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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leevi Nikkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paranoid. Leevi Nikkola is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stack
vs
Nikkola

190 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

181 cm
24
209 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Stack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leevi Nikkola!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stack moves into the clinch successfully.

Stack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikkola shoots for a takedown but Stack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikkola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikkola somewhat.
Nikkola shoots for a takedown but Stack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Big Stack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Nikkola.
Nikkola fails with a takedown attempt.

Stack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stack misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stack misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nikkola blocking the ground and pound.
Stack 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.
Stack lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nikkola hang on?
Nikkola is working to get back to half guard.
Stack throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nikkola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nikkola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nikkola is looking to improve his position but Stack isn't that keen on the idea.
Stack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nikkola is looking to escape.
Stack throwing strikes here but Nikkola is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nikkola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikkola holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nikkola avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stack.

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.
Nikkola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stack tries to push Nikkola's head away but Nikkola is holding on tight.
Stack prevents Nikkola from getting the reversal.
Nikkola holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nikkola is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nikkola tries to hold on but Stack postures up.
Nikkola can't escape the position.
Stack scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nikkola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Stack.
Nikkola in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stack throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikkola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikkola looks gassed!
Stack with shots to the head and body - Nikkola looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nikkola working to try and regain half guard.
Nikkola holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stack tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
BOOM! Stack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nikkola bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Stack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikkola trying to control but Stack is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Nikkola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikkola has managed to get both his arms back between Stack's legs - danger averted.
Nikkola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stack's guard.
Stack manages to get to full guard.

Stack is looking for a triangle but Nikkola pushes his legs off easily.
Nikkola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nikkola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stack counters with a shoot takedown. Nikkola fights it but they end up in guard.
Stack postures up in Nikkola's guard and throws a big left but Nikkola blocks it.
Nikkola wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikkola managing to control the position.
Stack preventing the sweep.
Stack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nikkola wants to sweep here but Stack controlling him for the moment.
Nikkola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stack shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikkola sprawls well. He's pushed Stack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikkola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkola tries to improve position but can't.
Stack 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.
Nikkola dodges the ground and pound from Stack.
Sloppy strikes there by Stack.
Nikkola defending against the ground and pound.
Nikkola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikkola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stack off and has taken his back!
Nikkola controls the position.
Big Stack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight 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.
Stack looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nikkola.
Stack wants to escape the position.
What can Stack do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stack is trying to break free.
Nikkola wants to control but Stack is keeping busy.
Nikkola is riding his opponent, not letting Stack buck him off.
Stack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stack manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nikkola's guard. Nice work there by Stack.
Stack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikkola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stack's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkola sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Stack working for a triangle but Nikkola defends it easily.
Nikkola pushing down on Stack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Nikkola seems content to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nikkola shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stack's guard.
Nikkola controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikkola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stack is trying to keep Nikkola in close.
Nikkola is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikkola trying to control the position from guard on top but Stack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikkola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Big Stack will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nikkola did well to prevent Stack getting side control.
Nikkola is trying to maintain the position but Stack is very close to passing his half guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Leevi Nikkola just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nikkola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stack connects with a right hand. Nikkola shakes it off.

Stack gets the takedown into side control.
Stack in side control, throwing shots but Nikkola defends.
Nikkola tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stack working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stack postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nikkola can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stack.
Nikkola regains half guard.
Stack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nikkola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stack counters with a two punch combo.
Stack misses with a looping left.
Nikkola with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stack counters with a single leg into guard. Nikkola didn't expect that.
Big Stack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Nikkola.
Stack postures up.
Nikkola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nikkola 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.
Nikkola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stack.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack preventing the sweep.
Nikkola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikkola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikkola.
Nikkola shoots in but Stack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stack is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Stack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikkola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stack avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikkola shoots and misses
and Nikkola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Stack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikkola controlling from the top position.
Stack keeping full guard, as Nikkola tries to pass.

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.
Stack looking to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Stack!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raendi Kouture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSouza comes to the cage accompanied by freedom. Kouture has chosen Warriors of the World as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

DeSouza
vs
Kouture

183 cm
25
188 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
20
186 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug DeSouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raendi Kouture!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSouza lands with an uppercut that bounces Kouture off the cage and back into rage.
DeSouza throws a right hand that Kouture ducks under and follows up with a left that Kouture also avoids with ease.
DeSouza misses with a series of wild punches.
DeSouza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kouture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSouza misses with a few strikes there.
DeSouza misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSouza scores with a nice head shot.
DeSouza cracks Kouture with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kouture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kouture throws and low kick but DeSouza moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza throws a shot from downtown. Kouture moves away and avoids it.
DeSouza misses with a hook. Kouture ducked under it nicely.
DeSouza jabs Kouture right on the nose. Kouture blinks but takes it well.
DeSouza misses with a hook.
Kouture throws a chopping leg kick but DeSouza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeSouza misses with a double jab.
DeSouza lands a with a good body shot.
DeSouza jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeSouza checks a leg kick.
DeSouza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouture scores with a kick to the body.
Kouture misses with a body kick.
Kouture dodges the punch combination from DeSouza.
DeSouza cracks Kouture with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kouture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSouza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeSouza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kouture moves away.
Doug DeSouza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from DeSouza does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeSouza.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kouture defending well as DeSouza loads up on a big left hand.
DeSouza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeSouza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeSouza throws a series of punches but Kouture moves out of range.
DeSouza tries to bum rush Kouture with a series of wild strikes but Kouture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeSouza!
Kouture throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeSouza.
Kouture misses with a low kick.
A jab from DeSouza misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from DeSouza finds it's way through Kouture's defenses.
DeSouza scores with a shot to the body.
DeSouza looks to land a right hand but Kouture moved out of range.
A right-left combo lands from DeSouza.
Kouture throws a leg kick which misses DeSouza's front leg but catches the back leg as DeSouza tries to avoid it.
Kouture throws a sloppy body shot
and DeSouza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSouza looks to land a combination but Kouture avoids it well.
DeSouza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kouture throws a series of punches but DeSouza avoids them all with ease.
DeSouza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kouture was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSouza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug DeSouza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

DeSouza blocks a leg kick.
DeSouza loads up on a big right hand but Kouture slips the punch.
DeSouza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kouture counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. DeSouza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DeSouza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kouture.
DeSouza throws a jab when Kouture was well out of range.
Kouture throws a head kick but DeSouza moves out of range.
DeSouza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from DeSouza misses.
Kouture lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DeSouza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kouture backs up against the cage.
The fighters circling - DeSouza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouture throws a leg kick
letting DeSouza counter with a right hand.
DeSouza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kouture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kouture slips a straight right by DeSouza.
Kouture is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeSouza.
A low kick from Kouture misses
enabling DeSouza to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by DeSouza there.
Doug DeSouza is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSouza misses with a series of wild punches.
DeSouza connects with a crisp jab.
Kouture is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kouture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick from Kouture misses.
Raendi Kouture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSouza throws a series of punches but Kouture moves out of range.
DeSouza looks to land a combination but Kouture avoids it well.
DeSouza punishes Kouture's body with a nice straight punch.
Kouture on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeSouza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSouza misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kouture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kouture.
DeSouza thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - DeSouza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSouza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kouture counters with a leg kick.
Kouture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSouza misses with a few strikes there.
DeSouza looks for a takedown but Kouture sprawls well.
Kouture misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kouture at a distance.
A combination from DeSouza does no damage.
A punch combination from DeSouza misses.

DeSouza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kouture looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeSouza remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kouture tries to buck DeSouza off but DeSouza is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSouza just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug DeSouza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

DeSouza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DeSouza lands a body shot.
A low kick from Kouture misses
and Kouture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeSouza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kouture counters with an inside leg kick.
Kouture scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kouture connects with a high kick.
Doug DeSouza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSouza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kouture walks into a jab.
DeSouza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kouture. Kouture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kouture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSouza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kouture 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeSouza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kouture.
DeSouza scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSouza misses the target.
DeSouza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kouture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeSouza thinking.
DeSouza misses the shot to the body.
DeSouza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kouture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSouza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kouture counters with a low kick, right behind DeSouza 's knee.
DeSouza throws a right and a left that Kouture avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouture slips a jab and a cross from DeSouza.
DeSouza looks to land a right hand but Kouture moved out of range.
Kouture throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeSouza scores with the left hand. Kouture knows he should have avoided that one.
Kouture pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeSouza is out of range and Kouture settles back down.
Kouture attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kouture moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSouza throws a series of punches but Kouture moves out of range.
DeSouza works over Kouture's head and body with a nice combination.
Kouture takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Kouture is rocked!
Kouture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kouture attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeSouza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kouture has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeSouza throws a series of punches but Kouture avoids them all with ease.
Kouture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeSouza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeSouza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeSouza misses with a takedown attempt - Kouture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kouture throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kouture feints and then cracks DeSouza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeSouza down.
Kouture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSouza.
DeSouza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeSouza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kouture manages to avoid it.
Raendi Kouture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSouza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kouture was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSouza.
Kouture takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from DeSouza misses its intended target.

DeSouza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kouture's half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug DeSouza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

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

Newell
vs
Po

190 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

196 cm
24
200 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Newell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Po circles away quickly and effectively.
Newell fails to land with a series of punches.
Po shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newell as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Po or perhaps it was just good defense by Newell which made him look bad.

Po looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Newell!
Po avoids the attempt from Newell to control.

Po working for a submission but Newell is keeping him at bay.
Newell can't escape the position.
Newell wants to control but Po is having none of it.
Newell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newell tries to roll over but Po keeps him under control.
Po tries to pass to full mount but Newell defends it.
Newell is controlling Po's trapped leg to prevent Po from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po trying to pass the guard but Newell defending well.
Newell wants to control but Po is keeping busy.
Po wants to pass the guard but Newell is defending well.

Po is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newell sees it coming and defends easily.

Po is looking for a kimura but Newell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Po to get the leverage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Po shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newell as he jumps to the side.
Matthew Newell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Po.
Newell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Newell throws a wild body kick that Po sees coming a mile off.
Newell throws a leg kick but Po sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Po wants to clinch.
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Po tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Po somewhat.
Po slips a jab and a cross from Newell.
Po shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newell as he jumps to the side.
Newell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newell wants it to stay on the feet.
Po looks gassed!

Newell closes the distance and pushes Po back into the cage.
Po is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Newell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Newell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Newell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Newell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newell looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Newell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Newell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Po's face.
Newell controlling the pace for now.
Newell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Po is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matthew Newell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Newell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newell as he jumps to the side.
Po dodges the punch combination from Newell.

Po shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newell is trying to defend but Po finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Po is looking for a kimura but Newell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Po to get the leverage.
Newell is doing well to control the position and prevent Po from advancing to side control.
Newell trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Newell as Po shoots in.
Po shoots in but no luck this time.
Newell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Po.
No luck for Po with that takedown attempt.
Matthew Newell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Po.
Newell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Newell slaps away a takedown attempt from Po, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Po shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newell defends it nicely.

Newell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Po is pressing down on Newell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Po is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Newell passes into half guard.
Newell stalling.
Newell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Po!
Newell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Newell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Po is desperately trying to improve his position but Newell has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Po working to try and regain half guard.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matthew Newell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Newell misses with a low kick.
Po with a lazy takedown attempt

and Newell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Po!
Po really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell looking to control but Po is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Po is desperately trying to improve his position but Newell has a good base and remains in mount.
Newell content just to control the position here.
Newell wants to control the pace but Po is squirming around nicely.
Po is wriggling around trying to escape.
Newell controlling from mount.
Po tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newell looking to control and managing it successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matthew Newell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Newell swinging wilding here.
Po misses with a takedown attempt
and Newell counters with a two punch combo.
Po shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Newell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newell.
Po wants a takedown but no success here.
Po drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Newell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Newell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Newell wants the takedown. Po is fighting it off but Newell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Po's guard against the cage.
Newell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Newell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Newell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Po's sensitive parts.
Po fails with the takedown

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

Po looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Po wants to sweep but no luck.

Po has his foot on Newell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newell works his way back into a safe position though.
Newell advances to half guard.
Newell content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Po is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Po actively working from the bottom here.
Newell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Newell is trying to work for a kimura but Po is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Po actively working from the bottom here.
Po is in trouble now - Newell has advanced to mount!
Newell controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Po working to try and regain half guard.
Newell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Newell has control of Po's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Po regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Po is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po regains half guard.

Po is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newell pulls his head out easily.
Newell stalling.

Po is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newell pulls his head out easily.
Newell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matthew Newell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Newell is working for a kimura but Po is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
Po wants to improve his position but Newell is controlling well.
Matthew Newell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Newell seems content to control.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matthew Newell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Po with a poor takedown

and Newell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Po's guard now.

Po is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newell stays in close to Po's body and controls the position.
Newell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tong Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Po throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Newell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newell 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Newell!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Handsome Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blake
vs
Barnes

180 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Handsome Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Handsome Blake has been cut.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake misses with a looping right.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Handsome Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blake.
Blake wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Barnes sends Blake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barnes is motioning to the referee to let Blake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Blake is rocked!

Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Blake.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes presses Blake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blake tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blake is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Barnes works on Blake's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Blake to his knees! Barnes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Barnes!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Toxicity. Newman has chosen Truth Is as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ali Newman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Francis
vs
Newman

182 cm
26
216 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Newman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francis is defended easily by Newman.
Newman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newman connects with a single shot there.
Newman connects with a right hand. Francis shakes it off.

It looks like Steve Francis has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newman connects with a nice cross there... Francis is looking wobbly and Newman recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Francis to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Newman jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ali Newman!

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 Dynamo MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Payn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKenzie comes to the cage accompanied by Shwayze - High Together. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacKenzie
vs
Payn

185 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dynamo MacKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Payn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacKenzie looks for the body kick but Payn saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacKenzie.

Payn gets caught flat footed, as MacKenzie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacKenzie sitting in guard here, content to control.

Payn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacKenzie is aware though and is defending well.
MacKenzie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacKenzie wants to stand but Payn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Payn!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randjob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stroud
vs
Gracie

186 cm
23
214 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

189 cm
20
209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cam Stroud!
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, Randjob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Stroud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stroud defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie defending well as Stroud loads up on a big left hand.
Stroud misses with a body kick.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroud.
Stroud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Stroud.
A head kick misses from Stroud.
Stroud misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie works over Stroud's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Stroud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stroud lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Stroud takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Randjob Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws a hook but Stroud blocks it.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Stroud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Stroud had a free shot at his head there.
Stroud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Stroud darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Stroud's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stroud trying to land knees to the body.
Stroud lands a nice knee to the body.
Stroud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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 pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stroud lands an elbow inside.
Stroud misses with a knee strike.
Stroud trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Stroud gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Stroud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Stroud has Gracie pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Stroud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Stroud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
Stroud effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Stroud lands a shot to the body.
Stroud crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
The referee calls for Stroud to work.
Stroud lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Stroud.
Stroud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Stroud lands a knee to the head.
Stroud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stroud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stroud pulls his leg out and moves away.

Stroud has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Cam Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randjob Gracie.
Stroud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stroud.
Stroud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stroud lands a nice elbow.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Stroud.
Stroud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stroud presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stroud lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Stroud lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Stroud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stroud lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Stroud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Stroud tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Stroud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Stroud.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroud missing with knees to the body.
Stroud lands a knee to the body.
Stroud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.

Gracie manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stroud trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Stroud looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stroud keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Stroud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randjob Gracie'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.

Gracie digs a good body shot into Stroud's ribs.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Stroud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stroud throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Stroud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cam Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Stroud's shoulder, as Stroud tries to avoid the shot.
Randjob Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.

Stroud gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pushing down on Stroud's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stroud is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stroud is trying to control but can't.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Stroud defends it.
Stroud trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stroud sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is thwarting Stroud's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is keen to just control but Stroud is a slippery customer.
Stroud wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stroud throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stroud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Stroud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Stroud tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Stroud slips the punch.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stroud's waist but Stroud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Stroud throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Stroud blocks a jab.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stroud lands a body shot.
Stroud looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Stroud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stroud.
Stroud tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stroud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stroud misses with a head kick.
Stroud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stroud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Stroud throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Stroud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Cam Stroud is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroud cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stroud is looking to clinch.
Stroud takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.

Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Stroud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Stroud has the dominant position.
Stroud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Stroud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stroud is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Stroud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalling in the clinch from Stroud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Stroud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randjob Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gracie scores with a one two! Stroud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Stroud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroud.

Stroud closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stroud.
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!
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Stroud has the dominant position.
Stroud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Stroud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stroud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stroud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Stroud lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Gracie avoiding damage as Stroud throws knees to the body.
Stroud tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stroud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stroud is stalling here.
Stroud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Stroud.
Stroud trying to land knees to the body.
Stroud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stroud.
Stroud missing with knees to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Stroud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Stroud, against the cage.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Stroud.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie tries a body shot but Stroud blocks it.
Stroud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Stroud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Stroud, against the cage.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroud landing knees to the body.
Stroud tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
Stroud tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie presses Stroud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stroud lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stroud.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stroud prevents it.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Stroud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stroud landing knees to the head.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stroud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Stroud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stroud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stroud or not.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stroud walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cam Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randjob Gracie.
Gracie throws a combination. Stroud tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stroud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stroud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stroud throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stroud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stroud throws a head kick that misses.
Stroud is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stroud misses with a two punch combination.
Cam Stroud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stroud misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stroud thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroud.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud scores with a head kick.
Stroud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Randjob Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stroud punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Stroud connects with a crisp jab.
Stroud throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stroud thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.

Stroud forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Stroud has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Gracie avoiding damage as Stroud throws knees to the body.
Stroud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stroud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Stroud.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Stroud stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Stroud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stroud, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Stroud!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker has chosen Hustlin' as his entrance music. J Breaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dragonov
vs
Breaker

190 cm
23
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker misses with a hook.
Breaker misses with a straight left.
Dragonov ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Breaker scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Sergei Dragonov has been cut.

Breaker drops Dragonov with a beautiful combination! Dragonov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Breaker is looking for the KO!

Dragonov is rocked!
Breaker drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dragonov's head, knocking him out cold! Breaker is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). J Breaker!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Brasil. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Junior
vs
Blake

185 cm
25
216 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliano Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dudley Blake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake misses with a body shot.
Junior tries for a takedown but Blake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Blake stuffs the takedown.
Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Junior somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliano Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Juliano Junior has been cut.
Blake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blake wants it to stay on the feet.
Blake leaves Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Blake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juliano Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Junior right on the button. Junior goes down! Blake follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Blake gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dudley Blake!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Tonal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junttila comes to the cage accompanied by -. Jeremy Tonal has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Junttila
vs
Tonal

190 cm
24
200 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
217 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Einherjer RAW Nutrition

Punishment Nutrition
Fightworld Formula

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erkki Junttila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Tonal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to de liver by Tonal. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Junttila.

It looks like Jeremy Tonal has been cut.
Junttila throws a body punch but Tonal moves out of range.
Tonal connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junttila walks into a jab.
Junttila jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Tonal.
Junttila throws a shot from downtown. Tonal moves away and avoids it.
Junttila looks to land a right hand but Tonal moved out of range.
Tonal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tonal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Junttila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junttila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junttila misses with a body punch

and Tonal counters with a crisp one two that drops Junttila! Tonal thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Junttila to his feet! Junttila is in big trouble!

Junttila is rocked!
Junttila is breathing heavily.
Junttila misses the jab.
Oh Junttila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junttila drops his hands momentarily. Tonal doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Junttila staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Junttila doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Tonal!
Jeremy Tonal is the new light heavyweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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RATING
100%

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