GAMMA: Contenders 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimundao Capetao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berticcus Maximus (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?

Capetao
vs
Maximus

189 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
21
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raimundao Capetao!
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, Berticcus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capetao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maximus lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Capetao.
Capetao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximus.
Berticcus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Capetao.
Capetao keeps the fight on the outside.

Maximus rushes Capetao and presses him up against the ropes.
Maximus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Capetao tries to break free but Maximus pushes him back against the ropes.
Maximus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Raimundao Capetao has been cut.
Maximus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Maximus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maximus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capetao taking a breather.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Capetao's face.
Maximus lands an elbow that stopped Capetao in his tracks for a moment.
Capetao takes an elbow to the temple.
Capetao is breathing heavily.
Maximus lands a nice elbow.
Maximus working the clinch nicely. Capetao is working for position but Maximus cracks him with a big knee to the head! Capetao crumples up against the ropes and Maximus lands two more shots before the ref can save Capetao! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Berticcus Maximus!

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 Muhammed Aushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and daniel micheals (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?

Aushev
vs
micheals

200 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammed Aushev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, daniel micheals!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aushev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - micheals finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
micheals throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aushev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aushev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but micheals circles away quickly and effectively.
Aushev tries to bum rush micheals with a series of wild strikes but micheals uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Aushev scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like daniel micheals has been cut.
micheals walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for micheals, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
micheals slips a jab from Aushev.

Aushev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. micheals sprawls well initially but Aushev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
micheals tries to get to full guard but Aushev has control of the leg.
Aushev content to control rather than advance.
micheals tries to kick Aushev off but Aushev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aushev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
micheals is trying to control but can't.
micheals looks like he's trying to stand up.
micheals trying to control but Aushev postures up.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aushev throws a lazy body kick
and micheals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
micheals's corner calls for a 1-2. micheals obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
micheals throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
micheals blocks a jab.
No joy there for Aushev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
micheals throws a sloppy head kick and Aushev moves out of range easily.
micheals works Aushev's body with a nice hook.
Aushev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
micheals throws a body punch but Aushev moves out of range.
Aushev throws a hook but micheals blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aushev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aushev scores with a jab.
micheals misses with the combination.
Aushev looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice combination there by Aushev.
Aushev is breathing heavily.
micheals scores with a jab. Aushev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
micheals throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aushev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aushev lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aushev misses with a combination
and micheals counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aushev throws a leg kick that is checked
and micheals counters with a low kick, right behind Aushev 's knee.
micheals has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from micheals there as he acknowledges the shot.
micheals blocks a jab.
Muhammed Aushev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aushev misses with a kick to the body
and micheals counters with a leg kick.
micheals takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
micheals closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
micheals with a body punch. A glancing blow.
micheals dodges the punch combination from Aushev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
micheals throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammed Aushev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on daniel micheals's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aushev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
micheals looks to land a left hand but Aushev moved out of range nicely.
micheals moves out of range as Aushev strikes.
micheals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
micheals wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
micheals is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aushev rather than just go for the knockout.
Aushev throws a hook but micheals avoids it easily.
Aushev stalks micheals and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into micheals's face. micheals staggers backwards, shaken.
micheals showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aushev.
Aushev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
micheals slips a straight right by Aushev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aushev fails to land with a series of punches.
micheals lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
micheals thumps Aushev with a low kick.
micheals fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aushev misses with a hook.
micheals ducks under a wild hook from Aushev.
Aushev misses with a wild combination.
Aushev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and micheals counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
micheals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by micheals.
Aushev walks forward, straight into a front kick from micheals.
micheals scores with a head kick.
Aushev needs to keep his hands up - micheals had a free shot at his head there.
micheals throws a sloppy head kick and Aushev moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Aushev coming out on top.
micheals feints and then cracks Aushev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aushev down.
Aushev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aushev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aushev there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aushev blocks a head kick by micheals.
A nice combination there by Aushev.
Aushev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and micheals counters with a low kick, right behind Aushev 's knee.
Aushev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and micheals counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aushev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
micheals scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aushev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by micheals. micheals obviously looking to wear him down.
micheals pulls out of a head kick attempt.
micheals misses with a wild combination.

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.
Aushev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aushev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aushev throws a sloppy body shot
and micheals counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for micheals.
Muhammed Aushev is winning the standup battle so far.
Aushev throws a combination that misses
and micheals counters with a low kick, right behind Aushev 's knee.
Aushev thuds a left hand into micheals's body.
micheals lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aushev takes a step back to recover.
Aushev throws a series of punches but micheals moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but daniel micheals will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on daniel micheals's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick by Aushev misses
and Aushev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aushev lands a nice shot that snaps micheals's head back.
Aushev throws a combination that misses
and micheals counters with a left and a right that stings Aushev.
micheals lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Muhammed Aushev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aushev throws a nice looking combination but micheals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
micheals throws a head kick but Aushev moves out of range.
Aushev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Aushev.
Aushev throws a leg kick
and micheals counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from micheals misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aushev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aushev connects with a single shot there.
Aushev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aushev throws a lazy body kick
and micheals counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aushev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but micheals circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from micheals.
Aushev throws a right and a left that both miss.
micheals lands with a slapping head kick.
micheals throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aushev.
Aushev misses with a combination
and micheals counters with a flying knee. Nice.
micheals fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
micheals moves out of range as Aushev strikes.
micheals scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aushev misses with an uppercut.
micheals throws a head kick but Aushev moves out of range.
micheals has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aushev misses with a looping left.
Aushev throws a head kick that misses.
Aushev misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
micheals throws a head kick but Aushev moves out of range.
Aushev misses with a combination
and micheals counters with a body kick that stops Aushev in his tracks momentarily.
micheals throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aushev scores with the left hand. micheals knows he should have avoided that one.
Aushev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aushev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from micheals.
Aushev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

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.
Aushev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aushev misses with a double jab
and micheals makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aushev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
micheals has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aushev moves forwards but micheals connects with a nice, crisp jab.
micheals throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aushev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aushev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts micheals as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
micheals moves out of range as Aushev strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muhammed Aushev.
Well Aushev 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 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muhammed Aushev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Pendridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Pendridge could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timothy Price's chin.

Pendridge
vs
Price

185 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Deadly Clothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Pendridge!
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, Timothy Price!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendridge stuns Price with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown. Pendridge tries to sprawl out of it but Price keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pendridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Price gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pendridge with a nice head shot there.
Price wants to stand up but Pendridge is controlling him.
Pendridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pendridge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Price is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pendridge is pressing down on Price's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pendridge is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pendridge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.

Price jumps guard.
Price lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pendridge!
Pendridge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pendridge is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Price working for a guillotine from mount but Pendridge is in no mood to give up.
Price trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pendridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Price controlling his opponent.
Pendridge tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control but Pendridge is having none of it.
Pendridge wants to control but Price is having none of it.

Price goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pendridge turns into him and now he's in Price's guard.
Pendridge trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pendridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Pendridge looking to sit in guard and control but Price gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pendridge trying to control the position.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pendridge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Price is controlling him.
Price sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pendridge with a lazy takedown attempt

and Price counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Price.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Pendridge is retaining full guard.
Pendridge keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Pendridge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pendridge defends well.
Pendridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pendridge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Price looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Price looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Price!

Price wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pendridge, who protects the arm well.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pendridge keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Price is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

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

Pendridge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pendridge lands in his opponent's guard.
Pendridge won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Price is pulling down on Pendridge's head. It's preventing any offense from Pendridge, at least for the moment.
Pendridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pendridge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Timothy Price has got the better of the ground game so far.
Price is trying to control. Pendridge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Price wants to work for an arm triangle but Pendridge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Price is breathing heavily.
Pendridge misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pendridge is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price moves nicely into side control.
Pendridge sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendridge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pendridge keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Pendridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Price manages to get himself to full guard.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pendridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price wants to control the position but Pendridge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Price is looking for a sweep. Pendridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Price tries for a takedown but Pendridge circles away easily

and Pendridge counters with a shoot takedown. Price fights it but they end up in guard.
Pendridge wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Pendridge postures up.
Price wants to stand up but Pendridge is controlling him.
Pendridge wanted to stand there but Price had control of the position.
Price controls Pendridge momentarily but Pendridge frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pendridge manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price wants to control from the top but Pendridge keeps moving.
Pendridge wants to stand up but Price is controlling him.
Price advances to half guard.
Pendridge is positioning himself well to prevent Price advancing to mount.
Price wants to pass the guard but Pendridge is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Price works his way into full mount!

Price stands up from mount. Strange move.
Pendridge is looking to clinch.
Price shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pendridge counters with a takedown into side control.
Price gets back to half guard.
Pendridge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to roll over but Pendridge keeps him under control.
Pendridge wants to stand up but Price has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Price is looking to improve his position.
Price moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Price throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Price holds on and takes a little breather.
Price manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pendridge manages to get himself to full guard.
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pendridge seems keen to control Price's posture.
Pendridge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Pendridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pendridge 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 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Pendridge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan the all rounded fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

the all rounded fighter
vs
Foster

180 cm
19
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

啓発 Shaolin Nutrition [Q155+]

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan the all rounded fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Foster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the all rounded fighter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

the all rounded fighter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
the all rounded fighter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Foster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Foster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Foster bucks up and throws the all rounded fighter to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
the all rounded fighter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
the all rounded fighter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan the all rounded fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the all rounded fighter misses with a head kick.
the all rounded fighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.
the all rounded fighter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. the all rounded fighter gets slowly back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
the all rounded fighter connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like AJ Foster has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

the all rounded fighter seems to be looking for submissions.
Foster is refusing to be controlled, as the all rounded fighter sits in half guard.
the all rounded fighter throwing shots but Foster is blocking nicely.
Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the all rounded fighter.
the all rounded fighter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter wants to stand but Foster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
the all rounded fighter controlling the pace.
the all rounded fighter is trying to control the action in half guard but Foster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from the all rounded fighter.
the all rounded fighter tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
the all rounded fighter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

the all rounded fighter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than the all rounded fighter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
the all rounded fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter wants to take his opponent's back but Foster doesn't allow it.
the all rounded fighter wants to control the pace but Foster is squirming around nicely.
the all rounded fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Foster is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
the all rounded fighter breaks from Foster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
the all rounded fighter looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
the all rounded fighter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
the all rounded fighter wants to control the pace but Foster is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
the all rounded fighter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the all rounded fighter controlling from the full mount.
the all rounded fighter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan the all rounded fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Foster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

the all rounded fighter closes the distance and pushes Foster back into the ropes.
the all rounded fighter is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Foster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
the all rounded fighter avoids a wild elbow strike from Foster.
the all rounded fighter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foster fights it off and pushes away nicely.

the all rounded fighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster tries to stall but the all rounded fighter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

the all rounded fighter breaks from the clinch.
the all rounded fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Foster sprawls well. He's pushed the all rounded fighter'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 Nathan the all rounded fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the all rounded fighter is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
the all rounded fighter throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Foster shoots and misses

and the all rounded fighter counters with a takedown into side control.
Foster is breathing heavily.
the all rounded fighter wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.

the all rounded fighter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
Foster is looking to regain half guard here but the all rounded fighter keeps moving and retains side control.
the all rounded fighter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Foster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

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.
the all rounded fighter cracks Foster with a big elbow.
the all rounded fighter trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.

the all rounded fighter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
the all rounded fighter scores with a head kick.
the all rounded fighter scores with a leg kick.

the all rounded fighter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
the all rounded fighter tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

the all rounded fighter stands up from Foster's guard - the all rounded fighter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Foster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from the all rounded fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Foster's head.

the all rounded fighter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
the all rounded fighter is looking to stand up but Foster won't let him.
the all rounded fighter wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster has a closed guard, preventing the all rounded fighter from standing up.
Nathan the all rounded fighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
the all rounded fighter advances position into side control!

the all rounded fighter tries for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Foster is not content to let the all rounded fighter control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan the all rounded fighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Foster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

the all rounded fighter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
the all rounded fighter is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
the all rounded fighter stalling.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.
the all rounded fighter wants to stand but Foster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Foster is trying to stand up here but the all rounded fighter is controlling him well.
the all rounded fighter is taking a breather. Foster 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.
the all rounded fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
the all rounded fighter has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

the all rounded fighter closes the distance and pushes Foster back into the ropes.

the all rounded fighter has hold of one of Foster's legs. Foster is fighting the takedown attempt but the all rounded fighter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Foster keeping moving, preventing the all rounded fighter from controlling successfully.
the all rounded fighter is pushing down on Foster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foster is fighting to maintain full guard but the all rounded fighter has managed to sneak the leg through.

the all rounded fighter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time the all rounded fighter.
the all rounded fighter wants to pass the guard but Foster is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
the all rounded fighter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
the all rounded fighter lands with a punch from half guard.
the all rounded fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?

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.
the all rounded fighter wants to stand up but Foster has a hold of him and won't allow it.
the all rounded fighter prevents Foster from standing back up.
the all rounded fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

the all rounded fighter is looking for a kimura but Foster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for the all rounded fighter to get the leverage.
the all rounded fighter trying to control from half guard but Foster is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan the all rounded fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well the all rounded fighter 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan the all rounded fighter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mashin Potatoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri TW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri TW has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Potatoes
vs
TW

185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Crashforce Voodoo Labs

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, Mashin Potatoes!
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, Henri TW!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

TW forces Potatoes back against the ropes and clinches.
Potatoes is looking to break free of the clinch but TW has double underhooks.
Potatoes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
TW is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Potatoes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Potatoes has had enough of the clinch but TW keeps him there for the moment.

TW ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. TW no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

TW throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
TW lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Potatoes!
TW punching from mount but Potatoes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Potatoes tries to buck TW off but he can't manage it.
TW has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henri TW!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Benson
vs
Konrad

225 cm
23
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Benson!
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, Kenny Konrad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Konrad gets a clinch.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Konrad looking to throw knees to the head but Benson is blocking nicely.
Konrad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Konrad stalling the fight.
Konrad connects with a knee to the head.
Benson tries to circle away but Konrad has him pinned against the ropes.

Konrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benson lands with a slapping head kick.
Benson darts in trying to clinch

and Konrad moves into the clinch.
Konrad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Konrad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Konrad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konrad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Konrad misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Benson.
Konrad leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Konrad tries a knee to the head but Benson blocks it.
Benson can't break the clinch.

Konrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Benson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Konrad clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad lands an elbow inside.
Benson goes for a takedown attempt but Konrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenny Konrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson throws a lazy head kick

and Konrad counters with a head kick that drops Benson to the mat! Benson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson lands a jab-cross combination.
Konrad darts in trying to clinch
and Benson counters with a body kick that stops Konrad in his tracks momentarily.
Konrad throws a lazy body kick
and Benson counters with a head kick.
Benson swats away the attempt to clinch by Konrad.
Konrad wants to clinch.
Benson clinches but Konrad breaks the clinch

and Konrad counters by moving into the clinch.
Konrad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Konrad misses with a knee to the head.
Konrad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Konrad looks gassed!
Konrad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Konrad manages to break the clinch.
Benson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Benson fails with the takedown.
Benson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Benson lands but Konrad takes it in his stride.
Konrad clinches but Benson breaks the clinch
and Konrad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Konrad doesn't manage to clinch there - Benson circles away.
Konrad clinches but Benson breaks the clinch

and Benson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Konrad is looking to get back to is feet but Benson passes into side control.
Konrad wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Benson connects with a high kick.
Konrad tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Benson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konrad working Benson over with knees to the body.
Konrad looking to throw knees to the head but Benson is blocking nicely.
Konrad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Konrad working Benson over with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Konrad scores with a knee to the head.
Konrad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Konrad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Konrad lands an elbow inside.
Konrad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Konrad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Konrad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benson's defenses.
Nice elbow from Konrad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konrad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson looking for a takedown.
Konrad tries a knee to the head but Benson blocks it.
Benson tries to stall but Konrad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Konrad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Konrad with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Konrad wants to clinch but Benson slips to the side
and Benson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Konrad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Benson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Benson misses

and Konrad moves into the clinch.
Konrad lands a knee to the head.
Benson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Konrad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Konrad landing knees to the head.
Benson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Konrad lands a good knee to the midsection. Benson won't want to take too many of those.
Kenny Konrad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Konrad with a knee to the head.
Konrad with a knee to the head.
Konrad scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Benson throws an elbow but misses.
Konrad lands a knee to the head.
Konrad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benson up against the ropes.
Konrad landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konrad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson tries to stall but Konrad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Konrad misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad controlling the action here for a moment.

Benson breaks the clinch.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Konrad clinches up against the ropes.
Benson takes an elbow to the temple.
Konrad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Konrad tries to land a knee to the head but Benson blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Konrad obliges.
Konrad lands an elbow inside.
Benson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Konrad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konrad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Benson takes an elbow to the temple.
Konrad scores with a knee to the head.
Benson tries to break the clinch but Konrad is controlling the position.
Benson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Konrad tries to land a knee to the head but Benson blocks with his arms.
Konrad landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad stops a takedown attempt from Benson.
Konrad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benson landing knees to the head.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Konrad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Konrad misses with a knee to the head.
Benson wants a takedown.
Konrad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benson pushes Konrad back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Konrad.
Benson looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Konrad.
Benson letting Konrad take a breather here.
Benson looking to slow down the pace here.
Konrad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benson with a knee to the head.
Konrad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Konrad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konrad with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Benson.
Konrad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Konrad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Konrad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Konrad scores with a knee to the head.
Konrad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konrad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms.
Benson misses with an elbow over the top.
Konrad misses with a knee to the head.
Benson is trying to stall.
Konrad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms.
Konrad slows down the pace here.
Konrad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benson avoids it.
Konrad misses with a knee to the head.
Konrad tries to land a knee to the head but Benson blocks with his arms.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Konrad misses with a knee strike.

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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benson lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Benson on the inside.
Benson tries to stall but Konrad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Konrad lands a good knee to the midsection. Benson won't want to take too many of those.
Benson looking to throw knees to the head but Konrad is blocking nicely.
Benson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Konrad breaks from the clinch.

Konrad drives through and clinches with Benson against the ropes.
Konrad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Konrad working Benson over with knees to the body.
Konrad lands an elbow just above Benson 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Konrad.
Benson taking a breather.
Konrad slows down the pace here.
Benson goes for a takedown attempt but Konrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Konrad pushes Benson up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Konrad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Benson throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Konrad misses with a kick to the body.
Benson lands a head kick. Konrad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Benson scores with a spinning back kick!
Benson throws a sloppy head kick

and Konrad counters by clinching up.
Benson jumps guard but Konrad stands there with Benson around his waist. Benson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benson trying to stall but Konrad improves his position.
Konrad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Konrad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konrad blocks it with crossed arms.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benson letting Konrad take a breather here.
Benson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konrad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Konrad misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benson's face.
A knee to the head by Konrad.

Konrad manages to break the clinch.
Konrad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konrad wants to clinch up but Benson keeps it at a distance.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benson tries to clinch up

and Konrad counters by clinching up.
Konrad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Konrad lands a nice knee to the body.
Benson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Konrad.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but Konrad blocks with his arms.
Konrad with a knee to the head.
Benson scores with a knee to the head.

Konrad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benson lands with a slapping head kick.
Konrad tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenny Konrad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benson throws a head kick but Konrad moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Konrad closes the distance and pushes Benson back into the ropes.
Benson can't break the clinch.
Konrad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Konrad misses with a knee strike.
Benson controlling the action here for a moment.
Benson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Konrad connects with a knee to the head.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Konrad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Konrad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms.

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

Konrad moves into the clinch.
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konrad blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Konrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Konrad tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Benson counter with a right hand.

Konrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Konrad scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benson looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Konrad.
Konrad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benson is defending well for now.
Benson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Konrad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but Konrad blocks with his arms.
Konrad connects with a knee to the head.

Konrad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benson throws a head kick but Konrad moves out of range.
Konrad lands with a slapping head kick.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Konrad moves out of range easily.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Benson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Konrad tries to clinch up
and Benson counters with a head kick. That will keep Konrad thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Benson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konrad wants to clinch but Benson slips to the side
and Benson counters with a head kick. That will keep Konrad thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Konrad sprawls well. Konrad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benson gets slowly back to his feet.
Konrad moves in looking to clinch but Benson pushes him off.

Konrad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benson, pushing him back against the ropes.

Konrad breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benson pushes off an throws an elbow but Konrad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Konrad misses with a knee to the head.
Benson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Konrad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Konrad.
A knee to the head by Konrad.
Kenny Konrad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konrad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Konrad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Konrad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyler Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konrad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Konrad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benson's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Konrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Konrad 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Konrad!

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 Last Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Last Chance looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Chance
vs
Williams

185 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Last Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chance looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chance.

Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chance, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chance fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Last Chance. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Williams manages to break the clinch.

Williams instigates a clinch.
Chance tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the ropes.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

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

Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chance, pushing him back against the ropes.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Chance has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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

Williams rushes Chance and presses him up against the ropes.

Williams pulls Chance into guard.
Chance won't allow Williams to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Chance is having none of it.

Williams uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Chance fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chance gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Williams has gone for a leg lock! Chance slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams drops back looking for a leg! Chance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chance manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Chance's guard.

Chance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Williams is working for a kimura but Chance is defending it quite comfortably.
Chance is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thows a huge punch but Chance dodges it nicely.
Williams is trying to control. Chance wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams passes to full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Williams goes for an armbar but Chance turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chance.
Williams is looking to stand back up but Chance counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Chance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chance's back!

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.
Williams has the hooks in. Chance is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Chance showing good submission defense here.
Williams is hanging on to Chance's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Williams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Williams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chance is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chance defending well though.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Chance's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chance.
Chance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams punching from mount but Chance doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.

Williams is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chance to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chance shrugs it off.
Williams looking to control but Chance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chance working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chance wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Williams working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chance tries to escape but Williams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Williams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chance has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance rolls, trying to escape but Williams keeps control of the position.
Williams wants to control but Chance is keeping busy.
Chance tries to break free.

Chance fending off the submission attempt from Williams.
Williams doesn't have the hooks in and Chance manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chance has picked Williams up and slammed him! Williams can't keep hold of the triangle and Chance manages to pass to side control!

Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chance's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Chance! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Williams has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Last Chance!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remington Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tough Guy. Vice has chosen The Arcade by Hypercrush as his entrance music. The key to victory for Antonio Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silva
vs
Vice

173 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

啓発 Shaolin Nutrition [Q155+]

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remington Vice!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva dives in and grabs Vice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vice pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vice, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vice has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Vice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva misses with a body punch.

Vice is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Vice manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva looking to control.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Vice pushes his legs off easily.

Vice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vice trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vice is one step ahead there.
Vice looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Vice defends easily.
Vice trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

Silva has an active guard here but Vice has managed to pass into half guard.
Vice trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Vice might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Vice is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva tries to roll over but Vice keeps him under control.

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

Vice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vice throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vice's best efforts.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Vice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva tries to roll over but Vice keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vice with a lazy takedown attempt

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Vice fights it but they end up in guard.

Silva 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.
Vice 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.
Vice looks gassed!

Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Vice's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Remington Vice will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vice gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vice throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Vice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Vice is breathing heavily.

Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Vice's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice pulls Silva in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vice shoots in and bounces Silva off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

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

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vice looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Vice from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Vice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vice has his hands clasped together but Silva extends an breaks Vice's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Silva!