UPG Vegas 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Trikkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trikkle
vs
Ballard

185 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Trikkle!
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, Nick Ballard!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trikkle wants to clinch.

Ballard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ballard wants to free his trapped foot but Trikkle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trikkle is refusing to be controlled, as Ballard sits in half guard.
Trikkle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ballard prevents Trikkle from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trikkle is trying to stand up here but Ballard is controlling him well.
Ballard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ballard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard is nestled in close to Trikkle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ballard prevents Trikkle from standing back up.
Ballard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trikkle's head.
Ballard drops an elbow to the side of Trikkle's head.
Ballard is looking to advance position but Trikkle won't allow it.
Ballard trying to control from Trikkle's half guard. Trikkle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ballard scoring with some ground and pound.
Ballard with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trikkle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trikkle wants to stand up but Ballard is controlling him.
Ballard landing some decent shots from guard.
Ballard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ballard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ballard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trikkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trikkle is looking to stand up but Ballard isn't so interested in that idea.
Ballard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ballard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard looking to sit in guard and control but Trikkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ballard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ballard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trikkle is looking to stand up but Ballard won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nick Ballard.
Trikkle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ballard shoots in and drives through. Trikkle sprawls well.
Ballard swats away the attempt to clinch by Trikkle.
Ballard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ballard throws a nice looking combination but Trikkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ballard shoots in looking for a takedown. Trikkle tries to sprawl out of it but Ballard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trikkle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trikkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Ballard circles away.
Trikkle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Ballard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ballard lunges at Trikkle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trikkle's hand.
Ballard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Nick Ballard has been cut.
No joy there for Ballard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trikkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Ballard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Ballard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ballard wants to stand but Trikkle has his arm trapped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Trikkle wants to get back to his feet but Ballard drags him back down.
Trikkle trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ballard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard tries to score with some ground and pound. Trikkle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Trikkle defending against the ground and pound.
Trikkle tries to escape but Ballard is in control.
Ballard with the ground and pound but Trikkle regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ballard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trikkle tries to kick Ballard off but Ballard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ballard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trikkle is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ballard lands a nice short elbow.
Ballard with the ground and pound but Trikkle uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ballard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trikkle wants to get back to his feet but Ballard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballard throws an elbow that misses. Trikkle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ballard's guard. Nice move by Trikkle!
Ballard is looking to stand up but Trikkle isn't so interested in that idea.
Ballard is pulling down on Trikkle's head. It's preventing any offense from Trikkle, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard has a closed guard, preventing Trikkle from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ballard can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ballard wants to improve his position but instead Trikkle has moved into half guard.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trikkle is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trikkle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nick Ballard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trikkle throws a nice head kick!
Ballard misses with a series of wild punches.
Trikkle tries to clinch but Ballard moves away

and Ballard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ballard tries to circle away but Trikkle has him pinned against the cage.
Ballard misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ballard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ballard wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Ballard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Ballard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ballard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ballard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ballard fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballard misses with a two punch combination.

Ballard feints and as Trikkle raises his hands in defense, Ballard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trikkle wants to stand up but Ballard is controlling him.
Ballard looking to sit in guard and control but Trikkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trikkle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ballard's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trikkle won't allow Ballard to get back to his feet.
Trikkle is looking to stand up but Ballard won't let him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trikkle wants to clinch up but Ballard keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ballard tries for a takedown but Trikkle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dick Trikkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Ballard.
A combination from Ballard does no damage.
Trikkle connects with a high kick.

Ballard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trikkle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ballard is in Trikkle's guard.
Ballard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Trikkle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ballard lands with an overhand left.
Ballard takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Ballard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ballard tries to score with some ground and pound. Trikkle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ballard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Trikkle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trikkle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ballard.
Ballard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ballard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trikkle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ballard is trying to ground and pound but Trikkle uses the momentary lack of control by Ballard to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dick Trikkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trikkle wants to get back to his feet.
Ballard trying to mount his opponent but Trikkle defends it.
Ballard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard misses with a head shot. Trikkle uses the momentum to regain guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Ballard.
I've got Ballard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Ballard!
A less than humble Nick Ballard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hamburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Carwin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Carwin
vs
Hamburger

151 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Frank Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hamburger!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin throws a right and a left that Hamburger avoids nicely.
Carwin misses with a double jab

and Hamburger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carwin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin wants to control but Hamburger is having none of it.
Carwin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hamburger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Carwin is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamburger looking to control but Carwin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamburger looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger looking to control but Carwin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamburger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hector Hamburger.
Hamburger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carwin misses with a double jab.
Frank Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Carwin drops Hamburger with a beautiful combination! Hamburger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carwin is looking for the KO!

It looks like Hector Hamburger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hamburger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hamburger is trying to pull guard but Carwin has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hamburger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carwin to keep the fight standing.
Frank Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Hamburger.

Carwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamburger circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamburger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carwin as he jumps to the side.
Hamburger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carwin gets in close and tags Hamburger with a short punch that almost sends Hamburger to the mat! Oh Hamburger is in big trouble! He turns his back on Carwin, trying to create some distance but Carwin rushes him, striking wildly and Hamburger goes down! The referee tackles Carwin into the cage to end the fight! Carwin is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Carwin!
A relieved looking Frank Carwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drewnski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drewnski has chosen MOSKAU-RAMMSTEIN as his entrance music. Nelson Hopper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hopper
vs
Drewnski

155 cm
27
148 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
153 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drewnski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hopper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hopper 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.
Hopper trying to control but Drewnski is working from the bottom.

Hopper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hopper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hopper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hopper scoring with punches from side control.
Hopper trying to control the action but Drewnski is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper lands a strong strike to the head of Drewnski. That's dazed him! Hopper looking to finish here. Drewnski is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hopper lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Hopper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Bendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bendo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No Falter. Myers has chosen Halloween Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bendo
vs
Myers

175 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

190 cm
22
193 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $55

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Bendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Myers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bendo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bendo.
Bendo misses with a takedown attempt - Myers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Myers closes the distance and clinches.
Myers scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Hendo Bendo has been cut.
Myers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bendo tries for a takedown but Myers manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Bendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bendo takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bendo goes for a takedown attempt but Myers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Myers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bendo, pushing him back against the cage.
Myers landing knees to the body.
Bendo is breathing heavily.
Myers crunches a lovely knee into Bendo's ribcage.
A short right from Myers.
A short uppercut from Myers.
A knee to the head by Myers.
Myers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Myers landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Myers.
Good body shot from Myers.
A knee to the head by Myers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Myers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Myers landing knees to the body.
Myers lands an elbow just above Bendo 's eye.
Myers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Myers is pressed up against the cage. Bendo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myers down to the mat. Myers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

A jab-cross combination lands for Myers and sends Bendo crashing to the mat! Myers follows him down to the mat - Bendo regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Bendo is rocked!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Myers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oh Bendo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Myers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Myers moves into the clinch.
Bendo seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees to the body from Myers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Myers lands a body punch.
Myers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Myers is pressed up against the cage. Bendo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myers down to the mat. Myers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Myers throws a one two combo.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers connects with a combination that backs up Bendo into the cage. Myers lands a flurry of punches that gets past Bendo's guard. Bendo is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Myers bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Myers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thiago Rua enters the cage!

Law
vs
Rua

184 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

183 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Fast

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Rua!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Law misses.

Law moves into the clinch successfully.

Law breaks from the clinch.

Law has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Law lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law tries to clinch but Rua moves away

and Rua counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Law!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Law is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rua throwing strikes but Law bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Rua working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Law slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Law has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rua is proving hard to escape from.

Rua has an active guard here but Law has managed to pass into half guard.
Law is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to get back to his feet.

Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rua actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to stand and escape but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.

Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua looks gassed!

Rua actively working from the bottom here.

Law decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Law catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Law as Rua shoots in.
Aaron Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Law moves into the clinch successfully.
Rua fails to pull guard.
Aaron Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Rua.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Law gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Law breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Law has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Law digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Aaron Law will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Law tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Law tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.

Law clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.

Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Law gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Law clinches.
Law lands a nice elbow.
Rua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Law is defending well.

Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law misses with a few strikes there.
Law leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aaron Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Rua.
Law misses with the combination.
Law fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law scores with a nice body kick.

Rua tries to keep at a distance but Law has taken the fight into the clinch.

Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Law.
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!

Law sends Rua crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Law is motioning to the referee to let Rua up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Rua is rocked!

It looks like Thiago Rua has been cut.
Aaron Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Law knocks Rua out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Law!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rija Zafy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vash Struker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zafy comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Zafy
vs
Struker

214 cm
24
289 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rija Zafy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vash Struker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zafy.
Struker avoids the body shot from Zafy.
Zafy swings for the body but Struker moves out of range.
Zafy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struker was well out of range. Poor timing from Zafy.
Zafy misses with a wild body shot.
Zafy scores with a body shot.
Zafy throws a shot from downtown. Struker moves away and avoids it.
Struker misses the shot to the body.
Struker throws a lazy right hand but Zafy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Struker misses its intended target.
Struker looks to land a right hand but Zafy moved out of range.
Zafy thows a body shot but no joy.
Zafy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Struker in his tracks.
Zafy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Zafy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Struker, pushing him back against the cage.
Struker tries to circle away but Zafy has him pinned against the cage.

Struker breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zafy misses with a hook. Struker ducked under it nicely.
Zafy is looking to wear down Struker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zafy throws a right hand that Struker ducks under and follows up with a left that Struker also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Zafy misses
and Struker counters with a series of strikes. Zafy will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Struker misses.
Zafy missing with a left hand there. Struker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Zafy misses.
Zafy tests Struker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Struker lands with a cross.
Struker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zafy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Struker.
Zafy throws a lazy right hand but Struker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zafy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struker moves away.
Zafy misses with a wild body shot.
Struker lands a glancing blow to the side of Zafy's head.
Zafy moves in looking to clinch but Struker pushes him off.
Zafy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struker avoids the body shot from Zafy.
Struker misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zafy thows a body shot but no joy.
Struker thows a body shot but no joy.
Struker misses with a wild body shot.
Zafy with a hook.
Struker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Struker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Struker throws out a loose jab but Zafy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struker scoring well with a low kick there.
Rija Zafy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zafy is breathing heavily.
Struker throws a sloppy head kick and Zafy moves out of range easily.
Struker delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Struker finds it's target.

Zafy is rocked!
Struker fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Zafy out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vash Struker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Santos De Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim's entrance music is call me. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kim
vs
Santos De Arroyo

175 cm
19
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
27
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Santos De Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

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

Kim has his foot on Santos De Arroyo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos De Arroyo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos De Arroyo with a nice head shot there.
Santos De Arroyo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos De Arroyo defends it easily.
Santos De Arroyo is stalling in the full guard.
Santos De Arroyo slips nicely into half guard.
Santos De Arroyo lands strikes from half guard.
Kim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kim is looking for a triangle but Santos De Arroyo pushes his legs off easily.

Kim is looking for a triangle here but Santos De Arroyo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kim looks to move to half guard but instead Santos De Arroyo has passed into mount! Damn!
Santos De Arroyo controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos De Arroyo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kim is bucking up trying to escape but Santos De Arroyo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Santos De Arroyo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Santos De Arroyo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos De Arroyo content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos De Arroyo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos De Arroyo dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Kim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santos De Arroyo controlling from the full mount.
Kim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos De Arroyo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santos De Arroyo content just to control the position here.
Santos De Arroyo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos De Arroyo trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kim is working hard here to advance position.
Santos De Arroyo content just to control the position here.
Santos De Arroyo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kim looks a forlorn figure.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo controlling his opponent.
Santos De Arroyo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Santos De Arroyo landing punches.
Santos De Arroyo controlling his opponent.
Kim is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos De Arroyo has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos De Arroyo lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos De Arroyo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kim's face.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos De Arroyo is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos De Arroyo is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Santos De Arroyo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Santos De Arroyo scores with a nice right hand.

Kim looking to score a takedown here. Santos De Arroyo is defending well but Kim drives through and ends up in Santos De Arroyo's guard.
Kim trying to move into half guard but instead Santos De Arroyo has managed to sweep!
Santos De Arroyo forces his way into half guard.
Santos De Arroyo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Santos De Arroyo sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos De Arroyo lands strikes from half guard.

Santos De Arroyo is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos De Arroyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santos De Arroyo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos De Arroyo drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Kim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santos De Arroyo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santos De Arroyo working the head and body with strikes.
Santos De Arroyo is taking a breather. Kim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos De Arroyo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos De Arroyo wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Santos De Arroyo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Santos De Arroyo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Santos De Arroyo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos De Arroyo trying to control the pace.
Santos De Arroyo scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo slips a nice elbow through Kim's hands, connecting with Kim's forehead.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Santos De Arroyo sits in half guard.
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. Santos De Arroyo connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.

Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos De Arroyo is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Santos De Arroyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Santos De Arroyo working the head and body with strikes.
Santos De Arroyo winds up and cracks Kim with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Santos De Arroyo stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Santos De Arroyo connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Santos De Arroyo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos De Arroyo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kim actively working from the bottom here.

Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos De Arroyo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos De Arroyo pulls his head out easily.

Santos De Arroyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Santos De Arroyo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Santos De Arroyo. That snapped Kim's head back.

Santos De Arroyo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Santos De Arroyo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hector Santos De Arroyo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.

Santos De Arroyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Santos De Arroyo seems content to control.
Santos De Arroyo 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.

Kim looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Santos De Arroyo is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Santos De Arroyo sits in half guard.

Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos De Arroyo pulls his head out easily.
Santos De Arroyo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santos De Arroyo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Santos De Arroyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos De Arroyo winds up and cracks Kim with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos De Arroyo working over Kim with some ground and pound. Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Santos De Arroyo lands strikes from half guard.
Santos De Arroyo controlling the pace.
Kim is staying active underneath Santos De Arroyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos De Arroyo drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Santos De Arroyo is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.

Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Santos De Arroyo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos De Arroyo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hector Santos De Arroyo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos De Arroyo is taking a breather. Kim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos De Arroyo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos De Arroyo pulls his head out easily.

Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vadim Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos De Arroyo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Santos De Arroyo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos De Arroyo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Santos De Arroyo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Shurk has chosen Achy Breaky Heart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shawn Shurk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Briggs
vs
Shurk

179 cm
27
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnson Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Shurk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurk throws a body punch but Briggs moves out of range.
Shawn Shurk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shurk throws a sloppy head kick
and Briggs counters with a one-two to the body.
Briggs moves out of range of the strikes.

Shurk moves into the clinch.
Briggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Shurk.

Briggs manages to pull guard.
Briggs wants to sweep here but Shurk controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Briggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shurk postures up.
Shurk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shurk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shurk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Briggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Briggs is trying to control the position but Shurk postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Briggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shurk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Briggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shurk's guard.
Shurk keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Briggs content to stall in guard here.
Briggs trying to control but Shurk is working from the bottom.
Shurk pulls Briggs in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnson Briggs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shurk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shurk cracks Briggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Johnson Briggs has been cut.
Shurk doesn't manage to clinch there - Briggs circles away.
Briggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs shoots in but no luck this time.
Briggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shurk.

Shurk has managed to clinch.
Briggs tries to pull guard but Shurk won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shurk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shurk lands a hook that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Briggs letting Shurk take a breather here.
Briggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shurk walks away with a smile on his face. Briggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shurk has closed the distance and engaged Briggs in a clinch.
Shurk lands with a right to the head.
Briggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Briggs tries a body shot but Shurk blocks it.
Shurk scores with a shot to the side of Briggs's head.

Briggs is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shurk.
Oh Briggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shurk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Shurk pushes Briggs against the cage. Shurk is working some dirty boxing. Shurk pushes off with a quick right hook! Briggs goes down! Briggs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shurk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Shurk!
Shawn Shurk thanked the fans post fight for their support.