MMAFC 4: Beast vs. Smith PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Moser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Cody Moser had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, 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. Chris Ward told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Moser
vs
Ward

175 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Moser!
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, Chris Ward!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a one two combo.

Moser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moser lands in his opponent's 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.
Moser is stalling in the full guard.

Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moser wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moser wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cody Moser wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moser.
Ward pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moser back to the cage. Ward follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Cody Moser has been cut.
Moser is breathing heavily.
Ward's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ward duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward lands a jab to Moser's midsection.
Moser fails with the takedown.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward connects with a single shot there.
Ward cracks Moser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ward with a hook.
A left and a right from Ward both land. Nice combination.
Ward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Moser is rocked!
Ward rushes Moser with punches - Moser moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Moser goes down! Ward follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Ward!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Silvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Slone
vs
Silvic

180 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Slone!
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, Dominick Silvic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvic stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silvic.

Silvic catches Slone napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Slone to the canvas!

Slone is rocked!

It looks like Chad Slone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Silvic drops back looking for a leg! Slone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slone manages to kick Silvic off! Silvic jumps back into Slone's guard.
Silvic with a flurry of punches that miss.

Silvic drops back looking for a leg! Slone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slone manages to kick Silvic off! Silvic jumps back into Slone's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvic trying to control but Slone is working from the bottom.
Silvic advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silvic 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! Slone is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominick Silvic!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Gesenhof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunter Gesenhof had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, 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. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gesenhof
vs
Holtik

185 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
30
192 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunter Gesenhof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brik Holtik!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holtik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holtik trying to control the pace.
Holtik wants to pass the guard but Gesenhof is defending well.

Holtik seems to be working for a kimura but Gesenhof defends the submission attempt.
Holtik trying to mount his opponent but Gesenhof defends it.
Holtik is thwarting Gesenhof's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holtik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gesenhof has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Holtik seems content to control.

Holtik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gesenhof defends it well.

Holtik postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gesenhof to stand up.
Gesenhof is breathing heavily.

Holtik looking to score a takedown here. Gesenhof is defending well but Holtik drives through and ends up in Gesenhof's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holtik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holtik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtik wants to pass the guard but Gesenhof is keeping the position.
Holtik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holtik controlling from the top position.
Gesenhof utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holtik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Holtik trying to control but Gesenhof is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holtik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holtik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holtik passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holtik is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gesenhof looks calm but he's in trouble here. Holtik gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gesenhof is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Holtik lets go of the hold and Gesenhof can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brik Holtik!

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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 Desmond Claymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Claymore
vs
Jones

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Claymore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones leaves Claymore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Claymore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Claymore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Claymore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claymore fails with the takedown

and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.

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

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones cracks Claymore with a big right hand but Claymore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Claymore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Claymore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones wants to control but Claymore is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claymore is trying to improve his position.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claymore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Claymore tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claymore keeps working.

Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jones swings around for an armbar but Claymore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Claymore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claymore wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Claymore tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Claymore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Claymore wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Claymore from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Claymore closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones won't allow Claymore to pass to mount.
Jones is staying active underneath Claymore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claymore is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Claymore fails to take his opponent's back.
Claymore throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Claymore tries to take his opponent's back but Jones turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Ryan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Claymore is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Claymore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Claymore!
Claymore looking to pass the guard.
Claymore being controlled here momentarily.
Claymore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Claymore passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Claymore decides to stand back up.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Claymore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Claymore is working from the bottom.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to control but Claymore is working from the bottom.

Claymore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Claymore.
Jones trying to control but Claymore is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Claymore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Claymore!
Claymore won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claymore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Desmond Claymore will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Claymore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claymore shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Claymore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Claymore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Claymore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Claymore has escaped and now he's on top!
Claymore trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claymore tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Claymore passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Claymore is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones tries to hold on but Claymore pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claymore wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Claymore wants to stand but Jones is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Jones stops Claymore from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Claymore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Claymore has escaped and now he's on top!
Claymore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claymore advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claymore is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Claymore seems to be looking for submissions.
Claymore trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is controlling Claymore's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Claymore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Claymore 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Claymore!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Aldo
vs
Florendo

167 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florendo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florendo tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.

Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Florendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Florendo managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
Florendo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aldo walks away with a smile on his face. Florendo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aldo shoots in but Florendo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Florendo wants to clinch but Aldo slips to the side
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.

Aldo instigates a clinch.
Aldo is stalling here.
Florendo wants to stall.
Florendo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Aldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Florendo just stands there and leans against the cage.

Aldo breaks the clinch.
Florendo tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.

Aldo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Florendo sprawls well initially but Aldo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aldo is trying to control. Florendo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Aldo.
Aldo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Florendo defending well though.

Aldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Florendo is looking to get back to is feet but Aldo passes into side control.
Aldo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aldo is trying to move to mount but Florendo reverses beautifully and ends up in Aldo's guard.
Florendo throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florendo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aldo is proving hard to escape from.
Florendo wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Florendo trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Florendo wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Aldo striking off his back but it's not causing Florendo any problems.
Florendo scoring with some ground and pound.
Florendo tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
Florendo wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Florendo tries to pass.

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.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Florendo prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Florendo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aldo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Florendo, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Florendo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Florendo.
Florendo tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florendo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldo defends it nicely.

Aldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Florendo, pushing him back against the cage.
Florendo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Florendo looks gassed!
Aldo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Aldo has picked Florendo up - he's going for a ride! Aldo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Florendo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aldo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Florendo tries to kick Aldo off but Aldo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aldo working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aldo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Florendo misses with a combination

and Aldo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aldo.
Aldo tries to stand but Florendo is controlling from the bottom.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florendo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aldo won't allow Florendo to get back to his feet.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Florendo keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Florendo pushes Aldo off and gets back to his feet.
Florendo looks to clinch
and Florendo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Florendo blocks the body kick.
Florendo darts in trying to clinch

and Aldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Florendo's guard.
Florendo is breathing heavily.
Florendo wants to stand up but Aldo is controlling him.
Florendo trying to control the position.
Aldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florendo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aldo.
Aldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Florendo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looking to sit in guard and control but Florendo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo looking to control but Florendo passes into half guard.
Florendo is thwarting Aldo's attempts to control the position.
Florendo slips a nice elbow through Aldo's hands, connecting with Aldo's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo trying to hold on to Florendo's head to control him but Florendo postures up.
Florendo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Florendo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Florendo passes to full mount!
Florendo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Florendo wants to control the pace but Aldo is squirming around nicely.
Florendo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aldo's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aldo is in a horrible position here. Florendo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Florendo looking to secure an arm triangle but Aldo defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Florendo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Florendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Florendo tries to keep at a distance but Aldo has taken the fight into the clinch.

Aldo breaks the clinch.
Florendo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Aldo counters by clinching up.
Florendo has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
Florendo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Florendo holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
Aldo tries to break free but Florendo pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Florendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Florendo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldo.
Florendo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Florendo moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Florendo manages to get underhooks.
Florendo is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Florendo landing knees to the head.
Florendo looking for a takedown.
Aldo looking to stall.
Aldo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Florendo smiles and moves away.
Florendo shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Florendo swivels and escapes.
Florendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Florendo darts in trying to clinch

and Aldo counters with a single leg into guard. Florendo didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Florendo kicks Aldo off and gets to his feet.

Florendo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aldo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Florendo works over Aldo with some ground and pound from guard.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Florendo tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florendo wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Florendo won't allow Aldo to sweep him here.
Florendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo working a defensive guard but Florendo passes into half guard.

Florendo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldo is just riding it out for now. Florendo eventually gives up the hold.
Aldo is looking to control Florendo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aldo avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Florendo pulls his head out easily.
Florendo is controlling the pace.
Florendo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aldo!
Kenny Florendo 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.
Aldo is looking to get to half guard.
Florendo with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Florendo.
I think Aldo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Tosh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lesnar
vs
Tosh

190 cm
18
268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
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, Daniel Tosh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tosh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tosh throws a one two combo.
Tosh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Lesnar scores a takedown into full mount!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lesnar controlling the pace for now.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosh is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tosh is looking to escape.
Lesnar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lesnar wants to control the pace but Tosh is squirming around nicely.
Tosh manages to control the position for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lesnar controlling from mount.
Tosh is squirming around, avoiding Lesnar's attempts to control the action.

We're going to have a standup here because Brock Lesnar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tosh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tosh rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tosh walks away with a smile on his face. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lesnar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tosh to the ground. Lesnar is now in Tosh's guard.
Tosh is pulling down on Lesnar's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesnar, at least for the moment.
Lesnar trying to move into half guard but instead Tosh has managed to sweep!
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tosh on the ground.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tosh thows a big elbow that misses.
Tosh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is keeping the position.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Tosh from controlling successfully.
Lesnar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brock Lesnar.
Tosh fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tosh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Tosh falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Daniel Tosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into Tosh's guard.
Lesnar sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Tosh is retaining full guard.
Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tosh is controlling Lesnar's posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Tosh circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tosh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lesnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Tosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesnar which made him look bad.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Tosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tosh.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Tosh is avoiding it.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Tosh circles away.
Tosh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tosh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tosh off to one side.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tosh.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Tosh.
Daniel Tosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tosh thows a body shot but no joy.

Tosh clinches with his opponent.
Tosh tries to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Tosh is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lesnar jumps guard but Tosh stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.
Tosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has Tosh pressed against the cage, preventing Tosh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tosh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tosh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tosh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tosh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tosh.
Tosh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tosh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tosh dodges an elbow strike from Lesnar.
Tosh blocks an uppercut.
Tosh is stalling here.
Lesnar misses with an elbow strike.
Lesnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Tosh avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tosh's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Tosh pulls Lesnar into guard.
Tosh has Lesnar pulled in close to control his posture.
Tosh trying to control the position.
Tosh keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Tosh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Tosh persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Tosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tosh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tosh misses with the combination.
Tosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Lesnar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tosh to the ground. Lesnar is now in Tosh's guard.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Tosh keeps moving.
Tosh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar trying to control but Tosh is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Tosh is keeping the position.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brock Lesnar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tosh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck for Tosh with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tosh is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Tosh circles away and we're back to standing.

Lesnar rushes Tosh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lesnar throws an elbow but misses.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tosh avoids it.
Lesnar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tosh is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Tosh is looking to break free of the clinch but Lesnar has double underhooks.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tosh smiles and moves away.
Tosh throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Tosh.
Tosh throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesnar pinned against the cage. Lesnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Tosh.
Tosh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Tosh closes the distance and clinches.

Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly.
Tosh postures up.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Tosh from standing up.
Tosh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Tosh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Tosh as Lesnar shoots in.
Tosh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tosh misses with a double jab.
Tosh throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Lesnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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 Brock Lesnar.
I think Lesnar 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitchslap Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Abbott Jr
vs
Tatum

183 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Abbott Jr!
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, Bitchslap Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Tatum is looking to clinch.
Abbott Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Abbott Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Abbott Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Bitchslap Tatum has been cut.
Abbott Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abbott Jr cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Abbott Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum looks gassed!
Abbott Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!

Abbott Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tatum's guard.
Abbott Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbott Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abbott Jr postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Abbott Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abbott Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abbott Jr working some strikes from top position.
Abbott Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Abbott Jr drops back looking for a leg! Tatum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatum manages to kick Abbott Jr off! Abbott Jr jumps back into Tatum's guard.
Abbott Jr postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Abbott Jr is in close to Tatum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abbott Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tatum's head.
Abbott Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbott Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott Jr forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott Jr tries to pass to full mount but Tatum defends it.
Abbott Jr is controlling the pace.
Abbott Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abbott Jr slips a nice elbow through Tatum's hands, connecting with Tatum's forehead.
Abbott Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatum's head.
Abbott Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abbott Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abbott Jr wants to take a breather but Tatum is having none of it.

Abbott Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Tatum defends the submission attempt.
Abbott Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abbott Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott Jr is nestled in close to Tatum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abbott Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Abbott Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tatum defends it well.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abbott Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum has hold of Abbott Jr's hands but Abbott Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abbott Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Abbott Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between tyson Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Carrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrey has chosen When the man comes around - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Griffin
vs
Carrey

170 cm
30
169 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

185 cm
29
160 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, tyson Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carrey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Carrey avoids nicely.
Carrey has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carrey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carrey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carrey thinking.
tyson Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Carrey.
Griffin lands a nice hook to Carrey's body. Carrey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Griffin scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Carrey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Griffin looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Carrey blocks nicely.
Carrey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin preventing the sweep.

Carrey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.

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

Carrey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carrey looks gassed!
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Carrey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Griffin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Griffin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Griffin!
Griffin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carrey tries to improve position but can't.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Carrey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griffin off and has taken his back!

Carrey looking for the RNC.
Griffin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carrey's guard. Nice work there by Griffin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrey has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Carrey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Carrey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Griffin escapes and throws Carrey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carrey tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Griffin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Carrey can't escape the position.
Griffin is landing with some decent strikes but Carrey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carrey 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
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 two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Griffin connects with a nice short shot to Carrey's temple.

Carrey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griffin lands a nice short elbow.
Carrey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Griffin prevents Carrey from improving his position.
Griffin working Carrey over with strikes.
Griffin working over Carrey with some ground and pound. Carrey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griffin lands a nice short elbow.
Carrey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

tyson Griffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Carrey has his takedown stuffed
and Carrey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrey shoots and misses
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Griffin as Carrey shoots in.
tyson Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Carrey.

Carrey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Griffin on his heels. He'll look to pass Griffin's guard now, I'm sure.

Carrey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griffin dives on top into guard.
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carrey's head.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
tyson Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Carrey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carrey is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrey tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Carrey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.

Carrey looking for submissions off his back.
Carrey has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griffin winds up and cracks Carrey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griffin lands a nice short elbow.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Carrey actively working from the bottom here.
Carrey wants to get back to full guard but Griffin has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrey can't escape the position.
Carrey manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Carrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Carrey is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Carrey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Carrey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffin prevents Carrey from getting the reversal.
Carrey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carrey is in a horrible position here. Griffin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carrey is looking to get to half guard.
Griffin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carrey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carrey is bucking up trying to escape but Griffin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Griffin cracks Carrey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Carrey is rocked!
Griffin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carrey is still in real trouble! Can Griffin finish him?
Carrey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Griffin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Griffin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Carrey scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Griffin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Griffin stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). tyson Griffin!

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FIGHT
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65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demon Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beast
vs
Smith

175 cm
29
163 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

172 cm
30
164 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beast smiles and moves away.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Demon Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Beast.
Beast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Beast blocks it.
Beast with a knee to the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beast just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beast throws an elbow but it misses.
Beast lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith avoiding damage as Beast throws knees to the body.
Beast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.

Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beast is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the 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!
Smith with the ground and pound but Beast uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith wants to stand but Beast has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beast is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beast pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beast connects with a crisp jab.
Beast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beast throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Beast takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Beast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith looking to stall.
Beast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Beast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Beast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beast pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beast blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beast smiles and moves away.
Smith 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast misses the shot to the body.

Smith pushes Beast up against the cage in a clinch.
Beast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beast prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith tries to pull guard but Beast won't allow it.
Demon Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Smith.
Beast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beast misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beast avoids it.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.

Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beast has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Beast postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith 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.
Beast is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beast has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Beast lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Beast wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Beast scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beast stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Beast 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.
Beast throws a good cross that connects.
Beast misses with the combination.

Beast rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beast scores with a jab to the body.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beast pinned against the cage. Beast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Beast is controlling Smith's posture.
Beast controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a strike but Beast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is trying to keep Beast in close.
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 Demon Beast will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith rushes Beast and presses him up against the cage.

Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beast clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Beast is taking damage to the body and head.
Beast covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Smith punishes Beast with strikes from the back mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smith tightening his grip on Beast, looking for the choke.

Smith working for the choke.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Smith is now in side control.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jose Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith cracks Beast with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith looking to control but instead Beast has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beast's head.
Beast wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beast desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying to control but can't.
Beast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beast.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith passes into half guard.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Beast wants to get back to his feet.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beast defending well though.
Beast taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith misses with a head shot. Beast uses the momentum to regain guard.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Beast's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Smith really 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.

Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beast connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beast avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith shoots in but Beast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Demon Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Smith.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.

Beast has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Beast crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.

Smith pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Beast is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Beast works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Beast working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Beast thows a big elbow that misses.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beast passes into half guard.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Beast has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Beast is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith tries to hold on but Beast postures up.
Beast in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Beast maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Beast.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beast cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Beast landing punches.
Beast raining down hammerfists from mount.
Beast with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Beast with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast with a couple of short strikes.
Beast landing punches.
Beast lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beast dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beast lands a big elbow.
Beast raining down hammerfists from mount.

Smith is rocked!
Beast scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Beast finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Smith scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Beast land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Beast stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Beast!
Demon Beast retains his lightweight title!