EPIC 2.0 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and serenity ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying ahr's choice of entrance music: porch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robson
vs
ahr

190 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

184 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, serenity ahr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ahr shoots in and drives through. Robson sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by ahr or perhaps it was just good defense by Robson which made him look bad.
Robson tries to clinch but ahr moves out of range.
Robson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robson circles away from the clinch attempt.
ahr shoots for a double leg takedown but Robson sprawls well. He's pushed ahr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Darren Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of serenity ahr.

Robson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
ahr tries to buck Robson off but Robson is having none of it.

Robson decides to stand back up. Robson steps back and let's ahr get back to his feet.
ahr doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Robson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
ahr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Robson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson is trying to stand.
Robson is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson is working hard here to advance position.
ahr lands with some strikes.
ahr with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ahr prevents Robson from getting the reversal.
Robson taking shots to the head.
ahr looks gassed!
ahr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robson's face.

ahr looking for a guillotine from mount but Robson is having none of it.
Robson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ahr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Robson because ahr loaded up on that one.
Robson is squirming around, avoiding ahr's attempts to control the action.
Robson is trying to escape the mount.
ahr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robson trying desperately to get to his feet.
ahr working the ground and pound effectively.
Robson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr controlling from the full mount.
Robson is trying to stand up.
ahr raining down shots from the mount!
Robson wants to get back to his feet.
ahr working the ground and pound effectively.
Robson tries to buck ahr off but he can't manage it.
ahr takes Robson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Robson is in trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
ahr is punishing Robson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Robson wants to get back to his feet.
ahr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Robson manages to reverse the position and now he's in ahr's guard. Nice work there by Robson.

ahr working for a triangle but Robson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robson tries to clinch up.
Robson darts in trying to clinch
and ahr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Darren Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson tries to clinch but ahr moves away

and ahr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Robson is trying to stand up here but ahr is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ahr works his way into side control.
ahr trying to control the action but Robson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr gets to mount! Robson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
ahr trying to control but Robson is having none of it.
ahr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Robson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
ahr lands a heavy elbow.

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

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.
Robson avoids a series of strikes thrown by ahr.
Robson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
ahr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr wants to control the pace but Robson is squirming around nicely.
Robson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robson tries to get out of the position.
Robson is looking to improve his position but ahr isn't that keen on the idea.
Robson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ahr on the ground.
Robson is squirming around, avoiding ahr's attempts to control the action.
ahr prevents Robson from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
ahr tries to control but Robson wriggling away.
ahr breaks from Robson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Robson is working to get back to half guard.
Robson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Robson is squirming around, avoiding ahr's attempts to control the action.
ahr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ahr prevents Robson from getting the reversal.
Robson throwing hammer fists to the chest of ahr. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

serenity ahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

ahr lands a with a good body shot.
Robson fails with the takedown.

Robson gets caught flat footed, as ahr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
serenity ahr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robson can't keep his opponent in guard - ahr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but ahr manages to move to mount!
ahr takes Robson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Robson is in trouble.
Robson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Can Robson hold on?! ahr is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr lands a shot to the body.

ahr has his arm under Robson's chin here. Game over son! ahr squeezes tightly and Robson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). serenity ahr!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

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

Creed
vs
Rua

186 cm
21
218 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
213 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Rua is rocked!
Creed shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rua takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Creed sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rua bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed!

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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 Niklas Fleischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niklas Fleischer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fleischer
vs
Rabago

195 cm
19
235 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

184 cm
20
230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niklas Fleischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago shoots in but Fleischer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rabago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago shoots in for a double leg but Fleischer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabago looks for a takedown but Fleischer sprawls well.
Niklas Fleischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Rabago.
Fleischer throws a nice looking combination but Rabago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rabago fails with the takedown.
Rabago shoots in for a takedown but Fleischer shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleischer throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
Rabago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fleischer but Fleischer pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rabago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago is pressing down on Fleischer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fleischer is holding on for now.
Fleischer is trying to stand.
Rabago wants to pass the guard but Fleischer is defending well.
Fleischer tries to kick Rabago off but Rabago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rabago wants to free his trapped foot but Fleischer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fleischer is trying to stand back up but Rabago is controlling him
Rabago looks gassed!

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.
A head kick misses from Fleischer.
Rabago tries to clinch there but Fleischer circles away.
Rabago shoots for a takedown but Fleischer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rabago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fleischer pinned against the cage. Fleischer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fleischer as Rabago shoots in.
Fleischer lands with a nice combination. Rabago backs away looking to recover.
Niklas Fleischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fleischer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rabago's hands.
Fleischer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Rabago is rocked!
Fleischer swinging wilding here.
Fleischer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fleischer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleischer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleischer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rabago is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleischer finish him?
Fleischer scores with a hook.
Fleischer connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rabago tumbling to the canvas! Fleischer pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rabago was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Niklas Fleischer!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Lao
vs
Dorian

180 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Lao!
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, Renzo Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lao.
Dorian should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Dorian tries to keep at a distance but Lao has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Lao on the inside.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dorian takes a shot to the head.

Dorian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dorian manages to end up in side control.
Dorian is looking to take a break and control but Lao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Dorian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao is not content to let Dorian control the position.
Dorian advances to full mount.

Dorian with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dorian trying to control but Lao is having none of it.

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.

Dorian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lao turns into him and now he's in Dorian's guard.
Dorian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dorian has a closed guard, preventing Lao from standing up.

Lao stands up and waves to Dorian to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao moves in looking to clinch but Dorian pushes him off.
Dorian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lao's waist but Lao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dorian off to one side.
Dorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Lao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lao lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorian backwards.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Lao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lao lands with a short shot to the head.
Dorian wants a takedown but no success here.
Dorian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chico Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Dorian.
Dorian looks gassed!
Lao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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.
A nice left hand lands by Lao.
Dorian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Dorian blocks it.
Lao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Dorian blocks it.
Lao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but Dorian blocks with his arms.
Dorian has Lao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lao stops a takedown attempt from Dorian.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao looking to throw knees to the head but Dorian is blocking nicely.
Lao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Chico Lao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dorian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dorian.
Dorian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dorian fails with a takedown attempt.
Chico Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Dorian.
Lao throws a series of punches but Dorian avoids them all with ease.
Chico Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Lao.
Dorian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Lao drives through and clinches with Dorian against the cage.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Dorian is breathing heavily.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but Dorian blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dorian is working for takedown but Lao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lao lands with a light punch inside.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Dorian blocks it.
Lao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dorian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lao prevents it.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Dorian blocks it.
Dorian looking for a takedown.
Dorian can't get the takedown.
Dorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Dorian blocks it.
Dorian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao working aggressively here.
Dorian is working for takedown but Lao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.
Lao swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorian is working for takedown but Lao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorian's face.
Dorian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lao misses with a knee to the head.

Dorian tightens his grip and picks Lao up, before dumping him to the ground. Lao manages to land in guard.
Dorian forces his way into half guard.

Dorian is looking for a kimura here.
Lao is in trouble now - Dorian has advanced to mount!
Dorian wants to control the pace but Lao is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dorian has hold of Lao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lao is squirming around, avoiding Dorian's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lao wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renzo Dorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dorian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lao swivels and escapes.
Dorian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dorian takes the fight into the clinch.
Dorian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chico Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Dorian.
Lao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lao throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorian tries to score a body lock takedown but Lao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lao scores with a shot to the side of Dorian's head.
Lao working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao tries a knee to the head but Dorian blocks it.
Lao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Dorian has Lao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lao has a couple of punches blocked by Dorian.
Lao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dorian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lao looking to throw knees to the head but Dorian is blocking nicely.
Dorian blocking some punches.
Lao throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorian.
Dorian can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dorian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lao tries to clinch but Dorian is having none of it.

Dorian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dorian wants to control but Lao is keeping him busy.

Dorian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dorian wants to control but Lao is keeping him busy.
Dorian tries to pass to full mount but Lao defends it.
Dorian passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lao!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dorian goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lao is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorian working a defensive guard here.

Dorian looking for a guillotine here but Lao defends easily.

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.
Lao preventing the sweep.

Lao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorian shoots for a double leg takedown but Lao sprawls well. He's pushed Dorian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lao moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chico Lao.
I think Lao 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Lao!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fairfax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fairfax
vs
Barnett

172 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Fairfax!
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, Clay Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairfax throws a leg kick which misses Barnett's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnett tries to avoid it.
Fairfax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Fairfax instigates a clinch.
Fairfax misses with a punch to the body.
Fairfax misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairfax.
Good body shot from Fairfax.
Fairfax manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairfax.
Fairfax stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fairfax lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fairfax fails to land.
Fairfax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairfax swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairfax just leaning against Barnett, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairfax.
Barnett wants to stall.
Fairfax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairfax scores with a hook to the body.
Fairfax gets through Barnett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairfax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett prevents a body shot from Fairfax.
Barnett goes for a takedown attempt but Fairfax pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fairfax looks to land a body kick but Barnett moved away.
Fairfax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnett. That did some damage!
Barnett looks gassed!

Barnett feints and as Fairfax raises his hands in defense, Barnett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Fairfax.
Fairfax is working hard here to advance position.
Fairfax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard.
Fairfax won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fairfax.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fairfax controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Fairfax is proving a slippery customer.
Fairfax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fairfax wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Fairfax is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Fairfax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fairfax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fairfax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnett's head.
Fairfax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnett's head.
Fairfax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnett defending well though.
Fairfax perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fairfax is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
Barnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fairfax.
Barnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fairfax thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Fairfax.
Barnett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairfax.
Richard Fairfax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett checks a leg kick.
Richard Fairfax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fairfax pinned against the cage. Fairfax gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fairfax connects with a solid leg kick.

Fairfax moves into the clinch successfully.
Fairfax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairfax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnett.
Fairfax lands with a right to the head.
Barnett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richard Fairfax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Barnett.
Fairfax gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Clay Barnett has been cut.
Fairfax lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairfax.
Fairfax scores a nice knee to the body.
Fairfax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fairfax stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fairfax fails to land.
Fairfax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairfax missing with knees to the body.
Fairfax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fairfax comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairfax.
Fairfax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnett blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairfax landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairfax takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fairfax lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairfax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnett.
Barnett avoiding damage as Fairfax throws knees to the body.
Barnett blocks an elbow strike.
Fairfax pushes Barnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairfax tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnett avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Fairfax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Barnett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairfax, right into the meat.

Fairfax rushes Barnett and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairfax.
Barnett wants a takedown but no success here.
Fairfax comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Fairfax.
Barnett tries to score a body lock takedown but Fairfax shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fairfax looking to throw knees to the head but Barnett is blocking nicely.
Fairfax pushes Barnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairfax struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnett controls his hands.
Fairfax scores with a nice hook to the head.

Barnett manages to pull guard.
Fairfax preventing the sweep.
Fairfax throwing strikes from guard but Barnett blocks nicely.
Fairfax not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fairfax.
Barnett is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairfax stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Fairfax trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Fairfax throwing strikes from guard but Barnett blocks nicely.
Fairfax with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fairfax moves away from the strike by Barnett.
Fairfax throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clay Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairfax connects with a body shot.
Fairfax attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairfax!
Barnett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairfax can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett moves out of range of the body kick from Fairfax.
Fairfax throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.

Fairfax clinches up against the cage.
Fairfax will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barnett up against the cage.
Fairfax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnett blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairfax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fairfax.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnett.
Fairfax lands an elbow just above Barnett 's eye.
Barnett tries to break the clinch but Fairfax is controlling the position.
Come on Fairfax - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barnett managing to block the knees to the body from Fairfax.
Fairfax using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fairfax lands a knee to the body.
Barnett managing to block the knees to the body from Fairfax.
Fairfax with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Fairfax to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnett takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairfax connects with a knee to the head.
Fairfax managing to block the knees to the body from Barnett.
Fairfax tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fairfax lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fairfax - that landed with a thud.
Fairfax stalls.
Barnett wants a takedown.
Richard Fairfax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Barnett.
Fairfax lands a shoulder strike.
Fairfax tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnett avoids the damage to the body.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairfax smiles and moves away.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Fairfax.

That's four 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.
Barnett wants to clinch

and Fairfax holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairfax has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fairfax.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairfax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairfax crunches a lovely knee into Barnett's ribcage.
Richard Fairfax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Fairfax.
Fairfax misses with a knee to the head.
Fairfax scores with a shot to the side of Barnett's head.
Fairfax just leaning against Barnett, taking a breather.
Fairfax pushes Barnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fairfax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Fairfax lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairfax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairfax is leaning against Barnett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairfax is leaning against Barnett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Fairfax dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clay Barnett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fairfax moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
Fairfax pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fairfax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairfax.
Fairfax misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairfax wants to stall.
Barnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fairfax fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fairfax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairfax does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fairfax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Barnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to de liver by Fairfax. Beautiful body shot.
Barnett misses with a head kick.
Barnett digs a good body shot into Fairfax's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairfax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett takes a swing at Fairfax's ribcage but misses.
Barnett tries for a takedown but Fairfax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard Fairfax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Barnett.
Fairfax pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fairfax gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnett takes a shot to the head.
Fairfax lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnett or not.
Fairfax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Knees to the body from Fairfax.
Fairfax lands a nice knee to the body.
Fairfax has Barnett pressed against the cage.
Fairfax scores with a shot to the side of Barnett's head.
Fairfax content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fairfax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairfax tries a knee to the head but Barnett blocks it.
Fairfax misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Fairfax holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Fairfax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairfax.
Barnett is working for takedown but Fairfax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fairfax misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Fairfax as the two fighters clinch.
Fairfax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fairfax unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barnett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barnett is working for takedown but Fairfax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fairfax has Barnett pushed against the cage.
Fairfax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Fairfax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnett.
Barnett is trying to maintain a safe position but Fairfax gets an underhook and turns Barnett into the cage.
Fairfax prevents the takedown attempt.
Fairfax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fairfax digs a right hand underneath Barnett's ribcage. Barnett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Fairfax.
Fairfax missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax lands a shot to the body.
Barnett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairfax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fairfax lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairfax misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Fairfax.
Fairfax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fairfax lands an elbow inside.
Fairfax using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fairfax lands an elbow that stopped Barnett in his tracks for a moment.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fairfax misses with some punches.
Fairfax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Fairfax.
Barnett blocks a body shot from Fairfax.
Barnett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairfax pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fairfax tries a body shot but Barnett blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairfax.
Barnett goes for a takedown attempt but Fairfax pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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

Fairfax has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
Fairfax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnett.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnett can't break the clinch.
Fairfax lands a shot to the body.
Fairfax with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairfax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Barnett successfully pulls guard.
Fairfax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnett tries to strike from the bottom.

Barnett has his foot on Fairfax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fairfax works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett tries to strike from the bottom.
Clay Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairfax controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Fairfax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairfax, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Fairfax!

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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
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Dueck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Smith
vs
Dueck

172 cm
23
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Smith!
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, Dennis Dueck!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dueck.
Dueck lands a front kick.
Dueck connects with a solid leg kick.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dueck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dueck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dueck wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Dueck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dueck lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Dueck throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dueck.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dueck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dueck. That's going to slow Smith down.
Dueck lands with a slapping head kick.
Dueck plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dueck throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A right-left combo lands from Dueck.
Dennis Dueck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dueck scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dueck misses with the combination.
Dueck lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dueck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dueck throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Dueck scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Dueck is looking to escape.
Dueck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Dueck looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dueck's head.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dueck pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Dueck is trying to stand.
Dueck won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dueck!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dueck is trying to stand up.
Dueck is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dueck tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith lands with some strikes.
Dueck wants to get back to his feet.
Smith lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Dueck really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dueck is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Dueck tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
Smith trying to control but Dueck is having none of it.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Dueck really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dueck.
Dueck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Dueck's head but Dueck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jose Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dueck tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Dueck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Dueck settles back down.
Dueck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dueck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dueck.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dueck pinned against the cage. Dueck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dueck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Dueck.
Dueck throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dueck.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dueck. Dueck obviously looking to wear him down.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith stops Dueck from standing up.
Dueck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith won't allow Dueck to get back to his feet.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dueck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dueck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith avoids the head kick by Dueck.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Dueck slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Dueck throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Dueck thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dueck lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dueck but Dueck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dueck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dueck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dueck feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dueck. Dueck obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Dueck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dueck.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dueck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dueck.
Dueck lands a nice looking body kick.
Dueck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dueck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dueck.
Dueck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dueck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Dueck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dueck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dueck. That one must have hurt.
Dueck lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Dueck tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Dueck throws a nice head kick!
Dueck lands with a slapping head kick.
Dueck lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dueck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dennis Dueck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dueck scoring well with a low kick there.
Dueck scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dueck. That one must have hurt.
Dueck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dueck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dueck throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Dueck connects with a high kick.
Dueck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Dueck plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dueck.
Dennis Dueck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dueck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dueck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dueck lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dueck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dueck lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Dueck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Dueck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dueck tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dueck to the ground. Dueck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by Dueck.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dueck.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dueck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dueck.
Dueck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dueck can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dueck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dueck.
Smith fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dueck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dueck throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dueck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Dueck lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Dueck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dueck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dueck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dueck lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body kick from Dueck.
Dueck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Dueck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dueck throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Dueck feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dueck.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dueck throws a nice head kick!
Smith tries to move into range but Dueck moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dueck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dueck shows good takedown defense.
Dueck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dueck.
A head kick from Dueck lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dueck.
Dueck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dueck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dueck.
Dueck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dueck scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dueck lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Dueck.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dueck throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Dueck feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Dueck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dueck.
Dueck with a jab.
Dueck lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dueck.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Dueck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dueck.
Dueck lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dueck.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dueck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dueck. Dueck obviously looking to wear him down.
Dueck connects with a solid leg kick.
Dueck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dueck.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dueck can pounce on him.
Dueck throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dueck.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dueck.

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dueck pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Dueck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dueck has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Dueck!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Santerini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santerini comes to the cage accompanied by "Bodies" Drowning Pool. Brooks has chosen Born Ready as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Santerini
vs
Brooks

175 cm
23
189 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Santerini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santerini instigates a clinch.
Santerini looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Brooks drags the fight down to the ground.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santerini wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Santerini passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santerini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brooks!
Brooks is looking to improve his position but Santerini isn't that keen on the idea.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brooks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santerini is working away from the top position though.
Brooks taking some punishment here, with Santerini in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santerini works his way into side control.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Santerini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brooks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Santerini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brooks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brooks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Santerini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brooks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santerini is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santerini as he jumps to the side.
Santerini lands a high kick!
Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santerini as he jumps to the side.
Rick Santerini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.

Santerini has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Santerini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santerini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santerini pressing his opponent against the cage.

Santerini manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brooks throwing strikes from guard but Santerini blocks nicely.

Santerini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks trying to control but Santerini is working from the bottom.
Santerini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brooks thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks advances to half guard.

Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but Santerini is defending well.

Brooks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brooks is looking to stall here but Santerini recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brooks throws a series of strikes that have Santerini backpedaling.

Santerini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brooks sprawls well initially but Santerini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Brooks with the active half guard here but Santerini passes nicely into side control.
Brooks wants to control but Santerini postures up.
Brooks sneaks back into half guard.
Santerini is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Santerini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Santerini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santerini keeps working.
Santerini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
Santerini wants to get back to full guard.

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.

Brooks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santerini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Santerini is looking to improve his position.
Brooks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brooks wants to take Santerini's back here but Santerini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santerini is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santerini is in all sorts of trouble here.

Brooks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santerini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Santerini is trying desperately to improve position.
Brooks breaks from Santerini's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brooks takes Santerini's back.

Santerini preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks doesn't have the hooks in and Santerini manages to turn into his guard.

Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Santerini defends easily.
Santerini pushing down on Brooks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brooks is looking to improve his position.
Brooks trying to control but Santerini postures up.
Brooks is not content to let Santerini control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Brooks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Brooks has his takedown stuffed
and Santerini counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Santerini circles away easily

and Santerini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santerini.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rick Santerini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.
Santerini crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Santerini lands a nice elbow.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santerini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santerini is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santerini has Brooks pushed against the cage.
Santerini scores with a hook to the body.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santerini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Santerini breaks the clinch.

Santerini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brooks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Santerini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brooks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santerini trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Santerini won't allow Brooks to get back to his feet.

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.
Santerini wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Santerini is really struggling to control Brooks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santerini is one step ahead there.

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

and Santerini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brooks's guard.
Santerini stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.

Brooks keeping busy on the bottom but Santerini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brooks trying to hold on to Santerini's head to control him but Santerini postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks manages to get to full guard.
Brooks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santerini's guard.
Brooks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Brooks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brooks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santerini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brooks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brooks with the ground and pound but Santerini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Santerini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santerini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Santerini keeps moving.
Santerini keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Santerini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santerini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Santerini!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Ironside could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Lewis's chin.

Ironside
vs
Lewis

190 cm
19
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ironside!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis tries to bum rush Ironside with a series of wild strikes but Ironside uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Lewis.
Ironside misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Ironside with that takedown attempt.
Daniel Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironside slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ironside.
Ironside fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Ironside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironside fails with the takedown.
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Ironside seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lewis shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ironside is backing up but Lewis catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ironside covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lewis Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Lewis!
Daniel Lewis is the new heavyweight champion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hales Tigris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hales Tigris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tigris
vs
Banner

163 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hales Tigris!
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, Nathan Banner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner stuffs the takedown.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Tigris pushes him off.
Tigris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tigris ducks right into an uppercut from Banner.
Tigris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Tigris pushes him off.

Banner moves into range and clinches up with Tigris.
Tigris has had enough of the clinch but Banner keeps him there for the moment.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tigris prevents the takedown attempt.
Banner prevents Tigris from breaking the clinch.
Tigris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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

Tigris gets a clinch.
Tigris prevents the takedown attempt.
Tigris stalling in the clinch but Banner improves position.
Tigris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner managing to block the knees to the body from Tigris.

Tigris has clasped his hands together around Banner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Tigris tries for a kimura but Banner is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigris tries to advance to mount but Banner denies him.
Tigris advances nicely into full mount.
Banner is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Tigris.
Tigris wants to take Banner's back but he can't do it this time.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tigris working for a guillotine from mount but Banner is in no mood to give up.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tigris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tigris unloading with bombs!
Tigris with the ground and pound from mount.
Tigris with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Tigris has a good base and remains in mount.
Tigris lands a nice shot to the head.
Banner wants to hold on but Tigris pushes him away.
Tigris raining down shots from the mount!

Banner is rocked!
Tigris unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Banner wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tigris celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hales Tigris!
Hales Tigris is the new featherweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

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