LVC 4 - NO LIMITS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kouta Hiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and minotauro nogueira (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.

Hiro
vs
nogueira

195 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kouta Hiro!
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, minotauro nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hiro moves into range and clinches up with nogueira.

Hiro connects with a massive knee from the clinch and nogueira goes down! Hiro jumps into full mount looking to finish!

It looks like minotauro nogueira has been cut.
nogueira is wriggling around trying to escape.

Hiro gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Hiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
nogueira tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
nogueira looks gassed!
nogueira tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
nogueira jumps guard but Hiro stands there with nogueira around his waist. nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kouta Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of minotauro nogueira.
A knee to the head by Hiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hiro lands a big knee to the head and nogueira goes down! Hiro is looking to finish!

nogueira is rocked!

Hiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hiro wants to stand but nogueira has his arm trapped.
nogueira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hiro.

Hiro decides to stand up, so the ref orders nogueira to his feet.

Hiro has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro crunches a lovely knee into nogueira's ribcage.
Hiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hiro landing knees to the body.
Hiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hiro connects with a knee to the head.
Hiro scores with a knee to the head.
Hiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to nogueira's face.
Hiro controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
nogueira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
nogueira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hiro misses with a knee to the head.
Hiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
nogueira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hiro smiles and moves away.

Hiro takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
nogueira wants a takedown but no success here.
nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hiro with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hiro.
Hiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hiro gets underhooks to prevent nogueira's takedown attempt.

nogueira has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hiro regains guard immediately.

nogueira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
nogueira wants to pass the guard but Hiro is keeping the position.

nogueira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hiro dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hiro stands up from nogueira's guard - Hiro perhaps looking for a knockout.

Hiro moves into range and clinches up with nogueira.
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hiro landing knees to the body.
Hiro crunches a lovely knee into nogueira's ribcage.
Hiro connects with a knee to the head.
Hiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to nogueira's face.
nogueira tries to pull guard but Hiro won't allow it.
Hiro landing knees to the head.
nogueira wants a takedown.
nogueira tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

nogueira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

nogueira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

nogueira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and nogueira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hiro has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Hiro defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kouta Hiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on minotauro nogueira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Hiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiro lands a head kick!

Hiro rushes nogueira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
nogueira tries to pull guard but Hiro holds him up against the cage and eventually nogueira drops back down to his feet.
nogueira tries for a takedown but Hiro manages to get underhooks.
Hiro landing knees to the head.
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hiro lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hiro connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
nogueira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kouta Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of minotauro nogueira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
nogueira tries to pull guard but Hiro won't allow it.
Hiro tries to stall but nogueira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hiro landing knees to the head.
Hiro connects with a knee to the head.
Hiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Hiro.
Hiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that nogueira can do to turn this around?
nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
nogueira jumps guard but Hiro stands there with nogueira around his waist. nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hiro lands a knee to the head.
nogueira tries to pull guard but Hiro won't allow it.
nogueira looking for a takedown.
nogueira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Hiro.
Hiro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
nogueira has Hiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hiro scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
nogueira tries to pull guard but Hiro holds him up against the cage and eventually nogueira drops back down to his feet.
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
nogueira tries for a takedown but Hiro manages to get underhooks.
Hiro tries to land a knee to the head but nogueira blocks with his arms.
nogueira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick from Hiro lands but nogueira takes it in his stride.
nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hiro but Hiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hiro has managed to clinch.
Hiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hiro scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hiro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hiro is fighting off a takedown attempt but nogueira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hiro to the mat. Hiro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but nogueira is one step ahead there.

nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Hiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hiro manages to kick nogueira off! nogueira jumps back into Hiro's guard.
Hiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst nogueira is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

nogueira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hiro wants to get back to his feet but nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hiro seems keen to control nogueira's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiro 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hiro stuffs the takedown attempt from nogueira. nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Kouta Hiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiro swivels and escapes.
Hiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of nogueira's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hiro instigates a clinch.
Hiro with a knee to the head.
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kouta Hiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on minotauro nogueira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hiro but Hiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiro tries to close the distance and clinch but nogueira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hiro forces nogueira back against the cage and clinches.
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hiro scores a nice knee to the body.
nogueira jumps guard but Hiro stands there with nogueira around his waist. nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hiro lands a knee to the head.
nogueira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kouta Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of minotauro nogueira.
Hiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to nogueira's face.
Hiro scores with a knee to the head.
nogueira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but nogueira blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiro with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

nogueira jumps guard.

nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiro stands and throws nogueira's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nogueira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hiro's best efforts.
nogueira has a hand on Hiro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hiro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hiro tries to control but nogueira wriggling away.

Hiro get's back to his feet.
Hiro stuffs the takedown.
Hiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiro tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by nogueira or perhaps it was just good defense by Hiro which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hiro closes the distance and clinches.
Hiro lands a knee to the head.
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
nogueira looking for a takedown.
Hiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
nogueira fails to pull guard.
nogueira jumps guard but Hiro stands there with nogueira around his waist. nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hiro landing knees to the head.
Hiro looking to slow down the pace here.
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hiro lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hiro.
nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
nogueira jumps guard but Hiro stands there with nogueira around his waist. nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
nogueira fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiro landing knees to the head.
nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
nogueira can't get the takedown.
Hiro with a knee to the head.
Hiro gets underhooks to prevent nogueira's takedown attempt.
Hiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
nogueira tries to pull guard but Hiro won't allow it.
Hiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to nogueira's face.
nogueira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by nogueira or perhaps it was just good defense by Hiro which made him look bad.
Hiro tries to close the distance and clinch but nogueira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
minotauro nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
nogueira tries to pull guard but Hiro holds him up against the cage and eventually nogueira drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Hiro.
Hiro scores with a knee to the head.
nogueira is working for takedown but Hiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by Hiro.
nogueira fails to pull guard.
Hiro tries to land a knee to the head but nogueira blocks with his arms.
nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiro misses with a knee strike.
Hiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
nogueira goes for a takedown attempt but Hiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hiro forces nogueira back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Hiro.
nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hiro scores a nice knee to the body.
nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
nogueira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kouta Hiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
nogueira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kouta Hiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hiro 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kouta Hiro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ihan Latsio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rach Trask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Latsio
vs
Trask

175 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Ihan Latsio!
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, Rach Trask!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trask slips a jab from Latsio.
Latsio jabbing away but nothing is landing.

A head kick lands from Trask that sends Latsio to the canvas. Latsio tries to scramble back to his feet but Trask brings him back down into side control.

It looks like Ihan Latsio has been cut.
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!

Latsio explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Look low, kick high! Trask uses the oldest trick in the book to send Latsio tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Trask is absolutely delighted - when Latsio wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rach Trask!

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 Alexander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Taps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Blood on my Hands" by The Used. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cage
vs
Taps

179 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Cage!
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, Seymour Taps!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taps stuffs the takedown.
Cage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cage tries for a takedown but Taps sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Cage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taps makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taps.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taps controls Cage momentarily but Cage frees himself.

Taps has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cage fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage is looking to clinch.

Cage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cage dominating with strikes here.
Taps tries to hold on but Cage postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taps tries to reverse the position but Cage maintains control.
Cage looking to control but Taps is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cage is trying to take his opponent's back.
Taps slips a leg in and gets back to half 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.
Taps preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Taps has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cage is working away from the top position though.
Taps moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Taps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taps is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
Cage looking to sit in guard and control but Taps gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taps trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.

Taps gets to his feet - Cage follows without any prompting.

That's four 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.
No luck for Cage with that takedown attempt.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt.
Cage tries to clinch up but Taps circles away and keeps his distance.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Taps tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taps manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Taps shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taps was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taps wants to control the pace but Cage is squirming around nicely.
Cage is bucking up trying to escape but Taps cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taps shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seymour Taps!

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 Jaime Guttierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Strobn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernst Strobn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Guttierez
vs
Strobn

195 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaime Guttierez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernst Strobn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guttierez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Strobn as Guttierez shoots in.
Guttierez fails with a takedown attempt.
Guttierez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaime Guttierez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Guttierez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strobn's guard.
Guttierez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strobn trying to keep a closed guard but Guttierez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guttierez forces his way into half guard.
Strobn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strobn.
Guttierez wants to pass the guard but Strobn is keeping the position.
Guttierez is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guttierez passes Strobn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guttierez in particular looking to stall.
Strobn wants to get back to his feet.
Guttierez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guttierez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strobn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guttierez prevents Strobn from standing back up.
Guttierez works his way into full mount!
Strobn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Strobn looks gassed!
Guttierez controlling from mount.
Strobn has given up his back here. Will Guttierez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Guttierez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guttierez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Guttierez prevents Strobn from improving his position.
Strobn wants to control but Guttierez is keeping busy.
Guttierez blocks the strikes from Strobn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

Guttierez shoots in and bounces Strobn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guttierez preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Guttierez dominated that 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.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guttierez.

Strobn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guttierez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strobn working a defensive guard here.
Guttierez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strobn is breathing heavily.
Guttierez is pushing down on Strobn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strobn is fighting to maintain full guard but Guttierez has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strobn is in trouble now - Guttierez has advanced to mount!
Strobn wants to hold on but Guttierez pushes him away.
Guttierez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guttierez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

Guttierez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Strobn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guttierez controls the position from side control.
Jaime Guttierez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jaime Guttierez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Guttierez fails with the takedown.
Guttierez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strobn as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaime Guttierez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guttierez shoots for a takedown but Strobn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guttierez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strobn as he jumps to the side.
Guttierez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guttierez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strobn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Strobn just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guttierez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jaime Guttierez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Guttierez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guttierez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guttierez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guttierez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaime Guttierez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Strobn wants to clinch.
Guttierez shoots for a double leg takedown but Strobn sprawls well. He's pushed Guttierez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Guttierez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strobn sprawls well initially but Guttierez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guttierez slows the pace down in half guard.
Strobn won't allow Guttierez to pass to mount.
Well, if Guttierez 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guttierez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Strobn for as long as he can get away with.
Strobn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Guttierez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guttierez stops Strobn from getting back to his feet.
Guttierez is pressing down on Strobn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strobn is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guttierez in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strobn is trying to control but can't.
Guttierez content to control rather than advance.
Strobn is looking for a sweep. Guttierez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guttierez controlling the action here.
Strobn is in trouble now - Guttierez has advanced to mount!
Guttierez moves to the back position.
Guttierez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Strobn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Guttierez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strobn's guard.
Strobn wants to stand up but Guttierez is controlling him.
Strobn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guttierez controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strobn wants to stand and escape but Guttierez is having none of it.
Guttierez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Guttierez slows the pace down.
Guttierez working away.
A lull in the action here.
Ernst Strobn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaime Guttierez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaime Guttierez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guttierez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaime Guttierez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Couture acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Thorn
vs
Couture

180 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Couture wants to clinch up but Thorn keeps it at a distance.
Thorn waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Couture.
Couture scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tommy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Thorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Couture closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couture lands in his opponent's guard.
Thorn has Couture pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thorn is proving hard to escape from.
Thorn has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position.
Thorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Thorn working a defensive guard here.
Couture trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thorn's guard.
Thorn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thorn has a closed guard, preventing Couture from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thorn is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Thorn is proving a slippery customer.
Couture wants to sweep here but Thorn controlling him for the moment.
Thorn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Thorn gets to his feet. Couture looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Couture misses with the combination.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thorn circles away.
Mike Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Couture.
Couture shoots in but Thorn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Thorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.

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.
Couture tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture lands with a slapping head kick.
Couture throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Couture will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thorn looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Couture rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorn has double underhooks.
Thorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Couture.
Thorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture keeps control of Thorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thorn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Couture wants to get back to striking at distance but Thorn won't allow it.
Couture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thorn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thorn is pressed up against the cage. Couture has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorn down to the mat. Thorn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Couture.
Thorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt - Thorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Couture gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorn.
Mike Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Couture counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Thorn. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Couture is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Couture shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Couture is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Couture fails with the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Thorn.
Couture takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn misses with a combination
and Couture counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Couture doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Thorn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Couture throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Thorn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Thorn clinches up with Couture and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thorn manages to break the clinch.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to clinch
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Couture closes the distance but Thorn moves to the side
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Couture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Couture lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Couture doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Thorn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thorn.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture has had enough of the clinch but Thorn keeps him there for the moment.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorn has double underhooks.
Couture is trying to break free.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thorn counters with a left and a right that stings Couture.
Couture tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt

and Thorn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Couture can't break the clinch.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorn has him pressed against the cage.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Thorn is controlling the position.
Couture can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Thorn's ribcage. Thorn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorn has him pressed against the cage.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Thorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thorn 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Thorn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between mark strike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

strike
vs
black

221 cm
21
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
286 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mark strike!
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, Helios black!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
strike is trying to maintain the position but black is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
strike misses with some strikes from the bottom.
black works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as black stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
strike tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but black presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
black looking to control and managing it successfully.
black's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
black avoids the attempt from strike to control.
strike is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
black tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
strike keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
strike tries to hold on but black postures up.
black sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
strike is looking to get to half guard.
black controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helios black dominated that 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.

strike gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

strike pushes black off and gets back to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
black won't allow strike to sweep him here.
black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
strike is pulling down on black's head. It's preventing any offense from black, at least for the moment.
strike will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
strike is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
black tries to free his leg and advance position but strike is retaining full guard.

strike throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. strike swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

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

black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. strike sprawls well initially but black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
strike trying to control but black postures up.
black is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
strike is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helios black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

strike fails with the takedown

and black counters with a shoot takedown. strike fights it but they end up in guard.
black being controlled here momentarily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. strike is keeping the position for now.
strike will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
black looking to pass the guard.
black controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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.
strike pulls black in to control the position.
black trying to control the position from guard on top but strike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
strike wants to stand up but black is controlling him.

strike is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
mark strike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
strike being controlled here, momentarily.

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

strike is looking for a triangle here but black uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Helios black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
strike is pushing black's head away, looking to escape. black manages to hold on to the position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helios black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well black 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helios black!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Aguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Aguera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Becker
vs
Aguera

182 cm
23
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Becker!
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, Franco Aguera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Becker drives through and clinches with Aguera against the cage.
Becker prevents Aguera from breaking the clinch.

Aguera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Becker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aguera to the mat. Aguera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Becker prevents Aguera from getting back to his feet.
Aguera keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully.
Aguera wants to stand but Becker is controlling the position.

Becker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aguera dives on top into guard.
Becker has his hands on Aguera's head, controlling the position.
Aguera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becker looking for a guillotine here but Aguera defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Becker is on top in guard.
Becker thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguera is wriggling around but Becker manages to pass to half guard.
Becker passes to side control.
Becker working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Becker is chipping away with strikes.
Becker lands an elbow.

Becker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Becker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aguera is trying to buck Becker off.
Aguera looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to move to mount but Aguera blocks the move with his legs.
Becker is putting a hurting on Aguera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Becker lands an elbow.
Becker working the ground and pound.
Aguera tries to escape but Becker is in control.
Becker advances to mount.
Becker tries to control but Aguera wriggling away.

Becker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Aguera is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Becker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rod The Bod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King MO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MO has chosen Armin Van Buuren - Sail as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

The Bod
vs
MO

195 cm
18
250 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rod The Bod!
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, King MO!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MO goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Rod The Bod has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bod ducks under a wild hook from MO.

MO drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
MO looks up at the clock and then as The Bod takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, MO smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
MO scoring with punches and elbows.
MO trying to control the action but The Bod is working from the bottom.
The Bod manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Bod manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

The Bod has his foot on MO's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MO works his way back into a safe position though.
The Bod looking to hit a scissor sweep but MO is one step ahead there.
MO trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MO is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MO cracks The Bod with a solid left hand.
MO pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Bod is keeping the position for now.
The Bod looking to hit a scissor sweep but MO is one step ahead there.

The Bod had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MO is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. The Bod Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MO's back instead.
MO is in bad spot here.
MO is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Bod is trying to stick to MO's back but MO is turning into The Bod. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Bod's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MO.
MO stands up over The Bod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Bod wants to sweep but no luck.
MO scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MO stays in close to The Bod's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MO working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bod looking to hit a scissor sweep but MO is one step ahead there.
MO chips away with some ground and pound.

The Bod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MO can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Bod is breathing heavily.
MO lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MO is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MO lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MO lands a couple of digs.
MO must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MO trying to control the position from guard on top but The Bod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Bod wants to sweep here but MO controlling him for the moment.

The Bod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Bod is looking for a triangle but MO pushes his legs off easily.
MO controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MO postures up and lands a big shot to The Bod's brow.

MO stands up and waves to The Bod to follow him.

MO looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MO is taking a breather. The Bod says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from MO.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MO stands up and beckons The Bod to join him on the feet.

MO looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Bod is refusing to be controlled, as MO sits in half guard.
The Bod tries to get to full guard but MO has control of the leg.
MO looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MO thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Bod's head.
MO not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MO looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King MO dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod The Bod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Bod shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Bod showed some decent athleticism there.
MO is looking for a sweep. The Bod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MO controlling the position well.
MO won't allow The Bod to pass to mount.
MO works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Bod pushing down on MO's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Bod wants to take a breather but MO is having none of it.

The Bod is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MO wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Bod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MO preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
King MO has got the better of the ground game so far.
MO misses with some strikes from the bottom.
MO is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

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.
MO manages to get to full guard.

The Bod is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MO with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing The Bod can't handle though.
MO is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Bod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MO landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MO in particular looking to stall.
The Bod wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bod is working hard here to advance position.
MO working the head and body with strikes.
The Bod taking some punishment here, with MO in his half guard.
The Bod is trying to get back to full guard.
MO frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MO controlling from mount.
MO connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Bod really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
MO controlling his opponent.
MO lands a nice shot to the head.
MO trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Bod manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MO content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The Bod looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but King MO will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rod The Bod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. MO darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MO lands with a nice combination. The Bod backs away looking to recover.
King MO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MO tries to clinch up but The Bod circles away and keeps his distance.
The Bod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MO misses with a double jab.

MO shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Bod manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MO working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

The Bod working for a triangle but MO defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MO stands up and waves to The Bod to follow him.

MO gets a takedown into half guard.
The Bod wants to get back to full guard.
MO looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Bod with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MO working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MO in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MO wants to stand up but The Bod has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Bod manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

The Bod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MO gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MO tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bod is retaining full guard.
MO preventing the sweep.
The Bod has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but MO has passed into side control.
MO moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

MO tries for a kimura but The Bod is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MO wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bod keeps working.
The Bod sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MO thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MO seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Bod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Bod slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

The Bod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MO can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MO trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MO with a flurry of punches that miss.
MO is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Bod has his foot on MO's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MO works his way back into a safe position though.
MO lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MO missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Bod has a closed guard, preventing MO from standing up.

The Bod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MO landing with the ground and pound.
MO is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MO throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Bod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rod The Bod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King MO is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Bod keeping moving, preventing MO from controlling successfully.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King MO.
Well MO has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King MO!

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FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucky Kid has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kid
vs
Sanderson

190 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

159 cm
22
222 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

generic brand
generic brand

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucky Kid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid throws a series of punches but Sanderson avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanderson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanderson.
Sanderson misses with a wild body shot.
Sanderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Sanderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid is trying to control Sanderson's posture but Sanderson avoids it.
Sanderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kid wants to control but Sanderson postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanderson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kid will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kid tries to improve position but can't.
Sanderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanderson in side control, just content to control the action 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.
Kid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kid tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson landing strikes.
Sanderson working away.
Kid takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sanderson scoring with punches from side control.
Kid sneaks back into half guard.
Kid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid wants to get back to full guard.
Kid wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy.
Kid wants to improve his position but Sanderson is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanderson.
Kid is trying to control Sanderson's posture but Sanderson avoids it.

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.
Kid is looking to reverse the position.
Sanderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanderson looks gassed!
Sanderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Sanderson blocks the strikes from Kid.
Kid regains half guard.
Kid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kid is trying to control the position but Sanderson postures up.
Sanderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kid 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.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid 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.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sanderson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Sanderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
Kid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
Kid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanderson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanderson is not content to let Kid control the position.
Kid working away.
Kid tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanderson is trying to improve his position.
Kid trying to control the action but Sanderson is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lucky Kid!
Lucky Kid is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

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