EPIC WNF PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jacobs
vs
Barnes

198 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs tries to clinch up.

Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobs 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.
Barnes trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes 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.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs throws and low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.

Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jacobs tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes blocks Jacobs's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Barnes prevents Jacobs from getting the reversal.
Barnes scoring with strikes but Jacobs is staying in there.
Jacobs is trying to escape the mount.

Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Jacobs is in no mood to give up.
Barnes tries to control but Jacobs wriggling away.
Jacobs is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Barnes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Barnes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jacobs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jacobs.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Jacobs throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barnes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacobs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacobs's back!
Jacobs prevents Barnes from getting a body triangle.
Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet but Barnes has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barnes loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jacobs hold on?
Jacobs grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobs breaks Barnes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barnes looks gassed!
Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs wants to stand but Barnes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body kick there by Jacobs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Jacobs.

Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.

Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs misses with a body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Barnes has eaten all the pies!
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.

Barnes is rocked!
Justin Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobs, right into the meat.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
A thudding body kick lands there by Jacobs!
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes fails with the takedown.
Justin Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Barnes.
Jacobs circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Barnes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jacobs follows Barnes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Jacobs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petteri Ojanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jose gonzalez has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ojanen
vs
gonzalez

180 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petteri Ojanen!
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, jose gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by gonzalez.
Ojanen lands a really nice looking cross but gonzalez seems unphased.
gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ojanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

gonzalez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
gonzalez is trying to control the position but Ojanen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

gonzalez working for a triangle but Ojanen defends it easily.
gonzalez keeping full guard, as Ojanen tries to pass.
Ojanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed gonzalez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ojanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ojanen wants to work for an arm triangle but gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Ojanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ojanen is looking to advance position but gonzalez won't allow it.
Ojanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

gonzalez looking for submissions off his back.
gonzalez looks gassed!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ojanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Ojanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming gonzalez to the mat! gonzalez manages to get full guard.

gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ojanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ojanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
gonzalez looking to control.
Ojanen wants to control from the top but gonzalez keeps moving.
gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ojanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ojanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ojanen stands and throws gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Ojanen drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ojanen stands up.
gonzalez tries for a takedown but Ojanen circles away easily
and Ojanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ojanen misses with a few strikes there.
gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ojanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ojanen trying to control the position from guard on top but gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ojanen drops back looking for a leg! gonzalez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and gonzalez manages to kick Ojanen off! Ojanen jumps back into gonzalez's guard.
gonzalez is looking to stand up but Ojanen isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gonzalez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ojanen prevents gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ojanen misses with a kick to the body.

Ojanen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
gonzalez is trying to control Ojanen's posture but Ojanen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petteri Ojanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ojanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Ojanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Ojanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ojanen raining down shots from the mount!
gonzalez tries to lock up and control but Ojanen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ojanen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Ojanen working for a guillotine from mount but gonzalez is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Ojanen is working for a guillotine from mount but gonzalez frees his head quite easily.
gonzalez tries to hold on but Ojanen postures up.
Ojanen takes gonzalez's back.
gonzalez just trying to survive but Ojanen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet but Ojanen has full control of the position and if anything, gonzalez has just worked his way into a worse spot.

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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Petteri Ojanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Boxer
vs
Rua

192 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

185 cm
22
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

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 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pate Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer cracks Rua with a big right hand and Rua goes down!

Rua is rocked!
Boxer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rua covers up, he's hurt! Boxer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Boxer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Boxer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Boxer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Davis
vs
Jimenez

170 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez is trying to keep Davis in close.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.

Jimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis stands up over Jimenez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis preventing the sweep.

Jimenez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis is looking to stand up but Jimenez won't let him.
Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.
Jimenez trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jimenez is proving hard to escape from.

Jimenez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimenez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
Jimenez looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davis wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davis is pushing down on Jimenez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jimenez is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.

Davis is working for a kimura but Jimenez is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis is tying to control. Jimenez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davis passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Jimenez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jimenez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Jimenez.

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

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.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is keeping the position.
Davis trying to move into half guard but instead Jimenez has managed to sweep!
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 Dave Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Jimenez as Davis shoots in.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Jimenez tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jimenez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimenez with a poor takedown

and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jimenez's guard.
Davis postures up.

Jimenez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jimenez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Jimenez is controlling him
Jimenez winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Jimenez is controlling him well.
Jimenez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis trying to hold on to Jimenez's head to control him but Jimenez postures up.

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

and Jimenez counters with a shoot takedown. Davis fights it but they end up in guard.
Davis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jimenez prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis wants to stand up but Jimenez is controlling him.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but Jimenez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jimenez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Jimenez counters with a leg kick.

Jimenez drives through with a takedown into guard.

Davis has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Davis is striking but Jimenez is not phased and passes to half guard.
Jimenez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jimenez won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jimenez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Davis is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?

Jimenez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davis is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
Davis is pressing down on Jimenez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Davis is looking for a triangle but Jimenez pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt

and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Davis won't allow Jimenez to sweep him here.
Jimenez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Jimenez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davis's guard.
Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez is looking to get to half guard.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jimenez is looking to escape.
Dave Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis raining down shots from the mount!
Jimenez is trying to escape the mount.
Jimenez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Davis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jimenez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Davis landing strikes from the mount.

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.
Jimenez is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis wants to control the pace but Jimenez is squirming around nicely.

Davis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jimenez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jimenez tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jimenez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Davis is staying active.
Jimenez is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davis wants to control the pace but Jimenez is squirming around nicely.
Jimenez wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Davis looking to control but Jimenez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jimenez wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Jimenez is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Jimenez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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.
Davis controlling the action here.

Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jimenez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
Davis prevents Jimenez from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jimenez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Davis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Isokyyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lee comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

lee
vs
Isokyyko

182 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, john lee!
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, Jukka Isokyyko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lee shoots in but no luck this time.
lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from lee.

Isokyyko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Isokyyko wants to control but lee is keeping him busy.
lee taking some punishment here, with Isokyyko in his half guard.
lee misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Isokyyko is thwarting lee's attempts to control the position.
lee tries to get to full guard but Isokyyko has control of the leg.
Isokyyko tries to stand and escape but lee actually recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
lee wants to sweep here but Isokyyko controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

lee is trying to work for a kimura but Isokyyko is defending well.
lee prevents Isokyyko from improving his position.
lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Isokyyko is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Isokyyko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
lee is thwarting Isokyyko's attempts to control the position.

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

lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Isokyyko tries to bench press lee off him but lee keeps the position.
lee wants to control but Isokyyko is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isokyyko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked lee off and has taken his back!
lee trying to control but not successfully.
lee is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
I really don't envy lee right now.
Isokyyko throwing sloppy strikes.
Isokyyko has the hooks in. lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

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.

Isokyyko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
lee is in bad spot here.
lee trying to control but not successfully.
Isokyyko misses with an elbow to the head.
Isokyyko is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Isokyyko gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Isokyyko gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Isokyyko apologises and we restart here on the feet.
lee fails with the takedown
and Isokyyko counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lee is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Isokyyko gets a takedown into half guard.
Isokyyko wants to take a breather but lee is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukka Isokyyko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Isokyyko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isokyyko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with lee but lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
lee has his takedown stuffed
and Isokyyko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. lee is lucky that one didn't land flush.

lee rushes Isokyyko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Isokyyko can't fight it off and eventually lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Isokyyko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
lee won't allow Isokyyko to sweep him here.
lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
lee wants to control from the top but Isokyyko keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isokyyko wants to hit a switch here but lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Isokyyko there!
Isokyyko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
lee slips a nice elbow through Isokyyko's hands, connecting with Isokyyko's forehead.
Isokyyko is looking to improve his position.
lee trying to control the action but Isokyyko is working from the bottom.

Isokyyko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Isokyyko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from lee.
lee wants to control but Isokyyko is keeping him busy.
lee stalling.
Isokyyko is not content to let lee control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Isokyyko closes this distance looking for a takedown but lee circles away.
lee tries to clinch up but Isokyyko circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee wants to clinch.
lee tries to clinch up

and Isokyyko moves into the clinch.
lee keeps control of Isokyyko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Isokyyko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
john lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
lee throws a hook but Isokyyko blocks it.

lee has Isokyyko up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from lee.
Isokyyko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Isokyyko gets underhooks to prevent lee's takedown attempt.
lee is stalling here.
lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Isokyykos head.
Isokyyko looking for a takedown.
john lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Isokyyko.
lee tries for a takedown but Isokyyko manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Isokyyko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Isokyyko fails to pull guard.
Isokyyko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but lee is keeping busy.
lee can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

john lee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Isokyyko lands with an overhand left.

lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Isokyyko is looking for a sweep.
lee is looking to take a break and control but Isokyyko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isokyyko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
lee stops Isokyyko from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isokyyko wants to get back to full guard.
Isokyyko wants to control but lee passes into side.
Isokyyko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
lee is looking to take a break and control but Isokyyko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

lee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Isokyyko to his feet.
Isokyyko is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.

lee clinches.
lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isokyyko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Isokyyko prevents it.
lee looking for a takedown.
Isokyyko wants to break the clinch but can't.

Isokyyko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isokyyko lets loose with a powerful body kick. lee will feel that in the morning.
A left and a right from Isokyyko both land. Nice combination.
lee misses with a takedown attempt - Isokyyko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Isokyyko.
lee throws a hook to the side of Isokyyko's head but Isokyyko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Isokyyko has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Isokyyko counters with a good, hard body kick but lee shrugs it off.
lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Isokyyko counters by clinching up.

Isokyyko manages to break the clinch.
Isokyyko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by lee.
lee wants to clinch
and Isokyyko counters with a body kick.
lee throws a left and a right that both miss

and Isokyyko moves into the clinch.
lee gets underhooks to prevent Isokyyko's takedown attempt.

Isokyyko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isokyyko tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isokyyko closes the distance looking to clinch

and lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Isokyyko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Isokyyko wants a takedown.

lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Isokyyko is trying to keep an underhook but lee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
john lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Isokyyko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Isokyyko.
Isokyyko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
lee trying to move into half guard but instead Isokyyko has managed to sweep!
Isokyyko trying to control but lee is working from the bottom.
Isokyyko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jukka Isokyyko.
I think Isokyyko 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Isokyyko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chris Fisher has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chris Fisher seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Fisher
vs
Steel

170 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Steel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A lazy left from Fisher finds it's target.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fisher.
Chris Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fisher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fisher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Fisher looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fisher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel moves away from the strike by Fisher.
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fisher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fisher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel swinging wilding here.
A left lands for Fisher.
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Fisher misses with a head kick.
Fisher throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Fisher walks straight into a right hand from Steel - that's dropped him! Steel jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fisher from any more punishment! Fisher complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jan Steel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between bryce ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that bryce ahr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily bryce ahr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

ahr
vs
McGowen

175 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

183 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

T.K.O. The Killer Outfit

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bryce ahr!
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, Patrick McGowen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ahr tries to clinch but McGowen is having none of it.
McGowen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ahr pinned against the cage. ahr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGowen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGowen!
ahr tries to clinch up but McGowen circles away and keeps his distance.

McGowen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGowen looking to sit in guard and control but ahr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

ahr stands and steps away. McGowen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGowen shoots in for a takedown but ahr shows good takedown defense.
ahr is looking to slow McGowen down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGowen swats away the attempt to clinch by ahr.
McGowen misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ahr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
ahr wants to free his trapped foot but McGowen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGowen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McGowen tries to get to full guard but ahr has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGowen is trying to stand up here but ahr is controlling him well.
McGowen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGowen is trying to get back to full guard.
McGowen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGowen.
ahr is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ahr trying to control but McGowen is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ahr is looking to clinch.
McGowen lands with a nice combination. ahr backs away looking to recover.
McGowen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ahr's calf.
ahr wants to clinch.
ahr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

McGowen drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGowen scoring with punches to the head and body.
ahr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ahr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGowen thows a big elbow that misses.

McGowen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGowen distracts ahr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

McGowen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGowen throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGowen with a poor takedown

and ahr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGowen's guard.
bryce ahr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick McGowen.
McGowen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

McGowen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen is trying to control the position but ahr postures up.
McGowen wants to sweep here but ahr controlling him for the moment.

McGowen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ahr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGowen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGowen working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick McGowen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGowen fails with the takedown.
ahr misses with a takedown attempt
and McGowen counters with a left and a right that stings ahr.
ahr misses with a takedown

and McGowen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
ahr is in trouble now - McGowen has advanced to mount!

McGowen working for a submission but ahr is keeping him at bay.
ahr working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McGowen get's back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
ahr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid body kick from McGowen.
McGowen misses with a head kick.

McGowen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
ahr wants to get back to full guard.
McGowen is trying to control the action in half guard but ahr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGowen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

ahr actively working from the bottom here.

McGowen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
ahr has hold of McGowen's hands but McGowen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ahr pushes McGowen off looking to stand but McGowen dives back in and keeps control.
McGowen slows the pace down in half guard.
McGowen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr tries to roll over but McGowen keeps him under control.
ahr taking some punishment here, with McGowen in his half guard.
McGowen is keen to just control but ahr is a slippery customer.
ahr wants to get back to his feet.
McGowen passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGowen lands with some strikes.
McGowen lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen looking to control but ahr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGowen looking to control and managing it successfully.

McGowen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGowen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ahr looks a forlorn figure.

McGowen has control of ahr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and ahr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick McGowen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A slapping leg kick lands for McGowen.
ahr misses with a takedown

and McGowen counters with a takedown into side control.

McGowen decides to stand back up.
Danga de danga de dang - McGowen scores with a four punch combination!
McGowen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
ahr tries for a takedown but McGowen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

McGowen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ahr working a defensive guard here.
McGowen controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr trying to keep a closed guard but McGowen is proving a slippery customer.

McGowen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on ahr, up you get!
McGowen lands a nice leg kick that just misses ahr's sensitive parts.
McGowen throws a nice looking combination but ahr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ahr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McGowen moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bryce ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McGowen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
ahr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGowen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGowen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on ahr, up you get!
McGowen throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGowen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ahr tries to avoid it but McGowen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ahr to the ground. ahr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

McGowen scores with a takedown into ahr's guard.
McGowen looking to pass the guard.
ahr is trying to keep McGowen in close.
McGowen passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr can't do much from the bottom here.
McGowen wants to lay and pray for a moment but ahr keeps working.
McGowen slows the pace down.
McGowen trying to control the position but ahr is working away.
ahr tries to improve position but can't.
McGowen controlling the position from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
bryce ahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ahr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ahr wants to control but McGowen postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGowen wants to lay and pray for a moment but ahr keeps working.
Check out the look on McGowen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick McGowen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGowen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McGowen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between steve blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). blackman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight (Best of Rocky 6). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

blackman
vs
Belfort

188 cm
22
173 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Xotic Fruits

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, steve blackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
blackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belfort pinned against the cage. Belfort gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
blackman throws a right hand that Belfort ducks under and follows up with a left that Belfort also avoids with ease.

Belfort clinches up with blackman and pushes him back against the cage.
Belfort misses with a knee to the head.
Belfort with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
blackman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belfort throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but blackman blocks it with crossed arms.
blackman tries to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling the position.
blackman takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like steve blackman has been cut.
Belfort throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but blackman blocks it with crossed arms.
Belfort connects with a nasty looking knee right to blackman's face.
Belfort using the Thai plumb to throw knees but blackman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belfort with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Belfort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Belfort there.

blackman is rocked!
Belfort wants to clinch up but blackman keeps it at a distance.
No luck for blackman with that takedown attempt.
blackman closes the distance and clinches up with Belfort, looking for a takedown. blackman pushes Belfort against the cage but Belfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for steve blackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Belfort finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Belfort tries to clinch up but blackman circles away and keeps his distance.
blackman avoids a punch combination nicely.
blackman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
blackman swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up but blackman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
blackman fails with the takedown.

Belfort shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
blackman is breathing heavily.
blackman has a closed guard, preventing Belfort from standing up.
blackman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.

Belfort decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Belfort.
blackman looks for a takedown but Belfort sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
blackman lands a two punch combo.
blackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belfort.
blackman looks to land a combination but Belfort avoids it well.
blackman throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.

Belfort moves into the clinch successfully.
Belfort misses with a knee to the head.
Belfort tries a knee to the head but blackman blocks it.
Belfort lands a knee to the head.
Belfort gets underhooks to prevent blackman's takedown attempt.
blackman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort connects with a knee to the head.
Belfort landing knees to the body.
Belfort tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Belfort with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belfort tries a knee to the head but blackman blocks it.
blackman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belfort is keeping busy.
Belfort looking to throw knees to the head but blackman is blocking nicely.
Belfort tries to land a knee to the head but blackman blocks with his arms.
blackman wants to break the clinch but can't.
blackman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belfort gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from blackman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a knee to the head.
blackman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
blackman looking for a takedown.
blackman can't break the clinch.
Belfort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but blackman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belfort connects with a nasty looking knee right to blackman's face.
Belfort stops a takedown attempt from blackman.
Belfort is looking for a takedown up against the cage. blackman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
blackman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Belfort connects with a knee to the head.
Belfort with a knee to the head.
Belfort tries to land a knee to the head but blackman blocks with his arms.
Belfort prevents blackman from breaking the clinch.
Belfort lands a knee to the head.
Belfort landing knees to the head.
Belfort tries to break the clinch but blackman is controlling the position.
blackman working aggressively here.
blackman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belfort gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
blackman is trying to break the clinch but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort slows down the pace here.
Belfort using the Thai plumb to throw knees but blackman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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.
Belfort misses with a knee strike.
blackman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belfort has him pressed against the cage.
blackman wants to break free but Belfort has control.
blackman looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belfort.
blackman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
blackman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Belfort misses with a knee strike.
Belfort misses with a knee to the head.
Belfort using the Thai plumb to throw knees but blackman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belfort comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
blackman wants to break the clinch but can't.
blackman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belfort lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Belfort using the Thai plumb to throw knees but blackman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belfort lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
blackman wants to break the clinch but can't.

Belfort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Belfort gets caught flat footed, as blackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
blackman wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on steve blackman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

blackman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Belfort wants to stand but blackman is controlling the position.
blackman stands and throws Belfort's legs to the side, diving into side control.
blackman landing strikes.

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

Belfort bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort tries to clinch up.

blackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
blackman looking to pass the guard.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing blackman from controlling successfully.
blackman advances to half guard.
Belfort looks like he's trying to stand up.
blackman is nestled in close to Belfort, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
blackman is thwarting Belfort's attempts to control the position.
Belfort is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. blackman lands a nice short elbow.

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

Belfort gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
blackman passes Belfort's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
blackman throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
blackman stops Belfort from getting back to his feet.

blackman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belfort defends it well.
blackman wants to pass the guard but Belfort is defending well.
blackman is tying to control. Belfort wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

blackman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Belfort to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Belfort wants to stand and escape but blackman is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

blackman drops back looking for a leg! Belfort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belfort manages to kick blackman off! blackman jumps back into Belfort's guard.
Belfort looking for a sweep. Not yet Belfort, not yet.
blackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but blackman passes into half guard.
Belfort pushes blackman off looking to stand but blackman dives back in and keeps control.

blackman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Belfort has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belfort looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.
blackman wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
blackman trying to pass the guard but Belfort defending well.

blackman is looking for a kimura here.

blackman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belfort is just riding it out for now. blackman eventually gives up the hold.

blackman is working for a kimura but Belfort is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

steve blackman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on steve blackman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Belfort fails with an attempt to clinch.
blackman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belfort's waist but Belfort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing blackman off to one side.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Belfort gets a takedown into half guard.

Belfort escapes and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from blackman.
Belfort tries to clinch but blackman is having none of it.
steve blackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
blackman throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belfort tries to clinch but fails miserably

and blackman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Belfort!
Belfort slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
blackman wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belfort manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belfort can't keep his opponent in guard - blackman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belfort is not content to let blackman control the position.
Belfort moves into full 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.

Belfort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. blackman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Belfort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for steve blackman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort swats away the attempt to clinch by blackman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belfort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belfort throws a head kick but blackman moves out of range.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but blackman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
blackman tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
blackman throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
blackman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Belfort tries to clinch but fails miserably

and blackman counters with a single leg into guard. Belfort didn't expect that.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing blackman from controlling successfully.
blackman with a nice head shot there.

Belfort is looking for a triangle but blackman pushes his legs off easily.
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
blackman works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
blackman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Belfort is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Belfort is looking to improve his position but blackman isn't that keen on the idea.
blackman takes Belfort's back.
Belfort breaks blackman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
blackman is trying to keep Belfort in close.
Belfort trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort pushing down on blackman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Belfort is working for a submission of some sort.
Belfort sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. blackman defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
steve blackman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think blackman 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... steve blackman!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Bako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica- For Whom The Bell Tolls. Nick Bako has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Greg Evans's chin.

Evans
vs
Bako

225 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Nancy Botwin's Herbal Nutritions
Firebird Designs

T.K.O. The Killer Outfit

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Bako!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bako cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Bako slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
A jab-cross combination lands for Bako and sends Evans crashing to the mat! Bako follows him down to the mat - Evans regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Greg Evans has been cut.

Bako postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Evans to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bako throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Bako will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bako digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bako.
Bako with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Bako will be more careful next time no doubt.

Bako is rocked!
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bako counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bako is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Bako seems to have recovered his senses.
Bako throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Nick Bako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bako, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bako lands a left and a right that sends Evans crashing to the canvas! Bako dives into mount looking to finish!

Evans is rocked!
Evans is squirming around, avoiding Bako's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bako dominating with strikes here.
Bako fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bako lands a nice shot to the head.
Bako unloading with bombs!
Evans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bako pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bako lands a heavy elbow.
Bako lands a big shot there that rocks Evans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans tries to hold on but Bako postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bako connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Evans is in a horrible position here. Bako smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bako dominating with strikes here.
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Bako looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Evans wants to control but Bako is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bako lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bako lands a nice shot to the head.

Bako jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Evans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Evans and Bako has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Evans is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Bako.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bako tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans sneaks back into half guard.
Evans trying to hold on to Bako's head to control him but Bako postures up.

Bako postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Evans to stand up.
Evans connects with the punch.
Evans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bako backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Bako misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Evans does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Bako dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bako is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Bako circles away and we're back to standing.
Bako throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
Bako falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a left right combination that sends Bako crashing to the mat - Evans wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bako out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Evans!