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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mista Masta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masta comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Edwin Murray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Masta
vs
Murray

195 cm
22
264 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Uncle Sam's Nutrition Superstore

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mista Masta!
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, Edwin Murray!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Edwin Murray has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masta doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Murray tries to clinch but Masta moves out of range.
Murray is looking to clinch but Masta is avoiding it.
Masta scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Masta does no damage.
Masta doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.

Murray has closed the distance and engaged Masta in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Masta trying to stall but Murray improves his position.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Mista Masta has been cut.
Murray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Masta is rocked!
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Masta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Masta - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Murray, and another! Masta is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Edwin Murray!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ziomar Juvenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cantona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Juvenal
vs
Cantona

187 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ziomar Juvenal!
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, Eric Cantona!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Juvenal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cantona keeping moving, preventing Juvenal from controlling successfully.

Cantona working for a triangle but Juvenal defends it easily.
Cantona keeping moving, preventing Juvenal from controlling successfully.
Cantona wants to stand up but Juvenal is controlling him.
Juvenal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cantona's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Cantona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juvenal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Juvenal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juvenal has managed to get both his arms back between Cantona's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juvenal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cantona's head.
Juvenal throwing strikes but missing.
Juvenal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cantona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Cantona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juvenal defends well.

Cantona looking for a guillotine here but Juvenal defends easily.
Juvenal with a flurry of punches that miss.

Cantona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juvenal is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juvenal won't allow Cantona to sweep him here.
Juvenal works over Cantona with some ground and pound from guard.
Juvenal stands up over Cantona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Cantona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juvenal won't allow Cantona to get back to his feet.
Juvenal wants to control from the top but Cantona keeps moving.
Juvenal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Juvenal chips away with some ground and pound.
Cantona wants to stand and escape but Juvenal is having none of it.

Cantona looking for a guillotine here but Juvenal defends easily.
Juvenal cracks Cantona with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juvenal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Juvenal is posturing up here but Cantona has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Juvenal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Juvenal has to tap! Slick submission there by Cantona!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Cantona!

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RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Taylor
vs
Gay

193 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Rock Hard Nutrition
EFC 150Q recovery, 147Q stamina/strength CHEAP!!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Gay!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gay did well to prevent Taylor getting side control.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gay wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gay defending well though.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Gay defends it.
Taylor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gay tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Taylor.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Gay is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gay shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Gay.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gay has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Gay blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gay tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Gay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gay is trying to break free.
Taylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gay blocks it with crossed arms.
Gay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taylor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mo Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Gay.
Gay tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor avoiding damage as Gay throws knees to the body.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gay avoids it.
Taylor letting Gay take a breather here.
Taylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gay blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gay scores with a knee to the head.
Gay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gay looks gassed!
Gay scores with a knee to the head.
Gay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Taylor jumps guard and drags Gay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
Gay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay's guard.
Taylor thows a big elbow that misses.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor stays in close to Gay's body and controls the position.

Taylor stands and steps away. Gay gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gay instigates a clinch.
Gay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Gay improves position.
Taylor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor tries to circle away but Gay has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Gay holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Gay trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taylor pulls guard.

Taylor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt

and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pushing down on Gay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gay tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Taylor decides to return to a standing position.
Gay slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.

Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Gay prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Gay sprawls well.

Gay moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Taylor 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.

Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor is looking to clinch.

Gay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Gay blocks it.
Gay with a knee to the head.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Gay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Gay breaks the clinch.
Gay throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gay moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gay drags the fight down to the ground.
Taylor trying to control but Gay is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Gay looking to control.

Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor tries to clinch up

and Gay counters by moving into the clinch.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gay keeps the fight on the outside.
Gay shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Gay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gay as Taylor shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay throws a left and a right that both miss

and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gay keeps working.
Taylor prevents Gay from escaping the position.
Taylor lands a nice forearm strike.
Gay throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mo Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor throws a strike but Gay avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gay thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Gay kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots and misses

and Gay moves into the clinch.
Gay misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Gay blocks it.
Taylor controlling the action here for a moment.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Gay is controlling him.
Gay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taylor.
Gay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.

Gay jumps into guard, dragging Taylor to the mat.
Taylor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gay manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay preventing the sweep.
Gay won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
Gay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.

Gay stands up and waves to Taylor to follow him.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Gay darts in trying to clinch

and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mo Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gay clinches but Taylor breaks the clinch

and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taylor pulls his leg out and moves away.

Taylor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gay is looking to escape.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gay pushes Taylor off looking to stand but Taylor dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gay tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay is trying to buck Taylor off.
Taylor lands a few punches from side control.
Taylor advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is landing with some decent strikes but Gay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taylor looking to control but Gay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Taylor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gay manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Taylor wants to control but Gay is keeping him busy.

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.
Taylor is chipping away with strikes.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
Gay regains half guard, as Taylor was trying to land strikes.
Taylor prevents Gay from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor throws a right hand that Gay ducks under and follows up with a left that Gay also avoids with ease.

Gay drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Gay is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gay has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay goes for a takedown attempt but Taylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mo Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor scores with a one two! Gay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Taylor rushes Gay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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

and Gay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taylor gets through Gay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gay tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.

Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Gay wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side

and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gay won't be happy with that.

Taylor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gay to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gay as he avoids it easily.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Gay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay clinches but Taylor breaks the clinch

and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gay landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Gay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mo Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor tries to bum rush Gay with a series of wild strikes but Gay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gay wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side

and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gay striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Randall Gay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gay wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Taylor!

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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mangello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather has chosen Young Dro - Rubberband Banks as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mangello
vs
Mayweather

168 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mangello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangello has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Tony Mangello has been cut.
Mayweather fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mangello is out of range.

Mangello drives through and clinches with Mayweather against the cage.

Mangello lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mangello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mayweather pushes Mangello off looking to stand but Mangello dives back in and keeps control.
Mangello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayweather keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mayweather manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mangello 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.
Mangello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mayweather had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mangello is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mayweather Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mangello's back instead.
Mayweather not allowing Mangello to control his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mangello turns into Mayweather and is now in his guard.

Mayweather wriggles free and stands up.
Mayweather pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangello is out of range and Mayweather settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mangello shoots for a takedown but Mayweather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mangello.
Mayweather pushes Mangello away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mangello gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Mangello kicks Mayweather off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Mangello or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather which made him look bad.

Mangello looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mangello is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayweather working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangello prevents Mayweather from getting back to his feet.
Mayweather lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mangello!
Mangello tries to hold on but Mayweather postures up.

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.
Mayweather sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mangello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Mangello really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Mangello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Mangello's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mayweather goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mayweather looks to land a combination but Mangello avoids it well.
Mangello fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Mangello shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mayweather lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mangello!
Mangello avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mayweather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangello is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mangello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mangello flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mayweather working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mangello's thigh. Mangello counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mangello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayweather postures up.
Mayweather has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mangello is proving hard to escape from.
Mayweather won't allow Mangello to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangello is pulling down on Mayweather's head. It's preventing any offense from Mayweather, at least for the moment.
Mayweather wants to pass the guard but Mangello is keeping the position.
Mayweather must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayweather lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mangello fails to land the takedown.

Mangello scores a takedown into full mount!
Mayweather is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mangello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayweather working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Mangello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Mangello's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Mayweather throws a right and a left that Mangello avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Mayweather.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangello is defended easily by Mayweather.

Mangello shoots in and bounces Mayweather off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Mangello from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mayweather is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Mangello from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangello looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangello chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayweather is on top in guard.
Mayweather stopping the sweep attempt from Mangello.
Mayweather sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mangello's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mangello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mayweather is looking to advance position but Mangello won't allow it.
Mangello wants to control but Mayweather is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangello is in trouble now - Mayweather has advanced to mount!
Mangello squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Mayweather throws some wild stikes that Mangello manages to avoid easily.

Mayweather moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mangello has worked his arm free - good work by Mangello!
Mangello looking for a sweep but Mayweather has passed into full mount! Oh no!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Floyd Mayweather.
I think Mangello has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Mangello!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Jeantet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beamer, Benz, or Bentley by Lloyd Banks. Kevin Jeantet will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Drake
vs
Jeantet

180 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
166 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jeantet!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeantet swinging wilding here.
Jeantet shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeantet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jeantet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Jeantet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jeantet in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jeantet trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeantet working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Jeantet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jeantet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Drake tries to bench press Jeantet off him but Jeantet keeps the position.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jeantet throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Drake fails with the takedown
and Jeantet counters with a straight right hand.

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

Jeantet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drake trying to control but Jeantet is working from the bottom.
Jeantet trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeantet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeantet seems keen to control Drake's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeantet keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake tries to stand but Jeantet is controlling from the bottom.
Drake trying to control but Jeantet is working from the bottom.

Jeantet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drake defends well.

Jeantet has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Drake doesn't defend quickly enough and Jeantet has managed to lock this one up! Can Drake escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jeantet on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Jeantet!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Balcita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Passacantando Passalaqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balcita comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Animal Instinct. Passalaqua has chosen Bunch of Soldiers as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Balcita
vs
Passalaqua

177 cm
22
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
147 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Win Nutritional
Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Jay Balcita!
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, Passacantando Passalaqua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passalaqua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balcita circles away.
Horrible takedown by Passalaqua or perhaps it was just good defense by Balcita which made him look bad.
Balcita lands the left hand.
Passacantando Passalaqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passalaqua shoots in for a takedown but Balcita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jay Balcita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Passacantando Passalaqua.
Passalaqua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balcita but Balcita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balcita throws a shot to the body.
Balcita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passalaqua.
Balcita dances in with a quick combination. Passalaqua is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Balcita snaps Passalaqua's head back. Passalaqua stumbles backwards against the cage. Balcita steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Passalaqua's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Passalaqua just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Balcita!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquis bromar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Another One Bites the Dust. This should be a great matchup!

Nelson
vs
bromar

185 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Win Nutritional

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marquis bromar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bromar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.

bromar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
bromar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nelson's efforts to push away.

bromar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nelson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

bromar is persistently looking for the submission but Nelson is defending it well.
bromar scores with strikes from the back.
Nelson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
bromar controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
Nelson breaks bromar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. bromar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
bromar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
bromar can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
bromar is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson works his way into side control.
bromar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Nelson tries for a kimura but bromar is defending well.
bromar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but bromar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nelson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
bromar struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but bromar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
bromar is trying to improve his position.
Nelson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt bromar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but bromar keeps working.
bromar wants to get back to his feet.
bromar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

bromar clinches with his opponent.

bromar has picked Nelson up - he's going for a ride! bromar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of bromar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take bromar's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nelson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Nelson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bromar controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nelson struggling to keep hold of the position.
bromar holding both Nelson 's hands and preventing any damage.

Nelson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

bromar fending off the submission attempt from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis bromar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

bromar has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson prevents a body shot from bromar.

bromar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. bromar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nelson advances position into side control!
bromar is trying to get back to half guard.

Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by bromar, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nelson tries for a kimura but bromar is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but bromar keeps working.
Nelson prevents bromar from escaping the position.

Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but bromar keeps working.
bromar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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

Nelson swings around for an armbar but bromar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nelson's guard.
bromar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from.
bromar preventing the sweep.
bromar wants to get up but he can't break Nelson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
bromar misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
bromar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bromar checks a leg kick.
bromar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. bromar tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. bromar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
bromar looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.

bromar gets in close and instigates a clinch.

bromar jumps guard.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
bromar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson wants to control from the top but bromar keeps moving.

Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and bromar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between bromar's legs - danger averted.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bromar tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bromar throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
bromar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
bromar doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.

bromar rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

bromar pulls guard.
bromar keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson prevents bromar from getting back to his feet.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but bromar keeps working.

Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
bromar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nelson works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bromar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nelson is controlling him well.
bromar wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson advances to full mount.
bromar is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.

Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but bromar is in no mood to give up.
Nelson moves to the back position.
Marquis bromar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. bromar is defending well though. Nelson let's go of the attempt for now.
Gunnar Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nelson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
bromar trying to get back to his feet but Nelson is in full control for now.

Nelson looking for the RNC.

Nelson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. bromar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoiding bromar 's attempts to control his hands.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and bromar manages to turn into his guard.
bromar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nelson controls bromar momentarily but bromar frees himself.
Nelson keeping full guard, as bromar tries to pass.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bromar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson blocks a head kick by bromar.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
bromar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
bromar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
bromar wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.

bromar has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think bromar 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis bromar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Barret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barret's entrance music is Wild Boys - Duran Duran. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Larson's choice of entrance music: Manboy by Erik Saede. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Barret
vs
Larson

210 cm
21
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Quality Nutrition Only - 150Q $40

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Syd Barret!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Larson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barret scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Barret, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barret lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larson.
Larson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Larson duly obliges.

It looks like Syd Barret has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson shoots in for a double leg but Barret sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Barret does no damage.
No joy there for Barret, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barret takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barret throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Larson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barret counters with a nice leg kick.
Larson looks gassed!
Larson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barret. Barret obviously looking to wear him down.
Barret misses with a two punch combination.

Barret moves into the clinch.

Barret manages to break the clinch.

Barret scores a takedown into full mount!
Barret scoring with strikes but Larson is staying in there.
Barret breaks from Larson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barret in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barret landing strikes from the mount and Larson is in trouble!
Larson is bucking up trying to escape but Barret cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barret lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Larson hang on?
Larson is bucking up trying to escape but Barret cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Barret connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Barret.

Larson is rocked!
Barret lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Larson is still in real trouble! Can Barret finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Barret! Larson is hurt baaadly! Barret is firing away with more strikes - Larson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Syd Barret!
Syd Barret is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hicks
vs
Rogan

186 cm
23
181 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

179 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Hicks !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan slips a jab and a cross from Hicks .
Rogan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Hicks blocks the low kick.
Hicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hicks is out of range and Rogan settles back down.
Rogan connects with a high kick.
Jab by Rogan.
Rogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogan.
Rogan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hicks checks it well.
Rogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks .
Dwayne Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan misses the shot to the body.
Rogan throws a shot to the body.
Rogan moves out of range of the body kick from Hicks .
Hicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rogan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into rage.
Rogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogan misses with the combination.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hicks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Rogan lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogan swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rogan swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hicks blocks the low kick.
Rogan checks a low kick from Hicks .
Hicks defending well as Rogan loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Rogan.
Some wild striking there from Hicks .
Hicks thows a leg kick but Rogan checks it
and Rogan counters with a low kick, right behind Hicks 's knee.
Rogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogan.
Rogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks .
Rogan misses with a low kick.
Rogan throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rogan lands a head kick. Hicks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rogan lands a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Rogan.
Rogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Rogan moved out of range nicely.
Hicks thows a body shot but no joy.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Rogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks throws a leg kick but Rogan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rogan misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Rogan misses.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hicks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hicks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Rogan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rogan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Hicks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rogan misses the jab.
Rogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogan throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rogan defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogan.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogan delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogan.
Good leg kick by Rogan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hicks .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogan is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
Rogan jabs at Hicks 's body.
Rogan scores with a punch to the head.
Rogan cracks the inside of Hicks 's front leg.
Rogan scores with a sloppy right hand. Hicks should have avoided that one.
Rogan throws a leg kick which misses Hicks 's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicks tries to avoid it.
Rogan delivers a nice body kick.
Rogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hicks .
A slapping body kick lands there for Rogan.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rogan - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Rogan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogan with a hook.
Rogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hicks .
Rogan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rogan duly obliges.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Rogan dominated that round.
That's time! Hicks 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rogan thumps Hicks with a low kick.
Rogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hicks throws a solid leg kick but Rogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hicks .
Rogan moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Rogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogan jabs Hicks right on the nose. Hicks blinks but takes it well.
Rogan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogan.
Hicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rogan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dwayne Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogan throws a head kick that half lands.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogan scores with a nice strike.
Hicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rogan clobbers Hicks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Hicks is rocked!
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!
Rogan delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogan is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
Hicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan lands a brutal head kick. Hicks looks out on his feet and Rogan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Joseph Rogan!
Joseph Rogan is the new welterweight champion!