GAMMA: Contenders #63 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Flabianno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Dada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flabianno's entrance music is The Pet Shop Boys - Absolutely Fabulous . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flabianno
vs
Dada

182 cm
24
167 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

194 cm
27
169 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wagner Flabianno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Dada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dada cracks Flabianno with an open hand slap.
Dada lands a jab to the nose.
Flabianno throws a head kick that misses
and Dada counters with a low kick, right behind Flabianno 's knee.
Flabianno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Dada feints and as Flabianno raises his hands in defense, Dada changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dada would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Dada drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flabianno dives on top into guard.

Flabianno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flabianno has managed to get both his arms back between Dada's legs - danger averted.
Flabianno wants to control from the top but Dada keeps moving.
Dada wants to stand up but Flabianno is controlling him.

Dada has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flabianno is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada is trying to get back to his feet.
Flabianno trying to control the action but Dada is working from the bottom.
Dada tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dada controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Dada is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Flabianno off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Flabianno looking for the RNC.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Flabianno controlling the positon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dada looks gassed!
Dada is taking damage to the body and head.
Flabianno throwing sloppy strikes.
Dada wants to get back to his feet.
Flabianno struggling to keep hold of the position.

Flabianno working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flabianno is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Flabianno gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Flabianno gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Flabianno apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Flabianno shoots in for a takedown but Dada shows good takedown defense.
Flabianno has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dada to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wagner Flabianno. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flabianno was covering up waiting for the punch and Dada finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Dada gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Dada misses

and Flabianno counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dada's guard now.
Dada wants to stand but Flabianno is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flabianno is controlling him.
Flabianno trying to control the position from guard on top but Dada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flabianno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Flabianno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flabianno defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flabianno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flabianno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dada avoids it really well and circles away.

Dada gets the takedown into side control.
Dada is looking to take a break and control but Flabianno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flabianno manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dada's best efforts.

Dada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flabianno defends it well.

Dada seems to be working for a kimura but Flabianno defends the submission attempt.
Dada is breathing heavily.
Flabianno wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dada is trying to work for a kimura but Flabianno is defending well.
Flabianno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flabianno throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Flabianno keeping moving, preventing Dada from controlling successfully.
Dada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Flabianno looking for a guillotine here but Dada defends easily.

Flabianno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dada defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada trying to control but Flabianno is working from the bottom.

Dada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dada is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flabianno defending well as Dada loads up on a big left hand.
Dada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flabianno on the side of the head.
Flabianno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dada catches Flabianno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flabianno checks a leg kick.
Dada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flabianno with a poor takedown
and Dada counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flabianno.
Flabianno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flabianno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wagner Flabianno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Dada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flabianno doesn't seem phased though.
Dada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Dada.
Flabianno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dada counters with a low kick, right behind Flabianno 's knee.
Flabianno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dada jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dada jabs Flabianno right on the nose. Flabianno blinks but takes it well.
Flabianno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flabianno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dada counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flabianno has time to react.
Flabianno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flabianno on the side of the head.

Dada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dada decides to stand up.
Good standup being displayed there by Dada as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dada.
Wagner Flabianno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dada.
Flabianno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Dada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Flabianno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flabianno stops Dada from getting back to his feet.
Flabianno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dada pushes Flabianno off looking to stand but Flabianno dives back in and keeps control.
Flabianno throwing shots but Dada is blocking nicely.
Flabianno is looking to take a break and control but Dada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Flabianno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dada defends it well.
Dada is trying to stand back up but Flabianno is controlling him

Dada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flabianno pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flabianno pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada tries to kick Flabianno off in order to stand up. Flabianno Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Flabianno prevents Dada from escaping the position.

Dada tries to escape back to his feet but Flabianno has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Dada's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Dada is tapping! Flabianno saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wagner Flabianno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Butch Winchester was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bader
vs
Winchester

188 cm
27
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bader drops Winchester with a left and a right! Oh, Winchester is hurt - Bader dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Butch Winchester has been cut.

Winchester bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Bader drops Winchester with a left right combo! Bader follows him down to the ground into side control.

Winchester is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader misses with the ground and pound.
Winchester is trying to buck Bader off.
Bader looks up at the clock and then as Winchester takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bader smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Winchester is still in real trouble! Can Bader finish him?
Bader tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Winchester seems to have recovered his senses.
A lull in the action here as Bader stalls from top position.
Bader lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader throws a strike aimed at the side of Winchester's head but Winchester avoids it well.
Winchester managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bader.
Sloppy strikes there by Bader.

Winchester throws Bader to one side and escapes!
Bader lands a body shot.
Bader cracks a nice hook into Winchester's ribs.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Bader lands the left hand.
Bader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winchester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winchester looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bader drops his shoulder and cracks Winchester with a huge uppercut! Winchester goes down! Can Bader finish him?

Winchester is rocked!
Bader controlling from the top position.
Winchester is still in real trouble! Can Bader finish him?
Winchester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winchester seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.

Bader gets to his feet. Winchester looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Winchester needs to keep his hands up - Bader had a free shot at his head there.
Winchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winchester on the side of the head.
Bader lands an overhand right.
Winchester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winchester closes the distance but Bader moves to the side
and Bader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winchester moves in looking to clinch but Bader pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester misses with a hook.
Bader keeps the fight on the outside.
Winchester moves to clinch but Bader breaks away
and Bader counters with a stiff right hand.
Bader lands a nice looking body shot.
Bader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winchester is looking to clinch.
Winchester ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
Bader's corner calls for a 1-2. Bader obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bader misses with a series of wild punches.
Winchester walks into a jab.
Bader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Bader lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Winchester can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bader and Winchester drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bader.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Bader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Applejuice by Taintstick. Adams has chosen Kronik as his entrance music. Brian Adams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Ellis's chin.

Ellis
vs
Adams

225 cm
25
246 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

196 cm
27
265 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Ellis!
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, Brian Adams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams wants to clinch.
Ellis has his takedown stuffed
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Ellis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ellis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adams backs up against the cage.

Ellis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Ellis is having none of it.
Adams controls Ellis momentarily but Ellis frees himself.
Ellis postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Ellis is having none of it.

Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ellis stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Adams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ellis's guard.
Adams wants to get up but he can't break Ellis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Adams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ellis, up you get!
Ellis is breathing heavily.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.

Ellis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ellis!
Ellis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ellis tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams landing strikes from the mount.
Adams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Adams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adams dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Adams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams controlling from mount.

Adams quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Adams but it's paid off an Ellis is forced to tap! Nice work by Adams.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Adams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Demon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Brown
vs
Demon

185 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Demon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demon doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.

Brown darts in and clinches Demon up against the cage.
Demon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown has Demon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Demon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Demon circles away.
Demon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Demon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Demon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown looks to clinch
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demon wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Demon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon connects with a body shot.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Demon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Demon wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown throws a head kick but Demon moves out of range.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demon tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demon to the ground. Demon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Demon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

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

Brown is rocked!

It looks like James Brown has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demon wants to clinch.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Demon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown tries to clinch there but Demon circles away.
Demon lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Demon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Demon with a hook.
Demon throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown blocks a head kick by Demon.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
No luck for Demon with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Demon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Demon doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Demon shoots in but no luck this time.
Demon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Demon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demon to score with a decent uppercut.
Demon misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demon throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demon.
Demon tries to clinch up.
Brown blocks a head kick by Demon.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Demon counters with a stiff right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brown. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Demon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demon catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demon lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demon tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Demon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Demon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Demon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demon counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Demon to acknowledge the strikes.
Demon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demon.
Demon with a poor takedown

and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Demon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown is trying to drag Demon to the mat but Demon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Demon controls his hands.
Demon looking for a takedown.
Brown is working for takedown but Demon is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demon looking for a takedown.
Demon wants to break free but Brown has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demon has him pressed against the cage.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Demon.
Demon is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Demon being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Demon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Demon.
Demon shoots in but no luck this time.
Demon shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Demon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Demon shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Demon enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Demon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demon is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Demon has a closed guard, preventing Brown from standing up.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demon is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown trying to control but Demon is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to stand but Demon is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demon tries to clinch up.
Demon throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Demon misses with a body kick.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Demon.
Demon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Demon lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Demon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Demon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Demon duly obliges.
Demon tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
A combination from Demon does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Demon. Beautiful body shot.
Brown tries to clinch there but Demon circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Demon. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Demon.
Demon shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Demon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Demon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Demon swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Demon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Demon doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Demon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Demon persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
James Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Demon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Demon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Demon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demon throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Demon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Demon's leg but Demon calmly moves out of range.
Demon shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Demon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Demon tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Demon tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Demon scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Demon looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick but Demon moves out of range.
Demon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Demon tries to clinch

and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Demon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown has Demon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Demon can't break the clinch.
Brown is pushing Demon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Demon tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Demon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
James Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Demon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown tries a body shot but Demon blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Demon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demon 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Demon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Loberjones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loberjones comes to the cage accompanied by Wiz Khalifa. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Loberjones
vs
Alexander

182 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Loberjones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Alexander!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander misses with a head kick.
Loberjones darts in trying to clinch

and Alexander counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Loberjones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mike Loberjones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander tries to clinch but Loberjones is having none of it.
Loberjones tries to clinch but Alexander moves away

and Alexander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Loberjones prevents the takedown attempt.

Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loberjones tries to clinch up

and Alexander counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Loberjones!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loberjones is trying to escape the mount.
Loberjones is squirming around, avoiding Alexander's attempts to control the action.
Loberjones really wants to buck Alexander off and get back to his feet.
Loberjones is trying desperately to improve position.
Alexander blocks Loberjones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander trying to control but Loberjones is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Alexander.
Loberjones reaches up to try and control the position but Alexander seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Loberjones rolls and tries to escape and now Alexander has his back!
Loberjones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Loberjones manages to escape to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Loberjones which made him look bad.
Loberjones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Alexander counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loberjones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Loberjones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Alexander.

Loberjones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Loberjones pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.

Loberjones manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loberjones wants to clinch

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

Loberjones breaks the clinch.
Loberjones darts in trying to clinch

and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control.
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Loberjones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander looks gassed!
Loberjones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loberjones keeps working.
Loberjones is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loberjones is working hard here to advance position.
Loberjones looks to move to half guard but instead Alexander has passed into mount! Damn!
Loberjones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Loberjones is trying to escape the mount.
Loberjones wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loberjones working to try and regain half guard.
Alexander controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Loberjones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Loberjones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loberjones is looking to escape.
Loberjones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loberjones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Alexander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Loberjones tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Loberjones tries to clinch
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Loberjones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control.
Loberjones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loberjones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Loberjones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loberjones is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexander swings around for an armbar but Loberjones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alexander's guard.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Loberjones postures up.
Loberjones stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.

Loberjones gets to his feet - Alexander follows without any prompting.
Loberjones wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side

and Alexander counters by clinching up.

Loberjones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Loberjones pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.

Loberjones jumps guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander prevents Loberjones from getting back to his feet.

Loberjones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Loberjones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Loberjones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Loberjones breaks from the clinch.
Loberjones tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.

Loberjones clinches up against the cage.
Loberjones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Loberjones tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loberjones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loberjones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mike Loberjones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to clinch but Loberjones is having none of it.

Loberjones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.

Loberjones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loberjones wants to clinch

and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Loberjones fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Loberjones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Loberjones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loberjones tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Loberjones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexander keeps the fight on the outside.
Loberjones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loberjones is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Loberjones doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.

Loberjones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alexander's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Loberjones stands up and waves to Alexander to follow him.

Loberjones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Loberjones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alexander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loberjones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loberjones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexander is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loberjones unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Loberjones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Loberjones moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loberjones.

Alexander decides to pull guard.
Loberjones wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Loberjones trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Loberjones stands and steps away. Alexander gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Loberjones tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Alexander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Loberjones jumps guard and drags Alexander to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Alexander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loberjones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexander has managed to get both his arms back between Loberjones's legs - danger averted.
Justin Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loberjones trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loberjones looking for a sweep. Not yet Loberjones, not yet.
Loberjones wants to get back to his feet but Alexander passes into half guard.
Loberjones is trying to stand up here but Alexander is controlling him well.
Loberjones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loberjones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Loberjones trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander is proving a slippery customer.
Loberjones wants to sweep but no luck.
Loberjones throwing short punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Loberjones looking for a guillotine here but Alexander defends easily.

Loberjones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

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

Alexander closes the distance and pushes Loberjones back into the cage.
Loberjones blocks a body shot from Alexander.

Loberjones lands a takedown into guard.

Alexander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexander is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Loberjones dives into side control.
Alexander struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loberjones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alexander to see if he's OK.
Loberjones scores with punches from side control.
Alexander tries to buck Loberjones off but Loberjones is having none of it.

Loberjones stands up.
Loberjones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Loberjones closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.
Loberjones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexander blocks it with crossed arms.
Loberjones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Loberjones lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Loberjones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Loberjones tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
Loberjones doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Loberjones.
Loberjones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Loberjones clinches up against the cage.

Loberjones manages to break the clinch.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alexander counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Loberjones.
Loberjones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loberjones looks to land a body kick but Alexander moved away.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Loberjones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Loberjones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Loberjones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

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

Armstrong
vs
Cardon

187 cm
22
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
207 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Cardon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armstrong pushes Cardon up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardon backwards.
Cardon tries to score a body lock takedown but Armstrong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardon tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.
Eddie Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francis Cardon.
Armstrong gets through Cardon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Cardon is rocked!
Armstrong maintains plum control as Cardon tries to back straight out! Armstrong connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Cardon blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Eddie Armstrong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweatty Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweatty Balls told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mattson
vs
Balls

173 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Mattson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sweatty Balls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mattson counters with a nice uppercut.

Balls shoots in and bounces Mattson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Balls forces his way into half guard.

Balls is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mattson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mattson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Balls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mattson defends it well.
Balls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls works his foot free and advances to mount.

Balls working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mattson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Balls off and cradles Mattson's limp body as Balls celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sweatty Balls!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Loher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Joe
vs
Loher

205 cm
27
255 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Loher!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe misses with a body kick.
Loher thows a body shot but no joy.
Loher's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Loher duly obliges.
Bubba Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loher tries for a takedown but Joe circles away easily
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Loher avoids the head kick by Joe.
Loher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Loher.
Joe tests Loher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loher slips under a jab from Joe.
Joe throws a right and a left that Loher avoids nicely.
Joe connects with a solid leg kick.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
Joe cracks Loher with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joe misses with a combination
and Loher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
A shot to the body from Loher misses
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
Loher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but Loher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loher tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loher needs to keep his hands up - Joe had a free shot at his head there.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loher throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Joe looks to land a combination but Loher avoids it well.
Joe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joe digs a good body shot into Loher's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Joe lands.
Joe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loher tries to clinch up.

Joe scores with a takedown into Loher's guard.
Loher wants to hit a switch here but Joe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loher there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loher tries to hold on but Joe postures up.
Loher is in a horrible position here. Joe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Loher is trying to escape the mount.
Joe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Loher looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loher swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The referee warns Loher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Loher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Loher is bucking up trying to escape but Joe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Loher is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Joe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Loher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bubba Joe is winning the standup battle so far.

Joe feints and as Loher raises his hands in defense, Joe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loher working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Loher is working an open guard so Joe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Loher misses
and Joe counters with a big head kick but Loher shrugs it off.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe thuds his shin into the meat of Loher's side.
Loher is breathing heavily.
Joe connects with a body shot.

Joe scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loher is bucking up trying to escape but Joe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe punishing his opponent with strikes.

Joe wants to finish this one by submission but Loher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Joe.
Loher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Loher is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.
Loher tries to kick Joe off but Joe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Loher's hands, connecting with Loher's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is keen to just control but Loher is a slippery customer.

Joe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Loher to get to his feet.
Loher ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
Loher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joe counters with a good low kick that Loher was not able to check.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joe rather than just go for the knockout.
Joe misses with a combination
and Loher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Joe dominated that second round.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Loher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but Loher persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe throws a lazy uppercut
and Loher counters with a left and a right that stings Joe.
Loher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Joe scores with a four punch combination!
Bubba Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loher in his tracks.
Joe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Loher's head.
Loher misses with a straight right.
Loher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Loher misses with a combination
and Loher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Joe.
Loher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bubba Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Loher.
Loher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Joe.
Loher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Loher does it's job there.
Loher tries for a takedown but Joe circles away easily
and Joe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe lands a nice hook to Loher's body. Loher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loher misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loher drops his hands momentarily and Joe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joe scores with a three punch combo!

Loher is rocked!

It looks like Michael Loher has been cut.
Joe connects with a nice cross there... Loher is looking wobbly and Joe recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Loher to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Joe jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Joe!

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