LCF 2: Second Coming PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fransisco Bernini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent has chosen kick your ass as his entrance music. The key to victory for Fransisco Bernini has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bernini
vs
Trent

193 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
258 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fransisco Bernini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Trent!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trent looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bernini misses with a series of wild punches.
Bernini is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Trent hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fransisco Bernini!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duriel Dockin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiraia Merchury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duriel Dockin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jiraia Merchury's chin.

Dockin
vs
Merchury

191 cm
22
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duriel Dockin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiraia Merchury!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Merchury shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Merchury was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dockin wants to hold on but Merchury pushes him away.
Dockin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Merchury being controlled here, momentarily.
Merchury trying to keep a closed guard but Dockin is proving a slippery customer.
Dockin wants to control from the top but Merchury keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dockin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Merchury's head.
Dockin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merchury is trying to control the position but Dockin postures up.
Dockin is looking to work some ground and pound but Merchury has wrist control.

Merchury is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dockin passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dockin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merchury, who protects the arm well.
Merchury is not content to let Dockin control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Merchury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merchury on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dockin is looking to take a break and control but Merchury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merchury is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Dockin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merchury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dockin takes a little break here. Merchury wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Dockin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merchury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dockin is looking to take a break and control but Merchury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dockin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dockin is breathing heavily.

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.
Merchury can't do much from the bottom here.
Merchury sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dockin in particular looking to stall.
Merchury is refusing to be controlled, as Dockin sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Merchury looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Merchury looking to sit in guard and control but Dockin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dockin trying to control the position from guard on top but Merchury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchury keeping moving, preventing Dockin from controlling successfully.
Dockin passes Merchury's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dockin is looking for a kimura but Merchury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dockin to get the leverage.
Merchury wants to control but Dockin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merchury is breathing heavily.
Merchury is trying to get back to full guard.
Merchury trying to hold on to Dockin's head to control him but Dockin postures up.
Dockin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.
Dockin is trying to control. Merchury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Merchury with that takedown attempt.

Merchury shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merchury is thwarting Dockin's attempts to control the position.
Dockin is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dockin is controlling Merchury's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Merchury is looking to stall here but Dockin recovers full guard.
Dockin has Merchury pulled in close to control his posture.
Merchury trying to control but Dockin is working from the bottom.
Dockin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Merchury!

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.
Dockin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merchury is looking to escape.

Dockin working for a submission but Merchury is keeping him at bay.
Merchury is looking to improve his position but Dockin isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dockin trying to control but Merchury is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiraia Merchury will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dockin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Merchury is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dockin uses his free foot to push down on Merchury's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Merchury.

Dockin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Merchury manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Merchury is not content to let Dockin control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merchury on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchury tries to bench press Dockin off him but Dockin keeps the position.

Dockin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dockin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Merchury manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Merchury wants to control but Dockin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dockin is keen to just control but Merchury is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dockin prevents Merchury from improving his position.
Merchury is not content to let Dockin control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dockin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Merchury counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Merchury working Dockin over with strikes.
Dockin missing with punches from the bottom.
Merchury trying to control from half guard but Dockin is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merchury is pressing down on Dockin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dockin is holding on for now.
Dockin is trying to get back to full guard.
Merchury trying to control from half guard but Dockin is working away.
Dockin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merchury wants to pass the guard but Dockin is keeping the position.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Merchury tries for a takedown but Dockin circles away easily
and Dockin counters with a three punch combo that has Merchury backing up. Merchury nods at Dockin to acknowledge the strikes.
Duriel Dockin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Merchury gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dockin trying to control but Merchury is working from the bottom.
Dockin preventing the sweep.
Duriel Dockin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dockin passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dockin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merchury has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duriel Dockin.
Well Dockin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duriel Dockin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Jr Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feder Emeleanenkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Jr Castro
vs
Emeleanenkis

185 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Jr Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feder Emeleanenkis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro shoots in but no luck this time.

Castro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Emeleanenkis wants to stand but Castro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emeleanenkis trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro looking for a sweep. Not yet Castro, not yet.

Castro has his foot on Emeleanenkis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emeleanenkis works his way back into a safe position though.
Emeleanenkis tries to stand but Castro is controlling from the bottom.
Emeleanenkis trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Emeleanenkis is pushing down on Castro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castro is fighting to maintain full guard but Emeleanenkis has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Castro is refusing to be controlled, as Emeleanenkis sits in half guard.
Castro wants to improve his position but Emeleanenkis is controlling well.
Castro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Emeleanenkis has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Emeleanenkis with shots to the head and body - Castro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Castro is desperately trying to improve his position but Emeleanenkis has a good base and remains in mount.

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.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Emeleanenkis wants to control the pace but Castro is squirming around nicely.
Castro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Castro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emeleanenkis in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castro won't allow Emeleanenkis to pass to mount.
Castro is trying to escape back to his feet but Emeleanenkis uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Castro is pushing Emeleanenkis's head away, looking to escape. Emeleanenkis manages to hold on to the position though.
Emeleanenkis lands a few punches from side control.
Emeleanenkis scoring with punches and elbows.
Emeleanenkis controls the position.

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.
Castro is not content to let Emeleanenkis control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Emeleanenkis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Castro to his feet.
Emeleanenkis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feder Emeleanenkis 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.

Emeleanenkis scores with a takedown into Castro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emeleanenkis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castro has a closed guard, preventing Emeleanenkis from standing up.
Castro wants to sweep but no luck.
Emeleanenkis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Castro's guard.

Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emeleanenkis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis postures up and lands a big shot to Castro's brow.
Emeleanenkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emeleanenkis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castro tries for a takedown but Emeleanenkis circles away easily

and Emeleanenkis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emeleanenkis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Emeleanenkis 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.

Castro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emeleanenkis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emeleanenkis is pushing down on Castro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castro is fighting to maintain full guard but Emeleanenkis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Emeleanenkis is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emeleanenkis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Emeleanenkis stands up out of the half guard.

Emeleanenkis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emeleanenkis throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emeleanenkis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emeleanenkis tries a knee to the head but Castro blocks it.
Emeleanenkis throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Emeleanenkis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emeleanenkis is trying to break the clinch but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Emeleanenkis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castro blocks it with crossed arms.

Emeleanenkis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Castro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Emeleanenkis to the mat. Emeleanenkis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Castro wants to control from the top but Emeleanenkis keeps moving.
Castro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Emeleanenkis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Emeleanenkis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castro is looking to stand up but Emeleanenkis won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castro!
Emeleanenkis controlling his opponent.
Castro is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emeleanenkis tries to clinch up.

Emeleanenkis moves into the clinch successfully.
Castro is trying to drag Emeleanenkis to the mat but Emeleanenkis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emeleanenkis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Castro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emeleanenkis walks away with a smile on his face. Castro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emeleanenkis tries to clinch but Castro is having none of it.

Emeleanenkis clinches with his opponent.
Emeleanenkis tries a knee to the head but Castro blocks it.

Emeleanenkis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Emeleanenkis drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.

Castro turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro working the ground and pound but Emeleanenkis is defending the strikes.
Castro prevents Emeleanenkis from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Emeleanenkis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro tries to move to mount but Emeleanenkis blocks the move with his legs.
Feder Emeleanenkis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emeleanenkis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Emeleanenkis decides to stand and escape the position.

Emeleanenkis gets a takedown into half guard.

Emeleanenkis stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Emeleanenkis wants to control but Castro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castro wants to free his trapped foot but Emeleanenkis is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Castro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emeleanenkis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castro.
Emeleanenkis is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is taking a breather. Emeleanenkis 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.
Emeleanenkis is looking to escape.
Castro is stalling here. Emeleanenkis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Castro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Emeleanenkis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Castro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Emeleanenkis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Castro is desperately trying to improve his position but Emeleanenkis has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fidel Jr Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro is in a horrible position here. Emeleanenkis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Castro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emeleanenkis controlling his opponent.
Emeleanenkis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castro is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feder Emeleanenkis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emeleanenkis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feder Emeleanenkis!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: Kreator - Extreme Aggressions. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Angle
vs
Thompson

183 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
192 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Kurt Angle has been cut.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Angle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson takes a swing at Angle's ribcage but misses.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Angle circles away.
Angle takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a front kick that sends Angle stumbling back into the cage.
Nick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Thompson catches Angle right on the button with a cross.
Angle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Thompson gets a clinch.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Angle avoids nicely.
Angle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Angle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Angle circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Angle.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Angle moves out of range.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Angle pushes him off.
Angle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thompson is fending him off so far but Angle persists. Nope, Thompson circles away and we're back to standing.

Angle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Angle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Angle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Angle is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
Angle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle controlling the action here.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angle is one step ahead there.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Angle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.

Thompson has managed to clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Thompson has managed to clinch.

Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angle slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson tries to bum rush Angle with a series of wild strikes but Angle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Angle clinches with his opponent.

Angle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle controlling the position.
Thompson wants to stand but Angle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Angle pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break Angle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Angle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two 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.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Angle is proving hard to escape from.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Angle keeps moving.
Angle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Angle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Angle keeps moving.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Angle is proving hard to escape from.

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

Thompson gets to his feet - Angle follows without any prompting.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Angle blocks a leg kick.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Angle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson wants to stand but Angle is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurt Angle'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. This is the final round!

Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Angle has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.

Angle pulls guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Angle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angle wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle trying to control the position here.

Thompson gets to his feet. Angle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Angle tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Angle postures up.

Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Angle defends easily.
Thompson controls Angle momentarily but Angle frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Angle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Angle won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
Kurt Angle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson tries to clinch but Angle moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Angle's head back.
Thompson works Angle's body with a nice hook.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Angle avoids nicely.
Nick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson throws a body punch but Angle moves out of range.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Angle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thompson!
Nick Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angle avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Thompson!

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Main event

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

mistry
vs
Subzero

183 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kieran mistry!
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, Lindomar Subzero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mistry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from mistry.
mistry throws a right and a left that both miss.
mistry waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Subzero.
mistry misses with a wild combination.
Subzero dodges the punch combination from mistry.
Some wild striking there from mistry.
mistry fails to land with a series of punches.
mistry throws a nice looking combination but Subzero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mistry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Subzero circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subzero shoots for a double leg takedown but mistry sprawls well. He's pushed Subzero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Subzero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
mistry stuffs the takedown attempt from Subzero. Subzero gets slowly back to his feet.
kieran mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindomar Subzero.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Subzero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mistry looks to land a combination but Subzero avoids it well.
Subzero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Subzero shoots in but no luck this time.
mistry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Subzero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Subzero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Subzero shoots for a double leg takedown but mistry sprawls well. He's pushed Subzero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
mistry misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - mistry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
mistry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
kieran mistry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mistry misses with a series of wild punches.
mistry is breathing heavily.
Subzero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from mistry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mistry throws a right and a left that Subzero avoids nicely.
Subzero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has mistry pinned against the cage. mistry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Subzero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around mistry's waist but mistry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subzero off to one side.
Subzero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Subzero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
mistry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Subzero on the ground.
mistry wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Subzero drops back looking for a leg! mistry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and mistry manages to kick Subzero off! Subzero jumps back into mistry's guard.
mistry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

mistry is looking for a triangle but Subzero pushes his legs off easily.
mistry trying to strike off his back.

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

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Subzero moves out of range of the strikes.
mistry swinging wilding here.
mistry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
mistry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mistry misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
mistry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from mistry misses.
Subzero slips a jab and a cross from mistry.
Subzero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. mistry tries to avoid it but Subzero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag mistry to the ground. mistry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from mistry.
Subzero shoots in but mistry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Subzero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around mistry's waist but mistry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subzero off to one side.
Subzero tries for a takedown but mistry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
mistry throws a looping overhand right but Subzero ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
mistry tries to bum rush Subzero with a series of wild strikes but Subzero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
mistry misses with the combination.
Subzero shoots in looking for a takedown. mistry tries to sprawl out of it but Subzero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. mistry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kieran mistry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

mistry throws a series of punches but Subzero moves out of range.
mistry misses with a few strikes there.
mistry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Subzero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Subzero closes this distance looking for a takedown but mistry circles away.
Subzero tries for a takedown but mistry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
mistry fails to land with a series of punches.
mistry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Subzero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Subzero avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subzero shoots in for a double leg but mistry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
kieran mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindomar Subzero.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from mistry as Subzero shoots in.
mistry throws a nice looking combination but Subzero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
mistry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Subzero circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from mistry. No joy for Subzero on that attempt.
mistry misses with a few strikes there.
Subzero shoots for a double leg takedown but mistry sprawls well. He's pushed Subzero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
mistry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Subzero shoots for a double leg takedown but mistry sprawls well. He's pushed Subzero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from mistry misses.
mistry throws a right and a left that Subzero avoids nicely.
Subzero shoots in but mistry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Subzero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around mistry's waist but mistry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Subzero off to one side.
mistry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
mistry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
mistry looks to throw the jab but Subzero is out of range.
mistry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Subzero.
mistry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Subzero with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from mistry. No joy for Subzero on that attempt.
kieran mistry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
mistry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Subzero shoots for a takedown but mistry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
mistry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Subzero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? mistry is fending him off so far but Subzero persists. Nope, mistry circles away and we're back to standing.
mistry throws a right and a left that Subzero avoids nicely.
mistry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Subzero shoots in for a takedown but mistry shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mistry misses with a double jab.
Subzero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
mistry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
mistry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Subzero closes this distance looking for a takedown but mistry circles away.
Subzero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mistry lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Subzero with that takedown attempt.
mistry scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Subzero with that takedown attempt.
mistry cracks Subzero with a right hand to the side of the head.

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.
Subzero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for mistry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Subzero avoids a punch combination nicely.
mistry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Subzero closes this distance looking for a takedown but mistry circles away.
mistry misses with a series of wild punches.
Subzero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
mistry misses with a wild combination.
Subzero dodges the punch combination from mistry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Subzero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
mistry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kieran mistry dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from mistry.
Subzero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
mistry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Subzero ducks under a wild hook from mistry.
mistry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Subzero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
mistry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Subzero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
kieran mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindomar Subzero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mistry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
mistry looks to land a right hand but Subzero moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Subzero shoots in and drives through. mistry sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mistry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Subzero shoots in but mistry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
mistry misses with a few strikes there.
mistry misses with a straight left.
mistry stuffs the takedown attempt from Subzero. Subzero gets slowly back to his feet.
mistry misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from mistry as Subzero shoots in.
mistry misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from mistry misses.
Horrible takedown by Subzero or perhaps it was just good defense by mistry which made him look bad.
mistry throws a one two combo.

That's two 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.
Subzero misses with a takedown attempt - mistry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
mistry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for mistry. That snapped Subzero's head back.
Subzero dodges the punch combination from mistry.
Subzero slips a jab and a cross from mistry.
mistry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
mistry throws a right hand that Subzero ducks under and follows up with a left that Subzero also avoids with ease.
mistry misses with a double jab.
Subzero looks for a takedown but mistry sprawls well.
mistry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Subzero shoots in but mistry avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mistry fails to land with a series of punches.
Subzero shoots for a double leg takedown but mistry sprawls well. He's pushed Subzero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
mistry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
mistry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
mistry lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from mistry.
mistry throws a right and a left that Subzero avoids nicely.
kieran mistry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Subzero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
mistry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subzero moves away.
mistry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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.
Subzero shoots in for a takedown but mistry shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from mistry misses its intended target.
mistry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Subzero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has mistry pinned against the cage. mistry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
mistry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Subzero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Subzero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
mistry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
mistry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Subzero shoots in for a takedown but mistry shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
mistry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subzero.
Nice takedown defense from mistry. No joy for Subzero on that attempt.
Lindomar Subzero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mistry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
kieran mistry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for mistry, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kieran mistry!