CECF 2: Road to the Gold II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buster Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nunzio Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Banks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to NWA Chin Check. On his way into the cage it seems that Buster Banks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Buster Banks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Banks
vs
Romano

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Banks!
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, Nunzio Romano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks lands a head shot.

Romano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Banks is looking to stand up but Romano isn't so interested in that idea.
Romano preventing the sweep.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano being controlled here momentarily.
Romano stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Romano looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.

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.
Romano wants to clinch.
Romano tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks lands with a nice body punch.
Romano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Romano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romano looks gassed!
Banks digs a good hook to Romano's body.
Banks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Banks finds it's way through Romano's defenses.
Nice body punch from Banks.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banks lands a jab-cross combination.

Romano is rocked!
Banks connects with a nice cross there... Romano is looking wobbly and Banks recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Romano to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Banks jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buster Banks!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Fooktard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kolme erimakua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Fooktard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fooktard
vs
erimakua

225 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Fooktard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kolme erimakua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fooktard has a takedown stuffed.
erimakua shoots in looking for a takedown. Fooktard tries to sprawl out of it but erimakua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fooktard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fooktard lands a left and a right that sends erimakua crashing to the canvas! Fooktard dives into mount looking to finish!

erimakua is rocked!

It looks like kolme erimakua has been cut.
Fooktard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fooktard controlling the position easily from mount.
erimakua is still in real trouble! Can Fooktard finish him?
erimakua seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
erimakua throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fooktard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fooktard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
erimakua's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
erimakua can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fooktard controlling from mount.
Fooktard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. Billy Fooktard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

erimakua rushes Fooktard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

erimakua manages to break the clinch.
erimakua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fooktard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
erimakua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fooktard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
erimakua is looking to clinch.
erimakua moves in looking to clinch but Fooktard pushes him off.
erimakua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
erimakua looks gassed!
Fooktard scores with a decent looking hook.
erimakua shoots in but Fooktard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab-cross combination lands for Fooktard and sends erimakua crashing to the mat! Fooktard follows him down to the mat - erimakua regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fooktard uses his free foot to push down on erimakua's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for erimakua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Fooktard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kolme erimakua's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fooktard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fooktard fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks erimakua square on the jaw! Damn, erimakua is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Fooktard!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sam Rye enters the cage!

Jenkins
vs
Rye

170 cm
22
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
208 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

ev0lved Fight Gear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rosco Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rye!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Rye shoots in.
Rye shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Rye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rosco Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rye.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Rye on that attempt.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Rye. Rye gets slowly back to his feet.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jenkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Jenkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Jenkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rye has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Jenkins looking for a guillotine from mount but Rye is having none of it.
Jenkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rye because Jenkins loaded up on that one.

Jenkins is working for a guillotine from mount but Rye frees his head quite easily.
Jenkins thowing shots but they're missing.
Rye wants to control but Jenkins is having none of it.

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

Rye explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rye doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rye!
Rye looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rye's face.

Jenkins looking for a guillotine from mount but Rye is having none of it.

Rye defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jenkins.
Rye tries to control Jenkins's body but Jenkins pushes him off. Rye squirms to his side and now Jenkins has his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rye trying to control the hands but Jenkins breaks the grip.

Jenkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rye is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jenkins off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Jenkins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rye trying to control the action but Jenkins just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins tightening his grip on Rye, looking for the choke.

Jenkins is looking for the choke from the back position but Rye is controlling his hands well.

Rye is in a bad position with Jenkins working for a choke. Rye manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Rye from controlling successfully.

Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rye won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rye trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rye throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Jenkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jenkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jenkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rye!
Rye wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jenkins.

Rye defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jenkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins punching from mount but Rye doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Jenkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rye gets caught flat footed, as Jenkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Rye is keeping the position.

Rye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Rye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Jenkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rye is breathing heavily.

Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rye is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rye defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rye actively working from the bottom here.
Jenkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rye is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Jenkins throwing shots but Rye is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is taking a breather. Rye says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jenkins uses his free foot to push down on Rye's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rye.

Jenkins working for a guillotine from mount but Rye is in no mood to give up.
Rye avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jenkins.

Jenkins has hold of Rye's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rye manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rye holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jenkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jenkins wants to control the pace but Rye is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Rye working to try and regain half guard.
Jenkins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Jenkins working for a submission but Rye is keeping him at bay.
Rye is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jenkins throws some wild stikes that Rye manages to avoid easily.

Rye defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jenkins.

Jenkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rye has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Rye defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jenkins.
Rye looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jenkins missing with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rosco Jenkins!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Great Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bob might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Grandpa. Glass has chosen Birdman ft. Drake& Lil wayne-Money To Blow as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bob
vs
Glass

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
178 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Great Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Glass!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bob as Glass shoots in.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Glass's front leg but catches the back leg as Glass tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Bob. No joy for Glass on that attempt.

Bob instigates a clinch.

Glass pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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

Glass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bob gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Glass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Glass throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Bob misses.
Bob throws a series of punches but Glass avoids them all with ease.
Bob throws a nice head kick!
Glass shoots in for a double leg but Bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Great Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Glass.

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.
Glass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glass shoots in but no luck this time.
Glass looks gassed!
Glass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Glass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bob.

It looks like Mark Glass has been cut.
Glass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glass shoots in looking for a takedown. Bob tries to sprawl out of it but Glass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Great Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bob scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glass fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bob lands a nice looking body shot.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Glass's front leg but catches the back leg as Glass tries to avoid it.
Bob throws a right and a left that Glass avoids nicely.

Bob has closed the distance and engaged Glass in a clinch.

Bob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Glass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bob rushes Glass and presses him up against the cage.
Bob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Glass.
Bob prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glass tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bob just stands there and leans against the cage.
Great Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Glass.
Bob lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bob breaks the clinch.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
Bob misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob stuffs the takedown attempt from Glass. Glass gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass is breathing heavily.
Bob with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bob tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Glass's front leg but catches the back leg as Glass tries to avoid it.
Great Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bob. That's going to slow Glass down.
Bob lands a nice hook to Glass's body. Glass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bob.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glass.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass tries to pull guard but Bob won't allow it.
Bob stops a takedown attempt from Glass.

Bob breaks from the clinch.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Great Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Glass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bob.

Bob drives through and clinches with Glass against the cage.

Bob breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Bob.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Bob dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Glass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bob tries to clinch up but Glass circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Glass fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass shoots for a takedown but Bob saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bob takes the fight into the clinch.
Bob just leaning against Glass, taking a breather.

Bob breaks from the clinch.
Bob tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glass.
Bob throws a series of punches but Glass moves out of range.
Bob tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Glass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bob's waist but Bob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Glass off to one side.
Great Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Glass.
Glass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Bob. No joy for Glass on that attempt.
Glass takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob doesn't manage to clinch there - Glass circles away.
Glass slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
Bob moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glass walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bob.
Glass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mark Glass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Bob moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Great Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob tries to clinch up but Glass circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Great Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bob, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Bob!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Rogain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove has chosen little less conversation -Elvis JXL as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rogain
vs
Lagove

195 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Rogain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Lagove!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lagove gets caught flat footed, as Rogain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rogain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Lagove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rogain drops back looking for a leg! Lagove is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lagove manages to kick Rogain off! Rogain jumps back into Lagove's guard.
Rogain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lagove on the ground.

Rogain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lagove looking for a triangle here. Rogain is fighting it but it looks tight! Lagove pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rogain is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sid Lagove!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Costco Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Steve Anderson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Brown
vs
Anderson

183 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Costco Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.

Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown!

Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.

Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Brown shoots and misses

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brown is not content to let Anderson control the position.

Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anderson throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown is trying to keep Anderson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.

Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

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.
Anderson is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Brown wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Anderson prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there.
Anderson misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brown can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson lands a big elbow.

Anderson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Anderson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brown parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brown to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Steve Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson cracks Brown with a big right hand but Brown just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.

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

Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.

Brown is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.

Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Anderson 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!

Brown with a lazy takedown attempt

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brown turns into him and now he's in Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.

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.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson is trying to keep Brown in close.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Anderson tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Costco Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between chris cav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikea Mune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mune has chosen Shoot to Thrill as his entrance music. Mikea Mune acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

cav
vs
Mune

190 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, chris cav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikea Mune!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mune lands a nice shot that snaps cav's head back.
chris cav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mune dodges the punch combination from cav.
cav with a hook.
Mune throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mune with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mune throws a nice looking combination but cav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
cav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mune avoids a punch combination nicely.
cav waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Mune. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mune to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Mune is rocked!

cav stands up and waves to Mune to follow him.
Mune is still on wobbly legs! Can cav finish him?
cav shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mune seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mune finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from cav.
Mune lands the left hand.
cav takes one to the side of the head.
cav tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
cav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
cav is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mune. That snapped cav's head back.
cav checks a low kick from Mune.
cav takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
cav misses with a double jab
and Mune counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
cav misses with a wild combination.
Mune scores with a one two! cav had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
cav throws a combination that misses
letting Mune counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
cav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mune counters with a straight right hand.
cav walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Mune.
Mune is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!cav had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mune drops cav with a right and a left! Mune comes rushing in but cav regains his composure and manages to keep Mune in guard.

cav is rocked!
cav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mune.
Oh cav is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Mune thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
cav seems to have got his legs back now.

Mune gets to his feet - cav follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune throws a hook but cav blocks it.
Mune connects with a single shot there.
cav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from cav.
Mune connects with a crisp jab.
Mune is looking to chop away at cav's legs.
Mune works the jab nicely.
cav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mune counters with a head kick. That will keep cav thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
cav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
cav tries to clinch but Mune is having none of it.
cav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mune lands with an overhand left.
cav throws a right and a left that Mune avoids nicely.
cav misses with a combination
and Mune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
cav gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mune.
cav tries to bum rush Mune with a series of wild strikes but Mune uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mune stalks cav and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into cav's face. cav staggers backwards, shaken.
cav falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mune counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
cav misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mune wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
cav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mune is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
cav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
cav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The crowd cheers as Mune lands an impressive looking overhand right. cav doesn't seem phased though.
Mune takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
cav misses with a double jab
and Mune counters with a one-two to the body.
cav throws a right and a left that Mune avoids nicely.
cav tries to clinch but Mune moves out of range.
cav fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikea Mune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mune scores with a three punch combo!
Mune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mune.
A jab from Mune does it's job there.
chris cav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
cav walks into a jab.
Mune dips to his left and cracks cav with an uppercut!
Mune swats away the attempt to clinch by cav.
cav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mune slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mune lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mune.

That's one minute gone in the round.

cav moves into the clinch successfully.
cav is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mune has had enough of the clinch but cav keeps him there for the moment.
cav prevents Mune from breaking the clinch.
cav is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mune can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mune.
cav lands a hook to the side of the head.
cav prevents Mune from breaking the clinch.
cav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
cav working aggressively here.
Mune is trying to break the clinch but cav has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by cav.
Mune wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
cav throws an elbow that misses.
cav tries for a takedown. No joy.
cav prevents Mune from breaking the clinch.
Mune wants to get back to striking at distance but cav won't allow it.
Mune is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

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.
A nice inside leg kick there by cav. That's going to slow Mune down.
Mune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
cav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
cav checks a low kick from Mune.

Mune clinches.
cav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
cav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
cav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mune is trying to break the clinch but cav has him pressed against the cage.
cav lands with a left to the head.
cav prevents Mune from breaking the clinch.
cav misses with the head strike.
Mune stops a takedown attempt from cav.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chris cav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
cav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mune backwards.
cav is trying to drag Mune to the mat but Mune just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
cav misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from cav fails to land.
cav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mune dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
cav has a couple of punches blocked by Mune.

Mune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mune moves out of range of the body kick from cav.
cav looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
cav is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mune.
Mune avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
cav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
cav throws a right and a left that Mune avoids nicely.
Mune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
cav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
cav moves out of range of the leg kick from Mune.
cav tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
cav takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mune connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A right-left combo lands from Mune.
Mune tries to work over cav's front leg with a kick but cav checks it.
Mune throws a hook to the side of cav's head but cav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
cav misses with a wild combination.
Mune throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mune.
Mune misses with a head kick.
Mune takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Mune. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mune.
Mune punishes cav's body with a nice straight punch.
cav fails to land with a series of punches.
cav works over Mune's head and body with a nice combination.
cav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
cav takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
cav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mune counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mune stuns cav with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
cav misses with a double jab.
cav looks to land a combination but Mune avoids it well.
cav on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mune throws a hook but cav avoids it easily.
Mune misses with a straight left.
cav throws a series of punches but Mune avoids them all with ease.
Mune's corner calls for a 1-2. Mune obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
cav falls off balance throwing a combination
and cav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for cav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cav misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mune scores with a three punch combo!
Mune lands with a right hand.
Mune throws a low kick, looking for cav's leg but cav calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Mune does no damage.
cav throws a series of punches but Mune moves out of range.
Mune throws a wild body kick that cav sees coming a mile off.
Mune keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
cav on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Mune.
Mune throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
cav misses with a combination
and Mune counters with a left and a right that stings cav.
cav misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for cav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
cav looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
cav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mune counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from cav does no damage.
cav on the wrong end of a nice hook.
cav misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
cav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mune counters with a lovely straight right hand!
cav needs to keep his hands up - Mune had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Mune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mune's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mune duly obliges.
cav takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mune connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
cav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mune throws a series of strikes that have cav backpedaling.
Mune misses with a wild combination.
Mune misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from cav misses.
cav throws a combination that misses
and Mune counters with a nice body shot.
cav throws a combination that misses
and Mune counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mune blocks the low kick.
cav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
cav throws a combination that misses
letting Mune counter with a right hand.
cav misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from cav.
cav throws a left and a right that both miss
and cav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mune paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - cav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from cav.
Mune throws a good cross that connects.
cav throws a series of punches but Mune moves out of range.
cav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
cav moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

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.
cav looks to land a combination but Mune avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mune!
cav throws a series of punches but Mune avoids them all with ease.

cav rushes Mune and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mune blocks an uppercut.

Mune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
cav tries to clinch but Mune is having none of it.
cav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
cav misses with a double jab
and Mune counters with a stiff right hand.
cav gets cracked there but stands up to it.
cav takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
cav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
cav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
chris cav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikea Mune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mune cracks cav with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikea Mune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mune 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikea Mune!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between tommy gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brother Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

gun
vs
Ing

180 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, tommy gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brother Ing!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

gun drives through with a takedown into guard.
gun advances position into side control!
Ing regains half guard.

gun postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ing to stand up.
Ing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts gun as he jumps to the side.
Ing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from gun.
gun keeps the fight on the outside.
Ing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around gun's waist but gun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ing off to one side.
tommy gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brother Ing.
gun throws a nice looking combination but Ing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gun throws a nice looking combination but Ing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ing circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ing counters by clinching up.
Ing missing with knees to the body.
gun is trying to drag Ing to the mat but Ing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Ing breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ing.
Ing looks to land a combination. gun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ing throws a sloppy head kick and gun moves out of range easily.
gun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ing as he jumps to the side.
gun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ing looks to score with a jab to the body but gun is just out of range.
No luck for Ing with that takedown attempt.
gun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ing is fending him off so far but gun persists. Nope, Ing circles away and we're back to standing.
gun is breathing heavily.
Ing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and gun counters with a series of strikes. Ing will be more careful next time no doubt.
gun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

gun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

gun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ing has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ing is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gun working away.
Ing wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with gun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

gun decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ing to his feet.
Ing closes the distance and clinches up with gun, looking for a takedown. Ing pushes gun against the cage but gun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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.

Ing pulls gun into guard.
Ing looking to control.
gun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ing wants to get back to his feet but gun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
gun is looking to work some ground and pound but Ing has wrist control.
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 tommy gun will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ing moves in looking to clinch but gun pushes him off.
gun misses with a wild combination.
Ing has his takedown stuffed
and gun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
gun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts gun as he jumps to the side.
tommy gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brother Ing.
Danga de danga de dang - gun scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gun wants to clinch.
Ing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around gun's waist but gun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ing off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Ing as gun shoots in.
gun shoots in looking for a takedown. Ing tries to sprawl out of it but gun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ing scores a takedown into full mount!

Ing get's back to his feet.
gun connects with a single shot there.
Ing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
gun throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ing checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ing with a poor takedown

and gun counters with a single leg into guard. Ing didn't expect that.
Ing trying to keep a closed guard but gun is proving a slippery customer.
Ing might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control gun kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
gun wanted to stand there but Ing had control of the position.

gun stands up and waves to Ing to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ing is looking to slow gun down with leg kicks.
Ing clinches but gun breaks the clinch
and gun counters with a straight right hand.

Ing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ing has gun pushed against the cage.
gun throws an elbow but it misses.
Ing tries to pull guard but gun holds him up against the cage and eventually Ing drops back down to his feet.
Ing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ing as the two fighters clinch.
Ing can't get the takedown.
Ing is working for takedown but gun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ing drops down looking for an ankle pick but gun pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ing gets a clinch.
Ing wants a takedown but no success here.
Ing fails to pull guard.

Ing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ing tries to clinch up.
A low kick from gun misses

and Ing holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ing prevents a body shot from gun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that tommy gun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ing pushes gun up against the cage in a clinch.

Ing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts gun as he jumps to the side.
Ing tries to close the distance and clinch but gun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
gun tries to bum rush Ing with a series of wild strikes but Ing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
gun stuffs the takedown attempt from Ing. Ing gets slowly back to his feet.
Ing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Ing with that takedown attempt.
tommy gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brother Ing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ing throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around gun's waist but gun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ing off to one side.
gun wants to clinch up but Ing keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gun looks to land a combination but Ing avoids it well.
gun scoring well with a low kick there.
gun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
gun misses with a two punch combination.
gun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
gun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ing dodges the punch combination from gun.
gun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ing throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
gun misses with a head kick.
gun shoots for a takedown but Ing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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.
Ing closes the distance looking to clinch
and gun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
gun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ing throws a head kick but gun moves out of range.
Ing defending well as gun loads up on a big left hand.
Ing fails with the takedown.
Ing lets loose with a powerful body kick. gun will feel that in the morning.
Ing closes this distance looking for a takedown but gun circles away.
Nice takedown defense from gun. No joy for Ing on that attempt.
Ing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but gun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ing shoots for a takedown but gun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
gun tries to clinch but Ing moves out of range.
gun shoots in looking for a takedown. Ing tries to sprawl out of it but gun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts gun as he jumps to the side.
gun misses with a series of wild punches.
gun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ing shoots in and drives through. gun sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A low kick from gun is predictable there

and Ing moves into the clinch.
Ing fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ing goes for a takedown in the clinch but gun prevents it.
gun works on Ing's body with a couple of short punches.

gun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ing uses from the top position.
gun wants to stand but Ing is controlling the position.
Ing tries to free his leg and advance position but gun is retaining full guard.
gun keeping moving, preventing Ing from controlling successfully.

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 tommy gun.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for gun, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tommy gun!