks like carlos Escudero has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Escudero .
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
The is referee keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Escudero 's ribcage.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva has Escudero pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wanderson Silva.

Silva gets a clinch.
Silva is stalling here.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Escudero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Escudero tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Escudero can't break the clinch.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escudero can't break the clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escudero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escudero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva stalling the fight.
Escudero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Escudero is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva keeps control of Escudero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escudero is trying to break free.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Escudero wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Escudero 's ribcage.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva stalling the fight.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Escudero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva keeps control of Escudero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escudero with a knee to the head.
Escudero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Escudero is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Escudero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Escudero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escudero throws an elbow but misses.
Escudero misses with a knee strike.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva has Escudero pushed against the cage.
Silva seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Escudero , against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Escudero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Escudero wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on carlos Escudero 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
carlos Escudero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva has Escudero pressed against the cage.
Escudero can't break the clinch.
Escudero wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Escudero blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Escudero .
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Wanderson Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escudero can do to turn this around?
Silva prevents Escudero from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva just leaning against Escudero , taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Escudero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva keeps control of Escudero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escudero misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escudero throws an elbow but misses.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Escudero has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva is stalling here.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Escudero .
Escudero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Escudero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escudero is trying to break free.
Escudero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Silva keeps control of Escudero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stalling the fight.

Escudero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escudero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escudero tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Silva drives through and clinches with Escudero against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Escudero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Escudero managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Escudero 's ribcage.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Escudero 's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Escudero .
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Escudero .
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Escudero can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escudero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escudero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Escudero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Escudero wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Escudero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Escudero throws an elbow that misses.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Escudero , against the cage.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Escudero is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva keeps control of Escudero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Escudero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Escudero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escudero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva landing knees to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escudero blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escudero can't break the clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Escudero .
Escudero wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Escudero misses with an elbow strike.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Escudero improves position.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Escudero blocks with his arms.
Escudero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Escudero wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Escudero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Escudero is trying to break free.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Escudero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Escudero wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva prevents Escudero from breaking the clinch.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Escudero is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on carlos Escudero 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escudero swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Escudero .
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Escudero 's ribcage.
Escudero wants to break free but Silva has control.
Escudero tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Escudero can't break the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.

Escudero is rocked!
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Escudero 's ribcage.
Escudero is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Escudero is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Escudero seems to have recovered his senses.
Escudero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Escudero misses with an elbow strike.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escudero up against the cage.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Escudero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva tries to stall but Escudero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Escudero throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Escudero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Escudero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escudero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escudero pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Escudero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Escudero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Silva.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escudero 's face.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Escudero tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Escudero 's ribcage.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Escudero blocks with his arms.
Escudero can't break the clinch.
Escudero has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escudero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva lands a big knee to the head and Escudero goes down! Silva pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderson Silva!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRon Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go Hard or Go Home. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wallace
vs
Jenkins

185 cm
20
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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, Ben Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeRon Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeRon Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.

Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.

Jenkins gets the takedown into side control.
Wallace is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins working the ground and pound but Wallace is defending the strikes.
Jenkins tries to stand but Wallace is controlling his head.

Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wallace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wallace is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jenkins connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.

Jenkins decides to stand back up. Jenkins steps back and let's Wallace get back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Jenkins as he connects with a hook.

Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wallace is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Wallace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jenkins postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pulls Jenkins in to control the position.
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jenkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wallace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Wallace decides to stand and escape the position.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wallace has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wallace successfully pulls guard.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRon Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Wallace fakes the leg kick and cracks Jenkins in the body.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Wallace moves away
and Wallace counters with a nice leg kick.
Wallace swinging wilding here.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Wallace moves into the clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but Jenkins moved away.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Wallace throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Wallace tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.

Wallace drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wallace wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jenkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wallace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jenkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wallace controlling the position well.

Wallace actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Wallace kicks off Jenkins and gets to his feet.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt

and Jenkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wallace's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Wallace pushes Jenkins off and gets back to his feet.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallace tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Wallace is looking to wear down Jenkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins which made him look bad.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Wallace swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a nice body shot.

Wallace rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Wallace keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins looking for a takedown.
Jenkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wallace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins has Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace missing with knees to the body.

Wallace pulls Jenkins into guard.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wallace pushes Jenkins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wallace lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Wallace dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Wallace fails with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ben Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Ben Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallace's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.

Wallace pushes Jenkins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wallace misses with a takedown
and Jenkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Wallace clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wallace.
Wallace has Jenkins pressed against the cage.

Wallace breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.

Wallace clinches up against the cage.
Wallace connects with a knee to the head.
Jenkins has Wallace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wallace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace leaning against his opponent.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.

Jenkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jenkins showed some decent athleticism there.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jenkins with the ground and pound but Wallace uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wallace is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Wallace drags the fight down to the ground.
Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but instead Wallace has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wallace has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wallace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Wallace.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jenkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to LeRon Jenkins.
I think Jenkins 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRon Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alkaline Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solo's entrance music is Radio. A fine choice. Noah Ward will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Solo
vs
Ward

170 cm
18
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alkaline Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Ward!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Solo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ward wants to clinch.
Solo shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time.

Ward moves into range and clinches up with Solo.

Ward manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Ward.
Ward lands a nice looking body kick.

Ward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solo, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ward breaks from the clinch.
Noah Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkaline Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ward pushes Solo up against the cage in a clinch.

Ward breaks from the clinch.

Solo gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Solo is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.

Ward stands and steps away. Solo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Ward forces Solo back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ward.
Ward lands an elbow that stopped Solo in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ward moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Ward moves into the clinch.

Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Solo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ward, right into the meat.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.

Ward clinches with his opponent.
Solo tries to pull guard but Ward won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a body punch.

Solo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ward clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Solo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Solo missing with punches from the back.
Ward is trying to get back to his feet but Solo has full control of the position and if anything, Ward has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Solo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Ward manages to escape to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ward drives through and clinches with Solo against the cage.
Ward stops a takedown attempt from Solo.

Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Solo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ward is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Ward bucks up and throws Solo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries to clinch but Solo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solo looks to clinch

and Ward counters by clinching up.

Ward manages to break the clinch.
Ward darts in trying to clinch

and Solo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Ward takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ward wants to clinch.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ward scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Ward dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ward lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Ward forces Solo back against the cage and clinches.
Ward managing to block the knees to the body from Solo.
Ward lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Alkaline Solo has been cut.
Solo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ward just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward throws a head kick that half lands.

Solo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ward lets loose with a powerful body kick. Solo will feel that in the morning.

Ward clinches.
Ward lands an elbow inside.
Ward lands a left hand.
Oh Solo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ward sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward wants to clinch but Solo slips to the side

and Solo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward is looking to stand up but Solo isn't so interested in that idea.

Ward scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward lands a high kick!
Noah Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward tries to clinch but Solo is having none of it.
Solo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Solo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ward wants to break free but Solo has control.

Solo jumps guard and drags Ward to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ward wants to get up but he can't break Solo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Solo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.

Ward has his feet on Solo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ward wants to clinch

and Solo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ward!

Ward bucks up and throws Solo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
Solo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkaline Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solo swivels and escapes.

Ward gets a clinch.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solo has him pressed against the cage.
Solo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ward up against the cage.

Ward breaks the clinch.
Ward tries to clinch there but Solo circles away.

Solo gets a takedown into half guard.
Solo is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to stand back up but Solo is controlling him

Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Ward has closed the distance and engaged Solo in a clinch.

Ward manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ward moves into the clinch successfully.

Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Solo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.

Ward forces Solo back against the cage and clinches.

Ward breaks from the clinch.
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward tries to clinch but Solo moves out of range.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Solo circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward tries for a takedown but Solo circles away easily

and Solo counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Solo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ward sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alkaline Solo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solo wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Ward tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alkaline Solo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ward scores with a kick to the midsection.
Solo looks to clinch

and Ward counters by moving into the clinch.
Ward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Ward finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Ward moves into the clinch.
Solo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
Solo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
Solo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solo.

Solo moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Ward is trying to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Solo has him pressed against the cage.
Solo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkaline Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Solo has him pressed against the cage.
Solo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Solo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ward.
Ward lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Solo or not.

Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward tries to clinch up

so Solo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward wants to stand up but Solo is controlling him.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Solo passes into half guard.
Solo is tying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
Ward is looking to escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Solo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ward darts in trying to clinch

and Solo counters by clinching up.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Solo won't allow it.
Solo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ward pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ward counters with a nice body shot.
Solo tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.

Ward has closed the distance and engaged Solo in a clinch.
Ward landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ward.

Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Solo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alkaline Solo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward wants to clinch up but Solo keeps it at a distance.
Ward is looking to clinch but Solo is avoiding it.
Ward tries to clinch up.
Ward is looking to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ward.
Ward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
Solo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Solo lands but Ward takes it in his stride.

Ward has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Solo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward wants to stall.
Ward using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ward counters with a nice kick to the body.
Solo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ward as he jumps to the side.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward tries to clinch up but Solo circles away and keeps his distance.
Solo connects with a high kick.
Alkaline Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Solo misses with a low kick.
Ward lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ward 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Ward!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Sideshow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimyr Alucard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimyr Alucard looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Sideshow
vs
Alucard

160 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, The Sideshow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimyr Alucard!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sideshow scores a takedown into full mount!
Alucard tries to buck Sideshow off but he can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideshow controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.
Alucard tries to buck Sideshow off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideshow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sideshow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sideshow shoots in looking for a takedown. Alucard tries to sprawl out of it but Sideshow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alucard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideshow throws a right hand that Alucard ducks under and follows up with a left that Alucard also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideshow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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.
Sideshow shoots in for a takedown but Alucard shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Sideshow misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alucard avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Sideshow does no damage.

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

Sideshow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sideshow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sideshow won't let Alucard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sideshow dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Sideshow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Sideshow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sideshow trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Sideshow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sideshow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sideshow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
5%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between jason sambozle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jason sambozle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Jericho's chin.

sambozle
vs
Jericho

179 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Urban Vandal fight gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jason sambozle !
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, Chris Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jericho darts in and clinches sambozle up against the cage.
Jericho scores a nice knee to the body.
sambozle looking for a takedown.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

sambozle lands a takedown into guard.
Jericho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
sambozle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jericho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
sambozle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jericho trying to control the position here.
Jericho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jericho not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sambozle tries to get to full guard but Jericho has control of the leg.
sambozle moves into full guard.
Jericho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jericho stays in close to sambozle 's body and controls the position.
sambozle keeping full guard, as Jericho tries to pass.
Jericho preventing the sweep.

sambozle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.
Jericho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

sambozle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
sambozle is breathing heavily.
Jericho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

sambozle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jericho has picked sambozle up and slammed him! sambozle can't keep hold of the triangle and Jericho manages to pass to side control!
Jericho content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Despite being in the dominant position, Chris Jericho just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jericho scores with a body shot.

Jericho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jericho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jericho with the ground and pound from mount.
Jericho cracks sambozle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sambozle is looking to get to half guard.
Jericho landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho lands with some strikes.
Jericho looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jericho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jericho looking to finish sambozle with some ground and pound. This is bad for sambozle !
Jericho prevents sambozle from getting the reversal.

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.
Jericho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
sambozle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jericho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jericho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Jericho.
Jericho punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jericho landing punches.
Jericho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Jericho dominated that round.
That's time! sambozle 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

sambozle tries for a takedown but Jericho circles away easily

and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jericho.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
sambozle jumps guard but Jericho stands there with sambozle around his waist. sambozle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
sambozle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jericho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jason sambozle . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch but sambozle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jericho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by sambozle .
sambozle has his takedown stuffed
and Jericho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
sambozle throws a leg kick
and Jericho counters with a nice low kick that buckles sambozle 's knee momentarily.
sambozle darts in trying to clinch
and Jericho counters with a straight right hand.
sambozle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho tries to clinch but sambozle is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jericho clinches with his opponent.
sambozle takes a knee right on the jaw!
sambozle fails to pull guard.
Jericho working some nice short punches in the clinch.

sambozle is rocked!

sambozle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and sambozle manages to end up in side control.
Oh sambozle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Jericho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
sambozle seems to have got his legs back now.

sambozle tries for a kimura but Jericho is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Jericho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jericho manages to get back to half guard.
Jericho trying to hold on to sambozle 's head to control him but sambozle postures up.
Jericho gets back to full guard.
sambozle looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jericho wants to stand and escape but sambozle is having none of it.
Jericho managing to control the position.
Jericho trying to strike off his back.
sambozle wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
sambozle is looking to work some ground and pound but Jericho has wrist control.
Jericho looking for a sweep. Not yet Jericho, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

sambozle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jericho misses with a knee to the head.
Jericho with a knee to the head.
Jericho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
sambozle misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho connects with a nasty looking knee right to sambozle 's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho lands a knee to the body.
sambozle wants to get back to striking at distance but Jericho won't allow it.
Jericho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jericho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

sambozle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jericho tries to clinch

and sambozle counters with a head kick that drops Jericho!

Jericho is rocked!
sambozle stopping the sweep attempt from Jericho.
Jericho is still in real trouble! Can sambozle finish him?
Jericho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jericho seems to have recovered his senses.
Jericho has sambozle pulled in close to control his posture.
sambozle tries to free his leg and advance position but Jericho is retaining full guard.
sambozle is working hard here to advance position.
sambozle won't allow Jericho to sweep him here.

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.
Jericho tries to clinch up.
sambozle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
sambozle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jericho circles away.

sambozle gets the takedown into side control.
Jericho is looking to regain half guard here but sambozle keeps moving and retains side control.

sambozle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jericho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Jericho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jericho is looking to regain half guard here but sambozle keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that jason sambozle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jericho wants to clinch but sambozle slips to the side

and sambozle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jericho wants to improve his position but sambozle is controlling well.
sambozle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jericho controlling the position well.
sambozle wants to free his trapped foot but Jericho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jericho is trying to control but can't.
Jericho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
Jericho can't keep his opponent in guard - sambozle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jericho is trying to maintain the position but sambozle is very close to passing his half guard.
Jericho wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho is positioning himself well to prevent sambozle advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jericho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jericho manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jericho scores with a jab. sambozle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jericho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Jericho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jericho lands an elbow inside that sambozle shrugs off.
Jericho just leaning against sambozle , taking a breather.
Jericho lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jericho.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
sambozle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jericho smiles and moves away.
sambozle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
sambozle moves out of range of the strikes.
sambozle fails with the takedown

and Jericho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sambozle tries to pull guard but Jericho holds him up against the cage and eventually sambozle drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jason sambozle . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but sambozle blocks it.
sambozle tries to score a body lock takedown but Jericho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
sambozle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Jericho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
sambozle tries to free his leg and advance position but Jericho is retaining full guard.
sambozle is looking to stand up but Jericho won't let him.
sambozle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jericho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jericho pulls sambozle in to control the position.
sambozle tries to free his leg and advance position but Jericho is retaining full guard.
sambozle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jericho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jericho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jericho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control sambozle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
sambozle circles away from the clinch attempt

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sambozle being controlled here momentarily.
sambozle stopping the sweep attempt from Jericho.
Jericho pulls sambozle in close to his closed guard and prevents sambozle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jericho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jericho has control of sambozle 's left arm, preventing sambozle from doing any damage.
Jericho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. sambozle manages to get himself to full guard.
Jericho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
sambozle 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
sambozle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jericho controls the pace.
Jericho won't allow sambozle to sweep him here.
sambozle seems keen to control Jericho's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Jericho.
I think Jericho 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Kleber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjay Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feel the Rush kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arjay Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kleber
vs
Murphy

190 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Klaus Kleber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjay Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Kleber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a jab when Kleber was well out of range.
Kleber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Murphy darts in and clinches Kleber up against the cage.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kleber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kleber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy prevents Kleber from breaking the clinch.

Kleber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy takes a swing at Kleber's ribcage but misses.
Klaus Kleber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Murphy forces Kleber back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy jumps guard but Kleber stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klaus Kleber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjay Murphy.

Kleber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kleber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kleber tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Kleber counters with a nice leg kick.
Murphy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A punch combination from Kleber misses.

Kleber gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy lands a takedown into guard.
Murphy looks gassed!

Kleber working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Kleber is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kleber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kleber is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Kleber throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Kleber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy tries to roll over but Kleber keeps him under control.
Kleber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleber is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.

Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kleber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kleber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kleber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kleber counters with a good, hard body kick but Murphy shrugs it off.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kleber tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Kleber shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murphy. Kleber shrugs it off though.
Murphy looks to clinch

and Kleber counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kleber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Murphy manages to pull guard.
Kleber wants to stand but Murphy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kleber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Kleber is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleber is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Kleber is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy stalling.
Murphy stops Kleber from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kleber tries to clinch but Murphy moves away

and Murphy counters by clinching up.
Kleber wants to break free but Murphy has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kleber shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Kleber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kleber closes the distance but Murphy moves to the side

and Murphy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kleber!
Murphy blocks Kleber's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control the pace but Kleber is squirming around nicely.
Kleber throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kleber to take his back!
Kleber prevents Murphy from getting a body triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kleber trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now.
Kleber prevents Murphy from getting a body triangle.

Murphy is working for a rear naked choke. Kleber is not defending it well and Murphy has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kleber refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kleber's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arjay Murphy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steeve Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Barry
vs
Murray

188 cm
18
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steeve Murray!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barry throws a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Barry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murray tries to clinch but Barry moves out of range.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Barry shows good takedown defense.
Barry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.

Murray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murray with shots to the head and body - Barry looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Murray working for a guillotine from mount but Barry is in no mood to give up.
Barry gets back to half guard.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Barry is defending well.
Barry wants to get back to full guard.

Murray is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Barry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barry is just riding it out for now. Murray eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barry is trying to maintain the position but Murray is very close to passing his half guard.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Murray fails to land the takedown.
Murray looks gassed!
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barry as he avoids it easily.
Manny Barry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steeve Murray.
Murray slips a jab and a cross from Barry.
Barry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barry tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barry to the ground. Barry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two 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.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Barry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murray pinned against the cage. Murray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murray tries for a takedown but Barry circles away easily
and Barry counters with a low kick, right behind Murray 's knee.
Barry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Barry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barry wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.
Murray is pulling down on Barry's head. It's preventing any offense from Barry, at least for the moment.
Barry wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry advances position into side control!

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

Barry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Murray is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray gets back to full guard.
Murray throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry preventing the sweep.

Murray had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barry is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Murray Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barry's back instead.
Murray cracks Barry with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Barry from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Barry trying to control but not successfully.
Barry covers up after that shot from Murray.

Murray working for the choke.

Murray looking for the choke but no joy.
Murray misses with punches from the back.
Barry is really stuck here.
Murray lands shots from the back.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murray has his takedown stuffed
and Barry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murray blocks a leg kick.
Murray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Barry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barry wants to get back to full guard.
Murray wants to control but Barry is keeping him busy.

Murray escapes and gets back to his feet.
Barry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barry misses with a double jab.
Murray shoots in but no luck this time.
Manny Barry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steeve Murray.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Barry pushes him off.

Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barry, pushing him back against the cage.
Barry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barry gets underhooks to prevent Murray's takedown attempt.
Murray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barry.
Murray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murray has Barry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray has Barry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murray's face.

Murray is trying to trip Barry. He has hold of a leg but Barry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murray persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Murray preventing the sweep.
Murray passes into half guard.
Murray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Murray is trying to work for a kimura but Barry is defending well.

Barry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murray is nestled in close to Barry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barry defending well though.
Murray trying to pass the guard but Barry defending well.
Murray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murray trying to control from half guard but Barry is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manny Barry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barry misses with a two punch combination.
Barry shoots for a double leg takedown but Murray sprawls well. He's pushed Barry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murray has Barry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barry misses with a knee to the head.
Barry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murray.
Barry is pressed up against the cage. Murray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barry down to the mat. Barry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barry fails with the takedown.
Murray with a poor takedown

and Barry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murray is looking to improve his position.
Murray gets full guard.
Murray wants to sweep here but Barry controlling him for the moment.

Barry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barry preventing the sweep.

Murray pushes Barry off and scrambles back to his feet.

Murray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray tries to control but Barry wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steeve Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Murray misses with a takedown attempt - Barry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Barry finds it's way through Murray's defenses.
Murray wants to clinch.
Murray fails with the takedown
and Barry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Barry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Murray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barry passes Murray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barry manages to get himself to full guard.
Murray wants to control from the top but Barry keeps moving.
Murray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barry keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Murray slips nicely into half guard.

Murray is looking for a kimura here.
Barry is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry is staying active underneath Murray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Barry.

Murray is sitting in close to Barry's body. Barry has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Murray is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Murray is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Barry.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manny Barry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Torres is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hogan
vs
Torres

161 cm
18
149 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

muscle health

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shulk Hogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Torres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Hogan with that takedown attempt.

Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Torres trying to hold on to Hogan's head to control him but Hogan postures up.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Torres wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres trying to hold on to Hogan's head to control him but Hogan postures up.

Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Torres trying to control but Hogan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hogan swivels and escapes.

Torres gets caught flat footed, as Hogan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Torres keeping full guard, as Hogan tries to pass.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogan could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogan is working hard here to advance position.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres looks gassed!
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hogan is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torres defending well though.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Hogan 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.
Hogan is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Torres moves into full guard.
Torres keeping full guard, as Hogan tries to pass.
Torres 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.
Hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Torres counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres works his way into full mount!
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hogan punching from the bottom.
Torres is pressing down on Hogan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hogan is holding on for now.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back!
Torres is really stuck here.
Torres rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Hogan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hogan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Torres's face.

Hogan has control of Torres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Torres regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Torres regains half guard.

Hogan is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
Hogan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.

Hogan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shulk Hogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
Hogan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hogan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.

Hogan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Torres won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.

Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Torres scoring with some ground and pound.

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

Torres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hogan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hogan gets back to half guard.
Hogan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Torres advances position into side control!
Torres working the head and body with strikes.
Shulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogan prevents Torres from moving into mount.
Torres in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Torres is working Hogan over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the position but Hogan is working away.
Torres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hogan is looking to reverse the position.

Torres decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hogan to his feet.
Hogan shoots and misses

and Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hogan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torres landing with the ground and pound.

Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hogan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hogan's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres avoiding Hogan 's attempts to control his hands.
Hogan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hogan wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hogan is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Torres pulls his head out easily.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
Torres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hogan manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Torres!
Torres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres gets back to half guard.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hogan's back!
Torres throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hogan!
Torres is trying to stick to Hogan's back but Hogan is turning into Torres. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Torres's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hogan.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan being controlled here momentarily.

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hogan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Torres counters with a takedown into side control.
Hogan tries to improve position but can't.

Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hogan is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control.
Hogan stops Torres from passing to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hogan tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Torres has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Torres with shots to the head and body - Hogan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan is looking to get to half guard.
Torres avoids the attempt from Hogan to control.
Hogan manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Hogan blocks nicely.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan trying to control the position.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hogan with a poor takedown

and Torres moves into the clinch.

Torres jumps guard.

Hogan drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Hogan off! Hogan jumps back into Torres's guard.
Hogan won't allow Torres to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan with a nice head shot there.

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

Torres has his foot on Hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogan is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.

Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.

Torres has his foot on Hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Torres has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hogan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a three punch combo that has Hogan backing up. Hogan nods at Torres to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogan scores a takedown into full mount!

Hogan has hold of Torres's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Torres manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Hogan isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
Torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Torres had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hogan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Torres Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hogan's back instead.
Hogan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hogan working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Torres is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hogan is surviving well by controlling Torres's body position as best he can.
Hogan is working to get back to half guard.
Hogan tries to control Torres's body but Torres pushes him off. Hogan squirms to his side and now Torres has his back!

Hogan is trying to defend against the choke here but Torres has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Torres Tightens the hold and Hogan taps out furiously! Torres displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rusty Torres!
Rusty Torres is the new featherweight champion!