GAMMA: Contenders #69 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nico Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Brown is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jensen
vs
Brown

177 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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, Nico Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jensen takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brown is trying to break free.

Jensen breaks the clinch.

Jensen clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Jensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown prevents Jensen from breaking the clinch.

Jensen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jensen biding his time, looking for the opening.

Jensen has managed to slip his arm under Brown's chin. This could be all over... yep, Brown is tapping out! Submission win for Jensen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nico Jensen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Marmeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayson Marmeto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gomi
vs
Marmeto

176 cm
19
181 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

172 cm
24
183 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Marmeto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Marmeto.
Marmeto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Marmeto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gomi counters with a single leg into guard. Marmeto didn't expect that.
Gomi lands a couple of digs.
Gomi is pushing down on Marmeto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marmeto is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gomi lands strikes from half guard.
Gomi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gomi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gomi slips a nice elbow through Marmeto's hands, connecting with Marmeto's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gomi lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gomi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gomi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gomi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gomi lands with some strikes.
Gomi looking to finish Marmeto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marmeto!
Gomi punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi with good strikes from the mount here!
Gomi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomi dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Marmeto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gomi with shots to the head and body - Marmeto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gomi lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marmeto is in a horrible position here. Gomi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gomi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marmeto?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marmeto is bucking up trying to escape but Gomi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gomi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marmeto hang on?
Gomi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Gomi.
Gomi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Gomi.
Gomi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gomi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marmeto's face.
Gomi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marmeto's face.
Gomi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marmeto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gomi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gomi landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gomi breaks from Marmeto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gomi controlling from mount.
Gomi punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marmeto is bucking up trying to escape but Gomi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gomi working the ground and pound effectively.
Gomi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gomi scores with a takedown into Marmeto's guard.
Gomi with a nice head shot there.
Gomi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gomi landing with the ground and pound.
Gomi landing some decent shots from guard.
Gomi distracts Marmeto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomi distracts Marmeto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomi slips nicely into half guard.
Gomi working over Marmeto with some ground and pound. Marmeto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marmeto is breathing heavily.
Marmeto has hold of Gomi's hands but Gomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gomi works his way into side control.
Gomi advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmeto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marmeto can do to turn this around?
Gomi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gomi with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi raining down shots from the mount!
Gomi lands a heavy elbow.
Gomi lands a heavy elbow.
Gomi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gomi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Marmeto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gomi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marmeto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gomi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marmeto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kid Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomi lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marmeto hang on?
Gomi with the ground and pound from mount.
Gomi landing punches.
Gomi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marmeto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gomi lands with some strikes.
Gomi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gomi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marmeto looks a forlorn figure.
Gomi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marmeto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gomi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marmeto's face.
Gomi landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Gomi.
Gomi with a couple of short strikes.
Gomi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gomi scoring with strikes but Marmeto is staying in there.
Gomi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomi with a couple of short strikes.
Gomi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marmeto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marmeto's face.
Gomi is landing with some decent strikes but Marmeto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gomi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marmeto looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Gomi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Marmeto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gomi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marmeto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomi distracts Marmeto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gomi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomi landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marmeto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomi controls the pace.
Gomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomi controlling from the top position.
Gomi lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gomi is working Marmeto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomi stands up over Marmeto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomi connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marmeto has momentary wrist control but Gomi slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomi lands a couple of elbows.
Gomi is in close to Marmeto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gomi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gomi is in close to Marmeto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gomi stands up over Marmeto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomi cracks Marmeto with a solid left hand.
Gomi stands up over Marmeto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi pushing down on Marmeto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kid Gomi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marmeto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Gomi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jayson Marmeto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marmeto for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Gomi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomi, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Gomi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coalman Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Makers

219 cm
19
269 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coalman Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the body shot from Makers.

Makers instigates a clinch.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makers lands a shot to the body.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Makers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Makers.

It looks like Coalman Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Makers dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makers avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Makers lands a nice uppercut.
Makers digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Makers works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Makers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Makers.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Makers avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makers scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Makers.

Coalman Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Makers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makers digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makers pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makers.

Coalman Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Makers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makers lands a shoulder strike.
Makers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Makers lands with a left to the head.
Makers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jeez, Coalman Gracie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Makers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Makers pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Coalman Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Makers!

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 Diesel Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Applejuice by Taintstick. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maddox
vs
Ellis

220 cm
26
280 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

225 cm
26
235 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diesel Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis throws out a loose jab but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maddox as he jumps to the side.
Maddox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellis with a poor takedown
enabling Maddox to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Maddox misses its intended target.
Maddox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ellis with a hook.
Maddox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ellis.
Ellis throws a shot to the body.
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maddox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ellis thuds a left hand into Maddox's body.
Maddox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ellis.
Maddox lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
Ellis looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Maddox misses.
Maddox looks to land a left hand but Ellis moved out of range nicely.
Jason Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
Maddox throws a lazy right hand but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ellis tries to get into range but Maddox steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ellis! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Maddox scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diesel Maddox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozek Morderca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jozek Morderca has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Markus Vinicius's chin.

Vinicius
vs
Morderca

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Vinicius!
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, Jozek Morderca!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vinicius feints and as Morderca raises his hands in defense, Vinicius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Morderca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinicius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinicius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vinicius lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Morderca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vinicius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Morderca is looking for a triangle but Vinicius pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinicius works over Morderca with some ground and pound from guard.
Vinicius landing some decent shots from guard.

Morderca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinicius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinicius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vinicius lands a couple of digs.
Vinicius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vinicius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vinicius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vinicius is working Morderca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morderca's head.
Vinicius working some strikes from top position.

Morderca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vinicius is looking to work some ground and pound but Morderca has wrist control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jozek Morderca!

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 Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Hristov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Kronik. 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.

Adams
vs
Hristov

196 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

182 cm
26
220 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
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, Valentin Hristov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hristov circles away.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Hristov moves out of range easily.
Hristov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Adams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hristov!
Adams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hristov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams breaks from Hristov's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Valentin Hristov has been cut.
Hristov is looking to improve his position but Adams isn't that keen on the idea.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams controlling his opponent.
Hristov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Adams working Hristov over with strikes here.

Hristov is rocked!

That has opened up Valentin Hristov's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Valentin Hristov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Adams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

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

Winchester
vs
Armstrong

185 cm
28
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

187 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Winchester!
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, Eddie Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Armstrong misses
and Winchester counters with a head kick.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Winchester is just out of range.
Winchester tries to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winchester throws a body kick that misses.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Winchester circles away.
Armstrong misses with a leg kick
and Winchester counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Armstrong looks gassed!
Armstrong misses with a hook
and Winchester counters with an inside leg kick.

Winchester has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winchester lands a knee to the head.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head.
Winchester avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Winchester dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Winchester landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Armstrong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winchester's brow.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks it.
Winchester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Winchester lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Winchester.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Winchester scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winchester wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester blocking some punches.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it misses.
Armstrong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong misses with an elbow strike.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong misses with an elbow strike.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester blocks an uppercut.
Winchester looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong is blocking nicely.

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.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses.
Winchester working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Winchester blocks an uppercut.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Winchester blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winchesters head.
Winchester looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winchester.
Winchester blocks the elbow strike.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Winchester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winchester lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winchester's face.
Winchester with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Winchester leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winchester is keeping busy.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Winchester wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it misses.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Winchester blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong trying to stall but Winchester improves his position.
Armstrong leaning against his opponent.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Winchester avoids a wild elbow strike from Armstrong.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Armstrong.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Winchester is blocking nicely.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it misses.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winchester's efforts to push away.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Winchester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Winchester closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the cage.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winchester lands a knee to the body.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Winchester leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

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

Winchester forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armstrong.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong has Winchester pressed against the cage.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside that Winchester shrugs off.
Winchester looking to throw knees to the head but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Armstrong avoiding damage as Winchester throws knees to the body.
Winchester lands a nice knee to the body.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands an elbow that stopped Winchester in his tracks for a moment.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Winchester takes a shot to the head.
Winchester dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Armstrong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winchester's brow.
Armstrong stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winchester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winchester landing knees to the head.
Armstrong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Winchester's head.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winchesters head.
Armstrong lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Winchester leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Armstrong landing knees to the head.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong slows down the pace here.
Winchester blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong controlling the action here for a moment.
Armstrong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Winchester blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winchester blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Winchester avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Armstrong misses with some punches.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Winchester.
Winchester using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Winchester using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Winchester connects with a nasty looking knee right to Armstrong's face.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Winchester blocks it.
Winchester landing knees to the head.
Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong blocks it with crossed arms.
Butch Winchester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winchester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Winchester.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Winchester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winchester blocks the elbow strike.
Armstrong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Winchester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Winchester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks it.
Winchester misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a hook that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Winchester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winchester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winchester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winchester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Butch Winchester will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Armstrong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Armstrong throws a hook but Winchester avoids it easily.
Armstrong tries to clinch up

and Winchester counters by clinching up.
Winchester lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Armstrong blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Armstrong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester takes an elbow to the temple.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Winchester blocks with his arms.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside that Winchester shrugs off.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Winchester's head.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Winchester connects with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside that Winchester shrugs off.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Winchester's head.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Winchester being controlled against the cage.
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
Winchester letting Armstrong take a breather here.
Winchester lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winchester blocks an elbow strike.
Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Winchester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winchester blocks an uppercut.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Winchester blocks with his arms.
Winchester blocks the elbow strike.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Winchester is blocking nicely.
Armstrong connects with a knee to the head.
Winchester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armstrong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester takes an elbow to the temple.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Winchester lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Winchester blocking some punches.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Winchester blocking some punches.
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Armstrong.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester blocks the elbow strike.
Armstrong lands an elbow just above Winchester 's eye.
Armstrong effectively controlling the action here.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armstrong'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.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armstrong working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Winchester with a knee to the head.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Winchester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eddie Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winchester's defenses.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Winchester avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Butch Winchester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Winchester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong tries to stall but Winchester uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Winchester's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Winchester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winchester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester blocks an elbow strike from Armstrong.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Armstrong.
Well Winchester has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Winchester!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silas Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene St Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Piper has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Gene St Piper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Silas Redd's chin.

Redd
vs
St Piper

185 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
186 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silas Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene St Piper!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Redd is predictable there
and St Piper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Piper throws a body kick that misses.
Redd swings widly with a right hand
and St Piper counters with a low kick, right behind Redd 's knee.
St Piper scores with a head kick.
Redd throws a lazy head kick
and St Piper counters with a leg kick.
Redd moves out of range as St Piper throws a body kick.
Redd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redd there as he acknowledges the shot.
St Piper moves out of range of the leg kick from Redd.
St Piper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redd throws a sloppy head kick
and St Piper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd moves out of range of the body kick.
Silas Redd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Piper lunges at Redd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redd's hand.
Redd tries a head kick but it misses.
Redd slips a jab from St Piper.
Redd misses with a double jab
and St Piper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silas Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Piper lands with an uppercut that bounces Redd off the cage and back into rage.
A low kick from Redd misses
and Redd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Piper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd throws a leg kick
and St Piper counters with a low kick, right behind Redd 's knee.
St Piper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redd thows a leg kick but St Piper checks it
and St Piper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redd keeps the fight on the outside.
St Piper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Piper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redd. Redd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
St Piper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redd gets off balance looking for a body kick

and St Piper counters by moving into the clinch.
St Piper tries to land knees in the clinch but Redd avoids the damage to the body.
St Piper lands with a short shot to the head.
St Piper lands a shot to the body.
Redd is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Piper.
A short body shot lands from St Piper as the two fighters clinch.
St Piper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redd backwards.
St Piper lands a nice uppercut.
St Piper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Redd is rocked!
St Piper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redd.
St Piper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Piper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Redd up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for St Piper.
St Piper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Piper lands an elbow inside.
St Piper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redd being controlled against the cage.
St Piper lands a knee to the body.
Redd takes a shot to the head.
St Piper digs a right hand underneath Redd's ribcage. Redd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St Piper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on St Piper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
St Piper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Piper gets through Redd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St Piper lands an elbow that stopped Redd in his tracks for a moment.
St Piper presses Redd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from St Piper.
Redd managing to block the knees to the body from St Piper.
St Piper lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for St Piper.
Redd being controlled against the cage.
St Piper lands a body punch.
St Piper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St Piper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
St Piper works on Redd's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Piper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for St Piper.
St Piper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Piper.
Redd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Piper is looking to clinch but Redd is avoiding it.
St Piper misses with a looping right.
St Piper lands an overhand right.
St Piper lands a jab to the nose.
St Piper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redd's sensitive parts.
Redd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redd slips a jab from St Piper.
Redd throws a sloppy head kick and St Piper moves out of range easily.
Redd thows a leg kick but St Piper checks it
and St Piper counters with a series of strikes. Redd will be more careful next time no doubt.

St Piper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gene St Piper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd managing to block the knees to the body from St Piper.
Redd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redd tries to circle away but St Piper has him pinned against the cage.
St Piper lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Piper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redd backwards.
St Piper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redd avoids it.
St Piper lands an elbow just above Redd 's eye.
St Piper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Redd is trying to break the clinch but St Piper has him pressed against the cage.
St Piper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from St Piper.
St Piper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redd or not.
St Piper keeps control of Redd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Piper pushes Redd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Piper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St Piper scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Piper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Piper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
St Piper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Redd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Piper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redd's brow.
Redd seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Piper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redd's brow.
St Piper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redd backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Piper.
St Piper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redd.
St Piper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redd.
St Piper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Piper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Piper pushes Redd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Piper lands an elbow just above Redd 's eye.
Nice body punch from St Piper.
Knees in the clinch landing for St Piper.
A short right from St Piper.
St Piper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Piper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Piper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redd avoids it.
St Piper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Piper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Piper scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from St Piper - that landed with a thud.
St Piper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redd blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Piper.
Redd dodges an elbow strike from St Piper.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Piper has Redd pressed against the cage.
St Piper cracks Redd with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from St Piper.
The referee calls for St Piper to work.
St Piper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St Piper lands a nice shot to the body.
St Piper is leaning against Redd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
St Piper just leaning against Redd, taking a breather.
A short right from St Piper on the inside.
A right hand to the body from St Piper.
St Piper trying to land knees to the body.
St Piper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Piper.
St Piper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
St Piper lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from St Piper.
A nice left hand lands by St Piper.
Nice body punch from St Piper.
Good body shot from St Piper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Piper lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from St Piper.
Redd takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Piper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Piper.
St Piper lands a nice shot to the body.
St Piper lands a right hand.
St Piper pressing his opponent against the cage.
St Piper lands a shoulder strike.
St Piper scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Piper stalling against the cage.
Redd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Piper has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Piper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
St Piper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redd wants to get back to striking at distance but St Piper won't allow it.
St Piper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Piper missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gene St Piper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

St Piper jabs at Redd's body.
St Piper misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from St Piper misses the target.
Gene St Piper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Redd misses
and St Piper counters with a body kick that stops Redd in his tracks momentarily.
Redd misses with a head kick.
St Piper throws a lazy body kick
and Redd counters with a leg kick.
Redd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St Piper throws a wild body kick that Redd sees coming a mile off.
Redd with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Piper has Redd up against the cage in a clinch.
St Piper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Piper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Piper swings wildly with an uppercut but Redd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Piper is looking to control Redd's arms but Redd gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Piper has his back to the cage.
St Piper is working Redd over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from St Piper.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Piper lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from St Piper.
St Piper pushes Redd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redd avoiding damage as St Piper throws knees to the body.
St Piper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Piper.
St Piper stalling the fight.
St Piper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Piper digs a right hand underneath Redd's ribcage. Redd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St Piper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silas Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gene St Piper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Piper lands a nice knee to the body.
St Piper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Redd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Piper stalling.
Redd takes a shot to the head.
Redd wants to get back to striking at distance but St Piper won't allow it.
St Piper content to slow the pace in the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Piper scores with a hook to the body. Redd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redd misses with a right hand

and St Piper counters by clinching up.
Redd is trying to break the clinch but St Piper is controlling him.

Redd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Redd.
Redd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St Piper misses with a head kick.
Redd throws a leg kick
and St Piper counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - St Piper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Piper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Redd throws a head kick that misses
and St Piper counters with a thumping low kick.
Redd thows a leg kick but St Piper checks it
and St Piper counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Redd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Piper takes a swing at Redd's ribcage but misses.
Redd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Piper lands a lovely overhand right.
Redd throws an off balance right hand
and St Piper counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gene St Piper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Piper 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene St Piper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Convents
vs
Jaeger

200 cm
27
268 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

192 cm
19
262 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger keeps the fight on the outside.
Convents misses with a low kick.
Convents misses with a head kick.
Convents scores with a head kick. Jaeger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Keith Jaeger has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Jaeger.
Convents darts in trying to clinch
and Jaeger counters with a straight right hand.
Convents throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaeger.
Jaeger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Convents is breathing heavily.
Jaeger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Convents tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaeger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Convents somewhat.
Jaeger connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Jaeger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Jaeger.
Jaeger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Convents has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaeger finds it's way round the side to connect with Convents's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Convents walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Convents walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaeger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Convents takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Convents on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaeger. Jaeger obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaeger. That's going to slow Convents down.
Jaeger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Convents will feel that in the morning.
Jaeger lands with a nice body punch.
Jaeger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Convents in his tracks.

It looks like Robin Convents has been cut.
Jaeger cracks Convents with a hook to the temple - Convents is on wobbly legs here! Jaeger swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Convents falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jaeger wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keith Jaeger!