SCFL 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ted Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chuito torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). chuito torres looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Harrison
vs
torres

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, chuito torres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from torres.
The fight stays on the outside here - torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrison.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from torres.

Harrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in torres's half guard.
Harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but torres keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
torres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harrison.
Harrison not doing much here.
Harrison is trying to control. torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
torres gets full guard.
torres wants to stand and escape but Harrison is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
torres looks gassed!
Harrison looking to pass the guard.
Harrison is stalling in the full guard.
Harrison stands up over torres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
torres trying to control the position.

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.
Harrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
torres is trying to keep Harrison in close.
Harrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
torres is trying to control the position but Harrison postures up.
Harrison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harrison stopping the sweep attempt from torres.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

torres shoots in and bounces Harrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harrison looking to control.
torres preventing the sweep.
Harrison pulls torres in close to his closed guard and prevents torres from doing any damage or advancing position.
torres wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but torres is proving a slippery customer.
torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Harrison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in torres's guard.
Ted Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of chuito torres.
Harrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Harrison 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.

torres shoots and misses

and Harrison counters with a shoot takedown. torres fights it but they end up in guard.
Harrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harrison postures up and lands a big shot to torres's brow.
Harrison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed torres's guard.
Harrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
torres is breathing heavily.
torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrison trying to mount his opponent but torres defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to control the action in half guard but torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrison is working away from the top position though.
torres is trying to stand back up but Harrison is controlling him
Harrison wants to pass to mount but torres is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
torres fails with the takedown

and Harrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harrison.
Harrison trying to control but torres is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on torres, up you get!
torres misses with a takedown attempt

and Harrison counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ted Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of chuito torres.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrison content to control rather than advance.
torres taking some punishment here, with Harrison in his half guard.
torres is looking for a sweep. Harrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
torres is trying to maintain the position but Harrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Harrison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for torres!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
torres throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Harrison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harrison avoids the attempt from torres to control.
torres is squirming around, avoiding Harrison's attempts to control the action.

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.
torres wants to hold on but Harrison pushes him away.
torres is looking to improve his position but Harrison isn't that keen on the idea.
torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harrison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Harrison dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Harrison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Harrison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harrison cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harrison landing strikes from the mount.
Harrison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of torres's face.
Harrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as torres is looking to escape.
torres tries to improve his position but instead Harrison has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Harrison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison connects with a big shot to the side of torres's head.
Harrison is hanging on to torres's back as he tries to escape.
Ted Harrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
torres controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Harrison trying to 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.
Harrison just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Harrison punches the canvas rather than the man.
Harrison struggling to keep hold of the position.
Harrison has the hooks in. torres is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at torres as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Harrison!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison has the hooks in. torres is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harrison controlling the position well here. torres rolled but Harrison kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ted Harrison just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrison. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Ted Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harrison.
torres with a poor takedown

and Harrison counters with a takedown into side control.
torres is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Harrison asserts his dominance and retains side control.

torres bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Horrible takedown by torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrison which made him look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Harrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrison 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Harrison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Radno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Radno
vs
Mandela

160 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Radno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Mandela!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Radno.
Mandela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Mandela.
Radno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mandela circles away.
Mandela throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mandela connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Radno! He's out on his feet! Mandela rushes in and drops Radno with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nelson Mandela!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Branden Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JF Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branden Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jones
vs
Kennedy

175 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Branden Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JF Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
Kennedy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.

It looks like Branden Jones has been cut.
Crack! Kennedy connects with the perfect overhand right and Jones falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kennedy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JF Kennedy!

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 Johnny Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diamond is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Cowbell's Makin' A Comeback" by Memphis May Fire. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Copeland
vs
Diamond

180 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland slips under a jab from Diamond.
Copeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diamond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Copeland avoids the body shot from Diamond.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Copeland thows a body shot but no joy.
Copeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diamond.
Diamond ducks under a wild hook from Copeland.
Diamond misses with an uppercut.
Diamond throws a shot to the body.
Diamond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Diamond keeps it at a distance.
Copeland avoids the body shot from Diamond.
Copeland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elroy Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Diamond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Copeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland keeps control of Diamond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diamond tries to circle away but Copeland has him pinned against the cage.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Copeland manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Copeland misses.

Copeland closes the distance and pushes Diamond back into the cage.

Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copeland tests Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland tests Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Diamond is rocked!
Copeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Copeland finish him?
Diamond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Copeland's head backwards.
Diamond seems to have recovered his senses.
Diamond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Copeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Copeland forces Diamond back against the cage and clinches.

Copeland breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Diamond circles away.
Diamond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Copeland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Copeland slips the punch.
Copeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Copeland lands with a straight right. Diamond didn't see that one coming.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt - Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diamond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Copeland finds it's way round the side to connect with Diamond's head.
Diamond throws a hook but Copeland blocks it.
Diamond scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond lands a glancing blow to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Copeland defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diamond looks gassed!
Copeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Copeland drops Diamond with a huge uppercut! Diamond drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Copeland is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Copeland!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Slim Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolph Paulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shady kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Til I Collapse. Slim Shady could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rudolph Paulus's chin.

Shady
vs
Paulus

190 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slim Shady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudolph Paulus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shady closes the distance and pushes Paulus back into the cage.
Paulus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shady walks away with a smile on his face. Paulus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shady slaps away a takedown attempt from Paulus, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Paulus shoots in and bounces Shady off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Paulus stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Shady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paulus, pushing him back against the cage.
Shady is leaning against Paulus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paulus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slim Shady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolph Paulus.

Paulus decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shady tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulus is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shady stands up and waves to Paulus to follow him.
Paulus shoots in but no luck this time.
Paulus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shady tries to avoid it but Paulus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shady to the ground. Shady escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shady circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shady counters with a three punch combo that has Paulus backing up. Paulus nods at Shady to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shady throws a right and a left that Paulus avoids nicely.
Paulus with a poor takedown
and Shady counters with a three punch combo that has Paulus backing up. Paulus nods at Shady to acknowledge the strikes.
Paulus looks gassed!
Shady looks to land a combination. Paulus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paulus fails with the takedown

and Shady decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paulus's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady stopping the sweep attempt from Paulus.

Shady gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shady lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shady feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paulus's calf.
Shady lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shady misses with a double jab.

Shady closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paulus to the mat! Paulus manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shady connects with a couple of short punches.

Shady stands up from Paulus's guard - Shady perhaps looking for a knockout.

Shady has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paulus has his takedown stuffed
and Shady counters with a two punch combo.

Shady has managed to clinch.
Paulus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paulus tries to pull guard but Shady holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulus drops back down to his feet.
Slim Shady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolph Paulus.
Paulus tries to pull guard but Shady holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulus drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulus tries to pull guard but Shady holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulus drops back down to his feet.
Shady lands with a light punch inside.

Shady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulus is breathing heavily.
Paulus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady lands a jab-cross combination.
Slim Shady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shady misses with a double jab.
Paulus has his takedown stuffed
and Shady counters with a series of strikes. Paulus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paulus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shady really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shady swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shady lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shady throws a nice looking combination but Paulus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shady swinging wilding here.
Shady throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady throws a nice looking combination but Paulus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shady's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shady duly obliges.
Shady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paulus swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by Shady there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paulus fails with the takedown

and Shady counters by moving into the clinch.

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

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

Shady drives through with a takedown into guard.

Shady gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shady connects with a high kick.

Shady closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Shady dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Paulus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shady counters with an inside leg kick.
Shady throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paulus's head.
Paulus tries to clinch there but Shady circles away.
Slim Shady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shady misses with a wild combination.

Shady shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paulus napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady advances to full mount.
Paulus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paulus is desperately trying to improve his position but Shady has a good base and remains in mount.
Shady looking to control but Paulus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paulus is desperately trying to improve his position but Shady has a good base and remains in mount.
Shady trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulus can't escape the position.
Paulus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Paulus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shady cracks Paulus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paulus is squirming around, avoiding Shady's attempts to control the action.
Paulus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shady punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulus is looking to escape.
The referee warns Paulus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

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.
Paulus is trying to escape the mount.
Shady scoring with strikes but Paulus is staying in there.

Shady has control of Paulus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paulus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Paulus is desperately trying to improve his position but Shady has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Shady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shady 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Shady!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and manny mohawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Stafjard
vs
mohawk

166 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Quality Nutrition Only - 150Q $40

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, manny mohawk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

mohawk scores with a takedown into Stafjard's guard.
mohawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Stafjard is retaining full guard.
mohawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
mohawk throws a strike but Stafjard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stafjard tries to free his leg and advance position but mohawk is retaining full guard.
Stafjard won't allow mohawk to sweep him here.

Stafjard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stafjard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and mohawk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stafjard!

mohawk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stafjard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stafjard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
mohawk keeping moving, preventing Stafjard from controlling successfully.
mohawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stafjard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
mohawk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

mohawk swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stafjard is now in mohawk's guard. A big mistake from mohawk there, giving up the dominant position!
mohawk looks gassed!
Stafjard forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard passes into side control, despite mohawk's attempt to control the position.
mohawk is trying to control Stafjard's posture but Stafjard avoids it.
Stafjard trying to control the position but mohawk is working away.
mohawk is looking to regain half guard here but Stafjard keeps moving and retains side control.

Stafjard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by mohawk, who protects the arm well.

Stafjard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mohawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
mohawk is trying to control Stafjard's posture but Stafjard avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mohawk gets back to half guard.
Well, if Stafjard 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.
Stafjard is trying to control. mohawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
mohawk gets back to full guard.
mohawk keeping moving, preventing Stafjard from controlling successfully.
Stafjard preventing the sweep.

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.

Stafjard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stafjard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
mohawk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
mohawk keeping moving, preventing Stafjard from controlling successfully.
Stafjard won't allow mohawk to sweep him here.

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

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

mohawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Stafjard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stafjard is not content to let mohawk control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
mohawk trying to advance position but Stafjard counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

manny mohawk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

mohawk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stafjard works his way to full guard. Good work.
mohawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stafjard is keeping the position for now.

Stafjard working for a triangle but mohawk defends it easily.

mohawk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stafjard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stafjard has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mohawk wants to stand up but Stafjard is controlling him.
Stafjard tries to free his leg and advance position but mohawk is retaining full guard.
mohawk wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mohawk trying to keep a closed guard but Stafjard is proving a slippery customer.
Stafjard looking to pass the guard.
Stafjard won't allow mohawk to sweep him here.

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.
mohawk keeping full guard, as Stafjard tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
mohawk wants to clinch up but Stafjard keeps it at a distance.
mohawk shoots and misses

and Stafjard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
mohawk is looking to stand up but Stafjard isn't so interested in that idea.

Stafjard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stafjard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
mohawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stafjard is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mohawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Stafjard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stafjard uses his free foot to push down on mohawk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for mohawk.
Stafjard controlling his opponent.
mohawk gets back to half guard.
mohawk wants to control but Stafjard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stafjard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stafjard tries to control but mohawk wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mohawk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stafjard looking to control but mohawk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
mohawk tries to hold on but Stafjard pushes him away.
mohawk is trying desperately to improve position.
mohawk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Stafjard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
mohawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JanOle Stafjard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stafjard fails with the takedown

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

mohawk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stafjard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stafjard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stafjard!
manny mohawk has got the better of the ground game so far.
mohawk wants to control but Stafjard postures up.
mohawk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
mohawk tries to get to full guard but Stafjard has control of the leg.
mohawk tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stafjard has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stafjard controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mohawk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stafjard.
mohawk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
mohawk manages to get to full guard.
Stafjard postures up.
Stafjard passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mohawk gets back to half guard.
mohawk wants to get back to full guard.

Stafjard seems to be working for a kimura but mohawk defends the submission attempt.
mohawk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stafjard is working away from the top position though.

Stafjard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. mohawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stafjard.
Stafjard prevents mohawk from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard trying to control from half guard but mohawk is working away.
mohawk trying to control but Stafjard postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

mohawk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stafjard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
mohawk moves into full mount! Stafjard won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

mohawk looking to isolate an arm here. Stafjard doesn't see it coming and as mohawk extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by mohawk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). manny mohawk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerabatsos comes into the arena with Creedence Clearwater Revival - Looking Out My Backdoor blaring out of the sound system. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: orion. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Donald Kerabatsos
vs
Gracie

185 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Donald Kerabatsos!
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, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but Kerabatsos avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kerabatsos moves into the clinch.
Kerabatsos lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Kerabatsos lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerabatsos.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kerabatsos lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Kerabatsos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kerabatsos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerabatsos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kerabatsos tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.

Kerabatsos clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Kerabatsos landing knees to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Kerabatsos won't allow it.
Theodore Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Kerabatsos lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie jumps guard but Kerabatsos stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kerabatsos smiles and moves away.
Kerabatsos tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Kerabatsos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kerabatsos throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Kerabatsos misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos avoids it really well and circles away.
Kerabatsos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kerabatsos rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kerabatsos wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Kerabatsos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.

Kerabatsos stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kerabatsos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerabatsos.

Kerabatsos closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Kerabatsos has the dominant position.
Kerabatsos with a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Kerabatsos holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kerabatsos just stands there and leans against the cage.

Kerabatsos breaks from the clinch.

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kerabatsos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Kerabatsos defends easily.
Kerabatsos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kerabatsos stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerabatsos wants to clinch.

Kerabatsos shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kerabatsos stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kerabatsos!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Kerabatsos has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Kerabatsos get's back to his feet.

Kerabatsos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kerabatsos with a knee to the head.
Kerabatsos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kerabatsos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kerabatsos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerabatsos stalling in the clinch.

Kerabatsos jumps guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kerabatsos wriggles free and stands up.

Kerabatsos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie wants to improve his position but Kerabatsos is controlling well.
Kerabatsos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Donald Kerabatsos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kerabatsos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kerabatsos moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Kerabatsos tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Kerabatsos wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.

Kerabatsos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kerabatsos tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kerabatsos escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kerabatsos!
Kerabatsos controls the position.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Gracie.

Kerabatsos stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Theodore Donald Kerabatsos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerabatsos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kerabatsos tries to clinch up.

Kerabatsos 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.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerabatsos defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie looking for subs off his back but Kerabatsos has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kerabatsos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Kerabatsos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kerabatsos showed some decent athleticism there.

Kerabatsos escapes and gets back to his feet.

Kerabatsos drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerabatsos scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kerabatsos smiles and moves away.

Kerabatsos darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kerabatsos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerabatsos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kerabatsos rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kerabatsos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Kerabatsos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kerabatsos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Kerabatsos lands a left hand.
Kerabatsos lands a knee to the head.

Kerabatsos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately.

Kerabatsos stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Theodore Donald Kerabatsos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kerabatsos moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Kerabatsos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Kerabatsos manages to pull guard.
Kerabatsos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Kerabatsos has a good base and remains in mount.

Kerabatsos is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerabatsos with a jab.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Kerabatsos moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kerabatsos clinches.
Nice elbow from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos landing knees to the head.

Kerabatsos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kerabatsos doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Donald Kerabatsos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kerabatsos tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie tries to bum rush Kerabatsos with a series of wild strikes but Kerabatsos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kerabatsos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kerabatsos.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Kerabatsos scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos is working Gracie over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kerabatsos lands an uppercut.

Kerabatsos has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Kerabatsos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kerabatsos is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Kerabatsos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Kerabatsos has passed into mount! Damn!
Gracie tries to hold on but Kerabatsos pushes him away.

Kerabatsos stands up from mount. Strange move.

Kerabatsos rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Kerabatsos connects with a knee to the head.
Kerabatsos lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.

Kerabatsos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.

Kerabatsos stands up from guard. Let's bang!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kerabatsos gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kerabatsos tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
A shot to de liver by Kerabatsos. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kerabatsos has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerabatsos lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Kerabatsos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kerabatsos throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Theodore Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Kerabatsos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerabatsos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kerabatsos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kerabatsos controlling the action here for a moment.
Kerabatsos works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has Kerabatsos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kerabatsos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kerabatsos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Kerabatsos is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kerabatsos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Kerabatsos gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Kerabatsos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

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

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerabatsos controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working for a triangle but Kerabatsos defends it easily.

Kerabatsos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kerabatsos clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kerabatsos.
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!
A short left from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kerabatsos landing knees to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Donald Kerabatsos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kerabatsos 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 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Donald Kerabatsos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandes's entrance music is Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. A fine choice. Mendez has chosen Juno Reactor - Pistolero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fernandes
vs
Mendez

160 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Fernandes!
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, Enrique Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes has a takedown stuffed.
Mendez looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
Mendez dips to his left and cracks Fernandes with an uppercut!

Mendez lands a left and a right that send Fernandes crashing to the mat, dazed. Mendez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Fernandes is rocked!

It looks like Andre Fernandes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fernandes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fernandes looks to clinch but Mendez throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fernandes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Enrique Mendez!