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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawnn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes to the cage accompanied by Sikth. This should be fireworks!

Gonzales
vs
Chen

167 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Hellbent, Inc.™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawnn Chen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Chen sprawls well.
Gonzales wants to clinch but Chen slips to the side
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzales throws a head kick that Chen semi-blocks.
Gonzales looks to clinch
enabling Chen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Chen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen scores with a jab to the head.
Chen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzales should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales shoots and misses
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chen scores with a shot to the body.
Kevin Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chen lands a slapping body shot.
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzales at a distance.
Gonzales avoids the body shot from Chen.
Chen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chen lands with a good body shot.
Gonzales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen cracks a nice hook into Gonzales's ribs.
Gonzales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gonzales. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Gonzales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen lands a nice hook to Gonzales's body. Gonzales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chen connects with a body shot.
Chen digs a good body shot into Gonzales's ribs.
Chen scores with a body shot.
Chen thuds his right hand into Gonzales's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gonzales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzales stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Chen - just one landing.
Chen connects with a body shot that sends Gonzales's belly button to the back.
Chen works Gonzales's body with a nice hook.
Chen with a nice cross.
Gonzales gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chen scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonzales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chen lands a jab to Gonzales's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chen lands a right hook to the body.
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzales wants to clinch but Chen slips to the side
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzales thinking.
Gonzales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chen sizes up Gonzales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Chen coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gonzales might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chen lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Chen. Beautiful body shot.
Chen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzales off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen lands with a nice body punch.
Chen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzales at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Chen.
Gonzales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzales doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chen lands a right hook to the body.
Chen scores with a jab. Gonzales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen throws a body punch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Chen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzales under the eye.
Chen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chen cracks a nice hook into Gonzales's ribs.
Chen tests Gonzales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shawnn Chen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzales tries to move into range but Chen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chen lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen.
Gonzales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzales walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Gonzales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzales rather than just go for the knockout.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzales on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzales at a distance.
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!
Chen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzales was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen.
Chen throws out a powerful jab.
Shawnn Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen dips to his left and cracks Gonzales with an uppercut!
Gonzales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawnn Chen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.

Chen cracks Gonzales with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzales.
Gonzales fails with the takedown
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kevin Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales misses with a takedown
and Chen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily
and Chen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chen scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzales doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzales thinking.
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
Chen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzales doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzales fails with the takedown
and Chen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chen takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Chen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Chen sprawls well.
Chen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzales at a distance.
Chen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Chen lands a jab to the head.
Gonzales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chen leaves Gonzales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales walks into a left hand.
Chen stuns Gonzales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chen throws a shot to the body.
Chen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kevin Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen with a hook.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen digs a good body shot into Gonzales's ribs.
Gonzales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen.
Chen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with a kick to the body.
Chen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen jabs at Gonzales's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzales.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen lands with a right hand.
Shawnn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chen lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawnn Chen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chen 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 George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawnn Chen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jozek Morderca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squintz Palidoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jozek Morderca has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Morderca
vs
Palidoris

178 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozek Morderca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Squintz Palidoris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morderca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palidoris did well to prevent Morderca getting side control.

Morderca is trying to work for a kimura but Palidoris is defending well.

Morderca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palidoris is just riding it out for now. Morderca eventually gives up the hold.
Morderca stops Palidoris from getting back to his feet.

Morderca seems to be looking for submissions.
Palidoris is trying to stand.

Palidoris is defending against the submission attempts here by Morderca.

Morderca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palidoris defends it well.
Palidoris manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morderca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Palidoris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morderca, into his guard.
Palidoris wants to get up but he can't break Morderca's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Palidoris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

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

Morderca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palidoris defends well.
Morderca is breathing heavily.

Morderca is looking for a triangle but Palidoris pushes his legs off easily.

Morderca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palidoris is looking to stand up but Morderca won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palidoris wants to control from the top but Morderca keeps moving.

Morderca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Morderca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palidoris defends well.
Morderca can't keep his opponent in guard - Palidoris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Palidoris working over Morderca with some ground and pound. Morderca looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morderca wants to get back to full guard but Palidoris has passed into side control.
Palidoris tries to stand but Morderca is controlling his head.
Palidoris grinds an elbow into Morderca's temple.
Morderca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palidoris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palidoris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morderca down.
Morderca tries to bench press Palidoris off him but Palidoris keeps the position.
Palidoris tries to stand but Morderca is controlling his head.
Morderca is looking for a sweep.

Palidoris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morderca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Palidoris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morderca keeps working.
Morderca is trying to improve his position.
Palidoris trying to control the action but Morderca is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morderca takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palidoris wants to stand but Morderca has his arm trapped.

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

Palidoris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morderca manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Morderca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palidoris wants to stand but Morderca is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squintz Palidoris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Palidoris thows a leg kick but Morderca checks it

and Morderca counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palidoris's guard now.
Palidoris wants to sweep here but Morderca controlling him for the moment.

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

Palidoris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Morderca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palidoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Morderca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palidoris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Morderca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palidoris defends it easily.

Morderca working for submissions but it's allowed Palidoris to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palidoris wants to get back to his feet.

Morderca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palidoris wants to stand up but Morderca is controlling the position.

Morderca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palidoris wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Morderca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palidoris pulls his head out easily.

Morderca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Morderca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palidoris pulls his head out easily.
Palidoris trying to control the pace.
Palidoris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Palidoris decides to stand and escape the position.
Squintz Palidoris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palidoris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Morderca decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palidoris's guard.
Palidoris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Morderca drops back looking for a leg! Palidoris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palidoris manages to kick Morderca off! Morderca jumps back into Palidoris's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Morderca is looking for a triangle but Palidoris pushes his legs off easily.
Palidoris wanted to stand there but Morderca had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palidoris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morderca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palidoris has managed to get both his arms back between Morderca's legs - danger averted.

Morderca working for a triangle but Palidoris defends it easily.
Palidoris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morderca swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Morderca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Morderca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palidoris is aware though and is defending well.
Palidoris wants to stand but Morderca is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozek Morderca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Palidoris throws a push kick but Morderca slaps the foot to one side.
Palidoris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palidoris wants to clinch

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

Morderca drops back looking for a leg! Palidoris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palidoris manages to kick Morderca off! Morderca jumps back into Palidoris's guard.

Morderca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Palidoris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morderca has Palidoris in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Morderca is looking for a triangle but Palidoris pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morderca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Palidoris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palidoris wanted to stand there but Morderca had control of the position.

Palidoris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palidoris wants to get up but he can't break Morderca's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Morderca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Morderca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palidoris defends well.
Morderca has a closed guard, preventing Palidoris from standing up.

Morderca working for submissions but it's allowed Palidoris to get to half guard.

Morderca looking for a kimura from the bottom but Palidoris passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morderca is looking for a sweep.
Palidoris wants to stand but Morderca has his arm trapped.
Palidoris is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Palidoris is trying to get an arm triangle but Morderca is defending well.
Morderca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Palidoris's best efforts.

Morderca actively working from the bottom here.

Morderca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palidoris pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palidoris is trying to control. Morderca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morderca manages to get to full guard.

Morderca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palidoris defends it easily.

Palidoris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Morderca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palidoris is looking to stand up but Morderca won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozek Morderca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morderca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozek Morderca!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Woodard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago has chosen Thursday Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart as his entrance music. Raymond Rabago has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Woodard
vs
Rabago

181 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lloyd Woodard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago throws a sloppy head kick

and Woodard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rabago's guard.

Woodard drops back looking for a leg! Rabago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rabago manages to kick Woodard off! Woodard jumps back into Rabago's guard.

Woodard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rabago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woodard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Woodard is looking for a triangle here but Rabago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rabago tries to stand but Woodard is controlling his head.
Woodard is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Woodard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rabago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Woodard is looking for a sweep. Rabago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodard is pressing down on Rabago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rabago wanted to stand there but Woodard had control of the position.
Rabago preventing the sweep.

Woodard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rabago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rabago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Woodard is looking for a triangle here but Rabago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodard keeps Rabago under control for a moment.
Woodard is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Woodard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rabago stands up and beckons Woodard to his feet.

Woodard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woodard showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rabago can do anything to dispel that myth.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woodard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rabago sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Woodard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Woodard is working for a kimura but Rabago is defending it quite comfortably.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet.

Woodard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rabago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woodard.

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.

Woodard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rabago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rabago is trying to stand.

Woodard is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rabago is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lloyd Woodard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Memin Pinguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bellic
vs
Pinguin

172 cm
25
172 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
173 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Memin Pinguin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic lands with a nice body kick.
Bellic cracks the inside of Pinguin's front leg.
Bellic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pinguin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pinguin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bellic throws a sloppy head kick and Pinguin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Bellic.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellic misses with a head kick.
Bellic throws a head kick that Pinguin semi-blocks.
A head kick from Bellic lands but Pinguin takes it in his stride.
Pinguin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bellic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bellic throws a head kick but Pinguin moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bellic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bellic throws a head kick but Pinguin moves out of range.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinguin tries to clinch there but Bellic circles away.
Bellic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pinguin.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinguin's head.
Bellic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bellic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinguin blocks a head kick by Bellic.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Pinguin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bellic throws a leg kick which misses Pinguin's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinguin tries to avoid it.
Bellic lands a leg kick that knocks Pinguin off balance momentarily.
Bellic throws a head kick but Pinguin moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinguin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bellic scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Bellic.
Pinguin avoids the head kick by Bellic.
Pinguin blocks a head kick by Bellic.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellic lands a high kick!
Pinguin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bellic.
Bellic throws a nice head kick!
Bellic scoring well with a low kick there.
Bellic throws a sloppy head kick and Pinguin moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bellic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pinguin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bellic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Pinguin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bellic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinguin's head.
Bellic keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bellic.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Pinguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bellic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinguin. That did some damage!
Pinguin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Bellic lands but Pinguin takes it in his stride.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinguin moves in looking to clinch but Bellic pushes him off.
Pinguin tries to clinch but Bellic is having none of it.
Bellic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bellic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pinguin blocks the body kick.
Bellic lands with a kick to the temple. Pinguin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bellic cracks the inside of Pinguin's front leg.
Bellic throws a head kick but Pinguin moves out of range.
Bellic throws a sloppy head kick and Pinguin moves out of range easily.
Bellic pushes Pinguin away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinguin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellic. Bellic obviously looking to wear him down.
Bellic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinguin. That did some damage!
Pinguin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bellic.
Pinguin moves out of range of the body kick from Bellic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Bellic 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.

Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bellic lands a nice looking body kick.
Bellic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellic lands a nice looking body kick.
Bellic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bellic lands with a kick to the temple. Pinguin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pinguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bellic lands a nice looking body kick.
Bellic fakes the leg kick and cracks Pinguin in the body.
Bellic looks for the body kick but Pinguin saw that one coming.
Bellic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pinguin's sensitive parts.
Bellic thuds his shin into the meat of Pinguin's side.
Bellic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinguin's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niko Bellic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinguin.
Bellic throws a head kick but Pinguin moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bellic.
Pinguin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pinguin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bellic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Bellic.
Bellic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bellic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellic lands a head kick!
Bellic pushes Pinguin away with a front kick.
Bellic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellic throws a head kick that Pinguin semi-blocks.
Pinguin tries to clinch there but Bellic circles away.
Bellic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bellic lands with a kick to the temple. Pinguin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Bellic lands but Pinguin takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinguin blocks a head kick by Bellic.
Pinguin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellic circles away.
Bellic misses with a head kick.
Bellic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinguin tries to clinch there but Bellic circles away.
Bellic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinguin.
Niko Bellic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellic scores with a nice body kick.
Pinguin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niko Bellic is winning the standup battle so far.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellic throws a body kick that misses.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinguin takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bellic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinguin is looking to clinch but Bellic is avoiding it.
Pinguin wants to clinch up but Bellic keeps it at a distance.
Bellic keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellic throws a body kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bellic!
A head kick misses from Bellic.
Bellic looks to land a body kick but Pinguin moved away.
Pinguin wants to clinch.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Bellic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pinguin blocks a head kick by Bellic.
Bellic keeps Pinguin at a distance using the push kick.
Bellic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bellic scores with a nice body kick.
Pinguin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinguin's head.
Bellic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bellic scores with a nice body kick.
Pinguin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bellic throws a head kick but Pinguin moves out of range.
Bellic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick from Bellic.
An inside leg kick lands from Bellic.
Pinguin fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic connects with a high kick.
Bellic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bellic.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinguin avoids the head kick by Bellic.
Bellic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bellic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bellic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bellic looks for the body kick but Pinguin saw that one coming.
Bellic connects with a solid leg kick.
Bellic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pinguin blocks a head kick by Bellic.
Bellic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinguin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bellic throws a sloppy head kick and Pinguin moves out of range easily.
Bellic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pinguin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bellic throws a head kick that Pinguin semi-blocks.
Pinguin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bellic throws a sloppy head kick

and Pinguin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinguin.
Pinguin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bellic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pinguin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinguin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pinguin has Bellic pressed against the cage, preventing Bellic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bellic blocks an uppercut.
Bellic is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinguin has double underhooks.
Bellic can't break the clinch.
Pinguin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bellic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bellic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pinguin has him pressed against the cage.

Bellic manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bellic.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinguin tries to clinch there but Bellic circles away.
Bellic misses with a low kick.
Pinguin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bellic. Bellic obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinguin avoids a kick to the body.
Bellic throws a sloppy head kick and Pinguin moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bellic.
Crunch! Bellic slams his shin into Pinguin's torso.
Bellic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pinguin's head.
Bellic swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinguin.
Pinguin moves in looking to clinch but Bellic pushes him off.
Bellic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinguin tries to clinch but Bellic is having none of it.

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.
Pinguin tries to clinch up.
Bellic throws a head kick but Pinguin moves out of range.
Pinguin wants to clinch.
Bellic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinguin can do to turn this around?
Bellic misses with a kick to the body.
Pinguin tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Bellic.
Both fighters circling a little - Bellic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Niko Bellic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bellic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bellic throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Bellic.
Memin Pinguin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bellic connects with a solid leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Bellic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

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

Brown
vs
Norman

170 cm
25
160 lbs
11 - 17 - 0

182 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Storman Norman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Norman misses the target.
Norman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norman with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Storman Norman has been cut.
Norman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Norman misses with a looping left.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norman dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Norman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown misses with a hook.
Norman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown throws a series of punches but Norman moves out of range.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown takes a swing at Norman's ribcage but misses.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norman.

Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Norman quickly recovers to half guard.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is taking a breather. Norman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Norman missing with punches from the bottom.
Norman is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Norman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Norman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Douglas Brown just wasn't active enough.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Norman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Norman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown parries the strikes from Norman easily there. Norman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brown to escape.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Norman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norman off and has taken his back!
Norman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown's guard. Nice work there by Norman.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Norman postures up.
Norman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norman looking to pass the guard.
Norman passes into half guard.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Norman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norman has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Norman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Storman Norman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Brown loads up on a big right hand but Norman slips the punch.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Norman misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a body punch but Norman moves out of range.
No joy there for Norman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Brown gets a double leg takedown into Norman's guard.

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

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Norman's legs - danger averted.
Brown is looking to advance position but Norman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Norman dominating with strikes here.
Norman lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown taking shots to the head.
Brown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Norman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Norman lands with some strikes.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Norman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norman is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Norman looking to finish Brown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brown!

Brown is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is in a horrible position here. Norman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norman breaks from Brown's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Brown in real trouble here! The ref calls for Brown to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

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