Patriot Games PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

glozman
vs
Snapper

177 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, igor glozman!
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, Juaquin Snapper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
glozman scores with a hook to the body. Snapper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snapper.
Snapper takes one on the button.

It looks like Juaquin Snapper has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for glozman. That snapped Snapper's head back.
glozman drops Snapper with a right and a left! glozman comes rushing in but Snapper regains his composure and manages to keep glozman in guard.

Snapper is rocked!
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!

glozman stands and steps away. Snapper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Snapper is still on wobbly legs! Can glozman finish him?
glozman Rushes Snapper and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Snapper is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. glozman Piles on the pressure and Snapper crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). igor glozman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Agrotóxico - A Beira Do Caos as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Machida
vs
Silva

185 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.

Silva is rocked!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Machida throws an overhand right that has Silva reeling! Machida follows up with a more punches and Silva is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyoto Machida!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smash Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Skunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Holla if ya hear me . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hammer
vs
Skunk

188 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smash Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drunken Skunk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Skunk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hammer scores a takedown into full mount!
Skunk is trying to escape the mount.
Hammer is landing with some decent strikes but Skunk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Skunk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hammer trying to control but Skunk is having none of it.
The referee warns Skunk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Skunk is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Skunk is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer working the ground and pound effectively.
Skunk has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammer lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Hammer.
Skunk flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hammer tries to control but Skunk wriggling away.
Hammer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Skunk tries to reverse the position but Hammer maintains control.
Skunk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hammer winds up and cracks Skunk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk is trying to get back to full guard.
Skunk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammer tries to stand but Skunk is controlling from the bottom.
Hammer is breathing heavily.

Skunk is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skunk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Skunk has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.

Skunk has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Skunk is keeping the position.

Hammer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skunk, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk throws the kick towards the body but Hammer avoids it.

Hammer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Skunk is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skunk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skunk!
Hammer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Hammer wants to finish this one by submission but Skunk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hammer.
Skunk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hammer works his way into side control.
Hammer tries to move to mount but Skunk blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunk is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Hammer cracks Skunk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hammer landing strikes.
Skunk is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Skunk tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Skunk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skunk is looking to reverse the position.

Hammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skunk gets back to half guard.
Skunk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammer's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammer.
Skunk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

Skunk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hammer tries to improve position but can't.
Skunk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Hammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Skunk decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Hammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammer drops back looking for a leg! Skunk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skunk manages to kick Hammer off! Hammer jumps back into Skunk's guard.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer advances to half guard.
Smash Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Skunk is having none of it.
Hammer trying to mount his opponent but Skunk defends it.
Skunk missing with punches from the bottom.

Skunk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Hammer connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer controlling from the full mount.
Hammer landing shots from mount.
Skunk tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer with the ground and pound from mount.
Skunk is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer landing shots from mount.
Skunk taking shots to the head.
Hammer lands with some strikes.
Skunk wants to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer prevents Skunk from getting the reversal.

Hammer looking to secure an arm triangle but Skunk defends it well.
Skunk regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands strikes from half guard.
Hammer slips a nice elbow through Skunk's hands, connecting with Skunk's forehead.
Skunk wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Skunk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Skunk is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Hammer.

Hammer stands up and beckons Skunk to join him on the feet.

Hammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skunk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hammer decides to stand back up.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Skunk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skunk is working Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunk advances position into side control!
Hammer is trying to control Skunk's posture but Skunk avoids it.
Hammer trying to remain calm as Skunk controls from the top position.
Hammer tries to bench press Skunk off him but Skunk keeps the position.

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

Skunk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hammer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer regains half guard.
Hammer punching from the bottom.
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 Smash Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hammer misses with a takedown attempt

and Skunk counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.

Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skunk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skunk distracts Hammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skunk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Skunk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammer is trying to keep Skunk in close.

Skunk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skunk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skunk trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hammer working for a triangle but Skunk defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skunk advances to full mount.

Skunk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hammer working to try and regain half guard.
Skunk landing strikes from the mount.
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.

Skunk stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk tries to clinch up.
Skunk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer fails with the takedown

and Skunk counters with a takedown into side control.

Skunk tries for a kimura but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Skunk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.

Skunk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Hammer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Skunk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hammer some visible discomfort.
Skunk is working Hammer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Skunk trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Hammer is trying to escape the position but Skunk is controlling the position.
Skunk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.

Skunk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skunk cracks Hammer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Skunk trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skunk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drunken Skunk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunk blocks the strikes from Hammer.

Skunk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skunk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Skunk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hammer, who protects the arm well.
Hammer tries to improve position but can't.
Hammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Skunk lands a few punches from side control.

Skunk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hammer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drunken Skunk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Smash Hammer!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Nash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sherk
vs
Nash

170 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

ev0lved Fight Gear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Sherk!
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, Cliff Nash !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sherk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sherk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sherk gets to mount! Nash was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sherk working the ground and pound effectively.
Nash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherk scoring with strikes but Nash is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nash throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sherk. What's that going to do exactly?
Nash manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sherk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nash manages to get to full guard.
Nash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nash swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nash looking for a guillotine here but Sherk defends easily.
Sherkis looking to pass into half guard but Nash pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nash is in guard.

Sherk working for a triangle but Nash defends it easily.
Sherk wants to sweep but no luck.
Nash trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
Sherk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash forces his way into half guard.
Nash passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sherk throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sherk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nash throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Sherk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nash .
Sherk is desperately trying to improve his position but Nash has a good base and remains in mount.
Nash works his way to his opponent's back.

Sherk is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash has the hooks in. Sherk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sherk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nash on the ground.

Nash looking for the RNC.
Sherk breaks Nash 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nash looking for a sweep. Not yet Nash , not yet.
Sherk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk distracts Nash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sherk throws a strike but Nash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sherk wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sherk is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash wants to get up but he can't break Sherk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sherk looking for a sweep. Not yet Sherk, not yet.
Sherk can't keep his opponent in guard - Nash advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sherk is looking to improve his position.

Nash seems to be working for a kimura but Sherk defends the submission attempt.
Nash trying to control from half guard but Sherk is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sherk is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Nash dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sherk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sherk lands in his opponent's guard.
Cliff Nash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nash keeping full guard, as Sherk tries to pass.
Nash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nash is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Nash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherk's guard.
Nash tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherk is retaining full guard.
Nash pushing down on Sherk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sherk wants to improve his position but Nash is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherk flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sherk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sherk tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nash passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nash working Sherk over with strikes here.
Nash sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nash is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sherk is in real trouble.

Nash tightening his grip on Sherk, looking for the choke.
Nash punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sherk wants to control his opponent's hands but Nash gets his hands free.
Sherk covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sherk wants to control his opponent's hands but Nash gets his hands free.

Nash working for a choke but Sherk is defending well.
Sherk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherk regains half guard.
Sherk flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Nash wants to work for an arm triangle but Sherk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Nash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nash wants to pass the guard but Sherk is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nash wants to take a breather but Sherk is having none of it.
Nash moves nicely into side control.

Nash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nash trying to control the position but Sherk is working away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk is looking to regain half guard here but Nash keeps moving and retains side control.

Nash tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nash has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nash advances to full mount.
Nash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherk tries to lock up and control but Nash gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sherk is looking to improve his position but Nash isn't that keen on the idea.
Nash looking to control but Sherk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sherk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sherk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sherk's back!

Nash is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sherk won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Nash off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cliff Nash !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jooginz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Rock acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jooginz
vs
Rock

188 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Jooginz!
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, Rico Rock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Rock.

Jooginz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rock is trying to stand up here but Jooginz is controlling him well.
Rock tries to get to full guard but Jooginz has control of the leg.
Jooginz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Jooginz there.
Jooginz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jooginz is nestled in close to Rock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jooginz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jooginz 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.
Rock is trying to stand back up but Jooginz is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jooginz is looking to take a break and control but Rock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jooginz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jooginz prevents Rock from improving his position.
Rock is not content to let Jooginz control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock tries to clinch there but Jooginz circles away.
Jooginz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.
Nice defenses there by Jooginz.
Rock tries to clinch there but Jooginz circles away.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Jooginz circles away.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Rock misses.

Jooginz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rock!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jooginz looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rock is trying to escape the mount.
Rock is squirming around, avoiding Jooginz's attempts to control the action.
Rock trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jooginz controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz lands with some strikes.
Jooginz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Jooginz has a good base and remains in mount.
Jooginz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jooginz tries to control but Rock wriggling away.
Jooginz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jooginz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jooginz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rock can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rock looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jooginz controlling the position easily from mount.
Rock is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jooginz landing shots from mount.
Rock is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jooginz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jooginz looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rock tries to reverse the position but Jooginz maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jooginz 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.

Jooginz tries for a takedown but Rock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rico Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock tries for a takedown but Jooginz circles away easily

and Jooginz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rock won't be happy with that.
Jooginz taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Jooginz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rock is pushing Jooginz's head away, looking to escape. Jooginz manages to hold on to the position though.
Jooginz cracks Rock with a big right hand but Rock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jooginz is working Rock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jooginz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jooginz cracks Rock with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jooginz working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Jooginz keeps moving and retains side control.
Jooginz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is being controlled here.
Jooginz scoring with punches and elbows.
Jooginz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Rock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jooginz prevents Rock from getting back to his feet.
Jooginz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rock's head.
Rock wants to get back to his feet but Jooginz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jooginz wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rock is looking for a triangle but Jooginz pushes his legs off easily.
Jooginz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jooginz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Rock pushes Jooginz off and gets back to his feet.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Jooginz ducks down to avoid it.
Jooginz misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Rock darts in trying to clinch

and Jooginz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rock!
Jooginz controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz lands a big shot there that rocks Rock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Jooginz has a good base and remains in mount.
Andrew Jooginz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jooginz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jooginz lands a nice shot to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jooginz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rock is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rock trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jooginz working the ground and pound effectively.
Jooginz working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Jooginz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jooginz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rock is trying desperately to improve position.
Jooginz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rock is working to get back to half guard.
Jooginz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rock hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock is trying to escape the mount.
Jooginz controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jooginz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rock throws a one two combo.
Rock loads up on a big right hand but Jooginz slips the punch.
Jooginz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rock to score with a decent uppercut.
Jooginz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrew Jooginz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jooginz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rock is trying to break free.
Rock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jooginz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jooginz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Jooginz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Jooginz tightens his grip and picks Rock up, before dumping him to the ground. Rock manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jooginz throwing strikes from guard but Rock blocks nicely.
Jooginz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jooginz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jooginz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rock to see if he's OK.
Rock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jooginz's best efforts.
Jooginz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jooginz prevents Rock from standing back up.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Jooginz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jooginz is working for a kimura but Rock is defending it quite comfortably.
Jooginz is keen to just control but Rock is a slippery customer.
Rock is trying to stand.
Jooginz is tying to control. Rock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jooginz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rock tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jooginz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Rock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jooginz shoots in looking for a takedown. Rock tries to sprawl out of it but Jooginz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jooginz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rock's guard.
Jooginz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jooginz trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jooginz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jooginz is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jooginz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jooginz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Rock.
Jooginz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but Jooginz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jooginz shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Jooginz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jooginz. Jooginz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Rock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock wants to stand but Jooginz is controlling the position.
Jooginz sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Jooginz from controlling successfully.
Jooginz won't allow Rock to get back to his feet.
Rico Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jooginz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Jooginz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock misses with a takedown

and Jooginz moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jooginz leaning against his opponent.

Jooginz is trying to trip Rock. He has hold of a leg but Rock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jooginz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jooginz stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Jooginz throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jooginz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jooginz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Jooginz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danger Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danger Joe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hughes
vs
Joe

178 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danger Joe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Joe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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

Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughes forces his way into half guard.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Joe won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hughes is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
Hughes controlling the pace.
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but Joe defends it.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Joe is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes controlling the pace.

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

Joe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Joe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hughes mounts Joe! Really nice guard pass there!
Hughes controlling the pace for now.
Hughes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Joe is in real trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Joe breaks Hughes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hughes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Hughes passes Joe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hughes passes to side control.

Hughes has hold of Joe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Joe seems comfortable defending it but Hughes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Joe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Joe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hughes couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Hughes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Longwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longwe comes into the arena with bad ass blaring out of the sound system. Proctor has chosen A-YO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Longwe
vs
Proctor

180 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Attliction

Demonic Drugs *SALE*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Longwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Proctor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Longwe or perhaps it was just good defense by Proctor which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Longwe.
Longwe misses with a takedown attempt - Proctor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Longwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longwe misses with a head kick.
Longwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longwe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Proctor's waist but Proctor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longwe off to one side.
Longwe fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longwe throws a series of punches but Proctor avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longwe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Longwe shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longwe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Proctor as he avoids it easily.
Longwe is breathing heavily.
Longwe throws a good cross that connects.
Longwe thows a body shot but no joy.

Proctor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Longwe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Proctor taking a breather here.
Proctor advances to full mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikey Proctor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Disposition (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.

DeSouza
vs
Disposition

183 cm
22
188 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ice Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug DeSouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunny Disposition!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSouza fails to land the takedown.
DeSouza avoids the head kick by Disposition.
Disposition throws a nice looking combination but DeSouza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Disposition tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSouza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeSouza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSouza cracks Disposition with an open hand slap.
DeSouza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Disposition. No joy for DeSouza on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug DeSouza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disposition uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Doug DeSouza has been cut.
Disposition misses with a body kick.
DeSouza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sunny Disposition seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSouza avoids the head kick by Disposition.
A big left from DeSouza misses.
DeSouza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSouza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Disposition circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza shoots in for a double leg but Disposition sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Disposition lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeSouza at a distance.
Disposition fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeSouza.
Disposition pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeSouza connects with a crisp jab.
Disposition throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSouza counters with a nice body shot.
Disposition slips under a jab.
Disposition will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Disposition is looking to clinch.
DeSouza swings widly with a right hand
and Disposition makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeSouza really felt that one!
DeSouza is breathing heavily.
Disposition attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Disposition.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disposition scores with a push kick.
Disposition connects with a nice cross there... DeSouza is looking wobbly and Disposition recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send DeSouza to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Disposition jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sunny Disposition!