UVL 5: Eclipse PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hamder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Madonna - Erotica. Nikita Kalashnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hamder
vs
Kalashnikov

189 cm
19
216 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

190 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hamder!
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, Nikita Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalashnikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hamder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov works to advance to full mount. Hamder defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Kalashnikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hamder has worked his arm free - good work by Hamder!

Kalashnikov swings around for an armbar but Hamder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kalashnikov's guard.
Kalashnikov controls Hamder momentarily but Hamder frees himself.

Kalashnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalashnikov is keeping the position for now.

Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle but Hamder pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamder won't allow Kalashnikov to sweep him here.

Hamder stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamder as he jumps to the side.
Kalashnikov looks gassed!
Hamder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Hamder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hamder stands up and beckons Kalashnikov to his feet.

Hamder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalashnikov to the mat! Kalashnikov manages to get full guard.
Kalashnikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamder won't allow Kalashnikov to sweep him here.
Kalashnikov controls Hamder momentarily but Hamder frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hamder gets to his feet. Kalashnikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Hamder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov wants to control but Hamder is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamder stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kalashnikov to get to his feet.
Hamder wants to clinch up but Kalashnikov keeps it at a distance.
Kalashnikov tries for a takedown but Hamder circles away easily

and Hamder counters with a takedown into side control.
Kalashnikov is looking for a sweep.
Hamder controlling the position.
Kalashnikov is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hamder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalashnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hamder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab, jab by Hamder - just one landing.

Hamder clinches with his opponent.
Kalashnikov wants a takedown.
Hamder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Hamder has Kalashnikov pushed against the cage.
Kalashnikov has had enough of the clinch but Hamder keeps him there for the moment.
Hamder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Jack Hamder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Kalashnikov.
The referee calls for Hamder to work.

Hamder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hamder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalashnikov is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is pushing down on Hamder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hamder is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalashnikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalashnikov trying to control from Hamder's half guard. Hamder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kalashnikov wants to pass the guard but Hamder is keeping the position.
Kalashnikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Hamder keeps moving.
Kalashnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamder is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalashnikov won't allow Hamder to sweep him here.
Hamder is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamder works Kalashnikov's body with a nice hook.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack Hamder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamder looks to land a combination but Kalashnikov avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick but Hamder moves out of range.
Kalashnikov slips a jab from Hamder.
Hamder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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

Kalashnikov seems to be looking for submissions.

Kalashnikov is working for a kimura but Hamder is defending it quite comfortably.

Hamder kicks Kalashnikov off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov has a takedown stuffed.
Hamder is looking to clinch but Kalashnikov is avoiding it.
Kalashnikov shoots and misses

and Hamder counters with a single leg into guard. Kalashnikov didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalashnikov wants to sweep but no luck.

Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle here but Hamder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hamder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hamder is looking to clinch but Kalashnikov is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamder.
Hamder wants to clinch.
Kalashnikov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hamder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalashnikov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Kalashnikov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hamder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hamder!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hamder gets to his feet. Kalashnikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hamder with that takedown attempt.
Hamder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hamder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalashnikov.
Hamder doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalashnikov circles away.
Hamder moves in looking to clinch but Kalashnikov pushes him off.
Kalashnikov shoots in and drives through. Hamder sprawls well.
Hamder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalashnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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.
A punch combination from Hamder misses.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamder as he avoids it easily.
Jack Hamder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Kalashnikov.

Hamder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kalashnikov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hamder escapes and throws Kalashnikov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kalashnikov manages to get back to half guard.
Kalashnikov tries to roll over but Hamder keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalashnikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hamder decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kalashnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hamder closes the distance and clinches.
Hamder stops a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov goes for a takedown attempt but Hamder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hamder rushes Kalashnikov and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamder lands an uppercut.
Kalashnikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalashnikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalashnikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalashnikov.

Hamder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kalashnikov uses from the top position.
Hamder controlling Kalashnikov's posture.
Nikita Kalashnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kalashnikov has gone for a leg lock! Hamder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalashnikov's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hamder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hamder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

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

Mint
vs
Nguyen

179 cm
20
164 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Mint!
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, Tommy Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nguyen.

Mint instigates a clinch.
Mint tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Mint.
Nguyen is looking to break free of the clinch but Mint has double underhooks.
Mint prevents Nguyen from breaking the clinch.

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

Mint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nguyen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mint looking to finish Nguyen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nguyen!

Mint working for a guillotine from mount but Nguyen is in no mood to give up.
Mint landing shots from mount.
Mint landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint with the ground and pound from mount.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet.
Mint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Mint is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Nguyen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Nguyen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mint anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Nguyen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mint slips an arm under Nguyen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mint has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mint is squeezing on Nguyen like an anaconda would it's prey. Nguyen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franklin Mint!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Greenwood
vs
Cop

195 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Greenwood!
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, Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cop shoots in for a double leg but Greenwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cop has closed the distance and engaged Greenwood in a clinch.
Greenwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greenwood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greenwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cop blocks an elbow strike.
Cop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greenwood landing knees to the body.
Cop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cop is looking to break free of the clinch but Greenwood has double underhooks.
Greenwood lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Cro Cop has been cut.
Cop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greenwood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonny Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cro Cop.

Greenwood rushes Cop and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Greenwood.
Cop looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cop is pressed up against the cage. Greenwood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cop down to the mat. Cop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop tries to work over Greenwood's front leg with a kick but Greenwood checks it.
Cop keeps the fight on the outside.
Greenwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cop shoots for a double leg takedown but Greenwood sprawls well. He's pushed Cop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cop wants to clinch but Greenwood slips to the side
and Greenwood counters with a good, hard body kick but Cop shrugs it off.
Greenwood lands with a kick to the temple. Cop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cop walks into a straight right hand from Greenwood.
Cop tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Greenwood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Greenwood has Cop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Greenwood jumps guard.
Cop with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greenwood has his feet on Cop's thighs here. He's pushed Cop off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cop screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Greenwood!

C
A

C
B

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 Naoki Yoshikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yoshikuni
vs
York

176 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naoki Yoshikuni!
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, Thom York!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshikuni fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from York.
York has a takedown stuffed.
York looks for a takedown but Yoshikuni sprawls well.
Naoki Yoshikuni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom York.
Yoshikuni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but York moves away.
Yoshikuni tries to clinch there but York circles away.

Yoshikuni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for York!
York throwing hammer fists to the chest of Yoshikuni. What's that going to do exactly?

Yoshikuni looking to secure an arm triangle but York defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
York can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yoshikuni looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
York really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yoshikuni tries to control but York wriggling away.
Yoshikuni wants to take York's back here but York is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Yoshikuni looking for a guillotine from mount but York is having none of it.
York looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
York regains half guard.

Yoshikuni seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. York manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yoshikuni pushes down on York's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Yoshikuni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshikuni is breathing heavily.
York trying to hold on to Yoshikuni's head to control him but Yoshikuni postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. York manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
York tries to land a sweep but no joy.
York trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshikuni is proving a slippery customer.
Yoshikuni stopping the sweep attempt from York.

York had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Yoshikuni is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. York Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Yoshikuni's back instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

York is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yoshikuni defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
York struggling to land strikes to the head as Yoshikuni covers up.
York has the hooks in. Yoshikuni is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yoshikuni rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

York is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshikuni is looking for a sweep. York is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshikuni moves into full guard.

Yoshikuni had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. York is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yoshikuni Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take York's back instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yoshikuni looking for the choke but no joy.
Yoshikuni is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Yoshikuni 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. Yoshikuni gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Yoshikuni apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Yoshikuni clinches.

Yoshikuni drags the fight down to the ground.
Yoshikuni is trying to keep York in close.

Yoshikuni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. York doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. York manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoki Yoshikuni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yoshikuni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yoshikuni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
York is looking to get to half guard.
York wants to control but Yoshikuni is having none of it.
York tries to reverse the position but Yoshikuni maintains control.
York tries to lock up and control but Yoshikuni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yoshikuni moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, York has worked his arm free - good work by York!
Yoshikuni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yoshikuni trying to control the action but York is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
York is trying to control Yoshikuni's posture but Yoshikuni avoids it.
York tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yoshikuni trying to control the position but York is working away.
York is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yoshikuni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yoshikuni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Yoshikuni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and York defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshikuni is tying to control. York wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Yoshikuni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
York working to try and regain half guard.
York is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
York regains half guard.
York is looking to improve his position.
Yoshikuni trying to control from half guard but York is working away.
Yoshikuni wants to stand up but York is controlling the position.
York trying to get back to full guard but Yoshikuni takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
York is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshikuni manages to capitalize on a mistake by York to take his back!
I really don't envy York right now.

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.
York has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Yoshikuni.

Yoshikuni is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but York has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Yoshikuni is persistently looking for the submission but York is defending it well.
York turns into Yoshikuni and is now in his guard.
Yoshikuni keeping full guard, as York tries to pass.

Yoshikuni looking for submissions from the bottom but instead York passes into side control.
York slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naoki Yoshikuni 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. And we move into the final round!

York misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshikuni counters with a left to the body.
York with a lazy takedown attempt

and Yoshikuni counters with a takedown into side control.
York can't do much from the bottom here.

Yoshikuni decides to stand back up.
Yoshikuni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshikuni shoots and misses

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

York is posturing up here but Yoshikuni has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! York tries to roll out but it's too tight and York has to tap! Slick submission there by Yoshikuni!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naoki Yoshikuni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Subs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tryos Cosmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tryos Cosmo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Subs
vs
Cosmo

185 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymour Subs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tryos Cosmo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cosmo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Subs as Cosmo shoots in.
Seymour Subs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tryos Cosmo.

Cosmo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cosmo wants to take a breather but Subs is having none of it.
Subs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Subs gets back to full guard.

Subs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Subs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subs is pressing down on Cosmo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosmo is holding on for now.
Cosmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Subs preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subs stands and throws Cosmo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A control attempt from Cosmo but he's now mounted!
Subs controlling his opponent.
Cosmo has given up his back here. Will Subs look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seymour Subs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Pewterschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaosai Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pewterschmidt comes to the cage accompanied by 7 Words. Carter Pewterschmidt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pewterschmidt
vs
Angel

183 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Crippler's Corner
Crippler's Corner

Force of Nature Sport Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Pewterschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaosai Angel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel moves in looking to clinch but Pewterschmidt pushes him off.
Pewterschmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angel.
Pewterschmidt avoids the head kick by Angel.
Angel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pewterschmidt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pewterschmidt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pewterschmidt cracks Angel with a good jab.
Angel scores with a head kick.

It looks like Carter Pewterschmidt has been cut.
A left and a right from Pewterschmidt both land. Nice combination.

Pewterschmidt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pewterschmidt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Angel has escaped the position, nice work there.

Pewterschmidt is working to tighten is grip on Angel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Angel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pewterschmidt is really squeezing tight and eventually Angel passes out! Pewterschmidt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carter Pewterschmidt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Ohlsson (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 Anders Ohlsson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Belfort
vs
Ohlsson

190 cm
22
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Ohlsson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Belfort scores with a kick to the body.
Belfort is looking to slow Ohlsson down with leg kicks.
Ohlsson takes a swing at Belfort's ribcage but misses.
Belfort lands a left and a right that sends Ohlsson crashing to the canvas! Belfort dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Anders Ohlsson has been cut.
Ohlsson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohlsson can't escape the position.
Belfort tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belfort looking to finish with strikes here!
Ohlsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Belfort tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ohlsson wants to control but Belfort is having none of it.
Belfort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ohlsson because Belfort loaded up on that one.
Ohlsson wants to hold on but Belfort pushes him away.
Belfort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ohlsson because Belfort loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohlsson is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belfort wants to control the pace but Ohlsson is squirming around nicely.
Ohlsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belfort works his way to his opponent's back.
Ohlsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ohlsson tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belfort thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ohlsson's body.
Belfort is hanging on to Ohlsson's back as he tries to escape.
Ohlsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Belfort.
Ohlsson trying to control the hands but Belfort won't let him.
Ohlsson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Belfort.

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.
Ohlsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Belfort throwing sloppy strikes.
Belfort is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Belfort has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
I really don't envy Ohlsson right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Belfort looking for the choke from the back.
Ohlsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ohlsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Belfort gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anders Ohlsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ohlsson clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Belfort.

Ohlsson breaks from the clinch.
Ohlsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belfort counters with a head kick.
Ohlsson throws a leg kick
and Belfort counters with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ohlsson blocks the leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ohlsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Belfort - the referee stops the clock and Ohlsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Belfort. Ohlsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ohlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Ohlsson shoots in.
A good leg kick by Belfort.
Anders Ohlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belfort connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ohlsson! He's out on his feet! Belfort rushes in and drops Ohlsson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bas Belfort!