TFC 32: Barnes vs. Sherk II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeb Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anxiety kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Rush
vs
Rodriguez

199 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
273 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeb Rush !
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, Eddie Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Rush is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rush looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Rush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeb Rush . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rush throws a big shot that misses.

Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rush 's face.
Rush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Rush .
Rodriguez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.

Rush tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Rush 's eye.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Rush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Rush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Rush in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Rush shrugs off.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodriguez lands an elbow that stopped Rush in his tracks for a moment.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rush s head.
Rodriguez lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez has Rush pushed against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Rodriguez.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rush looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Rush is avoiding it.
Rush punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rush shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez defending well as Rush loads up on a big left hand.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rush .
Rush looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Rodriguez forces Rush back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but Rush blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodriguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rodriguez has Rush pressed against the cage.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rush has time to react.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses

and Rush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.

Rush decides to pull guard.
Rush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rush wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush wants to get back to full guard but Rodriguez has passed into side control.
Rush is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush is working hard here to advance position.
Rush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rush tries to get out of the position.

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.
Rodriguez tries to push Rush 's head away but Rush is holding on tight.
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rush is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez looking to control but Rush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rush is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Rush 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rush looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Rush throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Rush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Rush .
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Rush pushes him off.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Rush is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Rush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Rush is having none of it.
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.
Rush misses with a body shot.
Rush fails in his attempt to clinch.

Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez lands an elbow just above Rush 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rush takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rush tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeb Rush . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Rush tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rush takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
Rush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Rush moves out of range.
Rush with a nice cross.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rush misses with a head kick.
Rush throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez which made him look bad.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Rush throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
No luck for Rush with that takedown attempt.

Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Rush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rush takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez is trying to stall.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside.
Rush tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Rush shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rush avoids the elbow strike from Rodriguez, against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rush stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Rush .
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Rush blocks it.
Rodriguez connects with a knee to the head.

Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eddie Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Rush is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Rush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Rodriguez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush lands a brutal uppercut that launches Rodriguez off his feet! Rodriguez tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeb Rush !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Frank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Frank
vs
Mac

177 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Frank!
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, Little Mac!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank misses with a takedown attempt - Mac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mac avoids the head kick by Frank.
Mac scores with a nice right hand.
Frank fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frank.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt - Mac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mac! Frank is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Mac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Toner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Wholequist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wholequist has chosen 'Extreme Ways' by Moby as his entrance music. Brendon Toner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Wholequist's chin.

Toner
vs
Wholequist

182 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendon Toner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Wholequist!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toner lands with a hook. Wholequist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toner misses with a body shot.
A big right from Toner misses.

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

Toner is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wholequist pulls his head out easily.

Toner actively working from the bottom here.
Wholequist is looking to take a break and control but Toner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toner is looking for a sweep. Wholequist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wholequist trying to control the action but Toner is working from the bottom.

Toner is defending against the submission attempts here by Wholequist.
Toner works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Toner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wholequist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wholequist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wholequist thows a big elbow that misses.
Toner controls Wholequist momentarily but Wholequist frees himself.

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

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

Wholequist drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Toner dives on top into guard.
Toner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wholequist is keeping the position for now.

Wholequist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wholequist looks gassed!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toner is pushing down on Wholequist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wholequist is fighting to maintain full guard but Toner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Toner is nestled in close to Wholequist, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Toner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wholequist's head.

Toner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wholequist gets full guard.
Wholequist wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toner postures up in Wholequist's guard and throws a big left but Wholequist blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wholequist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toner is pushing down on Wholequist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wholequist is fighting to maintain full guard but Toner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wholequist gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wholequist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toner pushes down on Wholequist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wholequist won't allow Toner to pass to mount.

Toner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wholequist moves into full guard.

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

Wholequist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wholequist throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toner passes Wholequist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wholequist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wholequist has hold of Toner's hands but Toner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wholequist is looking to escape.

Wholequist is defending against the submission attempts here by Toner.

Wholequist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wholequist taking some punishment here, with Toner in his half guard.
Wholequist tries to get to full guard but Toner has control of the leg.
Toner works his way into full mount!
Wholequist tries to reverse the position but Toner maintains control.
Toner cracks Wholequist with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wholequist is wriggling around trying to escape.

Toner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wholequist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wholequist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wholequist wants to take a breather but Toner is having none of it.
Toner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Wholequist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Toner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wholequist, into his guard.

Toner drops back looking for a leg! Wholequist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wholequist manages to kick Toner off! Toner jumps back into Wholequist's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wholequist is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wholequist passes Toner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wholequist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toner trying to control but Wholequist postures up.
Toner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wholequist moves nicely into side control.
Wholequist misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Toner sneaks back into half guard.
Toner landing strikes from the bottom.

Toner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Wholequist is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toner working a defensive guard here.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendon Toner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Woodcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hardy
vs
Woodcock

184 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Hardy!
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, James Woodcock!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Woodcock tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woodcock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Woodcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy moves out of range as Woodcock strikes.

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

Woodcock lands a takedown into guard.
Woodcock trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Woodcock stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Woodcock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy tries to buck Woodcock off but Woodcock is having none of it.
Woodcock wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Hardy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardy is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard but Woodcock has passed into side control.
Hardy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Hardy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Woodcock biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy tries to escape the position.

Woodcock is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hardy rolls, trying to escape but Woodcock keeps control of the position.

Woodcock working for a choke but Hardy is defending well.
Woodcock looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Woodcock looking to break Hardy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hardy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Woodcock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hardy controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Woodcock avoiding Hardy 's attempts to control his hands.
Woodcock has good solid back control here.
Hardy tries to escape the position.
Hardy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Woodcock trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is in trouble now - Woodcock has advanced to mount!
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Woodcock wants to control the action but instead Hardy gets a body lock and reverses into Woodcock's guard! Nice work!

Woodcock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woodcock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Woodcock won't let him.
Woodcock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Woodcock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Woodcock manages to move to mount!

Woodcock looking for a guillotine from mount but Hardy is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.

Woodcock working for a guillotine from mount but Hardy is in no mood to give up.
Hardy regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hardy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woodcock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.

Hardy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodcock is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy slips under a jab from Woodcock.

Woodcock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Woodcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Woodcock is trying to work for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.

Hardy actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Woodcock is controlling well.

Hardy actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodcock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Woodcock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardy defends it well.
Woodcock trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Woodcock fails in his attempt to clinch.

Woodcock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Woodcock passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Woodcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Woodcock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardy!
Woodcock wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely.

Woodcock goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardy turns into him and now he's in Woodcock's guard.
Woodcock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Woodcock wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely.
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy really wants to buck Woodcock off and get back to his feet.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Woodcock controlling the pace for now.
Hardy working to try and regain half guard.

Woodcock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has given up his back.
Hardy wants to escape the position.

Woodcock is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hardy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Woodcock's guard. Nice work there by Hardy.
Woodcock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woodcock keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.

Hardy gets to his feet - Woodcock follows without any prompting.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Woodcock.
Hardy tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Woodcock crashes against the mat.
Hardy prevents Woodcock from moving into mount.
Woodcock misses with the ground and pound.

Woodcock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Woodcock advances to mount.
Woodcock controlling from mount.
Hardy is controlling an arm, preventing Woodcock from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hardy is trying to reverse the position but instead Woodcock has taken his back - oops!

Woodcock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hardy is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Woodcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Woodcock looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Woodcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Woodcock counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Woodcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hardy looking for a guillotine here but Woodcock defends easily.

Woodcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hardy is looking for a triangle but Woodcock pushes his legs off easily.
Woodcock passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Woodcock trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woodcock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Woodcock prevents Hardy from improving his position.
James Woodcock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woodcock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woodcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy is pressing down on Woodcock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woodcock trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy with a poor takedown

and Woodcock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Woodcock.

Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodcock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woodcock trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock postures up.

Woodcock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woodcock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Hardy is working for a guillotine from mount but Woodcock frees his head quite easily.
Woodcock manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Hardy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woodcock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardy.
Hardy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Woodcock can't escape the position.

Hardy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Woodcock turns into him and now he's in Hardy's guard.
Woodcock passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardy is looking to escape.

Woodcock is trying for a kimura here. Hardy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Woodcock wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Woodcock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Patrick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Patrick
vs
James

176 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Patrick!
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, Bryce James!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James moves in looking to clinch but Patrick pushes him off.
Patrick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Patrick persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.

Patrick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Patrick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James tries to reverse the position but Patrick maintains control.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patrick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Patrick 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.

Patrick is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But James has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from James!

James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Patrick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Patrick has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Patrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James keeping moving, preventing Patrick from controlling successfully.

James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patrick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James looks gassed!
Patrick looking to pass the guard.

Patrick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Patrick has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James is pushing down on Patrick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patrick is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
Patrick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Patrick is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.

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

Patrick keeping busy on the bottom but James has passed one foot through into half guard.

James is looking for a kimura but Patrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patrick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patrick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Patrick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Patrick looking for submissions off his back.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patrick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patrick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Patrick is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patrick is keeping the position for now.

Patrick looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! James has picked Patrick up and slammed him! Patrick can't keep hold of the triangle and James manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Patrick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Patrick is defending against the submission attempts here by James.

James is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Sean Patrick 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.

Patrick closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Patrick pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James connects with a single shot there.
Patrick shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Patrick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

James drives through with a takedown into guard.

Patrick looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James passes Patrick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

James is working for a submission of some sort.

James is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Patrick has managed to free his arm - good work.
James is looking to advance position but Patrick won't allow it.

Patrick is defending against the submission attempts here by James.

James is trying to work for a kimura but Patrick is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patrick defends it well.
Patrick is trying to get back to full guard.

James seems to be looking for submissions.
Bryce James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James passes to full mount!
Patrick is working to get back to half guard.

James wants to finish this one by submission but Patrick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from James.
Patrick has given up his back here. Will James look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James working for the choke.
Patrick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Patrick gets full guard.

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

James actively working from the bottom here.
Patrick works his way into side control.
Patrick misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patrick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Patrick moves into full guard.

Patrick working for a triangle but James defends it easily.

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

James drops back looking for a leg! Patrick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patrick manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Patrick's guard.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Patrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Patrick counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Patrick tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patrick manages to get himself to full guard.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James passes to side control.

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

James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Patrick, who protects the arm well.

James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Patrick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James advances to mount.

James jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Patrick manages to avoid the submission attempt.

James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Patrick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Patrick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Patrick won't allow James to pass to mount.

James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James uses his free foot to push down on Patrick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Patrick.

James looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Patrick is looking to get to half guard.

James is working for a guillotine from mount but Patrick frees his head quite easily.
Patrick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Patrick is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but James pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Patrick gets full guard.
Patrick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James is looking to get to half guard.

Patrick swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Patrick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buford Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Mendez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sanford
vs
Mendez

190 cm
21
234 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buford Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford tries to clinch but Mendez moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sanford!
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Sanford tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanford takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Sanford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanford throws a chopping leg kick but Mendez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanford wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Mendez. No joy for Sanford on that attempt.

Sanford drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendez tries to buck Sanford off but Sanford is having none of it.
Mendez gets back to half guard.
Sanford prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Mendez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanford's back!
Sanford trying to control but not successfully.
Mendez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mendez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford is really stuck here.
Mendez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mendez not allowing Sanford to control his hands.
Mendez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mendez.
Mendez cracks Sanford with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sanford from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Sanford is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez is punishing Sanford with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oh Sanford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendez not allowing Sanford to control his hands.
Sanford is breathing heavily.
Mendez lands a shot to the head.
Mendez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mendez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mendez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mendez apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Mendez forces Sanford back against the cage and clinches.
Sanford seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford is looking to land body kicks.
Sanford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Sanford pushes him off.
Sanford tries to clinch up

and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendez.
Sanford is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendez has double underhooks.
Sanford stops a takedown attempt from Mendez.

Mendez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sanford clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez is landing with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Mendez is punishing Sanford with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mendez has Sanford flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Sanford is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Mendez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Cottle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell has chosen Click Click, by Mobb Deep as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cottle
vs
Campbell

176 cm
20
179 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cottle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Cottle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cottle won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.

Cottle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Campbell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cottle, into his guard.

Cottle is looking for a triangle but Campbell pushes his legs off easily.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cottle swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Campbell stands up and waves to Cottle to follow him.
Campbell tries to score with a low kick but Cottle moves his leg out of the way.
Campbell tries to bum rush Cottle with a series of wild strikes but Cottle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justin Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campbell misses with the combination.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like David Cottle has been cut.

Cottle gets a takedown into half guard.
Cottle prevents Campbell from improving his position.
Campbell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campbell.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Cottle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Jamse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsung comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat Theme Remix. Jamse is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Juice & Bun-B - Cant crush my Cool. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tsung
vs
Jamse

186 cm
23
199 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
194 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Jamse!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamse fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsung lands a right hook to the body.
Tsung lands with an overhand left.
Tsung sizes up Jamse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jamse shoots in but Tsung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jamse shoots in but no luck this time.
Shang Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Jamse.
Nice takedown defense from Tsung. No joy for Jamse on that attempt.
Jamse looks gassed!
Tsung stuffs the takedown attempt from Jamse. Jamse gets slowly back to his feet.
Tsung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsung lands with a straight right. Jamse didn't see that one coming.
Jamse misses with a takedown attempt - Tsung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jamse shoots in for a double leg but Tsung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jamse fails to land the takedown.
Tsung connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsung as he jumps to the side.
Tsung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jamse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tsung lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tsung throws a series of strikes that have Jamse backpedaling.
Jamse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsung 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.
Tsung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jamse at a distance.

Jamse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Tsung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jamse being controlled here momentarily.
Tsung lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jamse!
Jamse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung controlling the pace for now.
Tsung trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsung controlling from mount.
Tsung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jamse is looking to escape.
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.
Jamse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jamse has given up his back here.
Jamse trying to control the action but Tsung just sinks the hooks in.
Tsung trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Jamse right now.
Tsung gets his hands free as Jamse looks to control.

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.
Tsung slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Tsung tightening his grip on Jamse, looking for the choke.
Tsung doesn't have the hooks in and Jamse manages to turn into his guard.
Tsung pulls Jamse in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamse trying to control but Tsung is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tsung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsung lands a jab to the nose.
Sid Jamse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsung lands with an uppercut that bounces Jamse off the cage and back into rage.
Jamse closes the distance and clinches up with Tsung, looking for a takedown. Jamse pushes Tsung against the cage but Tsung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jamse shoots in and drives through. Tsung sprawls well.
Tsung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jamse.
Tsung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamse fails with a takedown attempt.
Shang Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Jamse.
Tsung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jamse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tsung digs a good body shot into Jamse's ribs.
Jamse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsung.
Jamse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jamse takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung lands a nice shot that snaps Jamse's head back.
Tsung lands a head kick. Jamse smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shang Tsung is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsung connects with a jab.
Tsung connects with a body shot.
Tsung stuffs the takedown.
Tsung lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jamse takes a step back to recover.
Sid Jamse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jamse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsung as he jumps to the side.
Jamse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsung but Tsung pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Jamse or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsung which made him look bad.
Tsung throws a series of strikes that have Jamse backpedaling.
Tsung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jamse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Tsung as Jamse shoots in.
Tsung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jamse.
Jamse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsung swivels and escapes.
Jamse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsung scores with a one two! Jamse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tsung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsung lands a head kick!
Tsung jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsung scores with a jab to the head.
A nice combination there by Tsung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsung cracks Jamse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Jamse scores a takedown into full mount!
Tsung can't escape the position.
Jamse controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jamse goes for an armbar but Tsung turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tsung.
Tsung trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsung advances position into side control!
Jamse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tsung has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jamse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jamse is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tsung has taken his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shang Tsung!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between OJ Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Monsignor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Ja Rule feat. Fat Joe & Jadakiss - New York. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Black
vs
Monsignor

185 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OJ Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Monsignor!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsignor shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Monsignor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monsignor. That's going to slow Black down.
Black lands with a right hand.
Monsignor shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black catches Monsignor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monsignor defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Monsignor wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Monsignor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
OJ Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Monsignor.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Monsignor ducks down to avoid it.
Monsignor checks the leg kick.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black misses with a straight left.
Monsignor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monsignor fails with a takedown attempt.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Monsignor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black scores with a three punch combo!
Monsignor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Monsignor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Black misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Monsignor or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
A jab from Black misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monsignor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Black.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Monsignor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monsignor looks gassed!
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Herbert Monsignor has been cut.
Black dips to his left and cracks Monsignor with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monsignor. Monsignor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Black looks to land a combination but Monsignor avoids it well.
Monsignor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monsignor there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Monsignor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monsignor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor blocks a jab.
Monsignor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Monsignor's head.
Monsignor takes one on the button.
Black misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monsignor on the side of the head.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monsignor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Monsignor.
Monsignor takes one to the chin there.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monsignor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Nice shot lands for Black.
Monsignor shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monsignor throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Black cracks Monsignor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Monsignor has a takedown stuffed.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Monsignor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monsignor takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Black is predictable there

and Monsignor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Monsignor wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black tries to bench press Monsignor off him but Monsignor keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

OJ Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Monsignor doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Monsignor shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monsignor.
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
OJ Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Monsignor.
Monsignor fails with a takedown attempt.
Monsignor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black throws a hook but Monsignor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsignor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monsignor fails with the takedown.
Monsignor has a takedown stuffed.
Monsignor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor moves forwards but Black connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Black lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
OJ Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monsignor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Black misses.
Monsignor slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black lunges at Monsignor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monsignor's hand.
Black throws an off balance right hand

and Monsignor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monsignor wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monsignor is controlling him.
Monsignor won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Monsignor wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black pulls Monsignor in close to prevent any damage.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsignor on the ground.
Monsignor trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monsignor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Monsignor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Black really felt that one!
Black misses with a left hand

and Monsignor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monsignor.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monsignor preventing the sweep.
Black keeping moving, preventing Monsignor from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monsignor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Monsignor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Monsignor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Monsignor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Monsignor shoots in and bounces Black off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monsignor trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsignor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monsignor wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black wants to improve his position but instead Monsignor has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is pressing down on Monsignor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monsignor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monsignor passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monsignor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Monsignor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monsignor is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monsignor is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monsignor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monsignor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monsignor's back!
Monsignor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Monsignor tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monsignor has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monsignor holds on and takes a little breather.
Black postures up.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black stops Monsignor from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monsignor keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Monsignor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
Monsignor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herbert Monsignor has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black tries to lock up and control but Monsignor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Monsignor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monsignor 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Monsignor!

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean claude Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes into the arena with Red Right Hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Barnes
vs
claude Sherk

180 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

MMA's Best Nutrition
Bushido Clothing

Elite Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean claude Sherk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sherk doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Sherk.
Barnes lands a jab to Sherk's midsection.
Brad Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Jean claude Sherk has been cut.
Barnes lands a head kick that stumbles Sherk and the fighters go to the mat.

Sherk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Barnes stands up from Sherk's guard - Barnes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sherk is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?

Sherk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sherk showed some decent athleticism there.
Sherk seems to have recovered his senses.

Sherk is looking for a kimura here.
Sherk looks gassed!
Barnes is looking to get back to is feet but Sherk passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Sherk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sherk passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barnes!
Barnes can't escape the position.
Sherk won't let Barnes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barnes has one foot on Sherk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Sherk backs away looking to recover.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Sherk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barnes drops Sherk with a left right combo! Barnes follows him down to the ground into side control.

That has opened up Jean claude Sherk's cut even more.

Barnes decides to stand back up. Barnes steps back and let's Sherk get back to his feet.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Sherk drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Sherk blocks with his arms.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Sherk blocks it.
Sherk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes stalling against the cage.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sherk.
Barnes looking to stall.
Sherk tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sherk.
Sherk wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes lands a nice elbow.
Sherk tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Brad Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean claude Sherk.
Barnes landing knees to the head.

The cut above Jean claude Sherk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sherk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sherk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Sherk avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Sherk blocks it.
Sherk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sherk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sherk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sherk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Sherk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sherk. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Sherk or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes which made him look bad.
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!
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sherk. Sherk gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

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

Sherk is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sherk to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean claude Sherk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes scores with a push kick.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.

Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sherk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sherk's face.

Jean claude Sherk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Sherk managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.

Sherk pulls guard.

Sherk working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.

Sherk had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barnes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sherk Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barnes's back instead.
Sherk is trying to control but Barnes is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Sherk is breathing heavily.

Sherk goes for an armbar but Barnes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barnes.
Sherk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Sherk has a closed guard, preventing Barnes from standing up.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Sherk is keeping the position.
Sherk is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Sherk working a defensive guard but Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sherk controls his leg.

Barnes escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sherk takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sherk rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Sherk tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Sherk jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Sherk around his waist. Sherk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Sherk is blocking nicely.
Sherk tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Brad Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean claude Sherk.
Barnes landing knees to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brad Barnes!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

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