IOV 48: Cement Shoes PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez's entrance music is Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Melendez
vs
King

188 cm
24
213 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

194 cm
29
216 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Melendez throws a combination that misses
and Melendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

King gets a clinch.

King breaks the clinch.
Melendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melendez throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.

King clinches up against the cage.
Melendez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Melendez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Melendez wants to break the clinch but can't.
King stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Melendez wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Melendez working hard to break the clinch.
Melendez is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King lands a shot to the body.

King successfully pulls guard.

Melendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melendez has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

King has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Melendez doesn't defend quickly enough and King has managed to lock this one up! Can Melendez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to King on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul King!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Johnson
vs
Utah

186 cm
23
184 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

180 cm
23
197 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Utah!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson defending well as Utah loads up on a big left hand.
Utah throws a lazy uppercut

and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Utah is defending well for now.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Utah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Utah avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Utah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Utah blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Utah shrugs off.
Utah working hard to break the clinch.
Utah wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Utah.
Utah blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Utah in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Utah is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Utah avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Utah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Utah tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Utah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Utah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Utah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Utah dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Utah is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Utah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Utah's head.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Utah takes a shot to the head.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jonny Utah has been cut.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Johnson.
Utah blocking some punches.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Utah 's eye.
Utah avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Utah dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Utah is defending well for now.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Utah's brow.
Utah avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Utah is blocking nicely.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Utah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson avoiding damage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Utah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries a body shot but Utah blocks it.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Utah looks gassed!
Johnson working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Utah shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Utah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Utah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Utah misses with a right hand

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson prevents Utah from breaking the clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Utah.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Utah avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Utah avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
John Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Utah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Utah's defenses.
Johnson is stalling here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Utah blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Utah blocks it.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Utah's ribcage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Utah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Utah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson is pushing Utah up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Utah blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Utah avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Utah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Utah blocking some punches.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Utah shrugs off.
Utah blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Utah avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Utah's brow.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Utah tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Utah blocks an uppercut.
Utah blocks an uppercut.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.

Utah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Utah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Utah moves out of range.
Utah misses with a right hand

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Utah tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Utah drops back down to his feet.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Utah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Utah takes a knee to the side of the body.
Utah is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Utah's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Utah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Utah misses with a combination

and Johnson moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson has Utah pressed against the cage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Utah up against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Utah wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson has Utah pressed against the cage, preventing Utah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Utah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Johnson wants to clinch but Utah slips to the side
and Utah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Utah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson leaves Utah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Utah misses with a hook

and Johnson counters by clinching up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Utah wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Utah is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Utah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Utah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Utah takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Utah.
Johnson pushes Utah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Utah blocks with his arms.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Utah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Johnson.
John Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Utah is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Utah tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a body shot but Utah blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah takes an elbow to the temple.
Utah tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson prevents Utah from breaking the clinch.
Johnson is pushing Utah up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Utah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Utah in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Utah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jonny Utah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Utah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Utah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Utah or not.
Utah takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Utah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Strange
vs
Christiansen

178 cm
24
168 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
166 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

RENEGADE *MMA* Donation Giveback

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiansen throws an off balance right hand
and Strange connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiansen misses with an uppercut
and Strange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christiansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Christiansen.
Christiansen throws a poor cross that misses
and Strange connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strange throws out a loose jab but Christiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiansen lands a right hook to the body.
Christiansen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strange under the eye.

Christiansen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Christiansen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Christiansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christiansen tries to move to mount but Strange blocks the move with his legs.
Strange dodges the ground and pound from Christiansen.
Christiansen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Christiansen working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Christiansen crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen working the ground and pound.
Christiansen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Strange is not content to let Christiansen control the position.
You can see the frustration on Strange's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strange is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Christiansen wants to pass the guard but Strange is defending well.
Christiansen is trying to control. Strange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Christiansen.
Christiansen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Christiansen tries to control but Strange wriggling away.
Christiansen landing punches.
Christiansen lands a big elbow.
Christiansen cracks Strange with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiansen working Strange over with strikes here.
Strange working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Christiansen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Christiansen trying to control but Strange is having none of it.
Christiansen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Christiansen landing punches.
Christiansen lands a big shot there that rocks Strange but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Christiansen working Strange over with strikes here.

Strange is rocked!
Strange is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiansen trying to control but Strange is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen scoring with strikes but Strange is staying in there.
Oh Strange is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christiansen controlling his opponent.
Strange seems to have got his legs back now.
Christiansen punching from mount but Strange doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Christiansen lands a big elbow.
Christiansen tries to control but Strange wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiansen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Christiansen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strange sprawls well initially but Christiansen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christiansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christiansen wants to take a breather but Strange is having none of it.
Strange is in trouble now - Christiansen has advanced to mount!
Strange is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Christiansen looking to ground and pound but Strange is blocking nicely.
Christiansen looking to finish with strikes here!
Christiansen looking to ground and pound but Strange is blocking nicely.
Christiansen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen lands a big shot there that rocks Strange but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lars Christiansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strange takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Christiansen wants to control the pace but Strange is squirming around nicely.
Strange keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strange avoids a series of strikes thrown by Christiansen.
Christiansen looking to ground and pound but Strange is blocking nicely.
Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Strange that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christiansen landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen controlling from the full mount.
Christiansen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Christiansen throws some wild stikes that Strange manages to avoid easily.
Christiansen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Christiansen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiansen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Christiansen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Christiansen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Christiansen throwing strikes here but Strange is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Christiansen lands a nice shot to the head.
Christiansen lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Christiansen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Christiansen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Christiansen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Strange prevents any damage by holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen working the ground and pound effectively.
Christiansen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Christiansen raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strange is bucking up trying to escape but Christiansen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen wants to control the pace but Strange is squirming around nicely.
Christiansen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strange hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Christiansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Christiansen scores with a shot to the body.
Christiansen misses with a double jab
and Strange counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christiansen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Strange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strange lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christiansen circles away quickly and effectively.
Christiansen misses the shot to the body.
Strange throws a looping overhand right but Christiansen ducks down to avoid it.
Christiansen takes a swing at Strange's ribcage but misses.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiansen tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiansen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strange.
Christiansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christiansen misses with an uppercut. Strange saw that one coming.
Strange takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strange uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiansen.
Christiansen swings widly with a right hand
and Strange counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiansen looks to throw the jab but Strange is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Christiansen.
Christiansen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strange counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strange keeps the fight on the outside.
Christiansen swings for the body but Strange moves out of range.
Christiansen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christiansen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strange cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiansen digs a good hook to Strange's body.
Strange slips under a jab.
Christiansen misses with a lunging right hand
and Strange counters with a stiff right hand.
Strange throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Christiansen misses with an uppercut
and Strange counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Strange 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christiansen wants to clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strange is avoiding damage well.
Christiansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strange keeps working.
Strange wants to control but Christiansen postures up.
Christiansen trying to control the action but Strange is working from the bottom.
Christiansen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiansen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strange is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Christiansen is looking to take a break and control but Strange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Christiansen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen trying to control the action but Strange is working from the bottom.
Christiansen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strange kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Seth Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiansen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Strange dodges the ground and pound from Christiansen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christiansen tries to score with some ground and pound. Strange controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Christiansen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Strange is not content to let Christiansen control the position.
Strange prevents Christiansen from moving into mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christiansen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Christiansen trying to control the action but Strange is working from the bottom.

Christiansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Christiansen.
I've got Christiansen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Christiansen!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vegas Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas Pop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pop
vs
Pramuk

178 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

201 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vegas Pop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakaw Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pop tries a head kick but it misses.
Pramuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pramuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pop counters with a one-two to the body.
Pramuk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pop. That one must have hurt.
Pramuk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pramuk avoids the head kick by Pop.
Pop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pramuk's calf.
Pramuk blocks a head kick by Pop.
Pramuk blocks a head kick by Pop.
Sloppy strikes from Pop. Those never looked like landing.
Pop throws a sloppy head kick
and Pramuk counters with a body kick that stops Pop in his tracks momentarily.
Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Pop tenderised Pramuk's leg. Pramuk is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pramuk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Pop.
Pop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pramuk's sensitive parts.
Pop throws a head kick that misses.
Pramuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vegas Pop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pramuk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pop as he avoids it easily.
Pramuk looks gassed!
Pramuk tries to land a body kick
and Pop counters with a thumping low kick.
Pop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pramuk tries to land a body kick
and Pop counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pop scores with a head kick. Pramuk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pramuk.
Pramuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pop. Pop obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pop leaves Pramuk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vegas Pop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buakaw Pramuk.
A head kick from Pop lands but Pramuk takes it in his stride.
Pramuk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pramuk blocks a head kick by Pop.
Pop scores with a leg kick.
Pop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pop, right into the meat.
Pop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pop misses with a two punch combination.
Pop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pop connects with a solid leg kick.
Pop works over Pramuk's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pop throws a combination. Pramuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Pramuk is rocked!
Pop lands a leg kick that knocks Pramuk off balance momentarily.
Pop throws a head kick that misses.
Pop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pramuk's sensitive parts.
Pramuk blocks a head kick by Pop.
Pop throws a head kick but Pramuk moves out of range.
Pop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pop.
Pop thumps Pramuk with a low kick.
Pop cracks the inside of Pramuk's front leg.
Pop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pramuk's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pramuk avoids the head kick by Pop.
Pop scores with a head kick. Pramuk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Pop does no damage.
Pop lands a head kick. Pramuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pramuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pop throws a sloppy head kick and Pramuk moves out of range easily.
Pramuk is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pramuk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pop throws a head kick but Pramuk moves out of range.
Pop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pramuk. That did some damage!
Pop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pop misses with a head kick.
That kick from Pop tenderised Pramuk's leg. Pramuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pop connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Pop tenderised Pramuk's leg. Pramuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pop scores with a head kick. Pramuk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pramuk. That did some damage!
Pramuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pop. Pop obviously looking to wear him down.
Vegas Pop is winning the standup battle so far.
Pramuk is breathing heavily.

Pop moves into the clinch.

Pop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pramuk uses from the top position.
Pop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pramuk is controlling him.
Pramuk wants to control from the top but Pop keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pramuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pop manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pramuk has Pop in his guard.
Pop wants to stand but Pramuk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pop stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas Pop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pop.
Pop tries a head kick but it misses.
Pop throws a sloppy head kick and Pramuk moves out of range easily.

Pop has managed to clinch.

Pop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pop cracks the inside of Pramuk's front leg.
Pramuk misses with the body kick
and Pop counters with a thumping low kick.
Pramuk avoids the head kick by Pop.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pop connects with an inside leg kick.
Pop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pramuk's sensitive parts.
Pop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pramuk eats them both and turns towards Pop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice combination there by Pop.
Pop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pramuk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pramuk.
Pop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pramuk's calf.
Pop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pop.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pop.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pop.
Pop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pramuk can do to turn this around?
Pop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pop throws a leg kick which misses Pramuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Pramuk tries to avoid it.
Pop feints and then cracks Pramuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pramuk down.
Pop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pramuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pramuk avoids the head kick by Pop.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Pop.
Pramuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vegas Pop dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pramuk shoots in for a double leg but Pop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pop tries to bum rush Pramuk with a series of wild strikes but Pramuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pramuk fails with the takedown
and Pop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pramuk's knee momentarily.
Pop misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pop.
Pop connects with a high kick.
Pop misses with a head kick.
Pop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danga de danga de dang - Pop scores with a four punch combination!
Pop misses with a head kick.
Pramuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Pop.

Pop clinches up against the cage.

Pop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pop throws a right and a left that Pramuk avoids nicely.
Pop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pop connects with a leg kick. Pramuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pop tries a head kick but it misses.
Pop throws a head kick but Pramuk moves out of range.
Pop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pop.
Pop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pramuk's head.
Pramuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Pop finish him?
Pop scores with a leg kick.
Pramuk seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick from Pop lands but Pramuk takes it in his stride.
Pop connects with the punch.
Pop lands a head kick. Pramuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pop throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vegas Pop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pop scores with a head kick. Pramuk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop throws a sloppy head kick and Pramuk moves out of range easily.
Pramuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pop. Pop obviously looking to wear him down.
Pop throws a head kick but Pramuk moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pop.
Pramuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pop can pounce on him.
Pop lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pop.
Pop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pramuk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pramuk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pramuk blocks a head kick by Pop.
Pop throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pop works over Pramuk's head and body with a nice combination.
Buakaw Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pop.
Pop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pop is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pop throws a sloppy head kick and Pramuk moves out of range easily.
Pop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vegas Pop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pop connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pop.
Pop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pramuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pramuk tries to keep at a distance but Pop has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vegas Pop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pop 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vegas Pop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Barroom Hero as his entrance music. Joe Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kronic
vs
Smith

174 cm
21
156 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
156 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kronic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronic throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Kronic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.

Kronic has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Kronic looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Kronic missing with knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kronic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Smith pushes Kronic up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Kronic blocks with his arms.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronic.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Kronic tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kronic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronic is defending well for now.
Kronic is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.

Kronic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronic lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.

Kronic clinches with his opponent.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronic.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.

Kronic breaks the clinch.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kronic.
Kronic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Kronic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kronic misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Kronic tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.

Kronic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kronic throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Kronic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kronic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Kronic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kronic is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.

Kronic gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kronic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith prevents Kronic from getting back to his feet.
Kronic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Kronic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kronic content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kronic from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Kronic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kronic with a lazy takedown attempt

and Smith counters by clinching up.
Kronic is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Kronic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kronic landing knees to the body.

Kronic manages to pull guard.

Smith stands up and waves to Kronic to follow him.
Kronic throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kronic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kronic throws a lazy head kick
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Kronic misses
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kronic shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kronic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kronic is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith lands a head kick. Kronic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kronic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.
Kronic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Kronic.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronic blocks it with crossed arms.
Kronic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kronic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Kronic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.

Kronic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
Kronic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronic is defending well for now.

Kronic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronic misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kronic is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Kronic working Smith over with knees to the body.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith keeps control of Kronic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kronic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kronic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronic.
Kronic tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronic is defending well for now.
Kronic lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kronic's face.

Kronic manages to break the clinch.
Kronic throws a lazy head kick

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronic is defending well for now.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Kronic lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kronic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Smith takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronic blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Kronic.

Kronic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Kronic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kronic misses with the body kick

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kronic avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.

Kronic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kronic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nate Kronic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kronic rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kronic, pushing him back against the cage.
Kronic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith avoiding damage as Kronic throws knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronic.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Kronic won't want to take too many of those.

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

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kronic.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith keeps control of Kronic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kronic.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Kronic looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Kronic is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Kronic tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronic is defending well for now.
Kronic wants to break free but Smith has control.
Kronic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Kronic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kronic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kronic breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Kronic avoids the head kick by Smith.
Kronic throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Kronic shrugs it off.

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.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Kronic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kronic cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Kronic avoids the head kick by Smith.
Kronic misses with a takedown attempt

and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith avoiding damage as Kronic throws knees to the body.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.

Kronic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kronic throws a sloppy head kick

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronic can't break the clinch.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronic is defending well for now.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kronic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kronic's efforts to push away.
Kronic tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith with a knee to the head.

Kronic manages to break the clinch.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronic blocks it with crossed arms.
Kronic is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith prevents Kronic from breaking the clinch.

Kronic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kronic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nate Kronic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kronic falls off balance throwing a combination

and Smith moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kronic avoids it.
Kronic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kronic.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kronic's face.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronic.
Joe Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronic wants to break free but Smith has control.
Kronic landing knees to the body.
Kronic tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Kronic drops back down to his feet.
Kronic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronic working hard to break the clinch.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kronic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.

Kronic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a head kick but Kronic moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neal Titus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titus has chosen 'Till We Die - Slipknot as his entrance music. Neal Titus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Knuckles
vs
Titus

178 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
162 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neal Titus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Titus counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles darts in trying to clinch
enabling Titus to counter with a crisp jab.
Titus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knuckles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Titus somewhat.
Knuckles misses with a hook.
Titus looks for a takedown but Knuckles sprawls well.
Billy Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles lands a jab to the head.
Titus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knuckles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Titus counters with a shoot takedown. Knuckles fights it but they end up in guard.
Knuckles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Titus's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Titus working for a triangle but Knuckles defends it easily.
Knuckles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Titus keeps moving.
Knuckles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Titus on the ground.

Titus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but Titus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neal Titus!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Manta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Manta
vs
Staton

180 cm
22
217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Violent Snake

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Manta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Staton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staton lands a front kick.
Manta lands a body shot.
Manta misses with a takedown attempt
letting Staton counter with a right hand.
Staton throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Staton.
Staton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Staton counters with a body kick that stops Manta in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Staton lands a head shot.
Staton misses with a few strikes there.
Lorenzo Manta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta misses with a lunging right hand
and Staton counters with a solid body kick.
Manta is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staton. Manta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manta moves out of range as Staton throws a body kick.
A low kick from Manta is predictable there
and Staton counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta misses with a leg kick
and Staton counters with a body kick that stops Manta in his tracks momentarily.
Manta scores with a leg kick.
Staton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manta swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Staton counter with a right hand.
Manta throws a lazy uppercut

and Staton counters by moving into the clinch.
Staton trying to land knees to the body.
Manta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Staton tries to land knees in the clinch but Manta avoids the damage to the body.
Staton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Staton landing knees to the head.

It looks like Lorenzo Manta has been cut.
Staton landing knees to the head.
Manta wants a takedown.
Staton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Staton scores with a knee to the head.
Staton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Staton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Manta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Staton.
Knees to the body from Staton.
Staton lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Manta is rocked!
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Manta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Staton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staton with a knee to the head.
Staton looking to throw knees to the head but Manta is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Staton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manta's brow.
Manta seems to have got his legs back now.
Staton blocks an uppercut.
Manta blocks an elbow strike.
Staton pushes Manta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Staton as the two fighters clinch.
Staton looking to throw knees to the head but Manta is blocking nicely.
Manta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Staton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Staton tries a knee to the head but Manta blocks it.
Staton scores with a shot to the side of Manta's head.
Staton tries to land knees in the clinch but Manta avoids the damage to the body.
Staton tries to land knees in the clinch but Manta avoids the damage to the body.
Staton pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manta.
Manta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manta lands an uppercut.
Staton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Staton is keeping busy.
Staton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a good knee to the midsection. Manta won't want to take too many of those.
Manta wants a takedown but no success here.
Staton is struggling to control the position.
Staton scores with a knee to the head.
Staton cracks Manta with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staton.
Manta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Staton throws an elbow that misses.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
Staton with a knee to the head.
Staton connects with a knee to the head.
Staton scores with a hook to the body.
Manta throws a punch but it's blocked by Staton.
Staton looking to throw knees to the head but Manta is blocking nicely.
Staton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manta managing to block the knees to the body from Staton.
Staton avoiding damage.
Manta works on Staton's body with a couple of short punches.
Manta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manta.
Staton misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton stalling in the clinch but Manta improves position.
Manta lands a shoulder strike.
Manta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manta throws a punch but it's blocked by Staton.
Manta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manta swings wildly with an uppercut but Staton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staton misses with a knee strike.
Manta has a couple of punches blocked by Staton.
Manta can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manta.
Manta is trying to maintain a safe position but Staton gets an underhook and turns Manta into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Staton obliges.
Staton stalls.
Manta working aggressively here.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staton crunches a lovely knee into Manta's ribcage.
Manta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Staton is working Manta over against the cage.
Staton landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Staton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Manta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Staton lunges at Manta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manta's hand.
Manta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Staton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Staton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Staton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Manta throws a lazy uppercut
and Staton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manta throws a nice looking combination but Staton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manta misses with an uppercut
and Staton counters with an outside leg kick.
Staton connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Manta. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staton throws a right hand that Manta ducks under and follows up with a left that Manta also avoids with ease.
Manta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Staton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo Manta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Staton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Staton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Staton lands with a good body shot.
Staton throws a body kick that misses.
Staton throws a nice outside leg kick.

Staton moves into the clinch.
Staton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee Staton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Staton scores with a knee to the head.
Staton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staton.
Staton misses with a knee to the head.
Manta is trying to maintain a safe position but Staton gets an underhook and turns Manta into the cage.
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manta is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Staton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manta backwards.
Staton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Staton lands with a left to the head.

Manta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Staton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Manta to the mat. Manta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Staton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Lee Staton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Staton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Staton thows a body shot but no joy.
Manta scores with a jab.
Manta throws a hook but Staton blocks it.
Staton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manta scores with a one two! Staton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Staton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Staton lands a nice looking body kick.
Staton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manta rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Manta is predictable there
and Staton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Staton. That's going to slow Manta down.
Manta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Staton.
Manta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staton as he avoids it easily.
Manta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manta checks it well.
Manta thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Staton manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Staton.
Staton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Staton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Staton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Manta's cut.
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!

Staton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Staton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manta. That did some damage!
Lee Staton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Staton circles away.
Staton wants to slow Manta down by chopping away at his legs.
Manta feints a jab promting Staton to slip. Manta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Staton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Staton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manta thows a leg kick but Staton checks it
and Staton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Staton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Staton with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee Staton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
Staton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manta in his tracks.
Staton lands a glancing blow to the side of Manta's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Staton, right into the meat.
Staton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Staton - that will leave a mark!
Manta misses with a combination
and Staton counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staton lands a really nice looking cross but Manta seems unphased.
Staton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Manta avoids the body shot from Staton.
Lorenzo Manta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Staton tries a head kick but it misses.
Staton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Staton slams his shin into Manta's torso.
Manta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Staton thuds a left hand into Manta's body.
Manta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
Manta misses with a double jab
and Staton counters with a left to the body.
Staton thuds a left hand into Manta's body.

Staton clinches with his opponent.
Staton is pushing Manta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Staton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manta.
Manta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a shot to the body.
Staton landing knees to the body.
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Staton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Staton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Manta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Staton tries to land knees in the clinch but Manta avoids the damage to the body.
Staton misses with an elbow strike.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Staton.
Staton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Staton.
Manta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manta struggles to land a body shot inside as Staton controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Staton.
Manta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Staton or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Staton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manta lands a nice shot to the body.
Staton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staton.
Manta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Staton throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staton.
Staton stalling the fight.
Manta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manta.
Manta working aggressively here.
Staton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manta misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manta lands a body punch.
Manta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Manta.
Manta has a couple of punches blocked by Staton.
Manta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Staton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Staton!