GAMMA: Contenders #71 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Kalandarishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Kalandarishvili

180 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

182 cm
28
190 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Kalandarishvili !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalandarishvili connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Kalandarishvili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalandarishvili dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Kalandarishvili 's head and hops out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kalandarishvili !
A big right from Kalandarishvili misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalandarishvili .

Smith closes the distance and clinches.

Kalandarishvili has picked Smith up - he's going for a ride! Kalandarishvili dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kalandarishvili works his way into full mount!
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kalandarishvili lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Kalandarishvili with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalandarishvili raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kalandarishvili lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith is trying to stand.
Kalandarishvili unloading with bombs!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kalandarishvili lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bogdan Kalandarishvili !

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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 Paul Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Gracie 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!

Chris
vs
Gracie

180 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Chris!
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, Tomasz Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie gets caught napping as Chris dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.
Chris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chris thows a big elbow that misses.
Chris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Chris tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chris works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Chris working some strikes from top position.
Chris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chris scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chris stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Chris slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chris is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Chris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chris landing some decent shots from guard.
Chris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie controls Chris momentarily but Chris frees himself.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Chris from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chris postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Chris advances position into side control!
Chris trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chris working Gracie over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Chris finish him?
Chris unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gracie wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Chris celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Chris!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore Fisher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Chambers's chin.

Fisher
vs
Chambers

193 cm
24
179 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers's corner calls for a 1-2. Chambers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Fisher does no damage.
Fisher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chambers's head.
Chambers lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Chambers lands with a straight right. Fisher didn't see that one coming.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chambers throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fisher. Chambers shrugs it off though.
Chambers fails to land with a series of punches.
Chambers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chambers misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Chambers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fisher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chambers jabs at Fisher's body.
Chambers scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Chambers blocks the low kick.
Chambers throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chambers.
Chambers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chambers scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers misses with an uppercut. Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chambers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher looks for the body kick but Chambers saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers stuns Fisher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chambers thuds a left hand into Fisher's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Chambers blocks the leg kick.
Fisher throws a hook but Chambers blocks it.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
Chambers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Chambers scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fisher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chambers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fisher on the side of the head.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers lands a slapping body shot.
Chambers with a nice cross.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Chambers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Chambers there.
Chambers punishes Fisher's body with a nice straight punch.
Chambers lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Chambers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fisher doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Fisher walks into a jab.
Chambers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chambers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fisher needs to keep his hands up - Chambers had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers connects with a nice looking jab.
Chambers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fisher has time to react.

Fisher is rocked!
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher takes one on the button.
Oh Fisher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Chambers.
Chambers throws a monster overhand right that drops Fisher! Chambers follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Chambers!

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C
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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 Waz Wsciekly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Walton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Walton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wsciekly
vs
Walton

183 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
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, Waz Wsciekly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Walton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walton shoots in looking for a takedown. Wsciekly tries to sprawl out of it but Walton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wsciekly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wsciekly looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Walton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wsciekly to the mat! Wsciekly manages to get full guard.
Walton is looking to work some ground and pound but Wsciekly has wrist control.
Walton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walton is working Wsciekly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walton thows a big elbow that misses.
Walton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton throwing strikes but missing.
Walton works over Wsciekly with some ground and pound from guard.
Walton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Walton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walton is looking to work some ground and pound but Wsciekly has wrist control.
Wsciekly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wsciekly's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walton postures up and lands a big shot to Wsciekly's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton lands a couple of digs.
Walton stands up over Wsciekly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wsciekly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walton.
Walton thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wsciekly's guard.
Walton lands strikes from half guard.
Walton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wsciekly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walton on the ground.
Walton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Walton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wsciekly defending well though.
Walton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wsciekly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walton.
Walton working Wsciekly over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walton works his way into side control.
Wsciekly taking punishment in the form of punches.
Walton scoring with punches from side control.
Wsciekly gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walton working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Walton drives through with a takedown into guard.

It looks like Waz Wsciekly has been cut.
Walton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wsciekly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Walton.
Wsciekly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wsciekly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wsciekly tries to get out of the position.
Walton working the ground and pound.
Walton working the body and head with strikes.
Walton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wsciekly some visible discomfort.

Waz Wsciekly's cut is getting worse.
Walton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Walton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wsciekly is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walton lands some shots froms side control.

Waz Wsciekly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tim Walton!

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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 Kyle Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Dos Alva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kingsley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blood Stained Nike's - Complete. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kingsley
vs
Dos Alva

175 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

181 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 2

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Dos Alva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley misses with a leg kick.

Dos Alva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dos Alva showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Dos Alva 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.
Kingsley wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Alva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dos Alva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dos Alva trying to mount his opponent but Kingsley defends it.

Kingsley kicks Dos Alva off and gets back to his feet.
Kingsley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Alva circles away.
Kingsley is looking to slow Dos Alva down with leg kicks.
Kingsley misses with a right hand
and Dos Alva counters with a one-two to the body.
Dos Alva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingsley is fending him off so far but Dos Alva persists. Nope, Kingsley circles away and we're back to standing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Alva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kingsley dives on top into guard.
Kingsley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Alva's guard.

Kingsley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kingsley misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Alva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Alva.
Kingsley thumps Dos Alva with a low kick.
Kingsley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dos Alva looks gassed!
Kingsley lands with a thumping leg kick.

Kingsley clinches.

Kingsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Kingsley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley slips a jab and a cross from Dos Alva.
Dos Alva swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingsley.
Dos Alva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingsley circles away.
Kyle Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Dos Alva.
Kingsley lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Murilo Dos Alva has been cut.
Dos Alva shoots in but no luck this time.
Kingsley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingsley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingsley tries to clinch there but Dos Alva circles away.

Kingsley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dos Alva quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Kingsley escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kingsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Alva.
Kingsley throws a leg kick which misses Dos Alva's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Alva tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingsley as he connects with a hook.
Kingsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kingsley. No joy for Dos Alva on that attempt.
Kingsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Alva.
Dos Alva misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kingsley. That's going to slow Dos Alva down.
Dos Alva throws a combination that misses

and Kingsley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley throws a head kick that Dos Alva semi-blocks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kingsley!
Kingsley leaves Dos Alva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dos Alva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingsley takes a swing at Dos Alva's ribcage but misses.
Kingsley scores with a leg kick.
Kingsley connects with a solid leg kick.

Kingsley moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kingsley does no damage.

Kingsley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dos Alva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kingsley is in Dos Alva's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingsley wants to get up but he can't break Dos Alva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Dos Alva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kingsley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kingsley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Alva has a closed guard, preventing Kingsley from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kingsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murilo Dos Alva's cut.
That's time! Kingsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kingsley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Alva.
Kingsley lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Alva off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Kingsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Alva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kingsley is looking to clinch.
Kingsley throws out a leg kick but Dos Alva moves out of range and Kingsley only half commits.
Kingsley tries to work over Dos Alva's front leg with a kick but Dos Alva checks it.
Kingsley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dos Alva if he has to take too many more of those.
Kingsley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingsley scores with the left hand. Dos Alva knows he should have avoided that one.
Kingsley connects with a solid leg kick.
Kingsley misses with a head kick.
Dos Alva is breathing heavily.
Kingsley throws a head kick that Dos Alva semi-blocks.
Kyle Kingsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley tries to clinch up.

Dos Alva tries to keep at a distance but Kingsley has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kingsley breaks the clinch.
Kingsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingsley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Alva's sensitive parts.
Kingsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingsley with a poor takedown

and Dos Alva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kingsley wants to get back to his feet but Dos Alva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dos Alva trying to control but Kingsley is working from the bottom.
Kingsley wants to stand but Dos Alva is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Alva advances to half guard.
Dos Alva stops Kingsley from getting back to his feet.
Kingsley is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Alva sits in half guard.
Kingsley pushes Dos Alva off looking to stand but Dos Alva dives back in and keeps control.
Dos Alva is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingsley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kingsley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dos Alva.
Kingsley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dos Alva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kingsley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dos Alva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Alva slows the pace down in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Alva is looking to score with low kicks.
Kingsley dips to his left and cracks Dos Alva with an uppercut!
Dos Alva swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingsley.
Kingsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Alva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Alva misses with a jab, cross combination.

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.
Kingsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle Kingsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Alva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingsley avoids it really well and circles away.
Kyle Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Dos Alva.
A combination from Dos Alva does no damage.
Kingsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Alva.

Kingsley forces Dos Alva back against the cage and clinches.
Kingsley is trying to break free.

Kingsley breaks the clinch.
Kingsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Alva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Alva.
Kingsley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Alva avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Alva misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kingsley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murilo Dos Alva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dos Alva scores with a three punch combo!
Dos Alva misses with a double jab.
Kingsley scores with a head kick. Dos Alva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dos Alva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingsley backs up against the cage.
Dos Alva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Kingsley clinches with his opponent.

Kingsley manages to break the clinch.
Kingsley misses with a lunging right hand

and Dos Alva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kingsley!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kingsley here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kingsley trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dos Alva controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kingsley is trying to stand.
Dos Alva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kingsley's face.
Kingsley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Alva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dos Alva controlling from the full mount.

Dos Alva working for a guillotine from mount but Kingsley is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dos Alva tries to control but Kingsley wriggling away.
Dos Alva with shots to the head and body - Kingsley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kingsley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kingsley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dos Alva controlling his opponent.
Dos Alva with shots to the head and body - Kingsley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dos Alva controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dos Alva controlling from the full mount.
Kingsley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four 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.
Dos Alva lands a heavy elbow.
Dos Alva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kingsley's face.
Dos Alva wants to control the pace but Kingsley is squirming around nicely.
Kingsley really wants to buck Dos Alva off and get back to his feet.
Dos Alva looking to control but Kingsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dos Alva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Alva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kingsley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dos Alva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Murilo Dos Alva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Kingsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Alva raining down hammerfists from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Dos Alva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingsley 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kingsley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Cardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamalski Ramirezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cardon
vs
Ramirezovic

185 cm
21
207 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Cardon!
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, Jamalski Ramirezovic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardon thuds a left hand into Ramirezovic's body.
Ramirezovic wants to clinch

and Cardon counters with a single leg into guard. Ramirezovic didn't expect that.

Cardon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Ramirezovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cardon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cardon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cardon passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Cardon decides to stand back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the head but Cardon blocks with his arms.
Ramirezovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ramirezovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cardon lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardon is trying to force a seperation but Ramirezovic has the dominant position.
Ramirezovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cardon jumps guard but Ramirezovic stands there with Cardon around his waist. Cardon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramirezovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardon blocks it with crossed arms.

Cardon has picked Ramirezovic up - he's going for a ride! Cardon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cardon controlling the action here.
Cardon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirezovic is in trouble now - Cardon has advanced to mount!
Ramirezovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cardon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cardon dominating with strikes here.

Cardon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ramirezovic wants to clinch but Cardon slips to the side

and Cardon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramirezovic's guard.
Cardon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cardon is breathing heavily.
Cardon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Cardon is looking for a kimura but Ramirezovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardon to get the leverage.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cardon in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cardon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Cardon is looking for a kimura but Ramirezovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardon to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramirezovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cardon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramirezovic tries a knee to the head but Cardon blocks it.

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

Cardon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirezovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirezovic trying to control but Cardon is working from the bottom.
Ramirezovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardon is keeping the position for now.
Ramirezovic wanted to stand there but Cardon had control of the position.
Ramirezovic preventing the sweep.
Francis Cardon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirezovic trying to control but Cardon is working from the bottom.
Ramirezovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamalski Ramirezovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirezovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cardon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramirezovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Cardon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirezovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirezovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirezovic, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardon content to stall in guard here.
Cardon won't allow Ramirezovic to get back to his feet.
Cardon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirezovic is retaining full guard.

Francis Cardon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ramirezovic moves to clinch but Cardon breaks away

and Cardon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramirezovic won't be happy with that.

Cardon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirezovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cardon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramirezovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cardon really felt that one!
Ramirezovic tries to clinch but Cardon is having none of it.
Ramirezovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cardon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francis Cardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirezovic scores with a head kick. Cardon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Francis Cardon has been cut.
Francis Cardon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cardon swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirezovic.

Ramirezovic pushes Cardon up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirezovic landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Ramirezovic.
Cardon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cardon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramirezovic with a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic looking to throw knees to the head but Cardon is blocking nicely.
Ramirezovic landing knees to the head.
Ramirezovic gets underhooks to prevent Cardon's takedown attempt.
Ramirezovic scores with a knee to the head.
Cardon tries for a takedown but Ramirezovic manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Cardon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardon tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramirezovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramirezovic throws an elbow but misses.
Ramirezovic misses with a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the head but Cardon blocks with his arms.
Ramirezovic lands a knee to the head.
Cardon is trying to break the clinch but Ramirezovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirezovic landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardon can't get the takedown.
Cardon avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramirezovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirezovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cardon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramirezovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cardon takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramirezovic throws an elbow that misses.
Cardon avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramirezovic.
Cardon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramirezovic prevents it.
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 Francis Cardon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis Cardon's cut.
That's time! Cardon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ramirezovic moves to clinch but Cardon breaks away

and Cardon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ramirezovic's guard now.
Cardon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramirezovic's guard.
Cardon throwing shots but Ramirezovic is blocking nicely.

Cardon wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirezovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Cardon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cardon is looking to take a break and control but Ramirezovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirezovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardon is working away from the top position though.
Cardon throwing shots but Ramirezovic is blocking nicely.
Cardon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirezovic's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirezovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramirezovic is refusing to be controlled, as Cardon sits in half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Francis Cardon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cardon closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirezovic, looking for a takedown. Cardon pushes Ramirezovic against the cage but Ramirezovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirezovic lands a head kick!
Ramirezovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramirezovic moves in looking to clinch but Cardon pushes him off.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cardon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch up.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cardon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirezovic darts in trying to clinch

and Cardon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Cardon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirezovic is just riding it out for now. Cardon eventually gives up the hold.
Ramirezovic is not content to let Cardon control the position.
Francis Cardon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirezovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirezovic trying to control but Cardon postures up.
Jamalski Ramirezovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirezovic missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Cardon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cardon, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Cardon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fox Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyndon Knowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator T-800 Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Knowles's choice of entrance music: Enya - Boadicea (Hardstyle Remix). Lyndon Knowles has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lao
vs
Knowles

198 cm
29
262 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

192 cm
25
250 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fox Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyndon Knowles!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao throws a left and a right that both miss

and Knowles counters by clinching up.
Lao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knowles smiles and moves away.
Lao misses with a hook
and Knowles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lao misses with a hook
enabling Knowles to counter with a crisp jab.
Lao misses the body punch

and Knowles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lao throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knowles.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Knowles breaks the clinch.
Lao misses with a body punch
and Knowles counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Knowles lands with an uppercut that bounces Lao off the cage and back into rage.
Knowles stalks Lao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lao's face. Lao staggers backwards, shaken.

Knowles has Lao up against the cage in a clinch.

Knowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Lao is rocked!

It looks like Fox Lao has been cut.
Knowles throws a front kick that sends Lao stumbling back into the cage.
Lao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles lands a jab.
Fox Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knowles digs a good body shot into Lao's ribs.
Lao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knowles finds it's way round the side to connect with Lao's head.

Knowles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lao was covering up waiting for the punch and Knowles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knowles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lao is proving hard to escape from.
Lao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lao has a closed guard, preventing Knowles from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knowles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Knowles clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Knowles breaks from the clinch.
Knowles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lao momentarily.
Knowles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knowles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Knowles darts in and clinches Lao up against the cage.

Knowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Knowles has Lao up against the cage in a clinch.

Knowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lao tries to keep at a distance but Knowles has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knowles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lao throws a head kick that misses

and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch.
Knowles lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Knowles breaks from the clinch.
Knowles lands with an uppercut that bounces Lao off the cage and back into rage.
Knowles feints a jab promting Lao to slip. Knowles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knowles throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely.

Knowles takes the fight into the clinch.

Knowles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knowles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knowles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lao throws a combination that misses
and Knowles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knowles cracks the inside of Lao's front leg.
Knowles throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Knowles clinches.

Knowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Knowles finds it's target.
Knowles connects with a single shot there.

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

Knowles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Knowles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knowles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knowles with a jab.
Knowles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knowles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knowles thumps Lao with a low kick.
Lao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyndon Knowles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fox Lao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knowles.
Lao throws a series of punches but Knowles moves out of range.

Knowles has Lao up against the cage in a clinch.

Knowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knowles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lao. Lao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Knowles moves into the clinch successfully.
Lao fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Knowles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lao closes the distance and clinches up with Knowles, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes Knowles against the cage but Knowles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Knowles.

Knowles pushes Lao up against the cage in a clinch.

Knowles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knowles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knowles lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knowles feints with a jab and clips Lao right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Lao is sent crashing into the canvas and Knowles leaps in for the kill! Lao tries to get to his feet but Knowles is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Lao is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyndon Knowles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dee Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frosty Bredejongen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nice
vs
Bredejongen

175 cm
26
175 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

184 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frosty Bredejongen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bredejongen misses its intended target.
Bredejongen wants to clinch

and Nice counters with a takedown into side control.
Nice tries to advance to mount but Bredejongen denies him.

Nice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bredejongen dodges the ground and pound from Nice.
Bredejongen stops Nice from passing to mount.
Nice throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nice is looking to take a break and control but Bredejongen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bredejongen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bredejongen wants to control but Nice postures up.

Nice decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bredejongen tries to bum rush Nice with a series of wild strikes but Nice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frosty Bredejongen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bredejongen circles away.
Bredejongen misses with a hook. Nice ducked under it nicely.
Bredejongen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice slips a straight right by Bredejongen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bredejongen enables Nice to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bredejongen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nice is working hard here to advance position.
Nice trying to move into half guard but instead Bredejongen has managed to sweep!
Nice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bredejongen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice working a defensive guard here.

Bredejongen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bredejongen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Nice counters with a takedown into side control.

Nice is trying to get an arm triangle but Bredejongen is defending well.
Nice tries to move to mount but Bredejongen blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bredejongen!
Bredejongen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nice tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nice get's back to his feet.

Nice gets a double leg takedown into Bredejongen's guard.
Bredejongen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bredejongen wants to stand but Nice is controlling the position.
Nice pushing down on Bredejongen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice trying to mount his opponent but Bredejongen defends it.
Nice is trying to control the action in half guard but Bredejongen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice tries to pass to full mount but Bredejongen defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bredejongen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Nice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bredejongen!
Nice tries to control but Bredejongen wriggling away.
Nice works his way to his opponent's back.

Nice is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nice throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Nice is landing with strikes. Bredejongen can't take much more of this.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice misses with a punch to the head.
Bredejongen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nice off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nice softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Nice missing with strikes from the back.
Nice not allowing Bredejongen to control his hands.
Nice misses with an elbow to the head.
Bredejongen prevents Nice from getting a body triangle.
Nice not allowing Bredejongen to control his hands.

Bredejongen showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredejongen wants to control his opponent's hands but Nice gets his hands free.
Nice has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Bredejongen is in a bad position with Nice working for a choke. Bredejongen manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Nice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bredejongen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bredejongen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bredejongen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nice has his hands on Bredejongen's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredejongen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nice controls Bredejongen momentarily but Bredejongen frees himself.
Bredejongen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nice's guard.
Bredejongen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nice trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice shoots in looking for a takedown but Bredejongen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

Nice stands up from Bredejongen's guard - Nice perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice tries for a takedown but Bredejongen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bredejongen throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bredejongen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bredejongen wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bredejongen.
Nice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bredejongen walks away with a smile on his face. Nice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bredejongen throws a poor cross that misses

so Nice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dee Nice dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bredejongen quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice is looking to take a break and control but Bredejongen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice tries to pass to full mount but Bredejongen defends it.
Nice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bredejongen is trying to stand.
Nice is trying to control the action in half guard but Bredejongen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Nice is trying to work for a kimura but Bredejongen is defending well.
Bredejongen won't allow Nice to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bredejongen won't allow Nice to pass to mount.
Nice throwing shots but Bredejongen is blocking nicely.
Nice frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Nice jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bredejongen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bredejongen and Nice has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Nice decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bredejongen to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredejongen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nice under the eye.

It looks like Dee Nice has been cut.
Bredejongen tries to clinch

so Nice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bredejongen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Nice looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bredejongen's legs.
Nice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bredejongen can do to turn this around?
Nice passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bredejongen!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredejongen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nice looking to control but Bredejongen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bredejongen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nice is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bredejongen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Nice is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bredejongen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bredejongen!
Nice trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredejongen wants to stand but Nice is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bredejongen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dee Nice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Nice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bredejongen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Nice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nice, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Nice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Oripoularis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Bader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bader
vs
Oripoularis

188 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 5 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Oripoularis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oripoularis dives in and scores a takedown into Bader's guard.
Bader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oripoularis throwing strikes from guard but Bader blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bader is on top in guard.
Oripoularis trying to control the position.
Bader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oripoularis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oripoularis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bader slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bader accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bader won't allow Oripoularis to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oripoularis is looking to sweep but instead, Bader has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader stops Oripoularis from getting back to his feet.
Oripoularis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bader wants to take a breather but Oripoularis is having none of it.
Bader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oripoularis wants to get back to full guard but Bader has mounted him!
Bader lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oripoularis hang on?
Bader is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Oripoularis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

It looks like Alexander Oripoularis has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oripoularis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bader trying to control but Oripoularis is having none of it.
Bader has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oripoularis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bader controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bader cracks Oripoularis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That has opened up Alexander Oripoularis's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bader looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bader working the ground and pound effectively.

The cut above Alexander Oripoularis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bader unloading with bombs!

Alexander Oripoularis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darth Bader!