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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregores St peirreles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think St peirreles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slipknot-Wait and bleed. Anderson Silva II looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

St peirreles
vs
Silva II

178 cm
22
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregores St peirreles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Silva II!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St peirreles misses with a low kick as Silva II jumps back.
Gregores St peirreles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by St peirreles.

It looks like Anderson Silva II has been cut.
Silva II avoids a punch combination nicely.
St peirreles is looking to chop away at Silva II's legs.
Silva II staying out of range there.
St peirreles misses with a head kick.
St peirreles fails to land with a series of punches.
St peirreles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
St peirreles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St peirreles misses with a jab, cross combination.
St peirreles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St peirreles tries to avoid it but Silva II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St peirreles to the ground. St peirreles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St peirreles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva II fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Silva II as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St peirreles tries a head kick but it misses.
St peirreles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by St peirreles.
Nice takedown defense from St peirreles. No joy for Silva II on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for St peirreles.
St peirreles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St peirreles throws a nice head kick!
St peirreles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva II.
St peirreles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva II shoots in but St peirreles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregores St peirreles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva II.
St peirreles throws a leg kick that misses.
St peirreles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St peirreles throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St peirreles throws a body kick that misses.
Silva II dodges the punch combination from St peirreles.
Silva II shoots in and drives through. St peirreles sprawls well.
Silva II tries to clinch there but St peirreles circles away.
St peirreles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St peirreles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St peirreles is breathing heavily.
Silva II shoots in but St peirreles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva II blocks a head kick by St peirreles.
St peirreles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St peirreles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva II moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva II throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St peirreles's waist but St peirreles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva II off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Silva II or perhaps it was just good defense by St peirreles which made him look bad.
Silva II fails to land the takedown.
St peirreles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St peirreles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St peirreles throws a sloppy head kick and Silva II moves out of range easily.
St peirreles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva II looks for a takedown but St peirreles sprawls well.
Silva II fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva II showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St peirreles.
Nice takedown defense from St peirreles. No joy for Silva II on that attempt.

That's four 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.

Silva II closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
St peirreles is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva II is controlling him well.
Silva II controlling the position from side mount.
Silva II tries to stand but St peirreles is controlling his head.
Silva II is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

St peirreles throws Silva II to one side and escapes!
St peirreles throws a series of punches but Silva II avoids them all with ease.
St peirreles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregores St peirreles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva II's cut.
That's time! St peirreles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

St peirreles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from St peirreles.
St peirreles misses with a body shot.
St peirreles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva II blocks a head kick by St peirreles.
St peirreles throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from St peirreles.
St peirreles throws a right hand that Silva II ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva II also avoids with ease.
Silva II looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St peirreles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St peirreles throws a sloppy head kick and Silva II moves out of range easily.
Silva II blocks a head kick by St peirreles.
St peirreles pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St peirreles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva II fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from St peirreles.
Silva II looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St peirreles is fending him off so far but Silva II persists. Nope, St peirreles circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregores St peirreles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva II.
Silva II is breathing heavily.
St peirreles throws a right hand that Silva II ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva II also avoids with ease.
St peirreles misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from St peirreles. No joy for Silva II on that attempt.
Silva II fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva II tries for a takedown but St peirreles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gregores St peirreles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St peirreles scores with a push kick.
Silva II fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva II blocks a head kick by St peirreles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St peirreles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva II sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St peirreles as he avoids it easily.
Silva II checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St peirreles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva II fails with the takedown.
Silva II is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Silva II with that takedown attempt.
Silva II thuds his right hand into St peirreles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St peirreles as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva II is on the wrong end of a nice combination from St peirreles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva II looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St peirreles as he jumps to the side.
St peirreles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva II.
Silva II avoids the head kick by St peirreles.
A big right from St peirreles misses.
St peirreles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva II has a takedown stuffed.
Silva II blocks the body kick.
St peirreles throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from St peirreles.

That's four 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.
Silva II closes the distance and clinches up with St peirreles, looking for a takedown. Silva II pushes St peirreles against the cage but St peirreles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva II closes the distance and clinches up with St peirreles, looking for a takedown. Silva II pushes St peirreles against the cage but St peirreles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva II tries to clinch up.
Silva II fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Silva II with that takedown attempt.
St peirreles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva II looks for a takedown but St peirreles sprawls well.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown but St peirreles shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva II shoots in for a double leg but St peirreles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregores St peirreles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva II moves in looking to clinch but St peirreles pushes him off.
Silva II checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregores St peirreles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva II's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva II fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St peirreles throws a head kick but Silva II moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from St peirreles. No joy for Silva II on that attempt.
Silva II takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St peirreles throws a head kick but Silva II moves out of range.
Silva II tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St peirreles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St peirreles throws a wild body kick that Silva II sees coming a mile off.
St peirreles misses with an attempted mid kick.
St peirreles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva II manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St peirreles as he avoids it easily.
Gregores St peirreles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva II.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St peirreles throws a sloppy head kick and Silva II moves out of range easily.
St peirreles throws a head kick but Silva II moves out of range.
Silva II gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St peirreles.
Silva II is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St peirreles throws a shot to the body.
St peirreles throws a head kick but Silva II moves out of range.
Silva II fails to land the takedown.
Gregores St peirreles is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from St peirreles. No joy for Silva II on that attempt.
Silva II misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St peirreles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva II will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St peirreles throws out a leg kick but Silva II moves out of range and St peirreles only half commits.
St peirreles keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva II tries for a takedown but St peirreles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.
St peirreles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St peirreles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva II shoots for a takedown but St peirreles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
St peirreles connects with the punch.
St peirreles throws the kick towards the body but Silva II avoids it.
Silva II steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St peirreles.
St peirreles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St peirreles throws a sloppy head kick and Silva II moves out of range easily.
Silva II is looking to clinch.
St peirreles throws a nice looking combination but Silva II bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St peirreles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva II misses with a double jab.
Silva II throws a wild body kick that St peirreles sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St peirreles swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva II.
St peirreles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St peirreles tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from St peirreles.
St peirreles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
St peirreles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva II shoots in and drives through. St peirreles sprawls well.
A combination from St peirreles does no damage.
Silva II avoids a punch combination nicely.
St peirreles cracks Silva II with a right hand to the side of the head.
St peirreles tries to land a front kick but Silva II steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Silva II as he checks the leg kick.

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.
St peirreles tries to land a body kick

and Silva II counters with a takedown into side control.
St peirreles wants to get back to his feet.
Silva II trying to control the action but St peirreles is working from the bottom.

Silva II is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St peirreles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
St peirreles can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregores St peirreles clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva II's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

St peirreles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva II moves in looking to clinch but St peirreles pushes him off.
St peirreles tries a head kick but it misses.
St peirreles misses with the combination.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St peirreles but St peirreles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St peirreles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St peirreles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva II counters with a head kick. That will keep St peirreles thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva II looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva II tries to clinch up.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregores St peirreles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva II.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
St peirreles throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva II counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva II tries to clinch but St peirreles is having none of it.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown but St peirreles shows good takedown defense.
Silva II takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck for Silva II with that takedown attempt.
St peirreles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva II counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva II tries to stand but St peirreles is controlling his head.
Silva II wants to control but St peirreles is keeping him busy.
Silva II tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva II controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva II wants to control but St peirreles is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St peirreles tries to avoid it but Silva II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St peirreles to the ground. St peirreles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St peirreles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
St peirreles throws a nice head kick!
Silva II shoots in but no luck this time.
St peirreles stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva II. Silva II gets slowly back to his feet.
St peirreles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva II closes the distance and clinches up with St peirreles, looking for a takedown. Silva II pushes St peirreles against the cage but St peirreles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva II tries to close the distance and clinch but St peirreles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St peirreles misses with a low kick.

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.
Silva II shoots for a takedown but St peirreles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
St peirreles throws a head kick that misses
and Silva II counters with a head kick.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St peirreles as he jumps to the side.
Silva II slips a jab and a cross from St peirreles.
A head kick by St peirreles misses
and Silva II counters with a one-two to the body.
St peirreles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St peirreles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St peirreles misses with a series of wild punches.
St peirreles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown by Silva II or perhaps it was just good defense by St peirreles which made him look bad.
St peirreles misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Anderson Silva II will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva II's cut.
That's time! St peirreles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Silva II looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St peirreles is fending him off so far but Silva II persists. Nope, St peirreles circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Silva II or perhaps it was just good defense by St peirreles which made him look bad.
St peirreles throws a sloppy head kick and Silva II moves out of range easily.
St peirreles slips a jab and a cross from Silva II.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St peirreles as he avoids it easily.
Gregores St peirreles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva II.
Silva II tries to close the distance and clinch up but St peirreles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva II is looking to slow St peirreles down with leg kicks.
St peirreles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St peirreles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St peirreles throws a head kick but Silva II moves out of range.
St peirreles tries to score with a low kick but Silva II moves his leg out of the way.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva II doesn't manage to clinch there - St peirreles circles away.
St peirreles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from St peirreles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St peirreles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St peirreles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva II throws a right hand that St peirreles ducks under and follows up with a left that St peirreles also avoids with ease.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St peirreles as he avoids it easily.
St peirreles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St peirreles as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from St peirreles. No joy for Silva II on that attempt.
Silva II wants to clinch.
Silva II tries to clinch there but St peirreles circles away.
Silva II shoots in but St peirreles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St peirreles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva II shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St peirreles as he avoids it easily.
Silva II looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St peirreles is fending him off so far but Silva II persists. Nope, St peirreles circles away and we're back to standing.
St peirreles throws a combination that misses

and Silva II counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
St peirreles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva II trying to control but St peirreles is working from the bottom.
Silva II passes into half guard.
St peirreles is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Silva II seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva II blocks the strikes from St peirreles.
Silva II is tying to control. St peirreles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St peirreles wants to get back to full guard.
Silva II prevents St peirreles from standing back up.
St peirreles wants to control but Silva II is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St peirreles as he avoids it easily.
St peirreles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva II throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St peirreles's waist but St peirreles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva II off to one side.
A head kick by St peirreles misses
and Silva II counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
St peirreles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva II shoots for a takedown but St peirreles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva II tries to close the distance and clinch up but St peirreles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St peirreles misses with a double jab.
St peirreles throws a head kick that misses.
Silva II takes one on the button.
Anderson Silva II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St peirreles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St peirreles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva II.
St peirreles throws a wild body kick that Silva II sees coming a mile off.
Silva II shoots in and drives through. St peirreles sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St peirreles misses with a wild body shot.
St peirreles throws a body kick the misses

so Silva II counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St peirreles wants to stand up but Silva II is controlling him.
Silva II preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva II comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St peirreles 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregores St peirreles!
Gregores St peirreles is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonh Rambo (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.

Swift
vs
Rambo

192 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Top MMA Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Swift!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonh Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rambo circles away.
Rambo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rambo shoots and misses

and Swift decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rambo's guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.
Swift stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Swift stands up and waves to Rambo to follow him.
Swift tries to land a front kick but Rambo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swift works Rambo's body with a nice hook.

Swift drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rambo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Swift really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rambo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swift. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swift bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rambo is looking for a triangle here but Swift uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swift working away.

Swift tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Swift has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rambo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swift wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rambo prevents Swift from improving position.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift with a poor takedown

and Rambo counters with a takedown into side control.

Rambo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Swift to his feet.
Swift misses with a takedown attempt

and Rambo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swift won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Swift is trying to get back to half guard.
Rambo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Swift manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Swift is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Swift is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Rambo is in trouble now - Swift has advanced to mount!
Swift looking to control but Rambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is trying to escape the mount.
Swift with the ground and pound from mount.

Rambo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Swift.
Rambo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rambo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rambo wants to hold on but Swift pushes him away.
Rambo regains half guard.
Swift looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking to control Swift's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rambo avoid being mounted?
Swift seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swift sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Swift in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rambo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Swift!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donovan Swift!
Donovan Swift is the new light heavyweight champion!

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Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Vonshutenhout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Stoner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stoner
vs
Vonshutenhout

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Stoner!
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, John Vonshutenhout!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vonshutenhout has eaten all the pies!
Stoner misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Stoner scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas Stoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vonshutenhout throws a nice outside leg kick.

Vonshutenhout gets a takedown into half guard.
Vonshutenhout sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vonshutenhout sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoner defending well though.
Stoner wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stoner tries to get to full guard but Vonshutenhout has control of the leg.
Vonshutenhout not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vonshutenhout with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stoner is trying to stand back up but Vonshutenhout is controlling him
Vonshutenhout is taking a breather. Stoner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Vonshutenhout is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stoner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stoner tries to roll over but Vonshutenhout keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Vonshutenhout has Stoner up against the cage in a clinch.
Stoner prevents Vonshutenhout from breaking the clinch.
Stoner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vonshutenhout tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoner smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Stoner as Vonshutenhout shoots in.
Vonshutenhout has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoner throws a nice looking combination but Vonshutenhout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonshutenhout circles away from the clinch attempt

and Vonshutenhout holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stoner wants to get back to striking at distance but Vonshutenhout won't allow it.
Vonshutenhout using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoner wants to break free but Vonshutenhout has control.
Stoner wants to break free but Vonshutenhout has control.

Stoner manages to break the clinch.
Stoner misses with a wild combination.
Vonshutenhout shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stoner as he jumps to the side.
Thomas Stoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Vonshutenhout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoner prevents the takedown attempt.
Vonshutenhout tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoner smiles and moves away.
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 Thomas Stoner 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.

Vonshutenhout takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stoner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoner misses with a low kick.
Stoner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thomas Stoner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stoner scores with a three punch combo!

Vonshutenhout is rocked!
Stoner works over Vonshutenhout's head and body with a nice combination.
Vonshutenhout is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoner finish him?

Stoner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vonshutenhout!
Stoner controlling from mount.
Stoner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vonshutenhout for as long as he can get away with.
Vonshutenhout seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner avoids the attempt from Vonshutenhout to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stoner controlling from mount.
Stoner looking to control but Vonshutenhout is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stoner is really struggling to control Vonshutenhout but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vonshutenhout is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vonshutenhout is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stoner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vonshutenhout is desperately trying to improve his position but Stoner has a good base and remains in mount.
Vonshutenhout is breathing heavily.
Stoner wants to control the pace but Vonshutenhout is squirming around nicely.

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.
Stoner controlling his opponent.
Vonshutenhout is trying desperately to improve position.
Stoner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Thomas Stoner just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vonshutenhout misses with a takedown attempt - Stoner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stoner misses with a double jab

and Vonshutenhout counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Stoner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stoner throws a leg kick but Vonshutenhout sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoner stalks Vonshutenhout and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vonshutenhout's face. Vonshutenhout staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Stoner does no damage.
Stoner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vonshutenhout avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stoner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vonshutenhout's head backwards.
Stoner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stoner tries to clinch there but Vonshutenhout circles away.

Stoner has closed the distance and engaged Vonshutenhout in a clinch.

Vonshutenhout breaks from the clinch.
Stoner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vonshutenhout.
Stoner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vonshutenhout tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stoner swivels and escapes.
Vonshutenhout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stoner shoots in but Vonshutenhout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Stoner misses

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonshutenhout stops Stoner from standing up.

Vonshutenhout drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vonshutenhout jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stoner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stoner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vonshutenhout.
Stoner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.

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

Vonshutenhout gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stoner is trying to get back to full guard.
Vonshutenhout is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner is trying to stand up here but Vonshutenhout is controlling him well.
Vonshutenhout tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stoner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stoner wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vonshutenhout tries for a takedown but Stoner circles away easily

and Stoner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vonshutenhout drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stoner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thomas Stoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Vonshutenhout.

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.
Vonshutenhout shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoner tries to sprawl out of it but Vonshutenhout keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stoner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vonshutenhout shoots in but no luck this time.
Vonshutenhout fails to land the takedown.
Vonshutenhout fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vonshutenhout is looking to clinch.
Stoner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vonshutenhout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vonshutenhout shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vonshutenhout was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stoner is trying to stand but he's just given Vonshutenhout his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but John Vonshutenhout just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stoner tries to clinch but Vonshutenhout moves away

and Vonshutenhout counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stoner won't be happy with that.
Vonshutenhout moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
John Vonshutenhout has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vonshutenhout decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stoner to his feet.
Stoner throws a front kick aimed at Vonshutenhout's knee but Vonshutenhout avoids it well.
Stoner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vonshutenhout misses with a low kick.
Vonshutenhout is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vonshutenhout closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoner circles away.
Stoner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoner throws a head kick that misses

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

Stoner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stoner works over Vonshutenhout's head and body with a nice combination.
Stoner misses with a double jab.
Stoner throws a series of punches but Vonshutenhout moves out of range.
Stoner has his takedown stuffed

and Vonshutenhout counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stoner's guard now.
Stoner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vonshutenhout manages to pass to side control.

Vonshutenhout in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stoner tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vonshutenhout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Vonshutenhout!