UVL 17: Consequence PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Cabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cabal
vs
James

188 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Tyson Cabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack James!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabal throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Tyson Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal fails to land with a series of punches.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabal tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cabal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabal feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending James crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Cabal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hamder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamder comes to the ring accompanied by Madonna - Erotica. Brighton has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hamder
vs
Brighton

189 cm
20
216 lbs
4 - 7 - 1

200 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hamder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Brighton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Brighton.
Brighton throws a right hand that Hamder ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamder also avoids with ease.
Hamder misses with a head kick.
Hamder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brighton.
A punch combination from Brighton misses.
Crunch! Brighton slams his shin into Hamder's torso.
Hamder is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brighton throws a series of punches but Hamder moves out of range.
Brighton lands a jab to Hamder's midsection.
Brighton scores with a nice right hand.
Brighton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Look low, kick high! Brighton uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hamder tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Brighton is absolutely delighted - when Hamder wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Brighton!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Nguyen
vs
Tandy

180 cm
23
169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
World class boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Tommy Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Tandy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Nguyen looks to land a combination. Tandy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tandy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tandy wants to clinch.
Nguyen scores with a one two! Tandy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nguyen scores with a nice head shot.
Nguyen scores with a nice head shot.
Nguyen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tommy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tandy tries to clinch but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nguyen lands a two punch combo.
Tandy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nguyen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nguyen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nguyen connects with a right hand. Tandy shakes it off.
Nguyen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Tandy closes the distance and pushes Nguyen back into the ropes.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tandy as Nguyen tries to tie him up.
Nguyen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nguyen has had enough of the clinch but Tandy keeps him there for the moment.
Nguyen trying to stall but Tandy improves his position.
Tandy landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen is looking to break free of the clinch but Tandy has double underhooks.
Tandy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nguyen is looking to break free of the clinch but Tandy has double underhooks.
Tandy crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Tandy scores a nice knee to the body.
Tandy lands an elbow inside.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tandy.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
Tandy lands an elbow inside that Nguyen shrugs off.
Nguyen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tandy has him pressed against the ropes.
Tandy lands an elbow just above Nguyen 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tandy.
Tandy lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Tandy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tandy landing knees to the body.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tandy lands an elbow inside that Nguyen shrugs off.
Tandy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tandy scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tandy scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tandy.
Tandy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Tandy.
Tandy lands a knee to the body.
Tandy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tandy.
Tandy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tandy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tandy.
Tandy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tandy lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tandy scores with a knee to the head.
Tandy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nguyen's face.
Tandy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tandy connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tandy wants to clinch up but Nguyen keeps it at a distance.
Nguyen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tandy.
Nguyen throws a hook but Tandy avoids it easily.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nguyen lunges at Tandy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tandy's hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tandy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tandy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nguyen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nguyen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
Nguyen misses with the combination.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.
Tandy walks into a left hand.
Tandy is looking to clinch.
Nguyen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nguyen cracks Tandy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nguyen throws out a powerful jab.
Nguyen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nguyen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tandy moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Nguyen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nguyen scores with a punch to the head.
Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tommy Nguyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tandy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tandy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nguyen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tandy has him pressed against the ropes.
Nguyen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Tandy.
Brock Tandy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nguyen takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Tommy Nguyen has been cut.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tandy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tandy connects with a knee to the head.
Tandy lands a knee to the body.
Tandy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nguyen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tandy has him pressed against the ropes.
Tandy connects with a knee to the head.
Tandy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nguyen's face.
Nguyen has had enough of the clinch but Tandy keeps him there for the moment.
Tandy crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Tandy lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandy lands a damaging elbow.
Tandy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tandy.
Tandy crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Tandy landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tandy.
Tandy scores a nice knee to the body.
Tandy with a knee to the head.
Tandy lands an elbow that stopped Nguyen in his tracks for a moment.
Nguyen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tandy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nguyen's face.
Nguyen takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tandy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tandy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nguyen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nguyen wants to get back to striking at distance but Tandy won't allow it.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Tandy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Nguyen's cut.
That's time! Nguyen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tandy closes the distance and clinches.
Nguyen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tandy lands an elbow inside.
Nguyen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tandy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tandy landing knees to the head.
Tandy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nguyen's defenses.
Nice elbow from Tandy.

Nguyen is rocked!
Tandy prevents Nguyen from breaking the clinch.
Nguyen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nguyen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tandy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tandy landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tandy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Tandy.
Tandy lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandy landing knees to the body.
Tandy lands a nice elbow.
Nguyen is trying to break free.
Tandy lands a knee to the body.
Tandy lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Tandy.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tandy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tandy crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Tandy landing knees to the head.
Tandy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tandy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tandy.
Tandy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tandy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Tandy.
Tandy lands an elbow that stopped Nguyen in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tandy.
A knee to the head by Tandy.
Tandy scores with a knee to the head.
Nguyen tries to break the clinch but Tandy is controlling the position.
Tandy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Tandy.
Tandy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tandy connects with a knee to the head.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Tandy.
Tandy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nguyen's face.
Tandy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tandy lands a nice elbow.
Nguyen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nguyen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tandy lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Tandy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Nguyen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tandy tries to clinch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen throws a series of punches but Tandy moves out of range.
Nguyen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Tandy moves into the clinch.
Tandy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nguyen can't break the clinch.
Nguyen can't break the clinch.
Nguyen taking a breather.
Tandy crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Tandy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nguyen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tandy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tandy scores a nice knee to the body.
Nguyen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tandy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nguyen wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandy blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Tandy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tandy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tandy prevents Nguyen from breaking the clinch.
Tandy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tandy keeps control of Nguyen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nguyen stalling in the clinch but Tandy improves position.
Nguyen takes an elbow to the temple.
Tandy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tandy with a knee to the head.
Tandy landing knees to the body.
Tandy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tandy lands a knee to the body.
Nguyen is trying to stall.
Tandy lands a knee to the body.
Tandy lands an elbow just above Nguyen 's eye.
Tandy lands a damaging elbow.
Nguyen missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tandy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nguyen's face.
Nguyen is trying to break the clinch but Tandy has him pressed against the ropes.
Nguyen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tandy landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tandy.

Tommy Nguyen's cut is getting worse.
Tandy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tandy lands a knee to the body.
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!
Tandy with a knee to the head.
Oh Nguyen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tandy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tandy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tandy scores with a knee to the head.
Tandy crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tandy connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tandy.
Nguyen seems to have got his legs back now.
Tandy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tandy lands an elbow inside that Nguyen shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Tandy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Nguyen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nguyen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nguyen swinging wilding here.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nguyen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tandy moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Tandy tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tandy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tandy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tandy tries to clinch there but Nguyen circles away.
A jab from Nguyen does it's job there.
Nguyen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nguyen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tandy.
A left lands for Nguyen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen swinging wilding here.
Tandy moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Nguyen clobbers Tandy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nguyen.
Tandy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tandy wants to clinch up but Nguyen keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Nguyen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nguyen.
Tandy moves forwards but Nguyen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nguyen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tandy.
Nguyen swinging wilding here.
Tandy drops his hands momentarily and Nguyen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nguyen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tandy moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Tandy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nguyen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tandy tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nguyen throws a right and a left that Tandy avoids nicely.
Tandy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tandy walks into a straight right hand from Nguyen.
Tandy tries to clinch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nguyen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tandy drops his hands momentarily and Nguyen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tandy tries to clinch up.
Nguyen lands a right hook to the body.
Nguyen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nguyen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tandy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nguyen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nguyen stuns Tandy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nguyen connects with a single shot there.
Tandy is looking to clinch but Nguyen is avoiding it.
Nguyen lands with a straight right. Tandy didn't see that one coming.
Tandy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nguyen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nguyen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tandy doesn't seem bothered though.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy right hand. Tandy should have avoided that one.
Nguyen connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tandy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Tandy forces Nguyen back against the ropes and clinches.
Nguyen is trying to break free.
Tandy crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Tandy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nguyen is trying to break free.
Tandy scores a nice knee to the body.
Nguyen is trying to break free.
Tommy Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Tandy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tandy controls his hands.
Tandy avoids a wild elbow strike from Nguyen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tandy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 44:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 44:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Tandy!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rhakesh Alhazred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes has chosen Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Matt Hughes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Alhazred
vs
Hughes

179 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Rhakesh Alhazred!
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, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alhazred goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alhazred cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alhazred is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Alhazred circles away and we're back to standing.
Alhazred throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alhazred lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Hughes is rocked!
Hughes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Alhazred finish him?
Hughes looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alhazred fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Alhazred lands with a right and another and another! Hughes is in big trouble! Alhazred lands again and this time it's lights out for Hughes! A quality knockout there for Alhazred.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rhakesh Alhazred!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Frost
vs
Hatsin

190 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Nordic Battle Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jatsin Hatsin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Hatsin slips the punch.
Hatsin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatsin throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Hatsin takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Hatsin misses with a few strikes there.
Frost lands an overhand right.

It looks like Jatsin Hatsin has been cut.
Frost swinging wilding here.
Hatsin misses with a combination
letting Frost counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatsin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Hatsin blocks a jab.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Hatsin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Hatsin slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Frost.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatsin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Hatsin's head but Hatsin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatsin lands a jab to the head.
Hatsin misses with a straight left.
Frost misses with the combination.
Frost throws a right and a left that Hatsin avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatsin slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jatsin Hatsin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hatsin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Jatsin Hatsin's cut even more.
Hatsin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost counters with a crisp right that sends Hatsin to the canvas! Frost follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Frost!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dougie Poynter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. 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.

Poynter
vs
Thompson

180 cm
23
227 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

190 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Rocha Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dougie Poynter!
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, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poynter sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Poynter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

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

Thompson manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Poynter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poynter lands in his opponent's guard.
Poynter won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poynter controls the pace.
Thompson wants to stand up but Poynter is controlling him.
Poynter could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poynter wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Thompson wants to stand up but Poynter is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson looks gassed!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson wants to break free but Poynter has control.

Poynter pulls guard successfully.

Poynter is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Poynter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stand but Poynter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Poynter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Thompson stands and steps away. Poynter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poynter.
Thompson tries to bum rush Poynter with a series of wild strikes but Poynter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poynter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Poynter avoids them all with ease.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poynter takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Dougie Poynter has been cut.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Poynter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tommy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Poynter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poynter.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Poynter has him pressed against the ropes.

Poynter jumps guard.

Poynter working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Poynter is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poynter looking for a sweep. Not yet Poynter, not yet.
Poynter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Poynter has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Thompson stands and steps away. Poynter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poynter checks a leg kick nicely.

Poynter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poynter showed some decent athleticism there.

Poynter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poynter.
Poynter is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poynter stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.

Poynter decides to stand and escape the position.
Thompson closes the distance but Poynter moves to the side

and Poynter counters by clinching up.
Thompson wants to break free but Poynter has control.

Poynter pulls guard effortlessly.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Thompson stands up and waves to Poynter to follow him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poynter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie Poynter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dougie Poynter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Poynter counters with a single leg into guard. Thompson didn't expect that.
Poynter trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Poynter stops Thompson from standing up.
Poynter wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Poynter prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.

Poynter drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Poynter seems to have locked his on tight now - Thompson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Poynter, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dougie Poynter!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Eamon Guinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Leepart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Guinness
vs
Leepart

182 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

TKO Vegas

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eamon Guinness!
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, Owen Leepart!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leepart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Guinness. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guinness.
Guinness takes a swing at Leepart's ribcage but misses.
Guinness lands a lovely overhand right.
Guinness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leepart manages to avoid it.
Guinness wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guinness fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leepart is out of range.
Guinness slips under a jab.
Leepart tries to clinch but Guinness moves out of range.
Nice cross by Guinness.
Leepart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guinness.
Guinness throws a jab when Leepart was well out of range.
Leepart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guinness.
Guinness lands with a hook. Leepart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leepart doesn't manage to clinch there - Guinness circles away.
Guinness clobbers Leepart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guinness throws a series of strikes that have Leepart backpedaling.

It looks like Owen Leepart has been cut.
Leepart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leepart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guinness digs a good hook to Leepart's body.
Guinness lands a nice hook to Leepart's body. Leepart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leepart shoots in but no luck this time.
Guinness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guinness lands a two punch combo.
Leepart misses with a body kick.
Leepart checks a low kick from Guinness.
Guinness drops Leepart with a beautiful combination! Leepart stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guinness is looking for the KO!

Leepart is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Guinness rushes Leepart and presses him up against the ropes.
Leepart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guinness walks away with a smile on his face. Leepart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eamon Guinness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guinness misses with a low kick.
Leepart tries to clinch but Guinness moves away
and Guinness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leepart looks gassed!
Leepart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leepart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guinness lands with a nice body punch.
Guinness drops Leepart with a right and a left! Guinness comes rushing in but Leepart regains his composure and manages to keep Guinness in guard.
Leepart is still in real trouble! Can Guinness finish him?
Guinness 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guinness is pushing down on Leepart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leepart is fighting to maintain full guard but Guinness has managed to sneak the leg through.

Guinness stands up from half guard.
Leepart seems to have recovered his senses.
Guinness scores with a punch to the head.
Guinness works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That has opened up Owen Leepart's cut even more.
Guinness connects with a crisp jab.
Leepart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leepart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guinness stuns Leepart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guinness connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guinness is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Guinness stuns Leepart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leepart seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Guinness shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Leepart is backing up but Guinness catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Leepart covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Guinness Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eamon Guinness!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Ohlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meho Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by last mohacian. This should be a great matchup!

Ohlsson
vs
Sirovica

188 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Einherjer RAW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Ohlsson!
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, Meho Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohlsson closes the distance and clinches up with Sirovica, looking for a takedown. Ohlsson pushes Sirovica against the ropes but Sirovica circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohlsson takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Anders Ohlsson has been cut.
Ohlsson misses with a head kick.

Sirovica moves into the clinch.
Sirovica scores with a knee to the head.
Sirovica tries a knee to the head but Ohlsson blocks it.
Ohlsson tries for a takedown but Sirovica manages to get underhooks.
Sirovica effectively controlling the action here.
Ohlsson stalling in the clinch but Sirovica improves position.
Ohlsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sirovica with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ohlsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sirovica pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Ohlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirovica pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sirovica misses with a knee strike.
Sirovica using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ohlsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ohlsson tries to throw a body punch but Sirovica avoids it by throwing Ohlsson back against the cage.
Ohlsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Sirovica misses with an elbow strike.
Sirovica with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sirovica as Ohlsson tries to tie him up.
Ohlsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ohlsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sirovica lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Sirovica.
Ohlsson is breathing heavily.
Sirovica connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ohlsson's face.
Ohlsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sirovica is struggling to control the position.
Sirovica receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ohlsson takes an elbow to the temple.

Anders Ohlsson's cut is getting worse.
Sirovica with a knee to the head.
Sirovica connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ohlsson's face.

Ohlsson is rocked!

Anders Ohlsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sirovica working the clinch nicely. Ohlsson is working for position but Sirovica cracks him with a big knee to the head! Ohlsson crumples up against the ropes and Sirovica lands two more shots before the ref can save Ohlsson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Meho Sirovica!