UPM 4 - Junior x Jones II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reylon Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reylon Dorian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dorian
vs
Wilson

182 cm
20
269 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reylon Dorian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Wilson does it's job there.
Wilson stalks Dorian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dorian's face. Dorian staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Reylon Dorian has been cut.
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!
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Wilson.

Dorian is rocked!
Wilson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Dorian is looking to close the distance but Wilson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Dorian crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Dorian is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Frank Wilson!
Frank Wilson is the new super heavyweight champion!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Asesino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asesino has chosen El Patron - Brujeria as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dorian
vs
Asesino

185 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renzo Dorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Asesino!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asesino moves in looking to clinch but Dorian pushes him off.
Dorian takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Renzo Dorian has been cut.
Dorian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asesino tries to avoid it but Dorian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asesino to the ground. Asesino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dorian misses with a wild combination.

Asesino has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dorian works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dorian won't allow Asesino to get back to his feet.
Dorian wants to control from the top but Asesino keeps moving.
Dorian could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asesino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Dorian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Asesino dives on top into guard.
Dorian has a closed guard, preventing Asesino from standing up.
Dorian has his hands on Asesino's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asesino preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dorian looking for a guillotine here but Asesino defends easily.
Asesino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Asesino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dorian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Asesino tries to kick Dorian off but Dorian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Asesino looks gassed!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dorian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Asesino!
Dorian moves to the back position.
Asesino is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dorian off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renzo Dorian!

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Junior
vs
Jones

190 cm
22
209 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
199 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Victorious Fight Wear
Victorious Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones advances position into side control!

Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Junior tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Junior's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Junior had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Junior Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Jones right now.

Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Junior.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Junior keeps control of the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Junior!
Thiago Junior retains his light heavyweight title!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jair Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luis eduardo almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomber comes to the cage accompanied by Apocalipse 16 - Apaga mais nao bate. almeida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. a rush blood to the head kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! luis eduardo almeida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bomber
vs
eduardo almeida

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jair Bomber!
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, luis eduardo almeida!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bomber fails with the takedown.
almeida swinging wilding here.
Bomber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
almeida should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
almeida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bomber shoots for a double leg takedown but almeida sprawls well. He's pushed Bomber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jair Bomber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber takes one to the side of the head.
luis eduardo almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bomber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bomber is breathing heavily.
Bomber moves out of range as almeida throws a body kick.
Bomber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
almeida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
almeida tries to clinch up but Bomber circles away and keeps his distance.
Bomber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
almeida is looking to slow Bomber down with leg kicks.
almeida is looking to clinch but Bomber is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

almeida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. almeida showed some decent athleticism there.

almeida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
almeida is looking to take a break and control but Bomber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
almeida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

almeida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bomber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
almeida controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
almeida tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
almeida works his way into side control.
Bomber is looking to reverse the position.
almeida controlling from side mount.
Bomber is looking for a sweep.
Bomber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked almeida off and has taken his back!
Bomber looking to hold on to the position here but almeida rolls and ends up regaining guard.
almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Bomber is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bomber shoots and misses

and almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by almeida.
almeida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
almeida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bomber manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Bomber is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. almeida can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
almeida has given up his back here.
What can almeida do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
almeida manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bomber's guard. Nice work there by almeida.
Bomber pulls almeida in close to his closed guard and prevents almeida from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bomber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
almeida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
almeida won't allow Bomber to sweep him here.
almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomber is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bomber is on top in guard.
Bomber wants to control from the top but almeida keeps moving.
Bomber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

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.
Bomber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

almeida has his foot on Bomber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomber works his way back into a safe position though.
Bomber advances to half guard.
Bomber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but almeida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bomber is taking a breather. almeida 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.
Bomber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down almeida for as long as he can get away with.

Bomber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. almeida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bomber.
almeida is looking for a sweep. Bomber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber is controlling the pace.

Bomber 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.
Bomber trying to mount his opponent but almeida defends it.
Bomber trying to control the pace.
Bomber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for almeida!

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.

Bomber has control of almeida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and almeida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
almeida tries to hold on but Bomber pushes him away.
Bomber trying to control but almeida is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jair Bomber just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bomber has his takedown stuffed
and almeida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
almeida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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 Jair Bomber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bomber fails with the takedown
and almeida counters with a head kick.
Bomber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and almeida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bomber with a poor takedown
and almeida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jair Bomber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber misses with a takedown

and almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by almeida.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber has a closed guard, preventing almeida from standing up.
almeida pushing down on Bomber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with almeida in particular looking to stall.
Bomber is looking to improve his position.
Bomber is working hard here to advance position.
Bomber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bomber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in almeida's guard.
Bomber wants to pass the guard but almeida is keeping the position.
almeida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber trying to control the position from guard on top but almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

almeida working for a triangle but Bomber defends it easily.

Bomber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bomber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
almeida working a defensive guard here.
almeida 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bomber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
almeida lands a nice shot to the head.
Bomber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
almeida lands a big elbow.
luis eduardo almeida has got the better of the ground game so far.
almeida prevents Bomber from getting the reversal.
Bomber wants to hold on but almeida pushes him away.
almeida controlling from mount.

almeida looking to isolate an arm here. Bomber doesn't see it coming and as almeida extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by almeida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). luis eduardo almeida!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dario Conca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Coutinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Coutinho's choice of entrance music: They Don't Care About Us. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Conca
vs
Coutinho

183 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dario Conca!
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, Andre Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coutinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conca circles away.

Conca bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Conca advances to mount.

Conca is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Coutinho is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dario Conca!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Dorian
vs
Cayana

186 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Dorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joilton Cayana!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorian stuffs the takedown.
Cayana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dorian as he jumps to the side.

Dorian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cayana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dorian slows the pace down.

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

Dorian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cayana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Dorian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cayana, who protects the arm well.
Cayana seems a little lost for a moment, as Dorian dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cayana for as long as he can get away with.

Dorian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cayana is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cayana's face as Dorian controls the position.
Cayana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cayana struggling a bit here.
Dorian moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cayana tries to bench press Dorian off him but Dorian keeps the position.
Dorian staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cayana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cayana is letting Dorian control him for a moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lorenzo Dorian just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cayana fails with the takedown

and Dorian counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cayana!
Lorenzo Dorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joilton Cayana.
Dorian moves to the back position.
Cayana should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lorenzo Dorian!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

Rosseti
vs
BILL

177 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Rosseti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BUFALO BILL!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BILL fails in his attempt to clinch.
BILL is looking to clinch.

BILL instigates a clinch.

BILL manages to break the clinch.

BILL moves into range and clinches up with Rosseti.
The is referee keeping an eye on BILL - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
BILL receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
BILL tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BILL unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rosseti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BILL wants to get back to striking at distance but Rosseti won't allow it.
BILL has had enough of the clinch but Rosseti keeps him there for the moment.

BILL escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BILL throws a series of punches but Rosseti moves out of range.

BILL rushes Rosseti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rosseti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from BILL.
BILL wants to break the clinch but can't.

BILL breaks from the clinch.
BILL explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
BILL is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BILL lands a left hand.

BILL escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BILL tries to clinch up but Rosseti circles away and keeps his distance.
BILL goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rosseti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
BILL tries to clinch but Rosseti is having none of it.
Rosseti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BILL wants to clinch but Rosseti slips to the side

and Rosseti moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

BILL successfully pulls guard.
Rosseti stopping the sweep attempt from BILL.
BILL is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BILL looks gassed!
Rosseti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BILL works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosseti wants to pass the guard but BILL is keeping the position.
BILL really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rosseti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rosseti lands a couple of elbows.
Rosseti looking to pass the guard.
Rosseti controlling from the top position.

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

Rosseti gets the takedown into side control.
BILL prevents Rosseti from moving into mount.

Rosseti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BILL knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BILL prevents Rosseti from improving position.
Rosseti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rosseti has worked his way into a potential kimura here. BILL is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rosseti yanks on the arm and BILL is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rosseti.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitor Rosseti!

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FIGHT
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keenin Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glass Joe acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Klein
vs
Joe

189 cm
19
196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

MMA's Best Nutrition

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenin Klein!
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, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein misses with a wild combination.

Klein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klein swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Joe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Klein tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Joe gets a takedown into half guard.
Klein is breathing heavily.
Joe wants to free his trapped foot but Klein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joe stops Klein from getting back to his feet.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klein keeps working.
Joe wants to pass to mount but Klein is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe controlling the action here.
Joe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Joe gets a takedown into half guard.
Klein won't allow Joe to pass to mount.
Joe is nestled in close to Klein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joe won't let Klein get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Joe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Klein is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe controlling the position easily from mount.

Joe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Klein is on top in guard.

Klein gets to his feet - Joe follows without any prompting.
Klein is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.

Joe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Klein is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea.
Joeis looking to pass into half guard but Klein pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Klein is in guard.

Joe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Joe pushes Klein off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Klein.
Klein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klein tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.

Joe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Klein kicks Joe off and gets back to his feet.

Joe scores with a takedown into Klein's guard.
Klein can't keep his opponent in guard - Joe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Klein's hands, connecting with Klein's forehead.
Joe wants to take a breather but Klein is having none of it.
Joe winds up and cracks Klein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joe slows the pace down in half guard.
Klein is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joe lands a nice short elbow.

Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klein is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold.
Klein looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe controlling the action here.
Joe prevents Klein from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe passes to side control.
Joe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe 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.

Klein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klein misses with a double jab.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.

Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe won't allow Klein to get back to his feet.
Klein wants to get back to his feet but Joe passes into half guard.
Klein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Klein is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Joe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe scores with punches from side control.
Klein on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Joe prevents Klein from escaping the position.
Joe cracks Klein with a big right hand but Klein just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klein, who protects the arm well.
Joe prevents Klein from escaping the position.
Joe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Klein!
Klein is squirming around, avoiding Joe's attempts to control the action.

Joe has hold of Klein's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klein manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Joe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joe with a couple of short strikes.
Joe content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Joe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Klein is on top in guard.
Klein wants to stand but Joe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Joe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Joe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klein passes into side control.

Klein decides to stand up, so the ref orders Joe to his feet.

Klein clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Klein scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Klein.
A short right from Klein on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Klein.
Klein can't break the clinch.
Joe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Klein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe blocks a body shot from Klein.
Joe jumps guard but Klein stands there with Joe around his waist. Joe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Klein working aggressively here.
Klein gets underhooks to prevent Joe's takedown attempt.
Keenin Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Klein tries a knee to the head but Joe blocks it.
Klein throws a head punch that misses.
Klein trying to land knees to the body.
Klein misses with the head strike.
Joe looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Joe wants the takedown. Klein is fighting it off but Joe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Klein's guard against the cage.
Joe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klein has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joe drops back looking for a leg! Klein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klein manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Klein's guard.
Joe is in close to Klein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Joe stands and steps away. Klein gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Klein doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
Klein tries to clinch up.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klein.
Klein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Klein tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klein fails in his attempt to clinch.

Joe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Joe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Joe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Klein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Joe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joe advances position into side control!

Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Klein is pushing Joe's head away, looking to escape. Joe manages to hold on to the position though.
Joe trying to control the position but Klein is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klein tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe lands punches and elbows.
Klein is trying to stand back up.

Joe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Klein knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Klein for a finish.
Joe tries to keep control of the position but Klein is staying busy.
Joe lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klein looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Joe looking to break Klein's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Klein remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Joe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Klein looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Klein manages to stand up with Joe still on his back. Eventually Joe drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joe lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Glass Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Joe passes into half guard.
Klein is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klein keeps working.
Klein is trying to stand.
Joe lands with a punch from half guard.
Joe slows the pace down in half guard.
Joe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joe works his way into full mount!
Joe landing strikes from the mount and Klein is in trouble!
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joe landing punches.
Klein is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Klein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Klein wants to get back to his feet.
Klein is in a horrible position here. Joe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Klein blocking the ground and pound.
Klein trying desperately to get to his feet.
Joe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klein's face.
Klein is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Joe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klein's face.
Joe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Klein wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenin Klein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe blocks Klein's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Joe breaks from Klein's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Klein swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joe 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Glass Joe!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Glass Joe!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Glass Joe!

Glass Joe wins by unanimous decision!