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Undercard bout

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

Mile
vs
Arlovski

200 cm
22
201 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

219 cm
21
206 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Mile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narcaleptic Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mile misses with a jab to the body
and Arlovski counters with a straight right hand.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Mile.
Arlovski throws a low kick, looking for Mile's leg but Mile calmly moves out of range.
Mile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovski moves away.
Mile misses with a right hand
and Arlovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Arlovski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mile on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski misses with an uppercut. Mile saw that one coming.
Mile misses with a left hand
and Arlovski counters with a left to the body.
Arlovski lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Arlovski.
The crowd cheers as Mile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arlovski doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Narcaleptic Arlovski has been cut.
Arlovski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mile misses with a series of wild punches.
Mile misses with a right hand
and Arlovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Mile throws a low kick but Arlovski avoids it.
Arlovski throws a leg kick but Mile moved away.
Arlovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mile moves away from the strike by Arlovski.
Mile throws a body punch but Arlovski moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mile.
Mile is looking to clinch.
Arlovski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mile's calf.
Mile scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Mile. Those never looked like landing.
Mile misses with a left hand
and Arlovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mile misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Arlovski to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mile misses with a shot to the body
letting Arlovski counter with a right hand.
Mile moves out of range of the body kick.
Arlovski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arlovski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mile takes one on the button.
Arlovski lands with a straight right. Mile didn't see that one coming.
Mile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arlovski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mile had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arlovski feints and then cracks Mile's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mile down.
Carson Mile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mile swings widly with a right hand
and Arlovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Mile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arlovski.
Arlovski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mile misses with a hook
and Arlovski counters with a big head kick but Mile shrugs it off.
Mile moves to clinch but Arlovski breaks away
and Arlovski counters with a thumping low kick.
Mile swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arlovski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mile swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mile swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mile misses with an uppercut
and Arlovski counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narcaleptic Arlovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narcaleptic Arlovski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mile throws an off balance right hand
and Arlovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Arlovski cracks the inside of Mile's front leg.
Arlovski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arlovski checks it well.
Arlovski misses with a wild body shot.
Mile misses with an uppercut
and Arlovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski throws a low kick but Mile moves out of range easily.
Arlovski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arlovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mile swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Arlovski to counter with a crisp jab.
Mile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arlovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses.
Arlovski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arlovski throws a hook but Mile blocks it.
No joy there for Mile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mile looks to clinch
and Mile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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.
Arlovski misses with a low kick.
Arlovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mile throws a combination that misses
and Arlovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mile is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Arlovski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mile takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovski moves away.
Arlovski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arlovski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arlovski moves away from the strike by Mile.
Mile misses with a lunging right hand
and Arlovski counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski scores with a jab.
Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mile.
Arlovski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mile ducks right into an uppercut from Arlovski.
Mile is looking to clinch but Arlovski is avoiding it.
Mile paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arlovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Mile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mile throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arlovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mile throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arlovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arlovski misses with a body shot.
Arlovski pushes Mile away with a front kick.
Arlovski jabs Mile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Arlovski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mile misses with an uppercut
and Arlovski counters with a nice body kick.
Mile checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narcaleptic Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Narcaleptic Arlovski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Arlovski misses with a head kick.
Mile rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arlovski counters with an outside leg kick.
Mile throws a shot from downtown. Arlovski moves away and avoids it.
Mile lands with a nice body punch.
Arlovski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mile connects with a single shot there.
Narcaleptic Arlovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mile is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mile slips a jab from Arlovski.
Mile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mile throws a head kick that misses
and Arlovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mile misses the shot to the body.
Mile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mile avoids the head kick by Arlovski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mile moves out of range as Arlovski throws a body kick.
Mile defending well as Arlovski loads up on a big left hand.
Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mile.
Mile scores with a sloppy right hand. Arlovski should have avoided that one.
Arlovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arlovski throws a leg kick but Mile checks it.
Arlovski misses with a straight right.
Arlovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mile.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mile takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Mile misses.
Carson Mile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mile misses the shot to the body.
Mile misses with a left hand
and Arlovski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mile is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big left from Arlovski misses.
Mile wants to clinch up but Arlovski keeps it at a distance.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mile misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arlovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Mile clinches up with Arlovski and pushes him back against the cage.
Mile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Mile.
Arlovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mile lands a left hand.
Arlovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mile misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mile tries to work over Arlovski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mile lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carson Mile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arlovski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narcaleptic Arlovski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

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

Hopkins
vs
Semtex

182 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

177 cm
23
184 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Semtex!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semtex throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Hopkins has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hopkins.
Semtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Semtex pushes off an throws an elbow but Hopkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semtex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Semtex has a takedown stuffed.

Hopkins gets a clinch.
Semtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Semtex takes a shot to the head.

Semtex wants the takedown. Hopkins is fighting it off but Semtex persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hopkins's guard against the cage.
Semtex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopkins wants to stand and escape but Semtex is having none of it.

Hopkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Hopkins clinches.
Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hopkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Semtex lands a body punch.

Semtex manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Semtex moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Hopkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Semtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hopkins misses with an elbow strike.
Hopkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hopkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hopkins misses with a knee strike.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins working hard to break the clinch.
Semtex has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hopkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Semtex.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an elbow strike.
Semtex lands an uppercut.
Semtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins landing knees to the head.
Semtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Hopkins misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semtex lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Semtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Semtex.
Semtex drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Semtex lands with a shot to the body.

Semtex drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hopkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Semtex decides to stand back up. Semtex steps back and let's Hopkins get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Semtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
Semtex throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Semtex only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hopkins has closed the distance and engaged Semtex in a clinch.
Semtex pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Semtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Semtex manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Semtex lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Semtex closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins gets underhooks to prevent Semtex's takedown attempt.
Semtex lands an elbow inside that Hopkins shrugs off.
Semtex cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Semtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Semtex.
Semtex lands an elbow that stopped Hopkins in his tracks for a moment.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semtex can't get the takedown.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semtex blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semtex pushes off an throws an elbow but Hopkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
A short right from Semtex on the inside.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semtex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Semtex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Hopkins stands and steps away. Semtex gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Semtex counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Semtex.

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

Hopkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semtex lands an elbow inside that Hopkins shrugs off.
Semtex lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Semtex successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hopkins moves into the clinch.

Semtex jumps guard and drags Hopkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Semtex's guard.

Semtex is working an open guard so Hopkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses

and Semtex counters by moving into the clinch.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Semtex scores with a nice hook to the head.
Semtex lands an elbow inside that Hopkins shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semtex prevents Hopkins from breaking the clinch.
Semtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hopkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.

Semtex pulls guard effortlessly.

Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a lazy head kick

and Semtex counters by moving into the clinch.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.

Semtex turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Semtex manages to end up in side control.

Semtex decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hopkins to his feet.

Semtex gets a clinch.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Semtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Semtex.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Semtex blocks with his arms.
Semtex fails to pull guard.
Semtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hopkins.
Semtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Semtex goes for a takedown attempt but Hopkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Semtex rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
John Semtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Semtex lands a knee to the head.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Semtex.

Semtex breaks the clinch.
John Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Semtex gets tackled into the cage by Hopkins. Hopkins maintains the clinch.
Hopkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Semtex pushes Hopkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semtex.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Semtex.
Semtex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Semtex lands an elbow inside.

Semtex has hold of one of Hopkins's legs. Hopkins is fighting the takedown attempt but Semtex gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Semtex stops Hopkins from standing up.

Semtex stands and steps away. Hopkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Semtex tries to keep at a distance but Hopkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Semtex scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Semtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the head but Semtex blocks with his arms.
Semtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hopkins lands an elbow just above Semtex 's eye.
Hopkins takes an elbow to the temple.

Semtex has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hopkins uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins wants to stand but Semtex has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Semtex wants to stand up but Hopkins is controlling him.
Hopkins wanted to stand there but Semtex had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hopkins gets to his feet - Semtex follows without any prompting.

Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.

Hopkins has closed the distance and engaged Semtex in a clinch.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Semtex lands an elbow inside that Hopkins shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semtex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semtex scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins is pressed up against the cage. Semtex has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopkins down to the mat. Hopkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Semtex.

Hopkins moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Semtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Semtex forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Semtex blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.

Semtex has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Hopkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hopkins misses with a knee to the head.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Semtex.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Semtex.
Semtex blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins misses with a knee strike.
Hopkins working hard to break the clinch.
Semtex has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Semtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semtex lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Semtex on the inside.
Hopkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Semtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Semtex lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semtex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Semtex has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.

Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopkins falls off balance throwing a combination

and Semtex counters by moving into the clinch.
Semtex can't get the takedown.
John Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Semtex.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semtex.
Hopkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Semtex fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Semtex missing with knees to the body.
Semtex tries to pull guard but Hopkins won't allow it.
Semtex scores with a nice hook to the head.
Semtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Semtex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hopkins walks away with a smile on his face. Semtex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Semtex lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins prevents the takedown attempt.
John Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Semtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins blocks an elbow strike.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but Semtex blocks it.
Hopkins connects with a knee to the head.
Semtex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Semtex.

Semtex gets control of Hopkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Semtex will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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

Hopkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Semtex lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semtex fails to pull guard.
Hopkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Semtex lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Semtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Semtex blocking some punches.

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

Semtex closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins dodges an elbow strike from Semtex.

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

Hopkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Semtex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Semtex's head.
Semtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hopkins's defenses.
Semtex changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Semtex misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Semtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Semtex's defenses.
Semtex tries for a takedown but Hopkins manages to get underhooks.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Semtex.

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

Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Semtex goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Hopkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Semtex's defenses.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Semtex fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins gets through Semtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semtex throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semtex.
Semtex fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Semtex.
Well Semtex 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Junk
vs
Pleasures

180 cm
22
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

174 cm
25
158 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Junk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Pleasures!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junk throws a leg kick

and Pleasures counters with a takedown into side control.
Pleasures looks up at the clock and then as Junk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pleasures smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junk can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Pleasures seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pleasures has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pleasures tries to score with some ground and pound. Junk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pleasures scoring with punches from side control.
Pleasures is putting a hurting on Junk here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleasures creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Junk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pleasures is chipping away with strikes.
Pleasures is putting a hurting on Junk here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Pleasures seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures cracks Junk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Junk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pleasures connects with a decent elbow.
Pleasures advances to full mount.
Junk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junk tries to get out of the position.
Pleasures cracks Junk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pleasures fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Junk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pleasures wants to control the pace but Junk is squirming around nicely.
Pleasures pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Pleasures connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pleasures looking to finish Junk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Junk!
Oh Junk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures cracks Junk with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pleasures!

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 John Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rice
vs
Welch

186 cm
24
177 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

184 cm
25
177 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Welch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice dodges the punch combination from Welch.
Welch connects with an inside leg kick.
Rice darts in trying to clinch
and Welch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Welch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rice's knee momentarily.
Welch cracks Rice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rice darts in trying to clinch
and Welch counters with a straight right hand.
Rice wants to clinch but Welch slips to the side
and Welch counters with an outside leg kick.
Rice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Welch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rice is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Welch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Welch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rice's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice moves to clinch but Welch breaks away
and Welch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rice looks to clinch
and Welch counters with a head kick.
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Welch counters with a one-two to the body.
Rice closes the distance but Welch moves to the side
and Welch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rice wants to clinch
and Welch counters with a thumping low kick.
Rice tries to clinch
and Welch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rice thinking.
Welch throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rice darts in trying to clinch

and Welch counters with a head kick that drops Rice to the mat! Rice scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Rice is rocked!

It looks like John Rice has been cut.
John Rice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Welch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Welch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Welch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Welch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Welch.
John Rice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Welch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Welch.
No luck for Welch with that takedown attempt.
John Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Welch.
Rice walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch fails to land with a series of punches.
Welch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rice moves to clinch but Welch breaks away
enabling Welch to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Rice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Welch is defended easily by Rice.
Rice seems to have got his legs back now.
Rice darts in trying to clinch
and Welch counters with a big head kick but Rice shrugs it off.
Rice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Welch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Welch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Welch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rice has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rice has managed to clinch.

Welch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rice tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Welch counters with a straight right hand.
Welch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rice is able to avoid easily.
Rice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Welch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rice blocks a head kick by Welch.
Rice tries to clinch but Welch moves away
and Welch counters with a left and a right that stings Rice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rice looks to clinch

and Welch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rice!
Welch trying to control but Rice is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Welch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Welch fails with the takedown.
Rice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Welch.
Rice tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Welch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rice tries to clinch up
and Welch counters with an outside leg kick.
Rice is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice moves to clinch but Welch breaks away
and Welch counters with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Welch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice darts in trying to clinch
and Welch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rice is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rice wants to clinch
and Welch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rice's knee momentarily.
John Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Welch misses.
Rice leaves Welch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rice tries to clinch up
and Welch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Welch counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rice closes the distance but Welch moves to the side
and Welch counters with a head kick.
Rice looks to clinch
and Welch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Welch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rice moves to clinch but Welch breaks away

and Welch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rice's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Welch gets to his feet - Rice follows without any prompting.
Rice darts in trying to clinch
and Welch counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rice.
Rice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Welch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rice wants to clinch
and Welch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jeremy Welch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rice looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Rice instigates a clinch.

Welch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rice closes the distance but Welch moves to the side
and Welch counters with a three punch combo that has Rice backing up. Rice nods at Welch to acknowledge the strikes.
Rice wants to clinch but Welch slips to the side
and Welch counters with a left and a right that stings Rice.
Rice moves to clinch but Welch breaks away

and Welch counters with a takedown into side control.

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

Welch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rice takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rice wants to clinch but Welch slips to the side
and Welch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rice tries to clinch but Welch moves away
and Welch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rice tries to clinch but Welch moves away
and Welch counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rice tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Welch counters with a big head kick but Rice shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welch motions for Rice to come forward. Welch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rice darts in trying to clinch

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

Jeremy Welch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Welch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Welch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Welch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Welch misses with a series of wild punches.
Rice moves to clinch but Welch breaks away
and Welch counters with a three punch combo that has Rice backing up. Rice nods at Welch to acknowledge the strikes.
Rice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Welch.
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Welch counters with a series of strikes. Rice will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rice looks to clinch
and Welch counters with a three punch combo that has Rice backing up. Rice nods at Welch to acknowledge the strikes.
Welch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rice moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice lands a left hand.
Welch blocks a body shot from Rice.
Rice tries to throw a body punch but Welch avoids it by throwing Rice back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rice.

Welch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rice tries to clinch but Welch moves away
and Welch counters with a two punch combo.
Rice tries to clinch
and Welch counters with a one-two to the body.
Welch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Welch counters with a one-two to the body.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rice closes the distance but Welch moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rice tries to clinch up

and Welch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
John Rice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Welch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jeremy Welch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rice tries to kick Welch off but Welch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Rice pushes Welch off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rice moves away.
Welch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rice tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welch misses with the combination.
Rice closes the distance but Welch moves to the side
and Welch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Welch is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch misses with a head kick.
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Welch counters with a head kick.
Rice wants to clinch but Welch slips to the side
and Welch counters with a three punch combo that has Rice backing up. Rice nods at Welch to acknowledge the strikes.
Rice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rice tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Welch counters with a head kick. That will keep Rice thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rice closes the distance but Welch moves to the side
and Welch counters with a left and a right that stings Rice.
Good standup being displayed there by Welch as he connects with a hook.
Rice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Welch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch throws a series of punches but Rice moves out of range.
Rice wants to clinch but Welch slips to the side

and Welch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rice tries to kick Welch off but Welch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Welch stands up and beckons Rice to join him on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch

and Welch counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Welch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rice to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Welch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Welch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Welch!

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 John Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Peters
vs
Henry

184 cm
25
179 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

184 cm
25
179 lbs
7 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Peters!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peters gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henry preventing the sweep.
Henry is looking to stand up but Peters won't let him.
Peters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henry manages to get himself to full guard.
Peters content to stall in guard here.
Peters wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Peters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters looking to pass the guard.
Peters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because John Peters wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Henry has closed the distance and engaged Peters in a clinch.

Henry breaks the clinch.

Henry clinches up against the cage.
Henry stops a takedown attempt from Peters.
Henry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.

Henry breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peters, pushing him back against the cage.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peters backwards.

Henry pulls guard.
Peters wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Peters throwing strikes but missing.
Peters thows a big elbow that misses.
Peters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Peters controlling the position from side mount.
Peters in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Peters in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Peters throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Peters misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Peters working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Henry is not content to let Peters control the position.
Peters lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henry has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Peters are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Peters throws a strike aimed at the side of Henry's head but Henry avoids it well.
Peters throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Peters throws an elbow but Henry slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peters connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Henry some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henry gets a double leg takedown into Peters's guard.

Peters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peters has a closed guard, preventing Henry from standing up.
Peters lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henry!
John Peters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peters thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Peters 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.
Peters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peters scoring with strikes but Henry is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Peters get's back to his feet.
Peters tries to bum rush Henry with a series of wild strikes but Henry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Henry has Peters up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Peters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henry prevents it.
Henry is stalling here.
Peters tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.

Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry throws a lazy head kick
and Peters counters with a straight right hand.

Henry gets caught flat footed, as Peters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Peters from controlling successfully.
Peters pushing down on Henry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peters stops Henry from getting back to his feet.
Henry is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
Peters is really struggling to control Henry but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Peters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well.
Henry wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Peters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peters wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.

Peters in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Henry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Peters!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Peters!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Colon
vs
Huge

184 cm
24
179 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

184 cm
24
179 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Huge!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Colon gets a takedown into half guard.
Colon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Colon throwing shots but Huge is blocking nicely.

Huge kicks Colon off and gets back to his feet.

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

Colon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huge is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colon thows a huge punch but Huge dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Colon is working for a kimura but Huge is defending it quite comfortably.
Colon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Colon prevents Huge from standing back up.
Colon works his way into full mount!

Colon is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Huge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Huge backs up against the cage.
Huge throws a nice looking combination but Colon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huge defends it nicely.
John Huge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huge tries a low kick but Colon avoids it.
Huge throws a right and a left that Colon avoids nicely.

Colon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Colon thows a big elbow that misses.
Colon postures up and lands a big shot to Huge's brow.
Huge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon trying to control the position from guard on top but Huge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huge wants to stand and escape but Colon is having none of it.
Colon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colon 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.
Colon wants to pass the guard but Huge is keeping the position.
Huge wants to stand and escape but Colon is having none of it.
Colon chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huge keeping moving, preventing Colon from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Huge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Colon is controlling him.
Huge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colon controlling from the top position.
Huge keeping moving, preventing Colon from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because John Colon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Huge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Colon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Colon scores with a sloppy right hand. Huge should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slapping leg kick lands for Colon.
Colon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huge pinned against the cage. Huge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Huge.
Colon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Colon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huge lands with a nice body punch.
John Colon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huge thows a leg kick but Colon checks it

and Colon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Colon.
Colon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huge is looking to stand up but Colon isn't so interested in that idea.
Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon prevents Huge from getting back to his feet.
Huge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Colon gets to his feet - Huge follows without any prompting.
Huge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Colon eats them both and turns towards Huge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Huge tries to keep at a distance but Colon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Colon keeps control of Huge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Colon keeps control of Huge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Colon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Huge tries to land a leg kick but Colon saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon has a takedown stuffed.

Colon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huge is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Colon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huge, who protects the arm well.
Huge wants to get back to his feet but Colon drags him back down.

Colon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Colon prevents Huge from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Colon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Huge is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Colon yanks on the arm and Huge is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Colon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Colon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bridge
vs
Johnson

175 cm
25
185 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

186 cm
24
184 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bridge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Bridge politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bridge prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bridge is controlling him well.
Bridge controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Bridge wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Bridge.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Bridge.
Bridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Bridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson wants to clinch

and Bridge counters by moving into the clinch.
Bridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bridges head.

It looks like John Bridge has been cut.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bridge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up

and Bridge counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Bridge controls from the top position.
Johnson pushes Bridge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bridge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bridge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bridge controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Bridge is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bridge'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.

Johnson tries to clinch

and Bridge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridge in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson is pushing Bridge's head away, looking to escape. Bridge manages to hold on to the position though.

Bridge has hold of Johnson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johnson seems comfortable defending it but Bridge has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johnson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johnson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bridge couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Bridge!
John Bridge is the new middleweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Training Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Foot
vs
Partner

169 cm
25
160 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Training Partner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Partner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Partner darts in and clinches Foot up against the cage.
Partner trying to land knees to the body.
Partner prevents a takedown attempt there.

Foot manages to pull guard.
Foot throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Partner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foot can't keep his opponent in guard - Partner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Foot.
Partner looking to pass the guard.
Partner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Foot's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Foot is working an open guard so Partner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Foot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Training Partner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Partner takes the fight into the clinch.
Partner tries to land knees in the clinch but Foot avoids the damage to the body.
Foot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Partner stops a takedown attempt from Foot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Partner trying to land knees to the body.

Foot decides to pull guard.
Partner is looking to stand up but Foot won't let him.
Partner is fighting to break Foot's control of his arms but Foot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partner wants to control from the top but Foot keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot has a closed guard, preventing Partner from standing up.
Foot throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Partner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Foot lands a decent punch to the body there.
Foot keeping full guard, as Partner tries to pass.
Partner is looking to stand up but Foot won't let him.
Partner looking to pass the guard.
Partner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foot is trying to control the position but Partner postures up.
Foot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Partner's guard.
Partner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foot stands and steps away. Partner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Partner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Partner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foot.
Partner missing with knees to the body.
Foot throws a punch but it's blocked by Partner.
Partner trying to land knees to the body.
Foot managing to block the knees to the body from Partner.
Partner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foot.

Foot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Foot is looking for a triangle but Partner pushes his legs off easily.
Foot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Partner manages to get himself to full guard.
Foot trying to control but Partner is working from the bottom.
Partner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foot won't allow Partner to sweep him here.
Foot distracts Partner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot wants to control from the top but Partner keeps moving.
Foot thows a big elbow that misses.

Foot gets to his feet. Partner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Partner pushes Foot up against the cage in a clinch.
Foot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Partner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foot avoiding damage as Partner throws knees to the body.
Partner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foot is defending well for now.
Foot can't find room to land a body shot as Partner controls the action.
Foot tries to pull guard but Partner holds him up against the cage and eventually Foot drops back down to his feet.
Partner tries to land knees in the clinch but Foot avoids the damage to the body.
Foot tries to pull guard but Partner won't allow it.
Foot can't get the takedown.
Foot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Partner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foot is defending well for now.
Foot avoiding damage as Partner throws knees to the body.
Partner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foot avoids it.
Foot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Partner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Foot has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foot avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Partner moves into the clinch.
Partner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foot.
Partner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foot avoids it.
Foot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Partner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Partner stops a takedown attempt from Foot.
Partner missing with knees to the body.
Foot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Partner trying to land knees to the body.
Partner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foot.

Foot has clasped his hands together around Partner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Foot cracks Partner with a big elbow.
Partner tries to bench press Foot off him but Foot keeps the position.
Foot trying to control the position but Partner is working away.
Partner is looking to regain half guard here but Foot keeps moving and retains side control.
Partner is breathing heavily.

Foot stands up.

Partner instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Partner tries to land knees in the clinch but Foot avoids the damage to the body.
Partner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foot is defending well for now.
Foot managing to block the knees to the body from Partner.
Foot trying to land knees to the body.
Partner blocks a body shot from Foot.
Foot avoiding damage as Partner throws knees to the body.
Partner prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Partner missing with knees to the body.
Foot managing to block the knees to the body from Partner.
Partner prevents the takedown attempt.
Partner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foot.
Foot managing to block the knees to the body from Partner.
Foot managing to block the knees to the body from Partner.
Partner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foot.
Partner tries to land knees in the clinch but Foot avoids the damage to the body.
Foot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Partner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foot.
Partner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foot is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Foot tries to stall but Partner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foot jumps guard but Partner stands there with Foot around his waist. Foot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foot avoiding damage as Partner throws knees to the body.
Partner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foot is defending well for now.
Partner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foot avoids it.

Foot pulls guard successfully.
Partner trying to control but Foot is working from the bottom.
Foot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Foot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Partner wants to control from the top but Foot keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot keeping full guard, as Partner tries to pass.
Partner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foot is proving hard to escape from.
Partner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Partner trying to control but Foot is working from the bottom.

Foot has his foot on Partner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Partner works his way back into a safe position though.
Partner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partner postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner is looking to stand up but Foot won't let him.
Foot trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Partner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foot is keeping the position for now.
Foot trying to keep a closed guard but Partner is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foot shoots in but no luck this time.

Partner clinches.
Foot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Partner tries to land knees in the clinch but Foot avoids the damage to the body.

Foot wants the takedown. Partner is fighting it off but Foot persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Partner's guard against the cage.
Foot stopping the sweep attempt from Partner.
Partner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foot stopping the sweep attempt from Partner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Foot dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Foot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partner moves away.

Partner closes the distance and clinches.
Foot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Partner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foot looking for a takedown.
Partner trying to land knees to the body.
Partner tries to land knees in the clinch but Foot avoids the damage to the body.
Foot managing to block the knees to the body from Partner.
Foot tries to pull guard but Partner won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foot is defending well for now.
Foot misses with a knee strike.
Foot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Foot breaks the clinch.
Foot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Partner is fending him off so far but Foot persists. Nope, Partner circles away and we're back to standing.
Foot fails with an attempt to clinch.

Partner instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Foot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Partner trying to control but Foot is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partner is looking to advance position but Foot has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Partner working to try and regain half guard.
Partner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Foot dominating with strikes here.
Partner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Foot cracks Partner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Partner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Foot looking to control but Partner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Partner is desperately trying to improve his position but Foot has a good base and remains in mount.
George Foot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Partner is trying desperately to improve position.
George Foot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foot trying to control but Partner is having none of it.
Partner is trying desperately to improve position.
Foot trying to control but Partner is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot breaks from Partner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Partner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Partner tries to hold on but Foot pushes him away.
Partner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Foot dominating with strikes here.
Foot lands a big shot there that rocks Partner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Partner working to try and regain half guard.
Partner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot lands with a punch from half guard.

Foot is looking for a kimura but Partner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foot to get the leverage.
Partner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Foot thows a huge punch but Partner dodges it nicely.
Foot controlling the action here.
Foot trying to control from half guard but Partner is working away.
Partner wants to improve his position but Foot is controlling well.
Foot thows a huge punch but Partner dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Foot connects with a nice short shot to Partner's temple.
Foot 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.
Partner is looking to improve his position.
Training Partner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Foot is trying to control. Partner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Foot!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Panther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panther
vs
Drake

184 cm
24
179 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
175 lbs
11 - 20 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Panther!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Drake!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panther connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panther doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake counters with a head kick.
Panther misses with a leg kick.
Crunch! Drake slams his shin into Panther's torso.

Panther shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drake manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drake has a closed guard, preventing Panther from standing up.

Panther drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drake!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panther seems a little lost for a moment, as Drake dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to advance to mount but Panther denies him.
Drake wants to stand but Panther has his arm trapped.
Panther is letting Drake control him for a moment.

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.

Drake stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Drake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panther shoots and misses
and Drake counters with a head kick. That will keep Panther thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a body kick that misses.
Drake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panther. That did some damage!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panther is defended easily by Drake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Panther. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake takes one on the button.
Panther throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panther doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Panther throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick
and Panther counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
John Panther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Panther counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panther with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a thumping low kick.
Panther throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Drake 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.

Drake throws a solid leg kick but Panther takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drake.
Drake throws a leg kick
and Panther counters with a one-two to the body.
Drake thows a leg kick but Panther checks it
and Panther counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Drake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panther misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a leg kick.
Drake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panther.
Panther gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters with a good low kick that Panther was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panther doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Panther. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panther takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Panther shoots and misses

and Drake counters with a head kick that drops Panther - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drake in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Steven Drake hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Drake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panther blocks a head kick by Drake.
Panther has his takedown stuffed
and Drake counters with a good low kick that Panther was not able to check.
Drake throws a head kick that Panther semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drake.
Panther blocks a low kick nicely.
Steven Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Drake is predictable there

and Panther counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Panther not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake wants to control but Panther is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panther throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Panther is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Panther escapes and gets back to his feet.
Panther gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Drake lands but Panther takes it in his stride.
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!
Drake thumps Panther with a low kick.
Panther with a poor takedown
and Drake counters with a head kick.
Panther tries for a takedown but Drake circles away easily
and Drake counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Drake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Panther blocks the low kick.
Drake misses with a low kick as Panther jumps back.
Drake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Panther.
Drake connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panther doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Panther misses
and Drake counters with a huge head kick that drops Panther! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Drake!
Steven Drake is the new welterweight champion!