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Undercard bout

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

Quake
vs
tyson

210 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earth Quake!
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, james tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Quake closes the distance and clinches.

tyson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and tyson manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but tyson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
tyson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Quake is looking for a sweep.
tyson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
tyson working away.
Quake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
tyson tries to clinch but Quake moves away

and Quake moves into the clinch.
tyson trying to land knees to the body.
tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
tyson avoiding damage as Quake throws knees to the body.
Quake lands a nice knee to the body.
tyson looks gassed!
tyson tries a knee to the head but Quake blocks it.
Quake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
tyson misses with a knee to the head.
Quake crunches a lovely knee into tyson's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quake connects with a nasty looking knee right to tyson's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quake is trying to drag tyson to the mat but tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but tyson blocks with his arms.
Quake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from tyson.
Quake crunches a lovely knee into tyson's ribcage.

tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
tyson clinches but Quake breaks the clinch

and Quake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Quake blocks with his arms.
Quake dodges an elbow strike from tyson.
tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Quake is blocking nicely.
Quake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earth Quake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quake tries to score a body lock takedown but tyson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quake misses with a knee to the head.
tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quake displaying some good clinch control by pressing tyson up against the cage.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quake wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as tyson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Quake tries a knee to the head but tyson blocks it.
tyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quake trying to land knees to the body.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quake managing to block the knees to the body from tyson.
tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quake landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Quake blocks with his arms.
tyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quake tries to clinch but tyson is having none of it.
Quake tries to clinch there but tyson circles away.
tyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quake tries to avoid it but tyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quake to the ground. Quake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Quake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Quake takes a little break here. tyson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Quake decides to stand up, so the ref orders tyson to his feet.
Earth Quake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
tyson is trying to drag Quake to the mat but Quake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
tyson with a knee to the head.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but tyson blocks with his arms.
tyson misses with an elbow over the top.
tyson trying to control the position but instead, Quake has worked for underhooks and has pushed tyson into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quake misses with a knee to the head.
Quake misses with a knee strike.
tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
tyson tries to break the clinch but Quake is controlling the position.
tyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quake fails in his attempt to clinch.
tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Quake circles away.

Quake takes the fight into the clinch.
tyson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Quake stalling in the clinch.
Quake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quake lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by tyson.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
tyson misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earth Quake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Quake closes this distance looking for a takedown but tyson circles away.
Quake fails to land the takedown.
tyson clinches but Quake breaks the clinch

and Quake counters by moving into the clinch.
tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earth Quake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from tyson.
tyson lands an elbow just above Quake 's eye.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but tyson blocks with his arms.
tyson tries a knee to the head but Quake blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Quake avoids the damage to the body.
Quake slows down the pace here.
Quake landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
tyson missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quake landing knees to the head.
Quake tries a knee to the head but tyson blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
tyson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quake managing to block the knees to the body from tyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quake blocks an elbow strike.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but tyson blocks with his arms.
Quake connects with a nasty looking knee right to tyson's face.
tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Quake has double underhooks.
Quake connects with a nasty looking knee right to tyson's face.
tyson can't break the clinch.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
tyson tries to score a body lock takedown but Quake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by tyson.
Quake unloads a knee to the mid-section. tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
tyson misses with an elbow strike.
Quake stalling in the clinch.
tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Quake avoids the damage to the body.
Quake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quake's face.
tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quake misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
tyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Quake.
tyson lands a knee to the body.
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
tyson is trying to break free.
Quake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
Quake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quake scores with a knee to the head.
tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
tyson tries a knee to the head but Quake blocks it.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
tyson misses with an elbow over the top.
tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quake has tyson pushed against the cage.
Quake tries a knee to the head but tyson blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quake.
Quake has tyson pushed against the cage.
Quake crunches a lovely knee into tyson's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quake misses with a knee strike.
tyson misses with a knee strike.
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quake misses with a knee to the head.
tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
tyson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but tyson blocks with his arms.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quake has him pressed against the cage.
Quake misses with a knee to the head.
Quake unloads a knee to the mid-section. tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
tyson missing with knees to the body.
Quake tries for a takedown but tyson manages to get underhooks.
tyson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
tyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quake blocks it with crossed arms.
Quake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
tyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quake pulls his leg out and moves away.

Quake darts in and clinches tyson up against the cage.
Quake tries a knee to the head but tyson blocks it.
tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Quake blocks with his arms.
tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quake is pressed up against the cage. tyson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quake down to the mat. Quake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
tyson tries to clinch but Quake moves away

and Quake moves into the clinch.
tyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quake.
tyson misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
tyson misses with a knee to the head.

Quake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. tyson is trying to keep an underhook but Quake manages to get the takedown into half guard.
tyson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

tyson has one foot on Quake's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earth Quake dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

tyson tries to clinch up

and Quake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quake.
Quake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Quake landing knees to the head.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but tyson blocks with his arms.
tyson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quake lands a knee to the body.
tyson lands a nice knee to the body.
tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quake.
Quake is working for takedown but tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
tyson can't get the takedown.
Quake effectively controlling the action here.

tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
tyson tries to clinch but Quake moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Quake clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
tyson trying to land knees to the body.
Quake is trying to drag tyson to the mat but tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earth Quake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Quake avoids the damage to the body.

Quake gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

tyson is working an open guard so Quake takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
tyson is looking to clinch.
tyson tries to clinch but Quake moves out of range.
Quake tries to close the distance and clinch up but tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Quake clinches.
Quake missing with knees to the body.
tyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quake blocks it with crossed arms.
Quake goes for a takedown in the clinch but tyson prevents it.
Quake avoids a wild elbow strike from tyson.
tyson wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Quake is blocking nicely.
tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Quake is blocking nicely.
Quake avoiding damage as tyson throws knees to the body.
Quake looking to throw knees to the head but tyson is blocking nicely.
tyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quake looking to throw knees to the head but tyson is blocking nicely.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
tyson avoiding damage as Quake throws knees to the body.

tyson tightens his grip and picks Quake up, before dumping him to the ground. Quake manages to land in guard.

Quake wriggles free and stands up.
Quake tries to close the distance and clinch up but tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

tyson clinches with his opponent.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
tyson letting Quake take a breather here.
tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quake connects with a nasty looking knee right to tyson's face.
tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quake landing knees to the head.
tyson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quake prevents tyson from breaking the clinch.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but tyson blocks with his arms.
Quake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
tyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quake connects with a nasty looking knee right to tyson's face.
Quake avoids the elbow strike from tyson, against the cage.
Quake is working for takedown but tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quake keeps control of tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Earth Quake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Quake blocks with his arms.
Quake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quake unloads a knee to the mid-section. tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quake avoiding damage as tyson throws knees to the body.
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
tyson misses with a knee strike.
Quake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quake tries to land knees in the clinch but tyson avoids the damage to the body.
Quake throws a knee to the head but misses.
tyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
tyson stops a takedown attempt from Quake.
tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quake crunches a lovely knee into tyson's ribcage.
Quake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Quake tries a knee to the head but tyson blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, tyson throws an elbow but misses.
Quake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
tyson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Quake is keeping busy.
Quake looking to throw knees to the head but tyson is blocking nicely.
Earth Quake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quake has tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
tyson is trying to maintain a safe position but Quake gets an underhook and turns tyson into the cage.
Quake with a knee to the head.
tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
james tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quake stops a takedown attempt from tyson.
tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earth Quake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Fachada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fachada has chosen Rock Superstar 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.

Arlovski
vs
Fachada

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Fachada!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Arlovski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fachada tries to avoid it but Arlovski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fachada to the ground. Fachada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fachada misses with a hook.
Fachada scores with a head kick.

It looks like Andrei Arlovski has been cut.
Fachada tries to clinch up.

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

Arlovski 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.
Arlovski controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fachada is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
Arlovski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arlovski stops Fachada from getting back to his feet.
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 starting to boo a lack of action.

Arlovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fachada sees it coming and defends easily.
Arlovski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fachada's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fachada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Arlovski.

Arlovski moves into range and clinches up with Fachada.
Fachada tries to break the clinch but Arlovski is controlling the position.
Arlovski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fachada's defenses.

It looks like Antonio Fachada has been cut.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fachada tries to clinch

and Arlovski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arlovski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fachada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Arlovski escapes and gets back to his feet.

Arlovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Arlovski goes for a takedown attempt but Fachada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fachada closes the distance but Arlovski moves to the side

and Arlovski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fachada's guard now.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
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!
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fachada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Arlovski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Arlovski slips under a jab from Fachada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fachada as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Arlovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fachada connects with a superb combination that knocks Arlovski out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Fachada before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Arlovski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Fachada!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Madez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudstar has chosen "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexander Madez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Madez
vs
Proudstar

191 cm
22
214 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

213 cm
19
284 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Supersize Me

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Madez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madez keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madez blocks a head kick by Proudstar.
Madez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Proudstar lands with a right hand.
Proudstar tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Madez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudstar is looking to control Madez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Proudstar avoid being mounted?

Madez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madez is thwarting Proudstar's attempts to control the position.

Proudstar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Madez pulls his head out easily.
Madez trying to control the action but Proudstar is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Madez trying to control but Proudstar is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Proudstar throws a series of punches but Madez avoids them all with ease.
James Proudstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proudstar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Proudstar throws a body kick that misses.
Proudstar misses with an uppercut. Madez saw that one coming.

Madez gets a clinch.
Proudstar misses with an elbow over the top.
Proudstar missing with knees to the body.
Proudstar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Madez's face.

It looks like Alexander Madez has been cut.
Good body shot from Proudstar.
Madez is breathing heavily.
Proudstar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Proudstar lands an elbow inside that Madez shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Proudstar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudstar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Proudstar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Proudstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Proudstar is leaning against Madez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Madez managing to block the knees to the body from Proudstar.
Good body shot from Proudstar.
Proudstar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Proudstar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Proudstar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madez backwards.
Proudstar lands a right hand.
Proudstar throws an elbow but it misses.
Madez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Proudstar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but Madez blocks with his arms.
Madez managing to block the knees to the body from Proudstar.
Proudstar gets underhooks to prevent Madez's takedown attempt.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Proudstar.
Proudstar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Madez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Proudstar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Madez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proudstar trying to land knees to the body.
Proudstar digs a right hand into Madez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madez's gas tank.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar tries to land knees in the clinch but Madez avoids the damage to the body.
Proudstar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Madez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Proudstar regains guard immediately.
Madez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proudstar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madez trying to control the position from guard on top but Proudstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Proudstar seems keen to control Madez's posture.

Proudstar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Madez tries to stall but Proudstar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but Madez blocks with his arms.
Madez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar digs a right hand underneath Madez's ribcage. Madez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Madez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Proudstar lands a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Proudstar.
Proudstar landing knees to the body.
Proudstar lands a knee to the head.
Proudstar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proudstar lands a shoulder strike.
Madez tries for a takedown but Proudstar manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Proudstar.
Madez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Proudstar with a knee to the head.
Madez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Proudstar pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Proudstar.
Madez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Proudstar throws a sloppy head kick

and Madez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Proudstar's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudstar controlling the position.
Madez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Proudstar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Madez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

An inside leg kick lands from Proudstar.
Proudstar tries to clinch up but Madez circles away and keeps his distance.
Proudstar misses with the combination.

Madez tries to keep at a distance but Proudstar has taken the fight into the clinch.
James Proudstar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Proudstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madez blocks an elbow strike.
Proudstar digs a right hand into Madez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madez's gas tank.
A short left from Proudstar.
Proudstar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madez.
A short body shot lands from Proudstar as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Proudstar.
Proudstar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Madez trying to land knees to the body.
Proudstar tries a knee to the head but Madez blocks it.
Nice body punch from Proudstar - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Proudstar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Proudstar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudstar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Madez pulls Proudstar into guard.
Proudstar advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Madez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Proudstar is working away from the top position though.

Madez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Proudstar escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Proudstar!

Proudstar stands up and beckons Madez to his feet.
Proudstar lands a with a good body shot.
Madez dodges the punch combination from Proudstar.
Proudstar lands a head kick. Madez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar scores with a hook.

Proudstar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Proudstar landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madez can't get the takedown.
Proudstar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Madez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Proudstar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Proudstar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Proudstar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madez backwards.
Proudstar pushes Madez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Proudstar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Madez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Proudstar cracks Madez with a nice body shot.

Madez pulls guard.
Proudstar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Madez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Proudstar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Proudstar is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Proudstar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Proudstar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reno Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gonzalez
vs
Silva

200 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gonzalez!
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, Reno Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.

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.
Silva throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Gonzalez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzalez shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reno Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva drops Gonzalez with a left right combo! Silva follows him down to the ground into side control.

Gonzalez is rocked!
Silva tries to stand but Gonzalez controls the position and pulls Silva into his guard.
Gonzalez pulls Silva in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzalez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzalez is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
A head kick by Gonzalez misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reno Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gonzalez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a head kick.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
A head kick from Silva lands but Gonzalez takes it in his stride.
Gonzalez clinches but Silva breaks the clinch
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzalez's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Silva misses

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Gonzalez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonzalez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gonzalez cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thomas
vs
Tate

187 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
225 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Tate!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate to the mat! Tate manages to get full guard.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Tate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas thows a big elbow that misses.
Thomas won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
Thomas passes into half guard.
Tate is not content to let Thomas control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate but Tate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Tate is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tate tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.

Tate ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tate no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tate tries to strike from the bottom.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tate's guard.
Thomas won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
Tate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas prevents Tate from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Tate pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tate off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Tate throws a one two combo.
Thomas fails with the takedown

and Tate counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
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!
Thomas trying to control but Tate postures up.
Tate seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tate tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tate works his way into full mount!
Thomas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tate lands a big elbow.
Tate wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Tate avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
Thomas manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate is looking to stall here but Thomas recovers full guard.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
Tate wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terrence Tate will probably get the nod.
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.

Tate with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Tate can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tate is staying active underneath Thomas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thomas working over Tate with some ground and pound. Tate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Thomas gets to his feet. Tate looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas shoots and misses

and Tate counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.

Tate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Tate thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas wants to control but Tate postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy.
Tate is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tate's guard. Nice work there by Thomas.

Tate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Tate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tate with a nice head shot there.

Thomas has his foot on Tate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tate works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Tate can't handle though.
Tate preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tate wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tate wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Tate slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tate wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Tate tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tate gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.

Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch up

and Tate counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
Tate trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thomas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thomas won't allow Tate to sweep him here.

Tate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tate lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Thomas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tate.
Tate unloads with some shots from mount but Thomas bucks and avoids them well.
Thomas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tate lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thomas regains half guard.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tate is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has a hand on Tate's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tate takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Tate wants to finish this one by submission but Thomas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tate.
Thomas tries to hold on but Tate postures up.
Tate can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Tate lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas is desperately trying to improve his position but Tate has a good base and remains in mount.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.

Tate working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrence Tate.
I think Tate 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Tate!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Moltisanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moltisanti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't be touched. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Moltisanti
vs
Hare

190 cm
18
244 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
235 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Moltisanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hare!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hare tries to clinch up.
Moltisanti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hare as he jumps to the side.
Moltisanti could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hare throws the left hand but Moltisanti avoids the punch easily.
Hare fails with the takedown

and Moltisanti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hare's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hare is on top in guard.

Hare drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moltisanti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hare has Moltisanti in his guard.
Moltisanti chips away with some ground and pound.
Hare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moltisanti manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare throwing strikes from guard but Moltisanti blocks nicely.

Moltisanti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hare wants to get up but he can't break Moltisanti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moltisanti tries to strike from the bottom.
Hareis looking to pass into half guard but Moltisanti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moltisanti is in guard.
Hare wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hare wants to control but Moltisanti passes easily into half guard.
Hare works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moltisanti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hare looking to control.

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

Hare escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moltisanti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hare looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare punching from the bottom - just letting Moltisanti know he's still in a fight.

Hare looking for a guillotine here but Moltisanti defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hare is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Moltisanti had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hare is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Moltisanti Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hare's back instead.
Hare can't escape the position.
Hare rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hare tries to get to full guard but Moltisanti has control of the leg.
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 Christopher Moltisanti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Moltisanti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moltisanti misses with a takedown attempt - Hare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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

Hare jumps guard.

Hare throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moltisanti escapes and throws Hare's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Hare explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jimmy Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hare misses with a takedown attempt

and Moltisanti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Hare looking for a guillotine here but Moltisanti defends easily.
Hare will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hare trying to keep a closed guard but Moltisanti is proving a slippery customer.
Hare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moltisanti is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hare looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Moltisanti is defending well. Hare quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Moltisanti has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hare celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Hare!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferris Del Zotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

F
vs
Del Zotto

150 cm
23
264 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferris Del Zotto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
F throws a looping overhand right but Del Zotto ducks down to avoid it.
Del Zotto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferris Del Zotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Zotto is looking to clinch.
F scores with a jab to the head.
F cracks Del Zotto with a good jab.

It looks like Ferris Del Zotto has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Zotto.
Del Zotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Professor F has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferris Del Zotto.

F shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than F was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Del Zotto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
F working the ground and pound effectively.
F takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
F lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Del Zotto hang on?
F controlling from mount.
F scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
F controlling from mount.
F is landing with some decent strikes but Del Zotto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
F connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
F controlling from mount.
Del Zotto can't escape the position.
F breaks from Del Zotto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
F controlling the position easily from mount.
F has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
F landing punches.
F controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Professor F just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Del Zotto fails with the takedown

and F decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Del Zotto's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
F pushes down on Del Zotto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
F is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Zotto is looking for a sweep. F is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
F takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
F controlling the action here.
F tries to pass the half guard into mount. Del Zotto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
F seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Zotto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Del Zotto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Del Zotto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but F pulls his head out easily.
Del Zotto looks gassed!
F working over Del Zotto with some ground and pound. Del Zotto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
F perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
F scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Del Zotto is in trouble now - F has advanced to mount!
F putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor F dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferris Del Zotto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Del Zotto closes the distance but F moves to the side

and F counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Del Zotto is striking from the bottom but F uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Del Zotto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but F pulls his head out easily.
F lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if F is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Del Zotto strikes from the bottom but F passes into mount!
F controlling from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Professor F just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A decent looking cross lands there for F.

That's one minute gone in the round.

F drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
F content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Del Zotto is looking for a sweep.
F avoids the strikes from the bottom by Del Zotto.
F working the ground and pound.
F works to advance to full mount. Del Zotto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Del Zotto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
F tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Del Zotto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
F tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
F is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Zotto can do to turn this around?
F prevents Del Zotto from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by F.
F is in the full mount, landing strikes.
F controlling his opponent.
F pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Zotto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
F controlling the position easily from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Professor F just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Del Zotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Zotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from F.
F thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from F.
Del Zotto closes the distance but F moves to the side
and F counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Zotto instigates a clinch.
Del Zotto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. F avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Del Zotto is breathing heavily.
F is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from F.
Del Zotto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from F.
F lands with a short shot to the head.
F lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from F.

F escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Zotto walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
F scores with a hook to the body. Del Zotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

F closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
F working the head and body with strikes.
F is taking a breather. Del Zotto 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.
F looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor F dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ferris Del Zotto'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. This is the final round!

F lands with an overhand left.
F with a body punch. A glancing blow.
F dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

F shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
F fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
F controlling the pace for now.
F scoring with strikes but Del Zotto is staying in there.
F breaks from Del Zotto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
F cracks Del Zotto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Professor F overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Zotto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Del Zotto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
F controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Zotto flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Del Zotto throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
F sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, F cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
F sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
F landing strikes from the mount.
F controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
F lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Del Zotto hang on?
F controlling from mount.
F working Del Zotto over with strikes here.
F lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by F.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
F controlling his opponent.
F has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Del Zotto's face.
Del Zotto tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, F cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
F lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
F tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
F is landing with some decent strikes but Del Zotto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
F content just to control the position here.
F lands a nice shot to the head.
F looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

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

Del Zotto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. F gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
F slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
F scoring with punches and elbows.
F advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by F.
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!
F sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
F pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
F prevents Del Zotto from getting the reversal.
F takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor F!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kev Kev Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cake Motown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kev Randleman
vs
Motown

169 cm
22
276 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
263 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kev Kev Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cake Motown!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Motown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Randleman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motown trying to control the action but Randleman is working from the bottom.
Randleman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Motown.
The ground and pound from Motown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Randleman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Motown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randleman has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Motown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Randleman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Motown's guard! Nice work there by Randleman!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Motown keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.

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

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

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

Motown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Randleman has passed into half guard!

Motown is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Randleman pulls his head out easily.

Motown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motown trying to control but Randleman postures up.
Motown is staying active underneath Randleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Motown is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Motown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randleman is working away from the top position though.

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.
Motown wants to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Motown shoots in but Randleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Randleman swings for the body but Motown moves out of range.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Motown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cake Motown dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Randleman wants to clinch.
Randleman thows a body shot but no joy.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Motown moves away.
Randleman swings for the body but Motown moves out of range.
Motown shoots in for a takedown but Randleman shows good takedown defense.

Randleman clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Cake Motown has been cut.
Randleman lands an elbow that stopped Motown in his tracks for a moment.
Motown can't get the takedown.
Randleman lands an elbow inside that Motown shrugs off.
Randleman lands an elbow inside.
Randleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motown avoiding damage as Randleman throws knees to the body.
Motown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kev Kev Randleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cake Motown.

Randleman pulls guard.
Motown prevents Randleman from getting back to his feet.
Motown preventing the sweep.
Motown wants to pass the guard but Randleman is keeping the position.
Motown working some strikes from top position.
Randleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Motown's guard.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Motown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Motown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Randleman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Motown.
Randleman trying to control the action but Motown is working from the bottom.
Motown is looking to regain half guard here but Randleman keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motown wants to control but Randleman postures up.
Motown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Randleman's best efforts.

Motown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randleman content to control rather than advance.

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.
Motown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Motown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Randleman stacks Motown 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 Randleman!
Randleman taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kev Kev Randleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cake Motown'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. This is the final round!

Motown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randleman tries to avoid it but Motown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randleman to the ground. Randleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Motown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Motown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kev Kev Randleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cake Motown.
Motown shoots for a double leg takedown but Randleman sprawls well. He's pushed Motown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motown shoots for a takedown but Randleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Motown is just out of range.
Motown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Motown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randleman tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Motown shoots in looking for a takedown. Randleman tries to sprawl out of it but Motown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Randleman takes a swing at Motown's ribcage but misses.
Randleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Motown. Motown gets slowly back to his feet.

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.
Motown tries for a takedown but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Motown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Motown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Cake Motown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motown blocks a leg kick.
Randleman is looking to wear down Motown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Randleman sizes up Motown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Randleman punishes Motown's body with a nice straight punch.
Randleman thuds a left hand into Motown's body.

Randleman closes the distance and clinches.
Randleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Motown's defenses.

That has opened up Cake Motown's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Motown's defenses.
Randleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motown takes an elbow to the temple.

Randleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Motown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman tests Motown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Motown checks a leg kick nicely.
Randleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motown with a poor takedown
and Randleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Randleman has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Randleman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Randleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Randleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Randleman missing with knees to the body.
Randleman lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Randleman on the inside.
Randleman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Cake Motown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Randleman lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Randleman.
Motown takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev Kev Randleman!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

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