HWP58: Giantsilva vs Palvivaa PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hougar Christenssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Blowfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Christenssen
vs
Blowfish

211 cm
25
272 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
250 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hougar Christenssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Blowfish!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christenssen is looking to clinch but Blowfish is avoiding it.
Blowfish avoids the body shot from Christenssen.
Blowfish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christenssen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christenssen scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Dan Blowfish has been cut.
Dan Blowfish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Christenssen cracks Blowfish with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Christenssen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blowfish to stand back up!

Blowfish is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christenssen lands with a right and another and another! Blowfish is in big trouble! Christenssen lands again and this time it's lights out for Blowfish! A quality knockout there for Christenssen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hougar Christenssen!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Morton looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Lao
vs
Morton

180 cm
24
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

192 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

啓発 Shaolin Nutrition
啓発 Shaolin Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Morton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Morton.
Morton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.

Lao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morton, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lao.
Morton trying to land knees to the body.
Morton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Chico Lao has been cut.
Morton lands an elbow that stopped Lao in his tracks for a moment.
Lao is trying to force a seperation but Morton has the dominant position.
Lao lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like Carl Morton has been cut.
Lao blocks an elbow strike.
Morton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lao.
Morton trying to land knees to the body.
Morton pushes off an throws an elbow but Lao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lao avoids a wild elbow strike from Morton.
Morton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lao blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao dodges an elbow strike from Morton.
Morton throws an elbow that misses.
Morton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Lao manages to break the clinch.

Lao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lao stands up and beckons Morton to join him on the feet.

Lao gets a takedown into half guard.
Morton trying to hold on to Lao's head to control him but Lao postures up.
Lao wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lao trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Lao stands up from half guard.
Morton tries to clinch up

so Lao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morton 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.
Morton looks gassed!

Lao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Lao decides to stand back up.
Morton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Lao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lao manages to get himself to full guard.
Morton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morton throwing strikes from guard but Lao blocks nicely.
Morton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morton wants to control from the top but Lao keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Lao dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lao circles away from the clinch attempt

so Lao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Lao decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Lao scores with a takedown into Morton's guard.

Lao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morton tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lao counters with a takedown into side control.
Morton is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lao stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Morton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lao moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morton.
Lao blocks an elbow strike.
Morton trying to land knees to the body.
Morton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lao misses with a knee strike.
Lao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lao.
Lao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lao is trying to force a seperation but Morton has the dominant position.

Lao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt - Morton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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.
Lao misses with a two punch combination.

Lao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Lao decides to return to a standing position.
Morton throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morton, up you get!

Lao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morton can't do much from the bottom here.
Chico Lao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lao stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lao feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Lao gets to his feet - Morton follows without any prompting.
A punch combination from Lao misses.
Lao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morton avoids it really well and circles away.
Morton misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lao has Morton up against the cage in a clinch.
Lao dodges an elbow strike from Morton.
Lao misses with a knee strike.
Morton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lao.
Morton looking to stall.

Lao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lao.

Lao feints and as Morton raises his hands in defense, Lao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Lao dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morton's guard.

Lao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morton, up you get!
A combination from Morton does no damage.

Lao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Lao postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Morton to stand up.
Chico Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morton tries to grapple but his opponent circles

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lao decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Morton instigates a clinch.
Lao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morton can do to turn this around?
Morton missing with knees to the body.
Lao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Lao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morton trying to control the position but instead, Lao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morton into the cage.
Morton misses with an elbow over the top.
Lao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morton has him pressed against the cage.
Morton leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

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

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

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

Morton is working an open guard so Lao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morton closes the distance but Lao moves to the side

and Lao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lao decides to stand and escape the position.
Morton closes the distance but Lao moves to the side

and Lao counters with a shoot takedown. Morton fights it but they end up in guard.
Morton is trying to control the position but Lao postures up.

Lao stands and steps away. Morton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morton counters with a three punch combo that has Lao backing up. Lao nods at Morton to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Lao does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lao!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton darts in trying to clinch

and Lao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Morton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Lao is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lao decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Lao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lao, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Lao!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Kernes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kernes comes into the arena with Reign Supreme - Persevere And Overcome blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kernes
vs
White

193 cm
23
275 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

199 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Kernes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badr White!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White is looking to slow Kernes down with leg kicks.
White keeps Kernes at a distance using the push kick.
White misses with a head kick.
White scores with a body shot.
White misses with a head kick.
Kernes throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from White.
Kernes has a takedown stuffed.
White with a poor takedown
and Kernes counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Kernes to acknowledge the strikes.
Kernes is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kernes shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Kernes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Kernes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kernes slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.

White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

White swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kernes is now in White's guard. A big mistake from White there, giving up the dominant position!

White looking for a guillotine here but Kernes defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kernes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
White looks gassed!
White controls Kernes momentarily but Kernes frees himself.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Kernes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

White is looking for a triangle here but Kernes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Kernes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White is looking for a sweep.

Kernes decides to stand back up.

White gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kernes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kernes preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kernes is controlling him.
Kernes controlling from the top position.
Kernes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

White is looking for a triangle but Kernes pushes his legs off easily.
Kernes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kernes controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kernes counters with a left and a right that stings White.

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

It looks like Badr White has been cut.

Kernes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kernes won't allow White to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kernes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White keeping moving, preventing Kernes from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kernes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

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

White has his foot on Kernes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kernes works his way back into a safe position though.
Kernes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kernes prevents White from getting back to his feet.
White is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White working for a triangle but Kernes defends it easily.

Kernes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kernes lands an overhand right.

Kernes moves into the clinch successfully.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Kernes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. White is trying to keep an underhook but Kernes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Kernes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kernes content to control rather than advance.
Kernes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
Kernes wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
White wants to improve his position but Kernes is controlling well.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kernes is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kernes there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kernes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.
Kernes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kernes throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
A head kick by White misses

and Kernes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for White!
White is looking to get to half guard.
Kernes lands a heavy elbow.
White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Kernes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. White can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kernes with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White tries to reverse the position but Kernes maintains control.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kernes looking to finish White with some ground and pound. This is bad for White!
White can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kernes looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Kernes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr White'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!

White tries to clinch but Kernes is having none of it.
Jay Kernes is winning the standup battle so far.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kernes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Kernes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Kernes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Kernes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White lands with a kick to the temple. Kernes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White tries to clinch but Kernes moves away

and Kernes moves into the clinch.

Kernes manages to break the clinch.
Kernes misses with a double jab.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernes looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
Kernes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kernes has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kernes takes a shot to the head.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kernes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kernes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Kernes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kernes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kernes stuffs the takedown.
Kernes shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
Badr White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kernes dodges the punch combination from White.
Kernes tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kernes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kernes stopping the sweep attempt from White.

White looking for a guillotine here but Kernes defends easily.
White trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White has his foot on Kernes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kernes works his way back into a safe position though.

White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kernes defends well.
Kernes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kernes misses with a wild combination.
Jay Kernes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kernes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kernes.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Kernes moves out of range easily.
Kernes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jay Kernes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kernes if he has to take too many more of those.
Kernes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White is looking to clinch.
Badr White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White lands with a kick to the temple. Kernes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Kernes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kernes 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Kernes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jair Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmud Khomeini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lao
vs
Khomeini

187 cm
22
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jair Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahmud Khomeini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lao could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khomeini shoots and misses

and Lao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Khomeini!
Khomeini working to try and regain half guard.
Khomeini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khomeini regains half guard.
Lao is nestled in close to Khomeini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lao lands with a punch from half guard.

Khomeini looking for submissions off his back.

Khomeini actively working from the bottom here.
Lao wants to take a breather but Khomeini is having none of it.
Khomeini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lao.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao is keen to just control but Khomeini is a slippery customer.
Khomeini is trying to get back to full guard.
Lao throwing shots but Khomeini is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khomeini keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lao shoots and misses

and Khomeini counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lao won't be happy with that.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Lao struggling a bit here.

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

Khomeini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Khomeini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Khomeini but great work by Lao.
Khomeini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khomeini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lao trying to control but Khomeini is working from the bottom.
Lao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Khomeini is looking for a triangle but Lao pushes his legs off easily.
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!

Khomeini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lao wants to control from the top but Khomeini keeps moving.
Lao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khomeini wants to sweep but no luck.

Lao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lao postures up and lands a big shot to Khomeini's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao distracts Khomeini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khomeini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Khomeini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Khomeini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Khomeini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lao chips away with some ground and pound.
Lao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lao chips away with some ground and pound.
Khomeini looking for a sweep. Not yet Khomeini, not yet.
Lao is in close to Khomeini's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khomeini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lao is aware though and is defending well.
Khomeini keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.

Khomeini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Khomeini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Khomeini has his feet on Lao's thighs here. He's pushed Lao off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lao screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mahmud Khomeini!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Salas's choice of entrance music: The Prodigy - No Good. 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.

Rua
vs
Salas

185 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
218 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Salas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salas throws a leg kick which misses Rua's front leg but catches the back leg as Rua tries to avoid it.

Salas clinches up against the cage.
Rua fails to pull guard.

Salas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rua is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Salas to the mat. Salas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rua trying to move into half guard but instead Salas has managed to sweep!
Salas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rua's guard.

Salas is looking for a kimura here.

Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Rua is defending against the submission attempts here by Salas.

Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salas is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salas as he jumps to the side.
Salas throws a big shot that misses.

Rua gets the takedown into side control.

Rua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Salas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rua's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
Salas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua tries to roll but Salas sticks to his back.
Rua turns into Salas and is now in his guard.

Rua drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rua has Salas in his guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salas wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Salas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.

Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salas defends it easily.

Rua throws his legs up looking for a submission but Salas uses it to pass to side control.
Rua managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Salas.

Salas is trying to get an arm triangle but Rua is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salas wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Salas works to advance to full mount. Rua defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Salas avoids the attempt from Rua to control.
Rua is trying desperately to improve position.

Salas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rua has his hands clasped together but Salas breaks the hold and Rua is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Salas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Salas!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove comes into a darkened arena with his song building. little less conversation -Elvis JXL kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Rawls
vs
Lagove

178 cm
21
208 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

193 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

啓発 Shaolin Clothing
Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Lagove!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagove fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like John Rawls has been cut.

Lagove drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rawls is trying to keep Lagove in close.
Lagove throws a big right hand that misses.
Rawls has control of Lagove's left arm, preventing Lagove from doing any damage.
Rawls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagove.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing.
Lagove tries to stand but Rawls is controlling from the bottom.
Rawls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lagove fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Lagove shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rawls is trying to defend but Lagove finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lagove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rawls avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lagove.
Rawls gets back to full guard.
Rawls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lagove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagove with a nice head shot there.
Lagove postures up in Rawls's guard and throws a big left but Rawls blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove postures up and lands a big shot to Rawls's brow.
Rawls keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Lagove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rawls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rawls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lagove throwing strikes from guard but Rawls blocks nicely.
Rawls trying to keep a closed guard but Lagove is proving a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Rawls closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove is looking for a sweep.
Rawls is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lagove will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rawls is looking to take a break and control but Lagove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lagove manages to get back to half guard.
Rawls tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lagove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lagove is looking to escape.
Lagove tries to get to full guard but Rawls has control of the leg.

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.
Lagove wants to control but Rawls is keeping busy.
Rawls prevents Lagove from improving his position.
Rawls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lagove does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lagove controlling the position for now.
Rawls performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lagove is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rawls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Rawls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.

Lagove closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rawls to the mat! Rawls manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawls controlling Lagove's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Lagove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rawls's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rawls misses with a takedown

so Lagove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lagove has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rawls is proving hard to escape from.
Rawls looking to control.
Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lagove wants to pass the guard but Rawls is keeping the position.
Rawls keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing.
Lagove with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lagove wants to control from the top but Rawls keeps moving.
Rawls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagove.
Lagove connects with a couple of short punches.
Lagove lands a couple of elbows.
Rawls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lagove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagove distracts Rawls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lagove is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawls has wrist control.
Lagove tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawls is retaining full guard.
Lagove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lagove tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawls is retaining full guard.
Lagove is breathing heavily.

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

Rawls looking for a guillotine here but Lagove defends easily.
Lagove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rawls doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lagove counters with a single leg into guard. Rawls didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove chips away with some ground and pound.
Lagove lands a couple of digs.
Lagove throws a big right hand that misses.
Lagove throwing strikes from guard but Rawls blocks nicely.
Rawls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawls has momentary wrist control but Lagove slips an elbow through the middle.
Lagove thows a big elbow that misses.
Rawls is trying to control the position but Lagove postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lagove drops back looking for a leg! Rawls is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rawls manages to kick Lagove off! Lagove jumps back into Rawls's guard.
Lagove lands a couple of digs.
Rawls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lagove pushing down on Rawls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lagove sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rawls defending well though.
Lagove tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rawls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lagove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Lagove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rawls's cut.
That's time! Rawls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rawls with a poor takedown

and Lagove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing.
Lagove in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lagove trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lagove drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lagove jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagove postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lagove postures up in Rawls's guard and throws a big left but Rawls blocks it.
Sid Lagove has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lagove slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rawls can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove throwing strikes but Rawls manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rawls in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lagove can't do much from the bottom here.
Rawls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lagove keeps working.
Rawls advances to mount.
Sid Lagove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lagove is trying desperately to improve position.
Rawls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lagove looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Lagove is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lagove is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lagove tries to hold on but Rawls postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lagove is working to get back to half guard.
Rawls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rawls takes Lagove's back.
Lagove holding both Rawls 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rawls doesn't have the hooks in and Lagove manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lagove trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawls is trying to control the position but Lagove postures up.
Rawls is controlling Lagove's posture.
Lagove is stalling in the full guard.
John Rawls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawls is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Lagove!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Rauhanen
vs
Finnigan

192 cm
25
225 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

184 cm
23
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eetu Rauhanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noel Finnigan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnigan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rauhanen.
Finnigan misses with a two punch combination.
Finnigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rauhanen.
Finnigan throws a right and a left that Rauhanen avoids nicely.
Finnigan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Eetu Rauhanen has been cut.
Rauhanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finnigan.
Noel Finnigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnigan looks to land a combination but Rauhanen avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Rauhanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rauhanen throws a nice looking combination but Finnigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finnigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rauhanen staying out of range there.
Rauhanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finnigan throws a hook to the side of Rauhanen's head but Rauhanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finnigan throws a combination that misses
and Rauhanen counters with a three punch combo that has Finnigan backing up. Finnigan nods at Rauhanen to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauhanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finnigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnigan misses the body punch
and Rauhanen counters with a thumping low kick.
Finnigan looks gassed!
Rauhanen cracks Finnigan with an open hand slap.
Finnigan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rauhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauhanen scores with a head kick.
Rauhanen lunges at Finnigan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finnigan's hand.
Rauhanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finnigan. That did some damage!
Rauhanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Finnigan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauhanen closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Finnigan out cold! Finnigan corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eetu Rauhanen!

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

Cox
vs
san

200 cm
22
227 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
230 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewey Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goku san!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

san shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cox is trying to defend but san finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cox is staying active underneath san, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
san is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cox reverses the position - he's now on top in san's guard.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
san working a defensive guard here.
Cox throwing strikes from guard but san blocks nicely.
Cox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cox throws and elbow that misses. san uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cox's guard. Nice move by san!

Cox scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cox tries to clinch but san is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Cox.
Cox throws the left hand but san avoids the punch easily.
Cox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cox throws a leg kick but san sees it coming and moves out of range.

san closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cox did well to prevent san getting side control.
san moves into full mount! Cox won't be happy about that!
san won't let Cox get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
san working the ground and pound effectively.
Cox is bucking up trying to escape but san cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

san is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling san's body position as best he can.
Cox is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

san goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cox turns into him and now he's in san's guard.
Cox is fighting to break san's control of his arms but san is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to control but san is working from the bottom.
Cox wants to stand and escape but instead san has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for san on the ground.
san trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
san looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
san has a closed guard, preventing Cox from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cox trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from san.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cox is fighting to break san's control of his arms but san is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
san shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goku san dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

san shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cox's guard.
san wants to pass the guard but Cox is keeping the position.

Cox uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cox has his takedown stuffed

so san counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
san trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cox manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
san controls Cox momentarily but Cox frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cox gets to his feet. san looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
san showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cox.
Cox throws a series of punches but san avoids them all with ease.
Cox motions for san to come forward. Cox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cox fails with the takedown

and san counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by san.
Goku san has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cox keeping full guard, as san tries to pass.
san works over Cox with some ground and pound from guard.
san trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to get back to his feet but san is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
san tries to free his leg and advance position but Cox is retaining full guard.
san is breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
san looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cox is fending him off so far but san persists. Nope, Cox circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
san misses with a takedown
letting Cox counter with a right hand.

It looks like Goku san has been cut.
Cox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and san counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by san.
Cox is looking to stand back up but san counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cox.
san working Cox over with strikes.

san is looking for a kimura here.
san wants to pass to mount but Cox is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
san trying to mount his opponent but Cox defends it.

Cox has one foot on san's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cox throws a left and a right that both miss

so san counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox is looking to stand up but san isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
san trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goku san showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Goku san's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Cox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cox tries to bum rush san with a series of wild strikes but san uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cox misses with a double jab

and san counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
san prevents Cox from getting back to his feet.
san passes into half guard.
san trying to control from half guard but Cox is working away.
san is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
san takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

san looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cox is trying to stand.
san trying to pass the guard but Cox defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
san passes to side control.

That's two 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.
Cox is pushing san's head away, looking to escape. san manages to hold on to the position though.
san works to advance to full mount. Cox defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
san controlling his opponent.
Cox is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
san lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
san controlling his opponent.
Cox is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
san tries to control but Cox wriggling away.

san goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cox turns into him and now he's in san's guard.

san is working an open guard so Cox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so san counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
san stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
san trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dewey Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
san tries to free his leg and advance position but Cox is retaining full guard.
san wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Goku san is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goku san!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bert Jonesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barsanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barsanti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bawitdaba. Josh Barsanti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jonesy
vs
Barsanti

182 cm
23
224 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bert Jonesy!
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, Josh Barsanti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsanti connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Bert Jonesy has been cut.
Barsanti is looking to chop away at Jonesy's legs.

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

Jonesy is rocked!
Jonesy tries a low kick but Barsanti avoids it.
Jonesy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barsanti pinned against the cage. Barsanti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jonesy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barsanti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Jonesy does no damage.
Jonesy throws a sloppy head kick and Barsanti moves out of range easily.
Barsanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonesy is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barsanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jonesy circles away quickly and effectively.
Jonesy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barsanti lands a jab to the head.
Barsanti lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jonesy is looking to close the distance but Barsanti sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jonesy crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jonesy is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Josh Barsanti!