MMAFC 13: Hinuri vs Greywar PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Beucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sher Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen Game- Motorhead as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Beucher
vs
Singh

178 cm
28
195 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Beucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Singh!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beucher lands a lovely overhand right.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beucher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beucher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beucher sprawls well. Beucher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
Beucher loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beucher. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beucher counters with a left to the body.
Bobby Beucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sher Singh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beucher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beucher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Beucher finds it's target.
Bobby Beucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beucher connects with a body shot.
Singh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beucher catches Singh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Beucher clinches up with Singh and pushes him back against the cage.

Beucher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Beucher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beucher stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beucher lands a slapping body shot.
Singh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beucher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Singh looks gassed!
Beucher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beucher scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Sher Singh has been cut.
Beucher dips to his left and cracks Singh with an uppercut!
Bobby Beucher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Beucher there.
Beucher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Singh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beucher connects with a crisp jab.

Singh is rocked!
Donk. Beucher catches Singh right on the button with a cross.
Singh is still on wobbly legs! Can Beucher finish him?
Beucher fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Singh out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bobby Beucher!

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hinuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greywar has chosen Written in the stars as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. River Greywar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hinuri
vs
Greywar

175 cm
26
153 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

150 cm
30
152 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hinuri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, River Greywar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greywar throws a solid leg kick but Hinuri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greywar.
Hinuri misses the shot to the body.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hinuri but Hinuri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hinuri misses with a body shot.
Greywar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hinuri throws a body punch but Greywar moves out of range.
Jack Hinuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinuri looks for a takedown but Greywar sprawls well.

Greywar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hinuri to the mat! Hinuri manages to get full guard.
Hinuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hinuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greywar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hinuri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greywar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greywar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hinuri is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar won't allow Hinuri to sweep him here.

Hinuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greywar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greywar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hinuri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hinuri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greywar manages to get himself to full guard.

Hinuri 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.
Hinuri wants to control from the top but Greywar keeps moving.
Hinuri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hinuri wants to control from the top but Greywar keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri advances position into side control!
Greywar tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hinuri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hinuri wants to control but Greywar is keeping him busy.
Greywar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hinuri's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hinuri tries to pass to full mount but Greywar defends it.

Hinuri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greywar sees it coming and defends easily.
Greywar wants to control but Hinuri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greywar tries to get to full guard but Hinuri has control of the leg.
Hinuri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hinuri is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar is looking to improve his position.
Greywar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greywar.
Greywar trying to keep a closed guard but Hinuri is proving a slippery customer.
Hinuri passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Greywar actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hinuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hinuri lands with a hook. Greywar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hinuri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Greywar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hinuri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greywar.
Hinuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hinuri scores with a jab.
Hinuri lands a head kick. Greywar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Greywar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hinuri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Greywar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greywar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hinuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Hinuri does no damage.
Hinuri scoring well with a low kick there.
Hinuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greywar throws a low kick but Hinuri avoids it.
Hinuri throws a right hand that Greywar ducks under and follows up with a left that Greywar also avoids with ease.
Greywar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greywar thumps Hinuri with a low kick.
Hinuri throws a leg kick but Greywar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greywar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hinuri can pounce on him.
Hinuri scores with a jab to the body.
Hinuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greywar in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greywar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hinuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hinuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hinuri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greywar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Hinuri.
Sloppy strikes from Greywar. Those never looked like landing.
Jack Hinuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greywar moves out of range of the body kick.
Hinuri lands with a shot to the body.

Hinuri pushes Greywar up against the cage in a clinch.
Greywar is trying to force a seperation but Hinuri has the dominant position.
Hinuri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Greywar misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Greywar has hold of one of Hinuri's legs. Hinuri is fighting the takedown attempt but Greywar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Greywar won't allow Hinuri to sweep him here.
Greywar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jack Hinuri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greywar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greywar thows a big elbow that misses.
Greywar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hinuri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hinuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hinuri is on top in guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greywar can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hinuri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Greywar tries to buck Hinuri off but Hinuri is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Greywar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greywar is looking for a sweep.

Hinuri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hinuri misses with a series of wild punches.
Hinuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Hinuri. Those never looked like landing.
Hinuri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greywar pinned against the cage. Greywar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice combination there by Hinuri.
Hinuri lands a slapping body shot.
Hinuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri fails with a takedown attempt.
Greywar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hinuri throws a head kick that misses.
Greywar avoids the head kick by Hinuri.
Hinuri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Greywar lands a jab-cross combination.
Greywar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greywar.
Greywar misses with a low kick.
Hinuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hinuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri blocks a low kick nicely.
Hinuri misses with a body kick.
Greywar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greywar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hinuri.
Greywar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hinuri.
Hinuri is looking to wear down Greywar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greywar misses with a series of wild punches.

Hinuri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hinuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greywar backwards.
Greywar working hard to break the clinch.

Greywar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hinuri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hinuri shoots in looking for a takedown. Greywar tries to sprawl out of it but Hinuri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greywar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hinuri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greywar misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri checks the leg kick.
Hinuri misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Hinuri.
Greywar throws a sloppy head kick and Hinuri moves out of range easily.
Hinuri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hinuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greywar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hinuri scores with a nice head shot.
Hinuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greywar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hinuri is out of range.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greywar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hinuri counters with a head kick.
Greywar closes the distance and clinches up with Hinuri, looking for a takedown. Greywar pushes Hinuri against the cage but Hinuri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hinuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greywar is able to avoid easily.
Greywar is looking to chop away at Hinuri's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greywar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hinuri fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Hinuri blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jack Hinuri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Greywar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greywar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hinuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greywar tries to bum rush Hinuri with a series of wild strikes but Hinuri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hinuri throws a one two combo.
Hinuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greywar.
Greywar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hinuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greywar misses with a wild combination.
Hinuri with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri cracks Greywar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greywar tries to bum rush Hinuri with a series of wild strikes but Hinuri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hinuri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greywar.
Hinuri fails to land the takedown.
Greywar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greywar swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinuri.
Hinuri throws a nice looking combination but Greywar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hinuri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Greywar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hinuri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Greywar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hinuri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Greywar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Hinuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Hinuri.
Hinuri lands a slapping body shot.

Hinuri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Greywar is desperately trying to improve his position but Hinuri has a good base and remains in mount.
Hinuri controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greywar tries to hold on but Hinuri pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Hinuri with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Greywar gets back to half guard.
Greywar is concentrating on defense, preventing Hinuri from advancing position.
Hinuri is looking to advance position but Greywar won't allow it.
Greywar is refusing to be controlled, as Hinuri sits in half guard.

Hinuri seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greywar tries to get to full guard but Hinuri has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hinuri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Greywar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hinuri stopping the sweep attempt from Greywar.
Greywar keeping moving, preventing Hinuri from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Greywar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hinuri had his way with River Greywar in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hinuri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greywar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greywar.
Hinuri misses with a double jab.
Hinuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hinuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hinuri scores with a jab to the body.
Hinuri misses the shot to the body.
Hinuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Greywar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hinuri misses with an uppercut. Greywar saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greywar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greywar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hinuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Greywar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hinuri cracks Greywar with a good jab.
Greywar looks to land a combination but Hinuri avoids it well.
Greywar dodges the punch combination from Hinuri.
Hinuri lands with a hook. Greywar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hinuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hinuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greywar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hinuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greywar checks a low kick from Hinuri.
Greywar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hinuri dips to his left and cracks Greywar with an uppercut!
Hinuri throws a body punch but Greywar moves out of range.
Hinuri throws a shot to the body.
Hinuri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hinuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Greywar is just out of range.
A low kick from Greywar misses
and Hinuri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinuri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greywar checks a low kick from Hinuri.
Hinuri lands a slapping body shot.
Greywar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hinuri tests Greywar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Hinuri does no damage.
Greywar looks for a takedown but Hinuri sprawls well.
Greywar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Hinuri closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar is trying to break the clinch but Hinuri has him pressed against the cage.
Hinuri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hinuri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Greywar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hinuri tries for a takedown. No joy.

Hinuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hinuri. Greywar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greywar slaps away a takedown attempt from Hinuri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Hinuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hinuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greywar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hinuri.
Greywar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hinuri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinuri just misses with a punch to the body.
River Greywar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greywar tries to bum rush Hinuri with a series of wild strikes but Hinuri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hinuri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hinuri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hinuri!
Jack Hinuri retains his featherweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flipper Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rotch's choice of entrance music: Im Gonna Win-Masterplan. Gill has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be fireworks!

Gill
vs
Rotch

190 cm
29
215 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
219 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flipper Gill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Rotch!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotch misses with a combination

and Gill counters with a single leg into guard. Rotch didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gill postures up and lands a big shot to Rotch's brow.

Gill 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.
Gill won't allow Rotch to sweep him here.

Rotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gill defends it easily.

Rotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gill defends it easily.
Gill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotch is retaining full guard.
Gill pushing down on Rotch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gill working Rotch over with strikes.
Rotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rotch.
Gill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rotch sneaks back into half guard.
Rotch looks gassed!
Rotch is trying to stand back up but Gill is controlling him

Rotch is defending against the submission attempts here by Gill.
Gill is pressing down on Rotch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rotch is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Gill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gill 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.
Rotch trying to control here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gill is looking for a kimura but Rotch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gill to get the leverage.
Rotch tries to get to full guard but Gill has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gill is working for a kimura but Rotch is defending it quite comfortably.
Rotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rotch.

Rotch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Gill.
Nice defenses there by Gill.
A head kick misses from Rotch.
Rotch scores with a hook to the body. Gill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rotch connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotch throws a looping overhand right but Gill ducks down to avoid it.
Rotch stalks Gill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gill's face. Gill staggers backwards, shaken.
Mike Rotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotch feints a jab promting Gill to slip. Rotch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gill slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rotch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gill.
Rotch loads up on a big right hand but Gill slips the punch.
Rotch's corner calls for a 1-2. Rotch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rotch. Rotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Rotch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gill.
Rotch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gill.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rotch throws a low kick, looking for Gill's leg but Gill calmly moves out of range.
Rotch stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Rotch 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.

Rotch misses with a combination

so Gill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gill stopping the sweep attempt from Rotch.
Gill passes Rotch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gill prevents Rotch from improving his position.
Rotch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gill pushing down on Rotch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gill seems to be looking for submissions.

Gill is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rotch still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rotch has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rotch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch is chipping away with strikes.
Gill struggling a bit here.
Gill prevents Rotch from moving into mount.
Rotch tries to advance to mount but Gill instead regains half guard.
Rotch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gill defending well though.
Rotch wants to pass the guard but Gill is defending well.
Rotch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rotch is looking to advance position but Gill won't allow it.
Gill trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch tries to pass to full mount but Gill defends it.
Gill regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rotch.

Gill has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rotch doesn't defend quickly enough and Gill has managed to lock this one up! Can Rotch escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gill on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flipper Gill!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Read Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Cullen (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!

Coach
vs
Cullen

191 cm
21
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
289 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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, Read Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Cullen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach misses the shot to the body.
Coach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Coach misses.
Cullen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coach walks into a straight right hand from Cullen.
Cullen feints and then cracks Coach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coach down.
Cullen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Coach closes the distance and clinches.
Cullen misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cullen blocks an uppercut.
Cullen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cullen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coach's brow.
Coach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coach pushes Cullen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coach has a couple of punches blocked by Cullen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cullen throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Coach fails to land.
Coach misses with a punch to the body.
Coach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Read Coach has been cut.
Coach avoids a wild elbow strike from Cullen.
Cullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cullen.
Cullen misses with an elbow over the top.
Cullen blocking some punches.
Cullen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Coach.
Cullen throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Coach.
Coach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Coach.
Coach tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coach.
Cullen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cullen blocking some punches.
Coach lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cullen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cullen blocks an uppercut.
Coach leaning against his opponent.
Coach blocks the elbow strike.
Cullen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coach's defenses.
Cullen throws an elbow but it misses.
Coach dodges an elbow strike from Cullen.
Cullen pushes off an throws an elbow but Coach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cullen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coach.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Read Coach's cut is getting worse.
Cullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cullen misses with an elbow strike.
Coach avoids a wild elbow strike from Cullen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cullen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cullen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coach's brow.
Cullen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coach.
Coach managing to block the knees to the body from Cullen.
Coach avoids the elbow strike from Cullen, against the cage.
Cullen stops a takedown attempt from Coach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Read Coach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen throws an elbow that misses.
Coach avoids the elbow strike from Cullen, against the cage.
Coach lands a shoulder strike.
Cullen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coach lands a hook that snaps the head of Cullen backwards.
Cullen lands an elbow just above Coach 's eye.

Read Coach's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coach effectively controlling the action here.
Coach blocks the elbow strike.
Cullen pushes off an throws an elbow but Coach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coach lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coach blocks an elbow strike from Cullen.
Cullen pushes off an throws an elbow but Coach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coach working aggressively here.
Coach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coach throws a punch but it's blocked by Cullen.
Cullen misses with an elbow over the top.
Cullen misses with an elbow strike.
Cullen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coach scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cullen backwards.
Coach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coach swings wildly with an uppercut but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coach gets through Cullen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coach has a couple of punches blocked by Cullen.
Cullen takes a shot to the head.
Coach dodges an elbow strike from Cullen.
Coach swings wildly with an uppercut but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Read Coach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Read Coach's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cullen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cullen throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Coach.
Cullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cullen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cullen tries to work over Coach's front leg with a kick but Coach checks it.
Coach misses the shot to the body.
Coach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cullen slips under a jab from Coach.
Some wild striking there from Coach.
Cullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coach throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Coach.
Coach misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coach.
Coach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Coach - just one landing.
Coach loads up on a big right hand but Cullen slips the punch.
Coach throws a right hand that Cullen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cullen also avoids with ease.
Cullen misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Cullen.
Coach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Coach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Coach on the inside.
Read Coach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Coach.
Coach blocks the elbow strike.
Cullen looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Coach on the inside.
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!
Coach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cullen prevents it.
Coach blocks the elbow strike.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Coach shrugs off.
Coach can't get the takedown.
Cullen misses with an elbow strike.
Cullen throws an elbow that misses.
Coach misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cullen.
Coach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coach pushes Cullen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cullen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coach lands with a right to the head.
Coach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coach lands a nice shot to the body.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Coach scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach blocks an elbow strike from Cullen.
Coach stalls.
Coach stalling in the clinch but Cullen improves position.
Coach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cullen misses with an elbow over the top.
Coach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cullen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Read Coach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Cullen.

Jeez, Read Coach's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Read Coach's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Casey Cullen!

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