TFC 58 - Barnes vs. Headden II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebestian Broussard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royal Tenenbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebestian Broussard had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Royal Tenenbaum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sebestian Broussard's chin.

Broussard
vs
Tenenbaum

190 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebestian Broussard!
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, Royal Tenenbaum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenenbaum throws the left hand but Broussard avoids the punch easily.
Broussard staying out of range there.
Broussard blocks a jab.
A big left from Tenenbaum misses.
Tenenbaum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Broussard.
Tenenbaum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Broussard throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tenenbaum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tenenbaum.
Broussard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tenenbaum lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenenbaum.
Tenenbaum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Tenenbaum scores with a nice short uppercut.

Tenenbaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Broussard throws a nice looking combination but Tenenbaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Broussard has his takedown stuffed
and Tenenbaum counters with a crisp right that sends Broussard to the canvas! Tenenbaum follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Tenenbaum!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bala Bala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jamison
vs
Bala

185 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Jamison!
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, Bala Bala!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison moves in looking to clinch but Bala pushes him off.
Bala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamison throws a series of punches but Bala moves out of range.
Jamison looks to land a combination but Bala avoids it well.
Jamison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jamison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bala wants to sweep but no luck.
Jamison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bala Bala!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between renato vladistic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

vladistic
vs
Baird

186 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, renato vladistic!
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, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baird shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in vladistic's guard.

vladistic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

vladistic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

vladistic had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Baird is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. vladistic Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Baird's back instead.
Baird manages to reverse the position and now he's in vladistic's guard. Nice work there by Baird.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird wants to pass the guard but vladistic is keeping the position.
Baird throwing strikes but missing.

vladistic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

vladistic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baird passes into side control.
Baird cracks vladistic with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
vladistic defending against the ground and pound.
vladistic tries to improve position but can't.
vladistic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
vladistic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baird cracks vladistic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
vladistic is breathing heavily.
Baird with good strikes from the mount here!
vladistic is squirming around, avoiding Baird's attempts to control the action.
vladistic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baird scoring with strikes but vladistic is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to control but vladistic is having none of it.
Baird scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Baird trying to control but vladistic is having none of it.
Baird lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baird tries to control but vladistic wriggling away.
Baird dominating with strikes here.
vladistic is in all sorts of trouble here.
vladistic is working hard here to advance position.
vladistic manages to regain half guard. Good work.

vladistic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baird lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird winds up and cracks vladistic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with vladistic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baird trying to pass the guard but vladistic defending well.
Baird passes to side control.
Baird trying to control the position but vladistic is working away.
vladistic is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
vladistic tries to bench press Baird off him but Baird keeps the position.
Baird tries to advance to mount but vladistic denies him.
Baird scores with a couple of short elbows.
vladistic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baird.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
vladistic prevents Baird from improving position.
Check out the look on Baird's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baird is chipping away with strikes.
vladistic manages to get back to half guard.

vladistic is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
vladistic won't allow Baird to pass to mount.
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed vladistic's head.
vladistic won't allow Baird to pass to mount.
vladistic moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
vladistic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of vladistic's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

vladistic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts vladistic as he jumps to the side.
renato vladistic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baird swinging wilding here.
vladistic with a lazy takedown attempt

and Baird counters with a takedown into side control.
vladistic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baird.
vladistic tries to buck Baird off but Baird is having none of it.
Baird lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
vladistic is looking to reverse the position.
vladistic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

vladistic is working for a submission of some sort.

Baird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

vladistic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baird defends it well.

vladistic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baird is looking to improve his position.

vladistic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baird wants to improve his position but vladistic is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baird moves into full guard.

vladistic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baird dives on top into guard.
Baird lands a couple of elbows.
vladistic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baird.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from vladistic.
Baird must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
vladistic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baird forces his way into half guard.

Baird stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baird scores a takedown into full mount!
Baird is landing with some decent strikes but vladistic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baird cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
vladistic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

vladistic 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. vladistic seems to have locked his on tight now - Baird screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for vladistic, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). renato vladistic!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerabatsos comes to the cage accompanied by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Looking Out My Backdoor. Dos Santos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm. This song was gay until Wanderlei used it. Now it pumps me up!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Donald Kerabatsos
vs
Dos Santos

185 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

189 cm
23
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Donald Kerabatsos!
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, Vitor Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Santos is fending him off so far but Kerabatsos persists. Nope, Dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kerabatsos.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kerabatsos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Kerabatsos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Kerabatsos rushes Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kerabatsos landing knees to the head.

It looks like Vitor Dos Santos has been cut.
Kerabatsos throws an elbow that misses.
Dos Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Kerabatsos misses with a knee strike.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Kerabatsos has control.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Kerabatsos.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerabatsos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Donald Kerabatsos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dos Santos is keeping busy.
Kerabatsos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dos Santos can't break the clinch.
Dos Santos can't break the clinch.
Dos Santos stops a takedown attempt from Kerabatsos.
Dos Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kerabatsos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kerabatsos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kerabatsos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dos Santos's face.

Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos throws a series of strikes that have Kerabatsos backpedaling.
Kerabatsos closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Kerabatsos pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Kerabatsos is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Dos Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Kerabatsos with a series of wild strikes but Kerabatsos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dos Santos.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerabatsos misses the target.
Dos Santos is looking to slow Kerabatsos down with leg kicks.
Dos Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kerabatsos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kerabatsos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dos Santos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerabatsos doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Kerabatsos shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Kerabatsos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dos Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kerabatsos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dos Santos works Kerabatsos's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Kerabatsos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos throws a shot to the body.
Dos Santos scores with a one two! Kerabatsos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerabatsos was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Kerabatsos avoids nicely.
Kerabatsos misses with a looping right.
Kerabatsos has a takedown stuffed.
Dos Santos is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body. Kerabatsos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kerabatsos moves out of range as Dos Santos throws a body kick.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Kerabatsos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Dos Santos dips to his left and cracks Kerabatsos with an uppercut!
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Kerabatsos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerabatsos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dos Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kerabatsos rather than just go for the knockout.
Kerabatsos blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Kerabatsos avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerabatsos was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kerabatsos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerabatsos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Dos Santos finds it's target.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Kerabatsos moves away and avoids it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kerabatsos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dos Santos throws a wild body kick that Kerabatsos sees coming a mile off.
Dos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerabatsos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerabatsos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos sprawls well initially but Kerabatsos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Kerabatsos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerabatsos passes to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerabatsos trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kerabatsos stops Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerabatsos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dos Santos's head.

Dos Santos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Kerabatsos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerabatsos was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Kerabatsos thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vitor Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerabatsos throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos digs a good hook to Kerabatsos's body.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kerabatsos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kerabatsos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kerabatsos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
Dos Santos works over Kerabatsos's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a combination that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a series of strikes. Kerabatsos will be more careful next time no doubt.

Kerabatsos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dos Santos pushes Kerabatsos off and gets back to his feet.
Kerabatsos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Kerabatsos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Donald Kerabatsos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerabatsos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerabatsos off to one side.
Dos Santos jabs Kerabatsos right on the nose. Kerabatsos blinks but takes it well.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that Kerabatsos semi-blocks.
Kerabatsos tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos lands a head shot.
Dos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerabatsos wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Theodore Donald Kerabatsos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerabatsos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kerabatsos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vitor Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerabatsos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dos Santos scores with a spinning back kick!
Kerabatsos throws a right and a left that Dos Santos avoids nicely.
Kerabatsos fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Kerabatsos moves out of range easily.
Kerabatsos shoots in but no luck this time.
Kerabatsos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Donald Kerabatsos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos lands a two punch combo.
Dos Santos misses with a low kick.
Kerabatsos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dos Santos lands a head kick. Kerabatsos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Kerabatsos is rocked!

It looks like Theodore Donald Kerabatsos has been cut.
Dos Santos lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kerabatsos can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Dos Santos and Kerabatsos drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Dos Santos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Dos Santos!

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 Brandon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Ian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Last of the Mohicans Theme. Ian has chosen I´M the man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simpson
vs
Ian

185 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

196 cm
24
209 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

[JMFC] Slaughterhouse Nutrition

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Ian!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ian tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Ian.
Ian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Ian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Ian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Simpson looking for a submission but Ian manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simpson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ian is avoiding damage well.
Ian is trying to get back to half guard.
Simpson wants to control but Ian is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simpson tries to move to full mount but Ian actually manages to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Simpson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simpson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Simpson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ian is surviving well by controlling Simpson's body position as best he can.

Simpson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ian turns into him and now he's in Simpson's guard.
Ian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simpson is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.

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

Simpson is looking for a triangle but Ian pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Ian from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt - Ian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott Ian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ian stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ian throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Brandon Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Ian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ian moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Ian moved out of range.
Ian throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ian counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ian.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simpson moves to the back position.
Ian is breathing heavily.

Ian defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Simpson's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Simpson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ian is defending well though. Simpson let's go of the attempt for now.
Simpson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ian is taking damage to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ian has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Simpson.

Simpson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ian is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Simpson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raaka Arska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mort Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thunder Kiss 65. This should be a great matchup!

Arska
vs
Goldman

195 cm
24
274 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
255 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Crippler's Corner

Crippler's Corner
Crippler's Corner

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raaka Arska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mort Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Arska.
Good shot there by Arska.
Goldman moves out of range of the strikes.
Arska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldman.
Goldman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arska can pounce on him.
Nice combo by Arska! Oh, that's hurt him - Goldman falls to the canvas and Arska follows him into side control.

It looks like Mort Goldman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arska working away.
Goldman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goldman stops Arska from passing to mount.
Goldman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arska off and has taken his back!
Arska breaks Goldman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Arska is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arska postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman being controlled here, momentarily.
Goldman is pulling down on Arska's head to control his posture.
Arska wants to stand but Goldman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Goldman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arska controlling from the top position.

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.
Goldman wants to sweep here but Arska controlling him for the moment.
Arska is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goldman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arska not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arska has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldman is trying to control the position but Arska postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arska stays in close to Goldman's body and controls the position.

Goldman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Arska is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Goldman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Arska's back instead.
Goldman doesn't have the hooks in and Arska manages to turn into his guard.
Arska not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goldman has a closed guard, preventing Arska from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldman controls Arska momentarily but Arska frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Arska avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Goldman is looking for a triangle but Arska pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raaka Arska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mort Goldman's cut.
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.

Goldman slips a straight right by Arska.
Arska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Arska does no damage.
Goldman takes a swing at Arska's ribcage but misses.
Arska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Arska gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arska looking for a sweep. Not yet Arska, not yet.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Arska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Arska is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goldman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arska manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goldman has Arska in his guard.
Goldman being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Arska from controlling successfully.
Goldman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Arska won't allow Goldman to sweep him here.

Goldman has his foot on Arska's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arska works his way back into a safe position though.
Arska trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldman's guard.

Goldman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldman, not yet.

Goldman looking for a guillotine here but Arska defends easily.
Goldman is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arska takes a swing at Goldman's ribcage but misses.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arska manages to avoid it.

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.
Goldman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arska misses with a looping left.
Arska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arska misses with an uppercut. Goldman saw that one coming.
Goldman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arska misses with a two punch combination.
Arska swinging wilding here.
A swing and a miss from Arska.
Some wild striking there from Arska.
Arska misses with a wild body shot.
Arska misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Arska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raaka Arska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mort Goldman's cut.
That's time! Arska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Arska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arska connects with a jab.
Arska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldman.
Arska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Goldman forces Arska back against the cage and clinches.

Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arska looks to land a combination but Goldman avoids it well.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt - Arska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arska looks to land a right hand but Goldman moved out of range.
Goldman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arska misses with a wild body shot.
Arska misses with the combination.
Arska misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arska throws a combination. Goldman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arska.
Arska throws a big shot that misses.
Goldman shoots for a double leg takedown but Arska sprawls well. He's pushed Goldman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raaka Arska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mort Goldman.
Goldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arska lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman moves out of range as Arska strikes.
Goldman scores with a hook.
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from Arska.
Arska misses with a body shot.
Arska 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.
Arska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldman can do to turn this around?
Arska finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goldman shoots in but Arska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raaka Arska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arska lands a nice looking body shot.
Arska scores with a leg kick.
Arska misses with a few strikes there.
Raaka Arska is winning the standup battle so far.
Arska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arska fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldman on the side of the head.
Arska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Arska and Goldman goes tumbling to the canvas! Arska follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Arska postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Goldman to stand up.
Arska throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arska goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goldman looks to land a combination but Arska avoids it well.
Arska misses with a series of wild punches.
Raaka Arska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldman.
Arska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arska throws a combination that misses
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Arska misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Arska misses the target.
Goldman lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arska misses with a straight right.

Goldman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goldman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Goldman trying to control the position but Arska is working away.

Goldman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goldman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arska tries to buck Goldman off but Goldman is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raaka Arska!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not Enough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saul Williams-Black Stacey. Not Enough is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Banks
vs
Enough

179 cm
24
159 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry

Malicious Intent Fight Gear - The Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Not Enough!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enough misses with a double jab.
Enough doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Enough tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Enough to the ground. Enough escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enough throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Enough doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Enough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Enough shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banks's guard.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Enough must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Enough wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.

Banks pushes a forearm under Enough's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Enough is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Banks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's entrance music is Red Right Hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barnes
vs
Headden

180 cm
24
190 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Poweful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fenrir Fightgear

Boondock Fightwear
Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes looks for the body kick but Headden saw that one coming.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Headden throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes tries to clinch but Headden moves out of range.
Headden scores with a nice strike.
Headden catches Barnes napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Barnes to the canvas!

Barnes is rocked!

It looks like Brad Barnes has been cut.

Headden has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Headden's guard.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Headden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Headden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnes stacks Headden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes tries to move to mount but Headden blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Headden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Headden actively working from the bottom here.
Headden wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.

Headden is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Headden is trying to get back to full guard.

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

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

Barnes darts in and clinches Headden up against the cage.
Headden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes prevents Headden from breaking the clinch.
Headden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes lands an elbow that stopped Headden in his tracks for a moment.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Headden blocks it.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Headden or not.
Headden looks gassed!
Barnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Headden up against the cage.
Headden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Headden avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.

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

Barnes gets a clinch.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Headden is blocking nicely.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Headden managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Headden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Headden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
Brad Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Headden.
Barnes with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Headden jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Headden around his waist. Headden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Headden avoids the damage to the body.
Headden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Headden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Headden circles away quickly and effectively.

Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Headden.
Headden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Headden tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Headden drops back down to his feet.
Headden avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Headden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Headden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Headden.

Headden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Headden lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnes wants to stand but Headden is controlling the position.

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

Headden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Headden has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brad Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brad Barnes'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.

Headden avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
letting Headden counter with a right hand.
Brad Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Headden.
Barnes closes the distance looking to clinch

and Headden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.

Headden postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Headden, into his guard.

Headden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Headden on the ground.
Barnes taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position but Headden is working away.
Headden is trying to improve his position.
Barnes slows the pace down.
Headden sneaks back into half guard.
Headden wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Headden is looking to improve his position.
Barnes is taking a breather. Headden 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Headden actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes is keen to just control but Headden is a slippery customer.
Barnes content to control rather than advance.

Headden actively working from the bottom here.
Headden is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Brad Barnes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Headden was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Headden tries a head kick but it misses.
Headden lands the left hand.
Barnes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Headden counters with a big head kick but Barnes shrugs it off.
No joy there for Headden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Headden blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Headden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Headden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Headden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brad Barnes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Headden feints a jab and as Barnes dips his head, Headden unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Barnes right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Barnes falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Headden smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Headden!