GAMMA: Contenders #77 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Dos Alva
vs
Auditore

181 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 2

185 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid 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 5 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Dos Alva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Auditore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auditore tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Dos Alva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Auditore's guard.

Auditore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Alva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Alva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dos Alva passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dos Alva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Auditore is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murilo Dos Alva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Brashears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brashears comes to the cage accompanied by Walk by Pantera. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Brashears
vs
Brown

188 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

MMA Animal

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Brashears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Brown!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brashears fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brashears dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brashears obliges.

Brashears has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Brown goes down! Brashears dives on top of him - Brown manages to get guard.

It looks like James Brown has been cut.
Brashears slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brashears with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brashears content to stall in guard here.
Brown controls Brashears momentarily but Brashears frees himself.
Brashears postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brashears lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Brashears thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brashears 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.
Brashears seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brashears is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brashears working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.

Brashears drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brashears jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brashears with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.

Brashears is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brashears advances position into side control!
Brashears landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brashears taking a breather here.
Brashears working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brashears is working to tighten is grip on Brown's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brown has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brashears is really squeezing tight and eventually Brown passes out! Brashears breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brandon Brashears!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Murphy
vs
Demon

175 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Demon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demon tries to clinch but Murphy moves away

and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Demon shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Demon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Demon tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Murphy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Demon!
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demon trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
Murphy controlling from the full mount.
Demon working to try and regain half guard.
You get the feeling that Demon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Murphy looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon tries to improve his position but instead Murphy has taken his back!
Good control from Murphy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Demon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Murphy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Demon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Murphy 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.

Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demon moves away.
Demon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demon looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Demon fails with a takedown attempt.
Demon looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Demon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Demon throws a left and a right that both miss

and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Demon tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Demon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniel Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Demon.
Murphy is stalling here.
Demon is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Demon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Murphy clinches with his opponent.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demon throws a combination. Murphy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Demon moves to clinch but Murphy breaks away
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side

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

Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Demon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demon checks it well.
Demon misses with a combination

and Murphy counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Demon counter with a right hand.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demon misses the shot to the body.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Demon's ribs.
Demon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Demon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Demon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Demon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Demon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demon.
Demon closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Demon pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Murphy gets a clinch.
Demon tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy has Demon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Demon with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jin Demon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Demon counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Demon to acknowledge the strikes.

It looks like Daniel Murphy has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Demon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy clobbers Demon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demon throws a combination that misses

and Murphy moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
Demon goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daniel Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Demon.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy.
Demon working hard to break the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon moves to clinch but Murphy breaks away

and Murphy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Demon!
Murphy controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Murphy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Dada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Rekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon Rekker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dada
vs
Rekker

194 cm
28
169 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Don Dada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Rekker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekker misses with a lunging right hand

and Dada counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rekker!

Dada looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dada controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Rekker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dada is stalling here but it's allowed Rekker to get half guard.

Rekker has one foot on Dada's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rekker misses with a hook

so Dada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rekker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dada, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rekker defends well.
Rekker wants to get up but he can't break Dada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Dada has his foot on Rekker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rekker works his way back into a safe position though.

Dada looking for a guillotine here but Rekker defends easily.
Dada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dada is working an open guard so Rekker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada fails to land the takedown.
Rekker misses with a lunging right hand

and Dada counters with a takedown into side control.

Dada goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rekker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dada's guard! Nice work there by Rekker!

Dada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dada is working an open guard so Rekker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rekker misses with a double jab

so Dada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rekker wriggles free and stands up.
Damon Rekker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekker misses with a hook

so Dada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rekker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dada, into his guard.
Rekker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dada's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Rekker has gone for a leg lock! Dada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rekker's guard.

Dada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rekker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dada, into his guard.
Rekker wants to stand but Dada is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rekker has gone for a leg lock! Dada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rekker's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dada stands and throws Rekker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rekker is not content to let Dada control the position.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet but Dada drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rekker is looking to get back to his feet here but Dada is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rekker's back.

Dada is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rekker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rekker misses with a double jab

and Dada counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Dada is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rekker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rekker has escaped and now he's on top!

Rekker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rekker throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rekker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Dada seems to be looking for submissions.
Dada stops Rekker from getting back to his feet.

Dada seems to be working for a kimura but Rekker defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rekker keeps working.

Dada is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rekker to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dada trying to control but Rekker is working from the bottom.

Dada is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rekker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rekker has escaped and now he's on top!

Rekker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rekker throws an off balance right hand

and Dada counters with a takedown into side control.

Dada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rekker, who protects the arm well.

Dada goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rekker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dada but great work by Rekker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rekker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rekker misses with a hook

and Dada counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rekker's guard now.
Dada wants to control from the top but Rekker keeps moving.
Dada stops Rekker from standing up.

Dada drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rekker dives on top into guard.
Don Dada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rekker stands and steps away. Dada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rekker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rekker falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dada counters with a shoot takedown. Rekker fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dada drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rekker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dada has Rekker in his guard.

Dada has his foot on Rekker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rekker works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Dada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rekker wanted to stand there but Dada had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rekker gets to his feet - Dada follows without any prompting.
Dada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rekker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dada somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Dada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rekker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dada counters with a shoot takedown. Rekker fights it but they end up in guard.

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

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

Rekker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rekker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dada counters with a takedown into side control.

Dada swings around for an armbar but Rekker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dada's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rekker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dada, up you get!
Rekker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Dada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rekker wants to sweep here but Dada controlling him for the moment.
Rekker trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Rekker stands and steps away. Dada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rekker misses with a combination

and Dada counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rekker!

Dada working for a guillotine from mount but Rekker is in no mood to give up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dada goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rekker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dada's guard! Nice work there by Rekker!

Rekker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dada, up you get!
A low kick from Rekker misses

and Dada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rekker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dada, into his guard.

Rekker gets to his feet - Dada follows without any prompting.
Rekker swings widly with a right hand

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dada tries for a kimura but Rekker is defending well.
Rekker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Dada swings around for an armbar but Rekker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dada's guard.

Dada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rekker is aware though and is defending well.

Rekker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rekker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Rekker

so Dada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dada tries to free his leg and advance position but Rekker is retaining full guard.
Rekker keeping moving, preventing Dada from controlling successfully.
Rekker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Rekker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dada is wriggling around trying to escape.
Damon Rekker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rekker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rekker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dada dives in and grabs Rekker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rekker pushes down on Dada's head and hops out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Dada!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Basic Thugonomics. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rambo
vs
Jaeger

185 cm
28
248 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

192 cm
20
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rambo clinches up with Jaeger and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaeger.
Rambo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaeger's elbow.
Jaeger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rambo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rambo lands an uppercut.
Rambo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaeger prevents it.
Jaeger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Rambo tries a body shot but Jaeger blocks it.
Jaeger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaeger scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jaeger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rambo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaeger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaeger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rambo.
Rambo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rambo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaeger lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaeger.
A short right from Jaeger.
Rambo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaeger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rambo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaeger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rambo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rambo tries to work over Jaeger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaeger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaeger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaeger digs a right hand underneath Rambo's ribcage. Rambo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaeger lands a shoulder strike.
Rambo effectively controlling the action here.
Rambo misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaeger as Rambo tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Jaeger.
Rambo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaeger pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jaeger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jaeger - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaeger scores with a hook to the body.
Rambo can't find room to land a body shot as Jaeger controls the action.
Jaeger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rambo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jaeger.
Jaeger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaeger prevents the takedown attempt.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Jaeger lands a nice shot to the body.
Rambo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jaeger is leaning against Rambo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaeger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaeger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jaeger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Rambo is rocked!
Rambo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaeger controls his hands.
Oh Rambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaeger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaeger lands with a light punch inside.
Rambo misses with a body punch.
Rambo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rambo seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Jaeger.
Jaeger lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaeger.
Jaeger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaeger unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rambo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jaeger is unloading with more strikes now! Rambo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Jaeger!