DFP 5: True Contention PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Monsoon
vs
Penn

178 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Monsoon!
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, Michael Penn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn misses with a knee to the head.
Penn lands an elbow just above Monsoon 's eye.

Penn breaks the clinch.
Monsoon tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Penn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Monsoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Monsoon trying to control here.
Monsoon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.
Monsoon won't allow Penn to pass to mount.

Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monsoon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Monsoon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penn in particular looking to stall.

Penn is working for a kimura but Monsoon is defending it quite comfortably.
Monsoon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Monsoon wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.

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.
Monsoon is trying to stand back up but Penn is controlling him
Monsoon is looking to improve his position.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Monsoon.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Monsoon off and has taken his back!
Monsoon tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.

Penn working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Monsoon is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Penn has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Monsoon taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Penn!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Reaper has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Grace
vs
Reaper

188 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Grace!
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, Jim Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grace gets caught flat footed, as Reaper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reaper cracks Grace with a solid left hand.
Grace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reaper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grace is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reaper, into his guard.
Grace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grace won't allow Reaper to sweep him here.
Grace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reaper controlling the position.
Reaper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace trying to hold on to Reaper's head to control him but Reaper postures up.
Grace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grace tries to get out of the position.
Reaper is looking to pass Grace's guard but actually Grace recovers to full guard.
Grace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grace throws a strike but Reaper avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grace wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.
Grace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reaper is pulling down on Grace's head. It's preventing any offense from Grace, at least for the moment.
Grace trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace is looking to control Reaper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grace avoid being mounted?
Grace pushes Reaper off looking to stand but Reaper dives back in and keeps control.
Grace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reaper with the ground and pound but Grace uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reaper looks gassed!
Grace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grace has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reaper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grace tries to stand and escape but Reaper is controlling the position.
Reaper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grace is working away from the top position though.
Grace stalling away here and it's allowed Reaper to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Reaper dominated that round.
That's time! Grace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grace darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reaper is staying active underneath Grace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Grace is looking for a kimura here.
Grace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reaper is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace is looking to take a break and control but Reaper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reaper trying to control here.
Grace lands strikes from half guard.
Grace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Grace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reaper sees it coming and defends easily.
Grace wants to pass the guard but Reaper is defending well.
Grace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reaper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grace prevents Reaper from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace thows a huge punch but Reaper dodges it nicely.
Grace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reaper defending well though.
Grace working the head and body with strikes.
Reaper wants to control but Grace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reaper needs to keep his hands up - Grace had a free shot at his head there.
Grace lands a slapping body shot.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.

Grace shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reaper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grace.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
Grace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reaper 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grace fails with the takedown

and Reaper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grace controlling the position.
Reaper trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
Reaper is in close to Grace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reaper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reaper landing some decent shots from guard.
Reaper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a big right hand that misses.
Grace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fedor Grace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reaper throws and elbow that misses. Grace uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reaper's guard. Nice move by Grace!
Grace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

and Reaper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grace!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace is looking to improve his position but Reaper isn't that keen on the idea.
Reaper with good strikes from the mount here!

Reaper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grace is on top in guard.
Grace throws a big right hand that misses.
Grace postures up in Reaper's guard and throws a big left but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grace cracks Reaper with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grace wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.
Reaper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reaper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reaper circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grace.
Grace misses with a takedown attempt

and Reaper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grace won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Grace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grace wants to get back to full guard.
Reaper drops an elbow to the side of Grace's head.
Grace is trying to maintain the position but Reaper is very close to passing his half guard.
Reaper working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reaper is trying to control the action in half guard but Grace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Reaper is trying to work for a kimura but Grace is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reaper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Reaper!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Cote IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hammit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hammit will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cote IV
vs
Hammit

197 cm
22
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
276 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Cote IV!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hammit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammit is looking to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Hammit. Beautiful body shot.
Hammit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cote IV swivels and escapes.

Cote IV moves into the clinch.
Hammit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cote IV smiles and moves away.

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

It looks like Andrei Cote IV has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cote IV shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hammit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hammit stops Cote IV from passing to mount.
Hammit tries to bench press Cote IV off him but Cote IV keeps the position.
Hammit wants to control but Cote IV postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammit tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cote IV's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammit trying to control but Cote IV postures up.
Cote IV keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Cote IV stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hammit to get to his feet.

Cote IV clinches up against the cage.
Hammit letting Cote IV take a breather here.
Cote IV is breathing heavily.
Hammit working aggressively here.
Hammit is working for takedown but Cote IV is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andrei Cote IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hammit.
Hammit has had enough of the clinch but Cote IV keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cote IV successfully pulls guard.
Cote IV trying to keep a closed guard but Hammit is proving a slippery customer.
Hammit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hammit is looking to take a break and control but Cote IV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammit wants to control for a moment but Cote IV uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hammit pushes Cote IV off looking to stand but Cote IV dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote IV controlling the pace.
Cote IV has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cote IV throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hammit looking for submissions off his back.
Cote IV wants to pass the guard but Hammit is defending well.

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.
Cote IV perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Hammit actively working from the bottom here.
Cote IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammit's head.

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

Cote IV bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cote IV working away.
Hammit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cote IV's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cote IV tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cote IV is controlling the pace.
Hammit trying to hold on to Cote IV's head to control him but Cote IV postures up.

That's six 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.
Hammit tries to kick Cote IV off but Cote IV keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Cote IV postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hammit to stand up.
Cote IV tries to clinch up.
Cote IV tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hammit counters with a head kick. That will keep Cote IV thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Cote IV gets a takedown into half guard.
Hammit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cote IV's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cote IV's back!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cote IV trying to control but not successfully.
Cote IV can't escape the position.
Cote IV manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hammit's guard. Nice work there by Cote IV.
Cote IV's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cote IV trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammit trying to keep a closed guard but Cote IV is proving a slippery customer.

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

Cote IV stands up and waves to Hammit to follow him.

Cote IV shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Cote IV decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hammit 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.
Hammit wants to pass the guard but Cote IV is keeping the position.
Cote IV looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cote IV wants to sweep here but Hammit controlling him for the moment.
Cote IV lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammit!

Cote IV is working for a guillotine from mount but Hammit frees his head quite easily.
Cote IV lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Cote IV will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Cote IV's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hammit tries for a takedown but Cote IV circles away easily

and Cote IV decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammit's guard.
Cote IV slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Hammit looking for a guillotine here but Cote IV defends easily.
Cote IV passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cote IV scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hammit to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cote IV decides to stand back up.

Cote IV has managed to clinch.
Cote IV is trying to break the clinch but Hammit is controlling him.

Cote IV gets control of Hammit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cote IV will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cote IV's guard.
Hammit looking to pass the guard.
Cote IV is pulling down on Hammit's head. It's preventing any offense from Hammit, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote IV keeping moving, preventing Hammit from controlling successfully.
Cote IV is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cote IV is keeping the position for now.
Cote IV looking to control.
Cote IV might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cote IV working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hammit has passed into half guard!
Hammit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hammit is thwarting Cote IV's attempts to control the position.
Cote IV wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cote IV gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammit forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote IV is doing well to control the position and prevent Hammit from advancing to side control.
Hammit is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hammit throwing shots but Cote IV is blocking nicely.
Hammit is trying to control the action in half guard but Cote IV is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cote IV on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cote IV tries to get out of the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cote IV manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cote IV lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammit!
Hammit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammit is squirming around, avoiding Cote IV's attempts to control the action.
Cote IV sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's six 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.
Cote IV looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cote IV with the ground and pound from mount.
Hammit is trying to escape the mount.
Hammit tries to control Cote IV's body but Cote IV pushes him off. Hammit squirms to his side and now Cote IV has his back!
Cote IV tries to get the hooks in deep but Hammit pushed the leg off.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cote IV not allowing Hammit to control his hands.

Cote IV is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hammit defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Cote IV go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cote IV lands strikes to the head.
Cote IV misses with an elbow to the head.
Hammit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cote IV.

That's eight 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.
Hammit tries to escape but Cote IV has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Cote IV has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Hammit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cote IV's arms.
Cote IV thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Hammit right now.
Hammit is trying to get back to his feet but Cote IV has full control of the position and if anything, Hammit has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cote IV is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hammit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cote IV.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cote IV has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hammit's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Cote IV dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Cote IV's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hammit misses with a takedown

and Cote IV counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammit tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cote IV content just to control the position here.
Cote IV dominating with strikes here.
Cote IV lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cote IV sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote IV avoids the attempt from Hammit to control.
Cote IV controlling his opponent.
Hammit is desperately trying to improve his position but Cote IV has a good base and remains in mount.

Cote IV swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hammit is now in Cote IV's guard. A big mistake from Cote IV there, giving up the dominant position!
Cote IV wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Cote IV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cote IV tries to strike from the bottom.
Cote IV keeping moving, preventing Hammit from controlling successfully.
Hammit stopping the sweep attempt from Cote IV.

Cote IV is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hammit rolls with it to try and escape but Cote IV cranks on the arm and Hammit is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Cote IV!
Andrei Cote IV is the new super heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alek Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alek Mikhailov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Stevenson's chin.

Mikhailov
vs
Stevenson

190 cm
22
189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alek Mikhailov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mikhailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhailov.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch.

Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Mikhailov avoids the punch easily.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Mikhailov's head but Mikhailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevenson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mikhailov is looking to clinch.

Mikhailov clinches up with Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mikhailov breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Mikhailov uses good head movement to avoid it.

Mikhailov gets a clinch.
Mikhailov blocks a body shot from Stevenson.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Mikhailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Mikhailov scores with a decent looking hook.

Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch.

Mikhailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Mikhailov moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Alek Mikhailov has been cut.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.

Mikhailov takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Mikhailov manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Mikhailov gets a clinch.
Stevenson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mikhailov breaks from the clinch.

Mikhailov clinches with his opponent.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhailov scores with the left hand. Stevenson knows he should have avoided that one.
Mikhailov lands a jab.

Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhailov finish him?
Mikhailov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Stevenson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Stevenson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alek Mikhailov!
Alek Mikhailov retains his middleweight title!

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