Brawl Night #6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cyclone Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and miguel russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Major might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock you like a hurricane. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Major
vs
russell

210 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyclone Major!
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, miguel russell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Major tries for a takedown but russell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Major fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Major changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. russell tries to avoid it but Major manages to keep hold of a leg and drag russell to the ground. russell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyclone Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
russell shoots and misses

so Major counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Major is in close to russell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
russell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Major's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Major won't allow russell to sweep him here.
russell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Major manages to get himself to full guard.
Major striking off his back but it's not causing russell any problems.
Major throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
russell throwing strikes from guard but Major blocks nicely.
Major has momentary wrist control but russell slips an elbow through the middle.
Major really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Major wants to sweep here but russell controlling him for the moment.
russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Major striking off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Major will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Major gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and russell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Major is breathing heavily.
Major throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
russell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Major manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Major throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
russell moves into full guard.
russell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Major pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. russell is keeping the position for now.
russell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Major is one step ahead there.
russell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
russell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. russell connects with a nice short shot to Major's temple.
russell winds up and cracks Major with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Major on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Major tries to get out of the position.
russell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
russell winds up and cracks Major with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Major gets back to full guard.
Major is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Major lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
russell has hold of Major's hands but Major slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
russell striking from half guard on the bottom.
russell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Major is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Major blocks the strikes from russell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
russell taking some punishment here, with Major in his half guard.
Major seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
russell striking from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Major misses with a takedown

and russell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Major won't be happy with that.
russell lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from russell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Major is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked russell off and has taken his back!
russell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Major working over russell with some ground and pound. russell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Major will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
russell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
russell keeping full guard, as Major tries to pass.
Major landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
russell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
russell prevents Major from getting the reversal.
Major throwing hammer fists to the chest of russell. What's that going to do exactly?
Major is in a horrible position here. russell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Major really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Major throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
russell working Major over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Major working to try and regain half guard.
russell landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

miguel russell 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.

russell wants to clinch up but Major keeps it at a distance.
miguel russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Major doesn't succeed with the takedown

and russell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Major's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
russell cracks Major with a solid left hand.
Major lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Major preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Major striking from the bottom here.
Major doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Major punching from the bottom.
russell stands up over Major, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Major has momentary wrist control but russell slips an elbow through the middle.
miguel russell has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

and Major counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Major blocks the strikes from russell.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for russell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Major connects with a nice short shot to russell's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Major seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
russell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Major working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Major landing with the ground and pound.
Major postures up and lands a big shot to russell's brow.
russell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Major tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Major gets back to full guard.
russell landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as russell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Major manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. russell manages to get himself to full guard.
Major distracts russell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
russell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Major is looking to improve his position but russell isn't that keen on the idea.
russell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
russell unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Major is desperately trying to improve his position but russell has a good base and remains in mount.
Major throwing hammer fists to the chest of russell. What's that going to do exactly?
Major is looking to improve his position but russell isn't that keen on the idea.
Major is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
russell is landing with some decent strikes but Major is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Major swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Major is working to get back to half guard.
russell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Major really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
russell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Major tries to reverse the position but russell maintains control.
russell landing punches.
Major is trying desperately to improve position.
russell is landing with some decent strikes but Major is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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.
russell blocks Major's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
russell lands a big shot there that rocks Major but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Major is bucking up trying to escape but russell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Major taking shots to the head.
Major keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
russell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
russell looking to ground and pound but Major is blocking nicely.
Major gets back to half guard.
Major gets full guard.
russell won't allow Major to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as russell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Major is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Major manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. russell manages to get himself to full guard.
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 Cyclone Major will probably get the nod.
That's time! Major's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Major tries for a takedown but russell circles away easily

and russell counters with a takedown into side control.
Major is looking for a sweep.
russell working the ground and pound.
russell lands an elbow.
Major manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Major wants to get back to full guard.
russell lands strikes from half guard.
russell slips a nice elbow through Major's hands, connecting with Major's forehead.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
russell closes the distance looking to clinch

and Major counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Major.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Major's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Major connects with a couple of short punches.
Major throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
russell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Major's guard.
russell lands a couple of digs.
Major lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for russell!
russell is trying to escape the mount.
Major unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Major connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Poor strikes thrown by Major there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Major putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Poor strikes thrown by Major there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
russell is desperately trying to improve his position but Major has a good base and remains in mount.
Major landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
russell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Major looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
russell manages to get to full guard.
Major is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Major scoring with some ground and pound.
russell looking for a sweep. Not yet russell, not yet.
russell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Major lands a couple of decent looking shots.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Major shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and russell counters with a shoot takedown. Major fights it but they end up in guard.
Major manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. russell manages to get himself to full guard.
Major pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. russell is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
russell wants to sweep but no luck.
Major postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
russell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Major is one step ahead there.
Major lands a couple of digs.
Major throwing strikes but missing.
russell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Major is one step ahead there.
Major looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
russell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Major counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for russell!
russell working to try and regain half guard.
Major with shots to the head and body - russell looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major prevents russell from getting the reversal.
russell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
russell stopping the sweep attempt from Major.
russell with a nice head shot there.
russell won't allow Major to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
russell postures up and lands a big shot to Major's brow.
Major keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Major looking for a sweep. Not yet Major, not yet.

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

and Major counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyclone Major showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Major has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyclone Major!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dean Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dibby Shtick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Larson
vs
Shtick

169 cm
22
133 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Larson!
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, Dibby Shtick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shtick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shtick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shtick wants to pass to mount but Larson is defending the position.

Larson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larson tries to get to full guard but Shtick has control of the leg.
Well, if Shtick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Larson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shtick is controlling the pace.

Larson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larson tries for a takedown but Shtick circles away easily

and Shtick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shtick is one step ahead there.
Larson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shtick wants to stand but Larson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Larson keeping full guard, as Shtick tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shtick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shtick won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Shtick lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

and Larson counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Larson.
Shtick is not content to let Larson control the position.

Larson swings around for an armbar but Shtick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Larson's guard.
Larson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shtick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shtick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Shtick from controlling successfully.
Larson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Larson is working an open guard so Shtick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Larson fails with the takedown
and Shtick counters with an inside leg kick.

Shtick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson manages to get back to half guard.
Larson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Larson looking to control.
Larson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shtick manages to get himself to full guard.
Shtick looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Shtick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shtick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shtick wants to stand up but Larson is controlling the position.
Larson tries to get to full guard but Shtick has control of the leg.
Larson taking some punishment here, with Shtick in his half guard.
Shtick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shtick trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shtick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Shtick from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larson is on top in guard.
Larson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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.
Shtick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there.
Larson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shtick is retaining full guard.
Shtick looking for a sweep. Not yet Shtick, not yet.
Larson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Larson gets caught flat footed, as Shtick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Larson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Larson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shtick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shtick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shtick won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Larson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shtick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shtick wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dibby Shtick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Larson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shtick as he jumps to the side.

Shtick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shtick wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shtick is one step ahead there.

Shtick stands up from Larson's guard - Shtick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shtick throws the left hand but Larson avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson misses with a takedown

and Shtick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larson won't be happy with that.

Shtick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shtick trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom.

Shtick decides to stand back up. Shtick steps back and let's Larson get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson blocks a head kick by Shtick.

Larson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Shtick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shtick trying to control the position.
Larson looking to pass the guard.
Shtick is controlling Larson's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shtick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shtick trying to control the position.
Larson wants to control from the top but Shtick keeps moving.
Larson trying to move into half guard but instead Shtick has managed to sweep!
Shtick is looking to stand up but Larson won't let him.

Larson is looking for a triangle but Shtick pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Shtick wants to stand but Larson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larson is on top in guard.
Shtick looking to control.

Shtick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shtick striking off his back but it's not causing Larson any problems.
Shtick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dean Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shtick pulls Larson in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dibby Shtick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shtick 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dibby Shtick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carl Diol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Constanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Constanza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Diol
vs
Constanza

187 cm
22
134 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

171 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Diol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Constanza!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constanza misses with a low kick.
Constanza throws a push kick but Diol slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Constanza.
Diol shoots in looking for a takedown. Constanza tries to sprawl out of it but Diol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Constanza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Constanza misses with a wild combination.
Constanza wants to slow Diol down by chopping away at his legs.
Diol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constanza circles away.
Diol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Constanza swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Diol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Constanza.

Diol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diol works over Constanza with some ground and pound from guard.
Constanza wants to stand and escape but Diol is having none of it.
Diol stands up over Constanza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Constanza wants to stand but Diol is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Constanza wants to stand up but Diol is controlling him.
Diol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Constanza is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constanza keeping moving, preventing Diol from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Constanza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Constanza.
Diol checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Diol.
Constanza stalks Diol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diol's face. Diol staggers backwards, shaken.
Diol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
Constanza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constanza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diol fails with a takedown attempt.
Diol is breathing heavily.
Constanza is looking to slow Diol down with leg kicks.
Constanza misses with the combination.
Diol shoots in for a takedown but Constanza shows good takedown defense.
Constanza throws a sloppy head kick and Diol moves out of range easily.
Diol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
George Constanza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Constanza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diol checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza misses with a low kick as Diol jumps back.
Constanza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Diol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Constanza wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diol is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diol wants to take a breather but Constanza is having none of it.
Constanza wants to get back to his feet.
Diol controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Constanza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Constanza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Constanza lands a nice hook to Diol's body. Diol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Constanza works over Diol's head and body with a nice combination.
Diol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diol takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Constanza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Constanza connects with a solid leg kick.
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 Carl Diol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Some wild striking there from Constanza.
Constanza tries to work over Diol's front leg with a kick but Diol checks it.
A head kick from Constanza lands but Diol takes it in his stride.
Diol shoots in for a takedown but Constanza shows good takedown defense.
Constanza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constanza as he avoids it easily.
Constanza scores with a hook.
Diol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Constanza.
Constanza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Constanza.
A slapping leg kick lands for Constanza.
Constanza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Constanza tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Constanza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Constanza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diol checks the leg kick.
Constanza is looking to chop away at Diol's legs.
Constanza misses with a low kick.
Constanza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Constanza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Constanza misses with a low kick as Diol jumps back.
Diol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Constanza tries to avoid it but Diol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Constanza to the ground. Constanza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Diol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constanza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Constanza misses with a double jab.
Constanza misses with a low kick.

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.
Constanza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diol.

Diol closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diol lands in his opponent's guard.
Diol lands a couple of elbows.
Constanza wants to stand up but Diol is controlling him.
Diol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diol working the ground and pound from side control.
Diol is chipping away with strikes.
Diol is chipping away with strikes.
Diol 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.
Constanza gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Diol tries to control but Constanza wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diol sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Constanza is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Constanza in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diol connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Diol fails to advance to Constanza's back.
Diol tries to control but Constanza wriggling away.
Diol scoring with strikes but Constanza is staying in there.
Constanza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

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.
Diol landing shots from mount.
Diol lands a big elbow.
Diol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diol lands a heavy elbow.
Diol connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diol is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Diol wants to finish this one by submission but Constanza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diol.
Diol punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Diol dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Constanza.
Constanza motions for Diol to come forward. Constanza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Constanza throws a sloppy head kick and Diol moves out of range easily.
Diol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Diol or perhaps it was just good defense by Constanza which made him look bad.
A clash of legs there as Diol blocks the low kick.
Diol shoots for a double leg takedown but Constanza sprawls well. He's pushed Diol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Diol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Constanza. Constanza obviously looking to wear him down.
Diol shoots for a takedown but Constanza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diol shoots for a takedown but Constanza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diol blocks a head kick by Constanza.
Diol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Constanza but Constanza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza throws a leg kick which misses Diol's front leg but catches the back leg as Diol tries to avoid it.
George Constanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constanza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Constanza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diol takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Constanza.
Constanza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Constanza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Constanza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Constanza.
Diol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constanza misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diol is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Constanza.
Constanza cracks the inside of Diol's front leg.
Constanza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Constanza throws a sloppy head kick and Diol moves out of range easily.
Carl Diol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constanza throws out a leg kick but Diol moves out of range and Constanza only half commits.
Constanza throws a sloppy head kick and Diol moves out of range easily.
Diol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constanza circles away.
Constanza throws a leg kick but Diol checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Constanza, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza scores with a one two! Diol had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Diol blocks the leg kick.
Diol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constanza.
Constanza looks to land a combination but Diol avoids it well.
Constanza misses with a head kick.
Diol shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Constanza.
Constanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Constanza throws a head kick that misses.
Diol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Constanza tries to avoid it but Diol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Constanza to the ground. Constanza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Constanza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Constanza misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Constanza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Constanza throws a head kick but Diol moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Diol blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Diol with that takedown attempt.
Diol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diol shoots in looking for a takedown. Constanza tries to sprawl out of it but Diol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Constanza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Constanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George Constanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Constanza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diol.
Constanza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Constanza thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
George Constanza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Diol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyjoto Maskida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Biro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maskida comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - Tears Don't Fall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maskida
vs
Biro

178 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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, Lyjoto Maskida!
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, PJ Biro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biro feints and as Maskida raises his hands in defense, Biro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maskida wants to sweep here but Biro controlling him for the moment.

Maskida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maskida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maskida is keeping the position for now.
Biro passes Maskida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maskida is refusing to be controlled, as Biro sits in half guard.

Biro is working for a kimura but Maskida is defending it quite comfortably.
Biro trying to control from half guard but Maskida is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Biro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maskida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biro.
Maskida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maskida swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

Maskida is looking for a triangle but Biro pushes his legs off easily.
Biro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maskida is keeping the position for now.

Maskida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maskida is breathing heavily.

Biro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maskida, up you get!
Biro misses with a wild combination.
Biro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maskida.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biro.
Biro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maskida as he avoids it easily.
Lyjoto Maskida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PJ Biro.
Biro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maskida pinned against the cage. Maskida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
PJ Biro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Biro!
Biro closes the distance and clinches up with Maskida, looking for a takedown. Biro pushes Maskida against the cage but Maskida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maskida circles away.
Maskida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biro.
Biro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biro.
Biro fails to land the takedown.
Maskida falls off balance throwing a combination

and Biro counters with a shoot takedown. Maskida fights it but they end up in guard.
Maskida keeping moving, preventing Biro from controlling successfully.

Maskida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biro wants to control from the top but Maskida keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PJ Biro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Biro.
Maskida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Biro counters with a shoot takedown. Maskida fights it but they end up in guard.
Biro works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Biro is looking for a kimura but Maskida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biro to get the leverage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). PJ Biro!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Blvd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Law
vs
Romero

190 cm
21
270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

205 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Romero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero shoots in and drives through. Law sprawls well.
Law looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Law lands a left and a right that sends Romero crashing to the canvas! Law dives into mount looking to finish!

Romero is rocked!

It looks like Marcello Romero has been cut.
Law postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Romero is out cold - huge knockout for Law!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robbie Law!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Oswald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John McManus's chin.

McManus
vs
Oswald

179 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

179 cm
22
134 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
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, Mark Oswald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mark Oswald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oswald misses with a leg kick.
McManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McManus throws a series of punches but Oswald moves out of range.
Oswald throws a one two combo.
Oswald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oswald scores with a crisp jab that stopped McManus in his tracks.
McManus closes the distance but Oswald moves to the side

and Oswald counters by clinching up.

Oswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald misses with a double jab

and McManus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McManus.

Oswald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oswald throws a combination that misses

and McManus counters with a single leg into guard. Oswald didn't expect that.
McManus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
McManus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oswald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oswald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Oswald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oswald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McManus 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.
Oswald looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus wants to get up but he can't break Oswald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oswald keeping full guard, as McManus tries to pass.
Oswald wants to stand up but McManus is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oswald wants to clinch.
Oswald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McManus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oswald darts in trying to clinch

and McManus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oswald's guard.
Oswald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McManus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oswald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oswald keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McManus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus wants to control from the top but Oswald keeps moving.
McManus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McManus stops Oswald from standing up.
Oswald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McManus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oswald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McManus shoots in but Oswald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McManus shoots in for a takedown but Oswald shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McManus 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.

Oswald drives through and clinches with McManus against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oswald.
Oswald stops a takedown attempt from McManus.
McManus takes a shot to the head.

Oswald breaks the clinch.
McManus shoots in and drives through. Oswald sprawls well.
McManus closes the distance and clinches up with Oswald, looking for a takedown. McManus pushes Oswald against the cage but Oswald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oswald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oswald scores with a knee to the head.

Oswald manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald looks to land a combination. McManus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Oswald.
Oswald is looking to clinch.

Oswald closes the distance and clinches.

Oswald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John McManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Oswald closes the distance and clinches.
Oswald prevents McManus from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswald keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Oswald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oswald lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McManus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oswald tries to clinch up but McManus circles away and keeps his distance.
McManus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oswald tries to avoid it but McManus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oswald to the ground. Oswald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oswald.
Oswald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McManus keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald keeps the fight on the outside.
McManus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oswald is fending him off so far but McManus persists. Nope, Oswald circles away and we're back to standing.
McManus throws a body kick the misses
enabling Oswald to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from McManus is predictable there
and Oswald counters with a series of strikes. McManus will be more careful next time no doubt.
McManus falls off balance throwing a combination

and Oswald counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Oswald.

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.
McManus is trying to break free.
Oswald lands a damaging elbow.
Oswald is leaning against McManus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oswald lands an elbow inside that McManus shrugs off.
Oswald misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Oswald breaks from the clinch.

Oswald gets a clinch.
McManus keeps control of Oswald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McManus is trying to break free.
McManus wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Oswald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McManus slips a straight right by Oswald.
McManus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oswald wants to clinch

and McManus counters with a shoot takedown. Oswald fights it but they end up in guard.
McManus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McManus looking to pass the guard.
McManus thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald keeping full guard, as McManus tries to pass.

Oswald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The is referee keeping an eye on Oswald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oswald has him pressed against the cage.
McManus is working for takedown but Oswald is calmly controlling the position for now.

Oswald manages to break the clinch.
McManus takes a body punch but keeps moving.

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.
McManus shoots in but no luck this time.
McManus closes the distance and clinches up with Oswald, looking for a takedown. McManus pushes Oswald against the cage but Oswald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McManus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oswald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McManus misses with a takedown attempt

and Oswald counters by clinching up.

Oswald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McManus wants to clinch
and Oswald counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus wants to clinch
and Oswald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McManus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oswald as he jumps to the side.
Mark Oswald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Oswald.
McManus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oswald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Oswald moves into the clinch successfully.

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.

Oswald manages to break the clinch.

McManus drives through with a takedown into guard.
McManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Oswald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Oswald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McManus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Some bone on bone action there as Oswald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Oswald blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
John McManus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McManus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McManus!

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Main event

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

Flowers
vs
Laco

166 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Flowers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cam Laco!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laco is looking to clinch.
Flowers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laco tries to clinch there but Flowers circles away.
Laco cracks the inside of Flowers's front leg.

Flowers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Laco tries to lock up and control but Flowers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flowers lands a big shot there that rocks Laco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Flowers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laco is surviving well by controlling Flowers's body position as best he can.
Laco throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Flowers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Laco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laco and Flowers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Flowers working away.
Laco is trying to buck Flowers off.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laco is looking for a sweep.
Laco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Flowers asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Flowers tries for a kimura but Laco is defending well.
Laco is pushing Flowers's head away, looking to escape. Flowers manages to hold on to the position though.

Flowers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flowers tries to score with some ground and pound. Laco controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Flowers is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laco is looking for a sweep.
Laco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flowers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laco!
Flowers 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.

Flowers working for a guillotine from mount but Laco is in no mood to give up.
Laco squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Laco tries to hold on but Flowers postures up.
Laco is looking to improve his position but Flowers isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flowers wants to finish this one by submission but Laco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Flowers.
Laco tries to reverse the position but Flowers maintains control.
Laco regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Flowers there.
Flowers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Flowers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Laco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laco manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A jab from Flowers misses.

Laco clinches up against the cage.

Flowers drags the fight down to the ground.
Flowers could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Laco wanted to stand there but Flowers had control of the position.

Flowers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flowers striking off his back but it's not causing Laco any problems.
Flowers wants to sweep here but Laco controlling him for the moment.

Flowers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laco passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Flowers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Laco shoots in but no luck this time.
Flowers has his takedown stuffed

and Laco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flowers's guard now.

Flowers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flowers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Laco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flowers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flowers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flowers trying to mount his opponent but Laco defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flowers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flowers.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flowers throwing shots but Laco is blocking nicely.

Laco kicks Flowers off and gets back to his feet.

Laco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Laco breaks from the clinch.
Laco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flowers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laco. That's going to slow Flowers down.
Laco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flowers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Laco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flowers's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laco preventing the sweep.
Laco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flowers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laco postures up.
Flowers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laco advances position into side control!
Flowers is not content to let Laco control the position.
Flowers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laco is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Flowers reverses the position - he's now on top in Laco's guard.
Flowers trying to control the position from guard on top but Laco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flowers forces his way into half guard.

Flowers is trying for a kimura here. Laco looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Flowers wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timothy Flowers!
Timothy Flowers is the new lightweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
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