Escape The Cage 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and antonio rogerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Nelson
vs
rogerio

185 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, antonio rogerio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rogerio tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
rogerio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
rogerio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
rogerio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nelson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
rogerio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.

rogerio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nelson stacks rogerio 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 Nelson!
Nelson slows the pace down.
Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for rogerio on the ground.
Nelson working the ground and pound from side control.

Nelson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
rogerio tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily

and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of antonio rogerio.
rogerio looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nelson gets to his feet - rogerio follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like antonio rogerio has been cut.
rogerio is looking to land body kicks.
rogerio has his takedown stuffed

and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Nelson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, rogerio regains guard.
Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
rogerio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nelson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson tries to move into full mount but can't pass rogerio's legs.

Nelson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nelson works over rogerio's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. rogerio was covering up waiting for the punch and Nelson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

rogerio is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson stands and throws rogerio's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Nelson decides to stand up, so the ref orders rogerio to his feet.
Nice cross by Nelson.
Nelson swings for the body but rogerio moves out of range.
A combination from rogerio does no damage.
rogerio slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
rogerio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. rogerio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

rogerio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nelson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. rogerio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nelson's back instead.
Nelson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

rogerio is working for a guillotine from mount but Nelson frees his head quite easily.
Nelson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

rogerio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nelson has worked his arm free - good work by Nelson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but rogerio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.

rogerio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson is looking for a sweep.

rogerio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on antonio rogerio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

rogerio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
rogerio tries to strike from the bottom.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but rogerio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nelson gets to his feet. rogerio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
rogerio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Nelson.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by rogerio.
rogerio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson fails to pull guard.

rogerio jumps into guard, dragging Nelson to the mat.
rogerio wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that rogerio can do to turn this around?
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but rogerio is retaining full guard.
rogerio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nelson stands up over rogerio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
rogerio with a poor takedown

and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. rogerio didn't expect that.

rogerio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rogerio wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson distracts rogerio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson is looking to stand up but rogerio won't let him.

Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and rogerio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between rogerio's legs - danger averted.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.
rogerio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.
rogerio can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
rogerio is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but rogerio defends it.

rogerio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson trying to control the action but rogerio is working from the bottom.
Nelson controlling the action here.
It looks like Nelson is going to stand back up.
rogerio is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
rogerio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of antonio rogerio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from rogerio.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Nelson lands a two punch combo.
rogerio misses with a takedown

and Nelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in rogerio's guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but rogerio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson tries to stand but rogerio is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
rogerio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on antonio rogerio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nelson leaves rogerio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
rogerio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.

Nelson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nelson manages to end up in side control.
rogerio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nelson controlling the action here.
rogerio wants to get back to full guard.
rogerio won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.

rogerio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rogerio tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
rogerio misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nelson is pressing down on rogerio's thigh, looking to free his foot. rogerio is holding on for now.
rogerio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
rogerio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. rogerio backs away looking to recover.
rogerio misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson throws a leg kick but rogerio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
rogerio tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of antonio rogerio.
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rogerio misses with a head kick.
rogerio throws a leg kick that misses.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nelson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks rogerio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson moves into full mount! rogerio won't be happy about that!
Nelson landing shots from mount.
rogerio is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
rogerio can't escape the position.
Nelson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocks rogerio's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
rogerio is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
rogerio tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
Nelson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.
Roy Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish rogerio?
Nelson with a couple of short strikes.

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.
rogerio is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rogerio is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
antonio rogerio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson lands a big elbow.
rogerio is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nelson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of rogerio's face.
Nelson tries to control but rogerio wriggling away.
Nelson looking to finish rogerio with some ground and pound. This is bad for rogerio!
Roy Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
rogerio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Nelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oh Lets Do it. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Martins
vs
Carter

180 cm
21
203 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filipe Martins!
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, Julian Carter!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martins tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martins to the ground. Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carter tries to clinch there but Martins circles away.

Carter scores with a takedown into Martins's guard.
Carter content to stall in guard here.

Martins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Carter 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.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Martins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it.

Martins looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Martins is breathing heavily.
Martins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Carter 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter lands a couple of elbows.

Martins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Carter wanted to stand there but Martins had control of the position.

Martins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it.

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.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter throws a right and a left that Martins avoids nicely.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter throws a series of punches but Martins avoids them all with ease.
Carter wants to clinch up but Martins keeps it at a distance.
Martins ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martins.
Carter looking for a takedown.

Carter is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter is working Martins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Martins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Martins is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.

Martins working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.

Carter stands up from Martins's guard - Carter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carter throws a right hand that Martins ducks under and follows up with a left that Martins also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julian Carter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Carter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martins did well to prevent Carter getting side control.
Carter prevents Martins from improving his position.
Carter trying to mount his opponent but Martins defends it.
Carter works his way into full mount!
Carter breaks from Martins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carter working Martins over with strikes here.
Carter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Martins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carter dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter cracks Martins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carter lands a heavy elbow.
Carter tries to control but Martins wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins working to try and regain half guard.

Carter wants to finish this one by submission but Martins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carter.
Carter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carter landing punches.
Carter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martins looks a forlorn figure.
Carter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Martins hang on?
Carter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Martins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter wants to control the pace but Martins is squirming around nicely.
Martins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
A nice elbow there by Carter.
Carter lands a heavy elbow.
Martins is bucking up trying to escape but Carter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Martins is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Martins taking shots to the head.
Carter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Martins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carter lands a nice shot to the head.
Martins is looking to get to half guard.

Carter is working for a guillotine from mount but Martins frees his head quite easily.
Martins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carter won't let Martins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
BOOM! Carter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Martins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Martins is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.
Julian Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.

Carter working for a submission but Martins is keeping him at bay.
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martins is looking to escape.

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.
Martins is looking to get to half guard.

Carter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martins is surviving well by controlling Carter's body position as best he can.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
Carter working Martins over with strikes here.
Carter looking to control but Martins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Carter shoots and misses

and Martins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter won't be happy with that.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.

Martins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Martins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Martins's guard! Nice work there by Carter!
Carter thows a big elbow that misses.
Carter wants to get up but he can't break Martins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Carter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.

Martins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Carter has his hands clasped together but Martins extends an breaks Carter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Martins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filipe Martins!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Ebellyenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Specials - A Message To You Rudy. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ebellyenko
vs
Marley

225 cm
20
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Fedor Ebellyenko!
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, Rudy Marley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Marley.
Marley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ebellyenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marley tries to bum rush Ebellyenko with a series of wild strikes but Ebellyenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marley fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudy Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ebellyenko.
A punch combination from Marley misses.
Marley looks gassed!
Marley misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ebellyenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Ebellyenko trying to pass the guard but Marley defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ebellyenko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Marley has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ebellyenko is working for a kimura but Marley is defending it quite comfortably.

Ebellyenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ebellyenko is trying to work for a kimura but Marley is defending well.

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

Ebellyenko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Marley has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebellyenko prevents Marley from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marley can do anything to dispel that myth.

Marley is defending against the submission attempts here by Ebellyenko.

Ebellyenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ebellyenko seems to be working for a kimura but Marley defends the submission attempt.

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.
Marley wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ebellyenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marley defends it nicely.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebellyenko shoots in and drives through. Marley sprawls well.
Marley looks to land a combination but Ebellyenko avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Ebellyenko dominated that 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.

Ebellyenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marley as he jumps to the side.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Ebellyenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Marley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ebellyenko.
Ebellyenko fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Ebellyenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebellyenko circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudy Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebellyenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marley throws a series of punches but Ebellyenko avoids them all with ease.
Ebellyenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ebellyenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Ebellyenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Marley stuffs the takedown.

That's two 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.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ebellyenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marley defends it nicely.
Marley throws a one two combo.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ebellyenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ebellyenko shoots for a takedown but Marley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ebellyenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Ebellyenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ebellyenko fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley swinging wilding here.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
Marley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marley duly obliges.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Marley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ebellyenko.
Ebellyenko tries to clinch there but Marley circles away.
Marley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ebellyenko.
Marley lunges at Ebellyenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ebellyenko's hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ebellyenko.
A punch combination from Marley misses.

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.
Marley throws a right hand that Ebellyenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Ebellyenko also avoids with ease.
Ebellyenko shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebellyenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Marley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ebellyenko.
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Marley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rudy Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No joy there for Marley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marley throws a right and a left that Ebellyenko avoids nicely.
Ebellyenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Ebellyenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Ebellyenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Marley misses.
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Marley as Ebellyenko shoots in.
Ebellyenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marley swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebellyenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Ebellyenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ebellyenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebellyenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Marley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ebellyenko.
Marley swinging wilding here.
Marley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marley looks to land a combination but Ebellyenko avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Ebellyenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Marley which made him look bad.
Ebellyenko slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Marley misses with the combination.
Marley misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebellyenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ebellyenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marley throws a series of punches but Ebellyenko avoids them all with ease.
Ebellyenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ebellyenko somewhat.
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebellyenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ebellyenko somewhat.
Marley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Ebellyenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ebellyenko manages to avoid it.
Ebellyenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marley as he jumps to the side.
Marley throws a series of punches but Ebellyenko moves out of range.
Marley misses with the combination.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Ebellyenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ebellyenko dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Ebellyenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Marley throws a series of punches but Ebellyenko moves out of range.
Ebellyenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.
Marley stuffs the takedown attempt from Ebellyenko. Ebellyenko gets slowly back to his feet.

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.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Ebellyenko dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Ebellyenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marley pinned against the cage. Marley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ebellyenko.
Ebellyenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Ebellyenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley throws a series of punches but Ebellyenko moves out of range.
Ebellyenko tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Marley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
15%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between peter robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

robinson
vs
Pan

165 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
22
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, peter robinson!
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, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pan is fending him off so far but robinson persists. Nope, Pan circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Pan moves into the clinch.
Pan tries to circle away but robinson has him pinned against the cage.

Pan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Pan does no damage.
Pan clobbers robinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pan throws a nice looking combination but robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peter Pan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Pan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pan wants to stand but robinson is controlling the position.
robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Pan is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
robinson works over Pan with some ground and pound from guard.
Pan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from robinson.
robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pan is keeping the position for now.
robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

robinson decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
robinson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for peter robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
robinson is breathing heavily.

robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pan did well to prevent robinson getting side control.
robinson wants to pass to mount but Pan is defending the position.
robinson is trying to control. Pan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pan is trying to stand back up but robinson is controlling him
robinson is keen to just control but Pan is a slippery customer.
Pan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan trying to hold on to robinson's head to control him but robinson postures up.
Pan tries to kick robinson off but robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Pan is defending against the submission attempts here by robinson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pan is trying to stand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pan thuds a left hand into robinson's body.

That's four 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.
robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pan sprawls well initially but robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pan wants to get back to his feet.
Pan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
robinson trying to pass the guard but Pan defending well.
robinson wants to take a breather but Pan is having none of it.
robinson wants to pass to mount but Pan is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Pan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

robinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Pan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Pan breaks from the clinch.
robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pan misses with a body shot.
Pan throws a nice looking combination but robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pan thuds his right hand into robinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pan lands with an uppercut that bounces robinson off the cage and back into rage.
robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Pan does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for peter robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan fails to land with a series of punches.
Peter Pan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
robinson wants to control the pace but Pan is squirming around nicely.
Pan can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
robinson tries to control but Pan wriggling away.
robinson punishing his opponent with strikes.
robinson with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
robinson looking to control but Pan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pan tries to hold on but robinson pushes him away.
robinson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pan can do anything to dispel that myth.
robinson cracks Pan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! robinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pan is looking to escape.
robinson won't let Pan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
robinson 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.
robinson punching from mount but Pan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

robinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Pan defends it well.

That's four 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.
Pan working to try and regain half guard.
robinson breaks from Pan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pan is squirming around, avoiding robinson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Pan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pan tries to clinch but robinson is having none of it.
robinson tries to clinch up.
robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
robinson fails to land the takedown.
Pan stalks robinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into robinson's face. robinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Pan lands an overhand right.
Pan scores with a crisp jab that stopped robinson in his tracks.

Pan closes the distance and clinches.

Pan breaks the clinch.
Pan with a jab.

robinson is rocked!
Pan tries to close the distance and clinch up but robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Pan has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Pan is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
robinson tries to pull guard but Pan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for peter robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Pan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pan.

Pan clinches with his opponent.

Pan breaks from the clinch.
Pan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pan misses with a two punch combination.
robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pan avoids it really well and circles away.
Pan misses with a two punch combination.
robinson walks into a left hand.
Pan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
robinson tries to clinch there but Pan circles away.
Pan throws the left hand but robinson avoids the punch easily.

robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

robinson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pan to get to his feet.
Pan jabs robinson right on the nose. robinson blinks but takes it well.
Pan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pan tries to clinch there but robinson circles away.
robinson slips a jab and a cross from Pan.
peter robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

robinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pan to the mat! Pan manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
robinson wants to control from the top but Pan keeps moving.
peter robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pan trying to control the position.
robinson wants to control from the top but Pan keeps moving.

robinson 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.

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.

robinson drops back looking for a leg! Pan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pan manages to kick robinson off! robinson jumps back into Pan's guard.
Pan keeping moving, preventing robinson from controlling successfully.
peter robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Pan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pan wants to get back to his feet but robinson passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Pan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Pan!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Able Nightroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nightroad's entrance music is Vicarious. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nightroad
vs
Baxter

175 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Attack Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Able Nightroad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightroad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nightroad feints and then cracks Baxter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baxter down.
Nice cross by Baxter.
Baxter connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Able Nightroad has been cut.
Nightroad thows a body shot but no joy.
Nightroad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baxter tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nightroad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxter jabs Nightroad right on the nose. Nightroad blinks but takes it well.
Nightroad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nightroad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Teddy Baxter has been cut.
Baxter missing with a left hand there. Nightroad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baxter looks gassed!
Nightroad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nightroad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Baxter moves into the clinch.
Nightroad leaning against his opponent.
Nightroad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Nightroad.
Baxter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baxter has Nightroad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nightroad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baxter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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

Nightroad has managed to clinch.

Nightroad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baxter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teddy Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightroad cracks the inside of Baxter's front leg.
Baxter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nightroad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nightroad.

Nightroad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baxter is trying to defend but Nightroad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baxter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nightroad wants to take a breather but Baxter is having none of it.

Nightroad is looking for a kimura but Baxter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nightroad to get the leverage.
Nightroad blocks the strikes from Baxter.

Nightroad is working for a submission of some sort.
Nightroad blocks the strikes from Baxter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nightroad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nightroad working the head and body with strikes.
Baxter is looking for a sweep. Nightroad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nightroad wants to control but Baxter is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nightroad.
Nightroad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Nightroad seems to be working for a kimura but Baxter defends the submission attempt.
Baxter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baxter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nightroad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nightroad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baxter missing with punches from the bottom.
Baxter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nightroad.
Baxter tries to roll over but Nightroad keeps him under control.
Nightroad blocks the strikes from Baxter.

Nightroad escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Nightroad.
Nightroad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nightroad has closed the distance and engaged Baxter in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baxter avoids it.
Nightroad blocks an elbow strike.

Nightroad breaks the clinch.
Nightroad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baxter's head.
Nightroad feints and then cracks Baxter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baxter down.
A big left from Baxter misses.

Nightroad moves into range and clinches up with Baxter.

Nightroad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baxter throws a combination that misses
and Nightroad counters with a good, hard body kick but Baxter shrugs it off.
Nightroad fails to land with a series of punches.

Nightroad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baxter did well to prevent Nightroad getting side control.
Nightroad winds up and cracks Baxter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Nightroad escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nightroad slips a jab from Baxter.

Nightroad moves into range and clinches up with Baxter.

Nightroad has clasped his hands together around Baxter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nightroad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nightroad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baxter is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nightroad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baxter flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nightroad winds up and cracks Baxter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baxter tries to roll over but Nightroad keeps him under control.
Nightroad works his foot free and advances to mount.
Baxter is looking to improve his position but Nightroad isn't that keen on the idea.
Nightroad working Baxter over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baxter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Baxter missing with punches from the bottom.
Nightroad tries to stand but can't do so whilst Baxter controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Able Nightroad dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nightroad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baxter.
Baxter throws a hook but Nightroad avoids it easily.
Nightroad scores with a leg kick.
Able Nightroad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nightroad can pounce on him.
Nightroad lands with a kick to the temple. Baxter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Nightroad.
Baxter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nightroad counters with an inside leg kick.
Baxter takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That has opened up Teddy Baxter's cut even more.
Baxter misses with a double jab

and Nightroad moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nightroad.
Nightroad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baxter prevents it.
Nightroad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baxter is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nightroad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Nightroad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baxter managing to block the knees to the body from Nightroad.
Nightroad works on Baxter's body with a couple of short punches.
Nightroad lands a good knee to the midsection. Baxter won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baxter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nightroad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nightroad with a knee to the head.

Nightroad is trying to trip Baxter. He has hold of a leg but Baxter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nightroad persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nightroad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baxter is striking off his back. Nightroad thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

Nightroad is working for a kimura but Baxter is defending it quite comfortably.
Nightroad is keen to just control but Baxter is a slippery customer.
Baxter moves into full guard.
Baxter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nightroad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Baxter keeping full guard, as Nightroad tries to pass.
Nightroad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nightroad with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nightroad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nightroad slips under a jab.
Nightroad defending well as Baxter loads up on a big left hand.
Baxter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nightroad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nightroad moves out of range as Baxter strikes.

Nightroad scores a takedown into full mount!
Nightroad with a couple of short strikes.
Baxter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nightroad. What's that going to do exactly?
Nightroad lands a big elbow.
Able Nightroad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nightroad looking for a guillotine from mount but Baxter is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nightroad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nightroad thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Baxter is looking to get to half guard.
Nightroad working the ground and pound effectively.
Nightroad working the ground and pound effectively.
Nightroad blocks Baxter's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baxter is trying desperately to improve position.
Nightroad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nightroad cracks Baxter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Baxter is squirming around, avoiding Nightroad's attempts to control the action.
Nightroad unloading with bombs!
Baxter is working to get back to half guard.
Nightroad lands with some strikes.
Nightroad landing strikes from the mount and Baxter is in trouble!
Nightroad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nightroad blocks Baxter's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nightroad lands a big elbow.

Nightroad has control of Baxter's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baxter regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baxter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Able Nightroad dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Baxter throws a head kick that misses
and Nightroad counters with an outside leg kick.
Nightroad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baxter throws a body punch but Nightroad moves out of range.
Nightroad lands with an overhand left.
Baxter tries a head kick but it misses.
Nightroad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nightroad fakes the leg kick and cracks Baxter in the body.
Nightroad throws a right hand that Baxter ducks under and follows up with a left that Baxter also avoids with ease.

Nightroad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nightroad lands in his opponent's guard.
Baxter striking off his back but it's not causing Nightroad any problems.
Baxter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Baxter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nightroad passes into half guard.
Nightroad trying to control from half guard but Baxter is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nightroad lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Nightroad is controlling well.
Baxter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Baxter flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nightroad tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Baxter.
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nightroad.
Nice strikes from Nightroad there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baxter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nightroad.
Nightroad keeps Baxter at a distance using the push kick.
Baxter throws a shot from downtown. Nightroad moves away and avoids it.
Nightroad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Nightroad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baxter is trying to defend but Nightroad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baxter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad blocks the strikes from Baxter.
Nightroad prevents Baxter from improving his position.
Nightroad is keen to just control but Baxter is a slippery customer.
Nightroad drops an elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Baxter punching from the bottom.
Nightroad tries to stand and escape but Baxter is controlling the position.
Baxter missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baxter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Nightroad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nightroad cracks Baxter with a solid left hand.
Nightroad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nightroad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nightroad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baxter strikes from his own guard.
Nightroad stands and throws Baxter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Nightroad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Baxter striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Baxter tries to bench press Nightroad off him but Nightroad keeps the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baxter throws the left hand but Nightroad avoids the punch easily.

Nightroad has managed to clinch.
Nightroad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nightroad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baxter misses with a knee to the head.
Nightroad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Nightroad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Nightroad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nightroad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baxter can do to turn this around?

Nightroad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baxter's guard.
Nightroad is working Baxter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Baxter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Teddy Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baxter looking for a sweep. Not yet Baxter, not yet.
Baxter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nightroad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nightroad lands a couple of elbows.
Nightroad passes Baxter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baxter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Able Nightroad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baxter missing with punches from the bottom.
Baxter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxter missing with punches from the bottom.
Nightroad controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Able Nightroad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nightroad 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Able Nightroad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Crew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushin Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Crew
vs
Okami

191 cm
23
219 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Nutrition Unlimited (FATIGUE KILLER ON SALE $25!)

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Crew!
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, Yushin Okami!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Crew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crew misses with a few strikes there.
John Crew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crew is looking to clinch.

Crew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Okami takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Crew pulls guard.
Crew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crew is on top in guard.
Crew passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Crew is trying to get an arm triangle but Okami is defending well.
Okami pushes Crew away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crew gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crew stands up and beckons Okami to his feet.
Crew takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okami connects with a high kick.
Okami wants to clinch up but Crew keeps it at a distance.
Okami connects with a high kick.
Okami takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Yushin Okami has been cut.
Crew looks to land a combination but Okami avoids it well.
Yushin Okami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crew swinging wilding here.
Crew misses with a double jab.
Crew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crew tries to clinch but Okami is having none of it.
Okami is looking to clinch but Crew is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami throws a nice head kick!
Crew closes the distance and clinches up with Okami, looking for a takedown. Crew pushes Okami against the cage but Okami circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crew is breathing heavily.

Okami clinches with his opponent.
Crew wants a takedown.
Okami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okami working aggressively here.
Okami with a knee to the head.
Crew wants to break free but Okami has control.
Crew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okami pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Crew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Okami.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okami is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Okami misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Crew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okami.
Crew is looking to break free of the clinch but Okami has double underhooks.
Okami stalling the fight.
Okami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okami has Crew pressed against the cage.

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.

Okami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okami lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okami misses with a head kick.

Okami moves into the clinch successfully.
Okami working aggressively here.
Okami landing knees to the head.
Crew is trying to break free.
Crew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Okami misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yushin Okami will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yushin Okami's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Okami drives through and clinches with Crew against the cage.
Crew is trying to maintain a safe position but Okami gets an underhook and turns Crew into the cage.
Okami with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Okami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okami moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crew avoids the head kick by Okami.
A slow jab from Crew misses its intended target.
Okami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okami tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crew counters with a one-two to the body.
Crew shoots in looking for a takedown. Okami tries to sprawl out of it but Crew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okami manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crew wants to break free but Okami has control.
Okami misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crew has Okami pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okami manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Okami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okami circles away quickly and effectively.
Crew swinging wilding here.
Okami tries to clinch up.
Crew tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crew throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okami counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crew throws a jab but it's blocked by Okami.
Crew throws a sloppy head kick

and Okami counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crew tries to break free but Okami pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami tries to throw a body punch but Crew avoids it by throwing Okami back against the cage.

Okami manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Crew misses
and Okami counters with a head kick.
Crew throws an overhand right that lands on Okami's shoulder, as Okami tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crew is defended easily by Okami.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Crew. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Okami gets a clinch.
Crew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okami has him pressed against the cage.

Okami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Okami gets a clinch.
Crew tries to score a body lock takedown but Okami shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Okami with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okami slowing the pace effectively.
Okami prevents the takedown attempt.
Okami misses with a knee strike.
Okami lands a knee to the head.
Crew misses with the head strike.

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.
Okami landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Okami.

Okami breaks the clinch.
Crew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okami moves out of range of the strikes.

Okami moves into the clinch.
Crew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okami gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okami connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yushin Okami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yushin Okami's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Crew tries to close the distance and clinch but Okami swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crew throws a nice looking combination but Okami bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Crew scores with a four punch combination!
Okami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crew.
Okami uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crew.
Crew throws a head kick that misses

and Okami counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Okami with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okami throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crew blocks it with crossed arms.
Okami slows down the pace here.
Okami using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Okami breaks from the clinch.
Okami takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okami lands a nice looking body kick.
Okami moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Crew does no damage.
Okami scores with a nice body kick.
John Crew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okami counters with a low kick, right behind Crew 's knee.
Crew avoids the head kick by Okami.
Crew avoids the head kick by Okami.
Both fighters circling a little - Okami finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okami delivers a nice body kick.

Okami drives through and clinches with Crew against the cage.
Okami lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crew avoiding damage as Okami throws knees to the body.
Okami connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crew's face.
Okami gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crew.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Crew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okami lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Okami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Crew misses.
Crew misses with a two punch combination.
Crew shoots in for a takedown but Okami shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crew throws a nice looking combination but Okami bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okami throws a nice head kick!
Okami is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crew clinches but Okami breaks the clinch

and Okami moves into the clinch.
Okami has Crew pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd are getting on Okami's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Okami has Crew pressed against the cage, preventing Crew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crew prevents a body shot from Okami.
John Crew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yushin Okami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crew tries to break the clinch but Okami is controlling the position.

Okami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crew misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yushin Okami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okami winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yushin Okami!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ontario Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed-Droppin Plates. Ontario Blackfoot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Player
vs
Blackfoot

182 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

EGN-The End Game Nutrition
Pacheco Labratories Inc

EGN-The End Game Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ontario Blackfoot!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfoot lands with an overhand left.
Blackfoot defending well as Player loads up on a big left hand.
Blackfoot throws a hook to the side of Player's head but Player sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackfoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Player defending well as Blackfoot loads up on a big left hand.
Blackfoot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Player uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackfoot.
Blackfoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Player sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackfoot misses with a straight left.

Player 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.
Player slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Blackfoot looking for a guillotine here but Player defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackfoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Blackfoot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Player passes into half guard.

Blackfoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Player trying to control the action but Blackfoot is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Player works his way into full mount!
Blackfoot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blackfoot working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Player controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Blackfoot is looking to get to half guard.
Blackfoot is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Player has taken his back!
Blackfoot is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Blackfoot right now.
Blackfoot tries to escape but Player has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Player avoiding Blackfoot 's attempts to control his hands.
Blackfoot looking very determined here, making life difficult for Player.

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.
Player is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blackfoot trying to control the hands but Player breaks the grip.
Blackfoot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Player avoids the attempt from Blackfoot to control.
Blackfoot looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Player is not going to allow Blackfoot to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ontario Blackfoot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Player keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackfoot.
Player checks a leg kick.
Blackfoot tries to clinch but Player moves out of range.
Player shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackfoot pinned against the cage. Blackfoot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blackfoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackfoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Player is just out of range.
Player defending well as Blackfoot loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackfoot throws an overhand right that lands on Player's shoulder, as Player tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Blackfoot finds it's target.
Blackfoot drops Player with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Player! Blackfoot dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ontario Blackfoot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hoppus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoppus's entrance music is Not Now. A fine choice. Dahl has chosen Love Me Sexy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hoppus
vs
Dahl

214 cm
19
240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Attack 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hoppus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zach Dahl!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoppus closes the distance and pushes Dahl back into the cage.
Dahl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Hoppus has Dahl pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hoppus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dahl tumbling to the mat - Hoppus dives into Dahl's guard.
Hoppus wanted to stand there but Dahl had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Dahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoppus is aware though and is defending well.

Hoppus has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dahl to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hoppus is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dahl pulls down on the head and he's put Hoppus to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zach Dahl!

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