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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Domagoj Kovacic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kovacic
vs
Garza

175 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

179 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Domagoj Kovacic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Garza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza misses with a few strikes there.
Garza misses with a low kick.
Garza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovacic counters with a leg kick.
Garza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garza duly obliges.

It looks like Domagoj Kovacic has been cut.
Kovacic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Kovacic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Garza is trying to buck Kovacic off.
Kovacic wants to stand but Garza has his arm trapped.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garza is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Garza prevents Kovacic from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Garza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Garza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kovacic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kovacic wants to control but Garza is keeping him busy.
Garza is trying to buck Kovacic off.
Garza looks gassed!

Garza explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kovacic thumps Garza with a low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kovacic breaks the clinch.

Kovacic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garza was covering up waiting for the punch and Kovacic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garza wants to stand but Kovacic is controlling the position.
Kovacic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garza on the ground.
Garza keeping moving, preventing Kovacic from controlling successfully.
Garza is looking to stand up but Kovacic isn't so interested in that idea.
Kovacic trying to control the position from guard on top but Garza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Domagoj Kovacic just wasn't active enough.
Some bone on bone action there as Kovacic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kovacic looking to score a takedown here. Garza is defending well but Kovacic drives through and ends up in Garza's guard.
Kovacic wants to control from the top but Garza keeps moving.

Garza pushes Kovacic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Garza 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.
Garza misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Garza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovacic blocks a leg kick.

Kovacic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kovacic lands in his opponent's guard.
Kovacic is in close to Garza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garza keeping moving, preventing Kovacic from controlling successfully.
Kovacic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Garza is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Kovacic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garza wants to slow Kovacic down by chopping away at his legs.
Garza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garza misses with a double jab
and Kovacic counters with a left and a right that stings Garza.
Garza tried to score with a low kick but Kovacic checks it.
That kick from Garza tenderised Kovacic's leg. Kovacic is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Kovacic tenderised Garza's leg. Garza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garza throws a leg kick but Kovacic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garza fails to land with a series of punches.

Kovacic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garza to the mat! Garza manages to get full guard.
Garza wants to get back to his feet but Kovacic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Garza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domagoj Kovacic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kovacic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garza to the mat! Garza manages to get full guard.

Garza pushes Kovacic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Garza thows a leg kick but Kovacic checks it
and Kovacic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovacic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garza.
Rico Garza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garza stalks Kovacic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kovacic's face. Kovacic staggers backwards, shaken.
Kovacic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garza misses with a double jab.
Garza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovacic doesn't manage to clinch there - Garza circles away.
Garza tries to land a leg kick but Kovacic saw it coming and moves away.
Kovacic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Kovacic blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Garza is predictable there
and Kovacic counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kovacic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garza wants to stand and escape but Kovacic is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garza kicks Kovacic off and gets to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Garza enables Kovacic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kovacic wants to control from the top but Garza keeps moving.
Kovacic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garza's guard.
Kovacic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovacic is controlling him.
Kovacic wants to control from the top but Garza keeps moving.

Garza kicks Kovacic off and gets to his feet.
Garza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovacic scores with a four punch combination!
Garza feints and then cracks Kovacic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacic down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left and a right from Kovacic both land. Nice combination.
Rico Garza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kovacic is able to avoid easily.

Kovacic forces Garza back against the ropes and clinches.

Kovacic breaks from the clinch.
Garza motions for Kovacic to come forward. Garza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garza misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovacic checks a leg kick.
Kovacic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garza tries a low kick but Kovacic avoids it.
Garza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garza throws a front kick aimed at Kovacic's knee but Kovacic avoids it well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza wants to stand and escape but Kovacic is having none of it.
Kovacic wants to control from the top but Garza keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Garza uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Garza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kovacic.
Garza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kovacic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kovacic tries to stand but Garza is controlling his head.
Kovacic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kovacic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Garza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A solid leg kick lands there for Garza.
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!

Kovacic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Garza makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garza slips a jab and a cross from Kovacic.
Garza 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.
Garza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Domagoj Kovacic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domagoj Kovacic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Garza gets caught flat footed, as Kovacic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kovacic trying to control but Garza is working from the bottom.

Garza uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Kovacic tries to clinch but Garza moves out of range.

Kovacic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garza quickly recovers to half guard.

Garza makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kovacic checks the leg kick.
Garza misses with a low kick.
Garza looks to land a combination but Kovacic avoids it well.

Kovacic gets a takedown into half guard.
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!

Garza manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kovacic doesn't manage to clinch there - Garza circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovacic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garza tries to bum rush Kovacic with a series of wild strikes but Kovacic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garza tries to work over Kovacic's front leg with a kick but Kovacic checks it.
Kovacic connects with a solid leg kick.
Garza looks to land a combination but Kovacic avoids it well.
Garza throws a leg kick but Kovacic moved away.
Rico Garza seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Kovacic drives through with a takedown into Garza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Garza pushes Kovacic off and scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Kovacic does no damage.
A combination from Kovacic does no damage.
Garza feints and then cracks Kovacic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacic down.
Garza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garza tries to bum rush Kovacic with a series of wild strikes but Kovacic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Garza misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kovacic scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Garza is predictable there
and Kovacic counters with a left and a right that stings Garza.
Garza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Kovacic drives through with a takedown into Garza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Garza pushes Kovacic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Garza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kovacic eats them both and turns towards Garza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

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

Garza pushes Kovacic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Garza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garza.
Kovacic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Garza paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Kovacic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garza's guard.
Kovacic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garza's guard.
Garza wants to stand and escape but Kovacic is having none of it.
Garza keeping full guard, as Kovacic tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza has a closed guard, preventing Kovacic from standing up.

Garza kicks Kovacic off and gets to his feet.

Kovacic looking to score a takedown here. Garza is defending well but Kovacic drives through and ends up in Garza's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovacic is controlling him.

Garza is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Garza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garza takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovacic crunches a lovely knee into Garza's ribcage.
Kovacic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garza.
Garza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovacic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garza's efforts to push away.
Garza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Domagoj Kovacic.
I think Kovacic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rico Garza!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry The Hatchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Balboa
vs
The Hatchett

180 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry The Hatchett!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hatchett misses with a takedown attempt

and Balboa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Hatchett wants to get back to his feet.
The Hatchett is staying active underneath Balboa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Hatchett tries to kick Balboa off but Balboa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Hatchett tries to get to full guard but Balboa has control of the leg.
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Hatchett on the ground.
The Hatchett wants to control but Balboa is keeping busy.
The Hatchett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Hatchett keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Hatchett is looking for a sweep. Balboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Hatchett shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
The Hatchett fails with the takedown

and Balboa counters by clinching up.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett.
Balboa with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Balboa.
The Hatchett is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Balboa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Hatchett looks gassed!
Balboa is pressed up against the ropes. The Hatchett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balboa down to the mat. Balboa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Hatchett tries for a takedown but Balboa circles away easily
and Balboa counters with a head kick.
The Hatchett tries for a takedown but Balboa circles away easily

and Balboa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Balboa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Hatchett wants to improve his position but Balboa is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hatchett is looking to control Balboa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Hatchett avoid being mounted?

The Hatchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four 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.
The Hatchett is looking to improve his position.
The Hatchett is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hatchett looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Hatchett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balboa but Balboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Hatchett fails with a takedown attempt.
The Hatchett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett.
The Hatchett with a poor takedown

and Balboa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Hatchett's guard now.
The Hatchett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balboa is controlling him.
Balboa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Hatchett is breathing heavily.
Balboa won't allow The Hatchett to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rocky Balboa just wasn't active enough.

Balboa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Hatchett quickly recovers to half guard.
The Hatchett is trying to stand.
Balboa is nestled in close to The Hatchett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Balboa slips a nice elbow through The Hatchett's hands, connecting with The Hatchett's forehead.
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Hatchett keeps working.
The Hatchett wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hatchett is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Hatchett trying to control but Balboa postures up.
Balboa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Rocky Balboa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The Hatchett misses with a takedown attempt

and Balboa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hatchett controlling the position.
Balboa trying to move into half guard but instead The Hatchett has managed to sweep!

The Hatchett 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.

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

The Hatchett has gone for a leg lock! Balboa slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Hatchett's guard.

The Hatchett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa won't allow The Hatchett to sweep him here.
Rocky Balboa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Hatchett is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that second round.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Balboa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Hatchett's half guard.
The Hatchett pushes Balboa off looking to stand but Balboa dives back in and keeps control.
The Hatchett manages to get to full guard.
The Hatchett wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.

The Hatchett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balboa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa wants to control from the top but The Hatchett keeps moving.

Balboa has gone for a leg lock! The Hatchett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balboa's guard.

The Hatchett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Hatchett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Hatchett passes into half guard.

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

The Hatchett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

The Hatchett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

The Hatchett seems to be looking for submissions.
Balboa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Hatchett is working away from the top position though.

The Hatchett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harry The Hatchett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Balboa makes his way to full guard, as The Hatchett worked for a kimura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry The Hatchett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklyn Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vass kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Highway to Hell (AC/DC). Franklyn Vass has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vass
vs
Jones

181 cm
19
220 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

173 cm
25
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklyn Vass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Vass, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Vass against the ropes but Vass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Vass drives through and clinches with Jones against the ropes.

Vass has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Vass gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jones is trying to keep Vass in close.
Vass wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vass pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Vass seems to be looking for submissions.
Vass trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Vass.
Vass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Vass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vass working the head and body with strikes.
Vass trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Vass content to control rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Franklyn Vass.
Vass wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Vass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vass tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vass tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vass tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Vass tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones wants to clinch.

Jones scores with a takedown into Vass's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass seems keen to control Jones's posture.

Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vass looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vass looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vass!
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vass has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vass shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklyn Vass dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vass throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones wants to clinch.
Vass tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.

Jones moves into the clinch.
Vass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vass looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vass lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Vass won't allow it.
Vass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vass avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.

Jones manages to pull guard.
Vass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones working a defensive guard but Vass manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass moves into full mount!
Vass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Vass looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Vass smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vass is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Vass swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franklyn Vass!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Silmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez comes to the ring accompanied by Since the Flood-. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Velazquez
vs
Silmu

195 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simo Silmu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silmu slips a jab from Velazquez.
Velazquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Simo Silmu has been cut.

Silmu looking to score a takedown here. Velazquez is defending well but Silmu drives through and ends up in Velazquez's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silmu wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.

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

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

Silmu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velazquez defends it easily.
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!
Velazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Silmu.
Velazquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silmu on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velazquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Silmu has his foot on Velazquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velazquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Silmu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silmu keeping moving, preventing Velazquez from controlling successfully.

Velazquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silmu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Velazquez has his hands clasped together but Silmu extends an breaks Velazquez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silmu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simo Silmu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mishko Durbetsalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishko Durbetsalo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Durbetsalo
vs
Maynard

179 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mishko Durbetsalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maynard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard wants to control but Durbetsalo is keeping him busy.

Durbetsalo looking for submissions off his back.
Durbetsalo controlling the position well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Durbetsalo trying to hold on to Maynard's head to control him but Maynard postures up.
Durbetsalo is trying to stand back up but Maynard is controlling him
Durbetsalo is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Maynard not doing much here.
Maynard thows a huge punch but Durbetsalo dodges it nicely.

Durbetsalo looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durbetsalo is refusing to be controlled, as Maynard sits in half guard.
Durbetsalo tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Maynard trying to control the action but Durbetsalo is working from the bottom.
Durbetsalo is trying to stand up here but Maynard is controlling him well.
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Durbetsalo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Maynard pushes past his half guard into mount!
Durbetsalo is breathing heavily.
Maynard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Maynard raining down shots from the mount!
Maynard trying to control but Durbetsalo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard with good strikes from the mount here!
Maynard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maynard wants to control the pace but Durbetsalo is squirming around nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard raining down shots from the mount!
Maynard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maynard working the ground and pound effectively.
Durbetsalo wants to hold on but Maynard pushes him away.
Maynard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a heavy elbow.
Durbetsalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maynard content just to control the position here.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durbetsalo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Maynard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Durbetsalo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maynard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maynard looking to control but Durbetsalo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durbetsalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durbetsalo tries to get out of the position.
Durbetsalo is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard raining down shots from the mount!

Durbetsalo is rocked!
Maynard drops a big elbow. That's hurt Durbetsalo! More shots from Maynard and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Maynard!
Gray Maynard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Australian Xtreme - All 159 Video Proof., into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Utheg Bloodrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Zygan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bloodrock
vs
Zygan

185 cm
18
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Utheg Bloodrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Zygan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zygan.

Bloodrock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zygan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bloodrock is in Zygan's guard.
Zygan keeping moving, preventing Bloodrock from controlling successfully.
Bloodrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zygan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bloodrock wants to control from the top but Zygan keeps moving.
Zygan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bloodrock thows a big elbow that misses.
Bloodrock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bloodrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bloodrock distracts Zygan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bloodrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bloodrock is looking to work some ground and pound but Zygan has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bloodrock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zygan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bloodrock has Zygan in his guard.
Bloodrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bloodrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bloodrock is trying to control the position but Zygan postures up.
Bloodrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zygan stands and steps away. Bloodrock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Bloodrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zygan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bloodrock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zygan somewhat.
Zygan takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock thuds his right hand into Zygan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Kamil Zygan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Bloodrock.
Bloodrock misses with a few strikes there.
Zygan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Utheg Bloodrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Zygan.
Zygan looks gassed!
Bloodrock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zygan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bloodrock.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bloodrock has cracked Zygan with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bloodrock lands another huge swinging hook and Zygan tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Zygan, before Bloodrock can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Utheg Bloodrock!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Patterson
vs
Mitchell

193 cm
27
216 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
225 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patterson blocks a jab.
Mitchell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patterson on the side of the head.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Mitchell punishes Patterson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Donald Patterson has been cut.
Mitchell thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patterson tries to clinch up
and Mitchell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patterson looks to land a body kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mitchell tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mitchell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Patterson.
Patterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell jabs Patterson right on the nose. Patterson blinks but takes it well.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
Logan Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell cracks Patterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patterson scores with a head kick.

It looks like Logan Mitchell has been cut.
Patterson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Patterson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell with a hook.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Mitchell lands with an uppercut that bounces Patterson off the ropes and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Mitchell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Mitchell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mitchell tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Patterson is rocked!
Donald Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell connects with the punch.
Patterson wants to slow Mitchell down by chopping away at his legs.
Mitchell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patterson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Patterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Patterson sprawling to the canvas! Patterson rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mitchell finish him?!
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson lands a high kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Patterson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Patterson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the ropes, ducking and weaving under Mitchell's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Patterson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Mitchell!
A victorious Logan Mitchell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Tidds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Tidds
vs
Tugarinov

195 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
27
228 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Gilop®
Kobra Clothing Inc.

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Tidds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tidds clinches.
Tugarinov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tidds just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Tugarinov has clasped his hands together around Tidds's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Tugarinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tidds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Tugarinov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tidds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Tugarinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tidds, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tugarinov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tugarinov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tugarinov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tidds has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tidds is trying to improve his position.
Tugarinov advances nicely into full mount.

Tugarinov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Tugarinov wants to finish this one by submission but Tidds is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tugarinov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidds is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Tugarinov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tidds has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tidds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tidds is working hard here to advance position.

Tugarinov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Tugarinov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tidds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tidds tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tugarinov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tidds to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tidds shrugs it off.
Tidds really wants to buck Tugarinov off and get back to his feet.

Tugarinov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tidds can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
You get the feeling that Tidds really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tugarinov fails to take his opponent's back.

Tugarinov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tugarinov wants to finish this one by submission but Tidds is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tugarinov.
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!

Tugarinov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tidds turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tugarinov off and cradles Tidds's limp body as Tugarinov celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sasha Tugarinov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kolliver Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tap Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reign
vs
Ward

195 cm
24
188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolliver Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ward!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a body punch but Reign moves out of range.
Reign displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Reign is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reign tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reign to the ground. Reign escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reign defends it nicely.
Kolliver Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ward.

Reign shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ward is trying to defend but Reign finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.

Reign looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reign thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reign pulls his head out easily.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reign is working away from the top position though.
Reign is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ward trying to control but Reign postures up.

Reign is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reign not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to roll over but Reign keeps him under control.
Ward is not content to let Reign control the position.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Reign is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reign is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reign looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Reign sits in half guard.
Ward is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to hold on to Reign's head to control him but Reign postures up.
Reign passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reign throws some wild stikes that Ward manages to avoid easily.
Ward manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Reign is very close to passing his half guard.
Reign throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward trying to control here.
Reign trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reign is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward trying to control here.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Reign has control of the leg.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reign is working away from the top position though.

Reign is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reign to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign trying to mount his opponent but Ward defends it.

Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward wants to control but Reign is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reign throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.

Reign scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Reign is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reign.
Ward wants to control but Reign is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward wants to improve his position but Reign is controlling well.
Ward wants to control but Reign is keeping busy.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reign.

Reign is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reign throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Ward tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Reign with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Reign is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reign to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Ward wants to control but Reign is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reign trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Reign trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reign is one step ahead there.

Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reign is aware though and is defending well.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Reign advances to half guard.

Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.

Reign is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward trying to control here.

Reign is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reign to get the leverage.
Reign is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.

Reign is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Reign is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reign is one step ahead there.
Reign looking to pass the guard.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward is trying to keep Reign in close.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reign drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ward looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ward looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ward!
Reign is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolliver Reign dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Reign leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reign moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Ward thows a body shot but no joy.

Reign looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reign missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reign pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Reign won't allow Ward to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Reign looking to pass the guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reign in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reign!
Ward won't let Reign get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reign sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ward has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reign is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward unloads with some shots from mount but Reign bucks and avoids them well.
Reign avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ward.
Kolliver Reign overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Reign can't escape the position.
Reign regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.

Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Reign is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reign wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reign keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!

Reign looking to break Ward's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ward remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reign will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Reign keeps control of the position.
Reign trying to control momentarily.
Ward is trying to break free.

Reign working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Reign has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.

Reign escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Reign has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Rick Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reign working a defensive guard but Ward manages to pass into side control anyway.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kolliver Reign showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reign 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolliver Reign!