Reign of Pain PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qunicy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vincent
vs
Jones

195 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Alpha-Omega

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vincent!
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, Qunicy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Vincent.
Vincent scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Vincent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Vincent engages and cracks Jones with a massive lead left hook - Jones tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Vincent is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Vincent!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Saakuuraabaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Haya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haya is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chipmunks - Remember The Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saakuuraabaa
vs
Haya

185 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Saakuuraabaa!
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, Simo Haya!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saakuuraabaa scores a takedown into full mount!
Saakuuraabaa lands a big shot there that rocks Haya but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Haya working to try and regain half guard.
Saakuuraabaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Haya can't escape the position.
Saakuuraabaa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saakuuraabaa raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haya is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Saakuuraabaa looking to control but Haya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saakuuraabaa with shots to the head and body - Haya looks very uncomfortable down there.
Haya is working to get back to half guard.
Saakuuraabaa cracks Haya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saakuuraabaa with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saakuuraabaa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haya looks a forlorn figure.

Haya is rocked!
Saakuuraabaa connects with a bit shot that sees Haya covering up! More strikes from Saakuuraabaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Saakuuraabaa is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazushi Saakuuraabaa!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Collin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If It Means Alot To You. The key to victory for Hattori Hanzo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hanzo
vs
Collin

185 cm
22
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition The PIT INC
Final Strike Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hattori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Collin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collin looks for a takedown but Hanzo sprawls well.
Collin needs to keep his hands up - Hanzo had a free shot at his head there.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Collin is just out of range.
Hanzo throws a hook but Collin avoids it easily.
Collin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanzo swivels and escapes.
Collin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hattori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Collin.
Hanzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Collin looks gassed!
Hanzo drops Collin with a big left hand and mounts him. Collin is in big trouble!

Collin is rocked!

It looks like Edward Collin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanzo tries to control but Collin wriggling away.
Collin is still in real trouble! Can Hanzo finish him?
Collin seems to have recovered his senses.
Collin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanzo trying to control but Collin is having none of it.

Hanzo get's back to his feet.
Collin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanzo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Collin sprawling to the canvas! Collin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hanzo finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzo throws a right hand that Collin ducks under and follows up with a left that Collin also avoids with ease.
Hattori Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hanzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collin has him pressed against the cage.

Hanzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo lands a big shot that drops Collin! Can he finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Collin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanzo wants to stand but Collin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hanzo gets to his feet - Collin follows without any prompting.
Collin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hanzo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Collin.
Collin walks into a stiff left hand from Hanzo.
A cross from Hanzo lands.

Hanzo moves into the clinch.
Hanzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collin has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanzo throws a looping overhand right but Collin ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Hanzo misses.

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

Collin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hanzo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Collin working for a guillotine from mount but Hanzo is in no mood to give up.
Collin unloads with some shots from mount but Hanzo bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Collin trying to control but Hanzo is having none of it.
Collin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Collin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanzo is looking to escape.
Hanzo is trying to stand.

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.
Hanzo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Collin throws a wild left hand from mount and Hanzo manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Hanzo wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good exchange - Hanzo coming out on top.
Hanzo misses with a straight right.
Collin defending well as Hanzo loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collin throws a head kick that misses.
Hanzo cracks a nice hook into Collin's ribs.
Collin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanzo sprawls well. He's pushed Collin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Collin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hattori Hanzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Collin'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.

Collin throws a head kick but Hanzo moves out of range.
Hanzo throws a shot from downtown. Collin moves away and avoids it.
Hanzo cracks Collin with an open hand slap.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Hanzo.
Hanzo misses with a hook. Collin ducked under it nicely.
Hanzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hattori Hanzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Collin wants to clinch up but Hanzo keeps it at a distance.

Hanzo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hanzo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collin is controlling him.
Hanzo keeping full guard, as Collin tries to pass.
Hanzo wants to stand and escape but Collin is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo is wriggling around but Collin manages to pass to half guard.
Hanzo tries to kick Collin off but Collin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanzo is trying to stand back up but Collin is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanzo as he jumps to the side.
Collin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Collin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanzo throws a lazy right hand but Collin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanzo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Collin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Collin moves into full mount! Hanzo won't be happy about that!
Hanzo tries to buck Collin off but he can't manage it.
Collin controlling from mount.
Hanzo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hanzo is squirming around, avoiding Collin's attempts to control the action.
Hanzo is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collin controlling his opponent.
Hanzo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collin can do to turn this around?
Collin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.

Collin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hanzo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hanzo and Collin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hanzo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Collin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Collin moves into full mount!
Hanzo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Collin wants to control the pace but Hanzo is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Collin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Collin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hanzo scores with the left hand. Collin knows he should have avoided that one.
Collin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Collin.
Collin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
Collin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanzo is fending him off so far but Collin persists. Nope, Hanzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Collin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanzo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanzo lands a two punch combo.
Edward Collin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanzo scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Hanzo misses its intended target.
Collin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanzo wants to clinch up but Collin keeps it at a distance.
Collin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
Collin tries to bum rush Hanzo with a series of wild strikes but Hanzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanzo but Hanzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hattori Hanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Collin.
Hanzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Hanzo.
Collin looks to land a combination but Hanzo avoids it well.
Hanzo throws a series of punches but Collin avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Collin.
Hanzo lands an overhand right.
Hanzo misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Hanzo.

Collin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hanzo pushes Collin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Collin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo dodges the ground and pound from Collin.
Hanzo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Collin misses with the ground and pound.
Hanzo wants to get back to his feet but Collin drags him back down.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Collin saw that one coming.
Collin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Collin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanzo as he jumps to the side.
Collin looks for a takedown but Hanzo sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo connects with a looping right hand.
Hanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collin's head.
Collin fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Hanzo.
Hanzo works over Collin's head and body with a nice combination.
Hanzo lands a jab.
Collin slips a jab from Hanzo.
Hattori Hanzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Collin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Collin prevents Hanzo from getting back to his feet.
Collin wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Collin wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo wants to get back to his feet but Collin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Collin postures up in Hanzo's guard and throws a big left but Hanzo blocks it.
Hanzo being controlled here, momentarily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collin throws a chopping leg kick but Hanzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanzo throws a body punch but Collin moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hattori Hanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanzo 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hattori Hanzo!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Delgado has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Delgado
vs
Fist

186 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Delgado!
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, Rick Fist!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado lands with a slapping head kick.
Delgado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fist lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fist throws a right hand that Delgado ducks under and follows up with a left that Delgado also avoids with ease.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches up with Fist, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes Fist against the cage but Fist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches up with Fist, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes Fist against the cage but Fist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Delgado.
Fist blocks a head kick by Delgado.
Delgado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fist circles away.

Fist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delgado to the mat! Delgado manages to get full guard.
Delgado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delgado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fist controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delgado has his feet on Fist's thighs here. He's pushed Fist 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! Fist screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Delgado!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Laveaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silcko Wan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Laveaux
vs
Wan

192 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

WIN! Nutritional Co. - RJ

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Laveaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silcko Wan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wan tries to keep at a distance but Laveaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laveaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Wan has double underhooks.
Laveaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laveaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laveaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Wan won't allow it.
Laveaux is trying to break the clinch but Wan has him pressed against the cage.

Wan manages to break the clinch.
Laveaux throws a sloppy head kick and Wan moves out of range easily.
Wan lands with a kick to the temple. Laveaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Pierre Laveaux has been cut.

Laveaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laveaux is trying to break free.
Laveaux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Wan to work.
A hook to the body from Laveaux.
Wan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laveaux prevents it.
Laveaux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laveaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Wan won't allow it.
Laveaux is struggling to control the position.
Laveaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Wan has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laveaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laveaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laveaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Wan has double underhooks.
Wan stalling in the clinch but Laveaux improves position.
Laveaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laveaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wan gets control of Laveaux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wan wants to control the position but Laveaux says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laveaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wan defending well though.
Wan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wan looking for a sweep. Not yet Wan, not yet.
Laveaux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Laveaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wan is looking for a triangle but Laveaux pushes his legs off easily.
Laveaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laveaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wan on the ground.
Wan looks gassed!
Laveaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Laveaux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Laveaux misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laveaux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wan's waist but Wan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laveaux off to one side.
Laveaux works Wan's body with a nice hook.
Wan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laveaux pinned against the cage. Laveaux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Laveaux drives through and clinches with Wan against the cage.
Laveaux just leaning against Wan, taking a breather.
Laveaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Wan won't allow it.
Laveaux is struggling to control the position.
Laveaux has had enough of the clinch but Wan keeps him there for the moment.
Wan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wan trying to stall but Laveaux improves his position.
Wan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wan is trying to stall.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laveaux lands a really nice looking cross but Wan seems unphased.
No luck for Wan with that takedown attempt.
Laveaux tries to work over Wan's front leg with a kick but Wan checks it.
Laveaux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wan pinned against the cage. Wan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laveaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wan backs up against the cage.
Laveaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice combination there by Laveaux.
Laveaux closes the distance and clinches up with Wan, looking for a takedown. Laveaux pushes Wan against the cage but Wan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laveaux throws a one two combo.
Wan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Laveaux has managed to clinch.
Laveaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Laveaux lands a with a good body shot.
Laveaux shoots for a takedown but Wan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laveaux throws a head kick that misses
and Wan counters with a right hand to the body.
Wan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laveaux has his takedown stuffed
and Wan counters with a head kick. That will keep Laveaux thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Laveaux misses with a takedown attempt - Wan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laveaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wan drives through and clinches with Laveaux against the cage.
Laveaux tries to break the clinch but Wan is controlling the position.
Laveaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Wan has double underhooks.
Wan can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Laveaux.
Wan is breathing heavily.
Laveaux has had enough of the clinch but Wan keeps him there for the moment.
Wan misses with some punches.
Laveaux throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laveaux letting Wan take a breather here.
Wan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laveaux has him pressed against the cage.
Laveaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Laveaux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wan trying to control but Laveaux is working from the bottom.

Laveaux is looking for a triangle but Wan pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wan preventing the sweep.

Wan gets to his feet - Laveaux follows without any prompting.

Laveaux rushes Wan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wan prevents Laveaux from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laveaux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laveaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wan's brow.
Wan misses with some punches.
Laveaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Wan won't allow it.
Wan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laveaux walks away with a smile on his face. Wan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laveaux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wan pinned against the cage. Wan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laveaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Wan sprawls well. He's pushed Laveaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laveaux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Laveaux avoids the head kick by Wan.

Laveaux has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laveaux prevents Wan from breaking the clinch.
Laveaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Wan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laveaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Wan won't allow it.
Wan looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Laveaux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laveaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wan has him pressed against the cage.
Wan keeps control of Laveaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laveaux avoiding damage.
Wan is looking to break free of the clinch but Laveaux has double underhooks.
Wan is trying to stall.
Laveaux tries to break the clinch but Wan is controlling the position.
Laveaux wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
Wan tries to pull guard but Laveaux won't allow it.
Laveaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wan has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laveaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wan.
Laveaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wan keeps control of Laveaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laveaux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laveaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Wan has double underhooks.
Laveaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wan is trying to break the clinch but Laveaux has him pressed against the cage.
Laveaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laveaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wan has him pressed against the cage.
Laveaux is trying to break the clinch but Wan has him pressed against the cage.
Wan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laveaux can't break the clinch.
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 Pierre Laveaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Laveaux's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Wan. No joy for Laveaux on that attempt.
Laveaux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Wan or perhaps it was just good defense by Laveaux which made him look bad.
Laveaux shoots in looking for a takedown. Wan tries to sprawl out of it but Laveaux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laveaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Wan sprawls well. He's pushed Laveaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laveaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wan.
Wan walks into a straight right hand from Laveaux.
Laveaux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wan swivels and escapes.
Laveaux misses with a takedown attempt - Wan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laveaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Laveaux. No joy for Wan on that attempt.
Laveaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Laveaux with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Laveaux!
Laveaux tries to lock up and control but Wan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laveaux is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wan looking to control but Laveaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laveaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laveaux holds on to Wan as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wan avoids the attempt from Laveaux to control.
Wan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Laveaux wants to control but Wan is having none of it.
Laveaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Wan has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laveaux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wan misses with a head shot.
Laveaux is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Laveaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laveaux's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Laveaux tries to hold on but Wan postures up.
Pierre Laveaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laveaux is looking to escape.
Laveaux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laveaux wants to try and get back to his feet.
Laveaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laveaux tries to get out of the position.
Wan avoids the attempt from Laveaux to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wan trying to control but Laveaux is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silcko Wan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laveaux 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Laveaux!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pico Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korbin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pico Savage has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Savage
vs
Smith

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pico Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Korbin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Savage throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Smith colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Savage as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Smith is left battered and dazed whilst Savage and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pico Savage!