RING•WARS^1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scon Bott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Henderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scon Bott's chin.

Henderson
vs
Bott

169 cm
29
144 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

166 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Henderson!
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, Scon Bott!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Bott persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Bott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bott napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Henderson trying to control the position but Bott is working away.
The ground and pound from Henderson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bott struggling a bit here.
Henderson is working Bott over with some ground and pound from side control.

Henderson tries for a kimura but Bott is defending well.
Bott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bott wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bott manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Bott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Henderson trying to control but Bott postures up.
Henderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bott is stalling here. Henderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bott seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Henderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henderson throws a strike aimed at the side of Bott's head but Bott avoids it well.
Henderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Henderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bott tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bott is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bott tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Bott controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Henderson lands a few punches from side control.
Bott tries to improve position but can't.

Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bott wants to control but Henderson postures up.
Bott tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bott is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Henderson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bott to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson looks for a takedown but Bott sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bott tries to clinch up.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Bott tries a head kick but it misses.
Bott leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bott but Bott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henderson moves out of range as Bott throws a body kick.
Bott moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is not content to let Bott control the position.
Bott wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is pressing down on Bott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bott in side control lands a decent elbow.

Bott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee asks Bott politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bott prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bott slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Henderson.
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
Henderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Henderson trying to hold on to Bott's head to control him but Bott postures up.
Bott is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bott is looking to stall here but Henderson recovers full guard.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bott prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Bott from controlling successfully.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Bott tries to pass.
Bott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bott trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bott is pushing down on Henderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bott has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson trying to control but Bott postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scon Bott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bott has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson jumps guard but Bott stands there with Henderson around his waist. Henderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Bott forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Bott is looking for a takedown.
Bott tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Bott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bott has a takedown stuffed.
Joe Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scon Bott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Bott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bott sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bott wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Bott won't allow it.
Bott is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bott wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bott moves into full guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bott is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Henderson trying to control but Bott is working from the bottom.

Henderson 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.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bott keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Bott controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.

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

Bott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bott wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dunkmaster Yi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Pipinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pipinger has chosen On Wings of Integrity- Mychildren Mybride as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yi
vs
Pipinger

172 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
141 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dunkmaster Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Pipinger!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yi cracks Pipinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yi scores with the left hand. Pipinger knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Yi lands.
Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pipinger.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pipinger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yi!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pipinger manages to capitalize on a mistake by Yi to take his back!
Pipinger is hanging on to Yi's back as he tries to escape.

Pipinger has got one arm under Yi's chin. This could be trouble... Yi trying to control the other hand but Pipinger gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Yi has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Pipinger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Shouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colin Buchanan is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Shouse
vs
Buchanan

162 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Shouse !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buchanan looking to score a takedown here. Shouse is defending well but Buchanan drives through and ends up in Shouse 's guard.
Shouse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buchanan manages to get himself to full guard.
Shouse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Buchanan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shouse is aware though and is defending well.
Shouse postures up and lands a big shot to Buchanan's brow.
Buchanan keeping moving, preventing Shouse from controlling successfully.
Buchanan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shouse manages to get himself to full guard.
Buchanan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shouse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buchanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Shouse is looking for a triangle but Buchanan pushes his legs off easily.
Shouse looking to control.
Buchanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buchanan advances to half guard.
Buchanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buchanan wants to control but Shouse is keeping him busy.
Buchanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buchanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shouse keeps working.
Buchanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shouse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shouse .
Buchanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shouse is trying to control the position but Buchanan postures up.
Shouse is breathing heavily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Shouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buchanan working some strikes from top position.

Buchanan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shouse dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchanan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shouse has hold of Buchanan's hands but Buchanan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Buchanan wants to control but Shouse is keeping him busy.
Buchanan winds up and cracks Shouse with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan wants to control but Shouse is keeping him busy.
Buchanan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shouse 's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buchanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buchanan is trying to control the action in half guard but Shouse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buchanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buchanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buchanan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shouse has hold of Buchanan's hands but Buchanan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buchanan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Buchanan drops an elbow to the side of Shouse 's head.
Buchanan thows a huge punch but Shouse dodges it nicely.

Buchanan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shouse defends it well.
Shouse tries to roll over but Buchanan keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shouse wants to get back to his feet.
Buchanan drops an elbow to the side of Shouse 's head.
Buchanan throwing shots but Shouse is blocking nicely.
Shouse is looking to control Buchanan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shouse avoid being mounted?
Shouse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buchanan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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. Buchanan connects with a nice short shot to Shouse 's temple.
Buchanan drops an elbow to the side of Shouse 's head.
Buchanan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buchanan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shouse quickly recovers to half guard.
Shouse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shouse trying to control from the bottom.

Buchanan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shouse has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shouse is trying to stand back up but Buchanan is controlling him
Buchanan wants to pass the guard but Shouse is defending well.
Shouse wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buchanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Buchanan lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute 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. Buchanan connects with a nice short shot to Shouse 's temple.

Buchanan is trying for a kimura here. Shouse looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Buchanan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colin Buchanan!

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 Gary Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikuhisa Minowaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bowman
vs
Minowaman

172 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ikuhisa Minowaman !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but Minowaman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minowaman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bowman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minowaman defends it nicely.
Bowman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minowaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowman.
Minowaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowman shoots and misses
and Minowaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Gary Bowman has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minowaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowman was well out of range. Poor timing from Minowaman .
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minowaman .
Nice straight punches there by Minowaman . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minowaman .
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt
and Minowaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ikuhisa Minowaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman ducks under a wild hook from Minowaman .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman misses with a takedown
letting Minowaman counter with a right hand.
Minowaman avoids the body shot from Bowman.
Minowaman misses with a straight left.
Bowman throws a push kick but Minowaman slaps the foot to one side.
Minowaman takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Bowman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bowman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minowaman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Minowaman throws out a powerful jab.
Ikuhisa Minowaman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowman moves out of range as Minowaman strikes.
Minowaman checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Minowaman both land. Nice combination.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman walks into a jab.
Minowaman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minowaman lands with a good body shot.
Bowman throws a body kick that misses.
Minowaman lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowman's head.
Minowaman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minowaman dips to his left and cracks Bowman with an uppercut!
Minowaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bowman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Minowaman lands a right hook to the body.
Minowaman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bowman off the ropes and back into range.
Minowaman connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Minowaman .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman lands a nice shot to the body.
Minowaman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Bowman is rocked!

Gary Bowman's cut is getting worse.
Minowaman thuds a left hand into Bowman's body.
Bowman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Minowaman lands a jab to Bowman's midsection.
Bowman tries to move into range but Minowaman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Bowman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minowaman .
Bowman seems to have got his legs back now.
Minowaman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bowman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minowaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Minowaman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minowaman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minowaman digs a good body shot into Bowman's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Minowaman lands a nice hook to Bowman's body. Bowman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minowaman scores with a hook.
Minowaman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minowaman scores with a shot to the body.
Minowaman lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowman's head.
Minowaman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Gary Bowman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Minowaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minowaman lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minowaman sizes up Bowman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Minowaman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ikuhisa Minowaman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

The crowd cheers as Minowaman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowman doesn't seem phased though.
Gary Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minowaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minowaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman ducks right into an uppercut from Minowaman .
Minowaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minowaman lands a right hook to the body.

Bowman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Minowaman throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Minowaman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Minowaman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Minowaman .
Minowaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minowaman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minowaman .
Minowaman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Minowaman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt
and Minowaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Minowaman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bowman to get to his feet.
Bowman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minowaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowman takes one on the button.
Minowaman scores with a nice strike.
Bowman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minowaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowman was well out of range. Poor timing from Minowaman .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Minowaman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bowman momentarily.
Bowman blocks a jab.
Minowaman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minowaman throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
Bowman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Minowaman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minowaman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bowman shoots and misses
and Minowaman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Minowaman lands a jab.
Minowaman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Jeez, Gary Bowman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Minowaman throws a right hand that Bowman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowman also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman moves out of range as Minowaman strikes.
Minowaman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Minowaman .
Minowaman lands a jab to Bowman's midsection.
Minowaman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minowaman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bowman's head.
Minowaman lands a nice looking body shot.
Minowaman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bowman on the side of the head.
Minowaman scores with a body shot.
Minowaman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Minowaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minowaman jabs at Bowman's body.
Minowaman with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bowman walks into a straight right hand from Minowaman .
Minowaman loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Bowman tries for a takedown but Minowaman circles away easily
and Minowaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minowaman lands a body shot.
Minowaman lands a nice shot that snaps Bowman's head back.
Minowaman lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minowaman thuds a left hand into Bowman's body.
Bowman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ikuhisa Minowaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Minowaman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minowaman misses with a straight left.
Bowman moves in looking to clinch but Minowaman pushes him off.
Minowaman throws a lazy right hand but Bowman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowman staying out of range there.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
Minowaman lands with a good body shot.
Bowman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minowaman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bowman scrambles back to his feet.
Minowaman throws a leg kick but Bowman moved away.
Minowaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bowman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minowaman misses with a wild body shot.
Minowaman connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowaman thuds his right hand into Bowman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bowman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Minowaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minowaman misses with a hook.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minowaman avoids it really well and circles away.

Minowaman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Minowaman lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Minowaman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A left lands for Minowaman .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minowaman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minowaman thuds a left hand into Bowman's body.
Ikuhisa Minowaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Minowaman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minowaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Minowaman clobbers Bowman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minowaman cracks Bowman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Minowaman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minowaman throws a chopping leg kick but Bowman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Minowaman as he connects with a hook.
Bowman moves forwards but Minowaman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowman staying out of range there.
Minowaman connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Minowaman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minowaman cracks Bowman with a good jab.
Minowaman cracks Bowman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Minowaman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Minowaman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bowman off the ropes and back into range.
Minowaman misses with a wild body shot.
Bowman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Minowaman counters with an inside leg kick.
Minowaman throws a one two combo.
Minowaman throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Minowaman .
Minowaman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ikuhisa Minowaman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minowaman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minowaman misses with a wild body shot.
Minowaman lands a right hook to the body.
Minowaman lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minowaman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minowaman lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Minowaman .
Minowaman lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Minowaman .
Gary Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minowaman throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ikuhisa Minowaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minowaman 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 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikuhisa Minowaman !
Our winner, Ikuhisa Minowaman , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sekur Arian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concrete comes to the ring accompanied by Pillar : Fire on the Inside. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Concrete
vs
Arian

169 cm
29
140 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

150 cm
30
140 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sekur Arian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Concrete sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arian cracks Concrete with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

Arian gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Concrete can't do much from the bottom here.
Concrete dodges the ground and pound from Arian.
Arian tries to advance to mount but Concrete denies him.
Concrete is not content to let Arian control the position.
Concrete tries to improve position but can't.
Concrete gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Concrete is not content to let Arian control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Arian there.
Arian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Concrete does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Concrete tries to kick Arian off but Arian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arian winds up and cracks Concrete with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arian throwing shots but Concrete is blocking nicely.
Concrete is looking to improve his position.
Concrete has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arian is working away from the top position though.
Concrete is trying to stand back up but Arian is controlling him
Arian wants to take a breather but Concrete is having none of it.
Arian prevents Concrete from standing back up.
Concrete is trying to control but can't.
Arian wants to take a breather but Concrete is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arian is working Concrete over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arian throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concrete keeping full guard, as Arian tries to pass.
Concrete working a defensive guard here.
Arian being controlled here momentarily.
Concrete throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Concrete is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arian wants to pass the guard but Concrete is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concrete keeping moving, preventing Arian from controlling successfully.
Arian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Concrete manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arian tries to hold on but Concrete pushes him away.
Arian is looking to improve his position but Concrete isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Concrete swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Arian is now in Concrete's guard. A big mistake from Concrete there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concrete looking for a sweep. Not yet Concrete, not yet.

Concrete had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arian defends it easily.
Arian wants to control from the top but Concrete keeps moving.
Arian advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arian wants to control but Concrete is keeping him busy.
Arian landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Concrete tries to avoid it but Arian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Concrete to the ground. Concrete escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Concrete is fending him off so far but Arian persists. Nope, Concrete circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinton Concrete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sekur Arian.
No joy there for Arian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Arian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Concrete slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Concrete scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Arian misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Arian does no damage.
Arian throws a hook but Concrete blocks it.
Sekur Arian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arian shoots in for a takedown but Concrete shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Arian 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.
Arian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Concrete. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arian wants to control from the top but Concrete keeps moving.
Arian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Concrete swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arian is breathing heavily.
Concrete controls Arian momentarily but Arian frees himself.
Arian trying to control the position from guard on top but Concrete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concrete wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arian closes the distance and clinches up with Concrete, looking for a takedown. Arian pushes Concrete against the ropes but Concrete circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Concrete defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arian.
Arian shoots in for a takedown but Concrete shows good takedown defense.
Concrete rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Concrete connects with a jab.
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!
Concrete fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Concrete drives through with a takedown into guard.
Concrete advances to half guard.
Arian won't allow Concrete to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arian is not content to let Concrete control the position.
Arian is trying to get back to full guard.

Arian is defending against the submission attempts here by Concrete.
Concrete is trying to control. Arian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Concrete will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Concrete seems to be working for a kimura but Arian defends the submission attempt.
Arian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arian wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Concrete is pushing down on Arian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arian is fighting to maintain full guard but Concrete has managed to sneak the leg through.

Concrete is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Concrete.
Arian is looking to improve his 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Quinton Concrete will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Arian moves out of range as Concrete strikes.
Arian has a takedown stuffed.
Arian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Concrete swivels and escapes.
Concrete misses with a hook. Arian ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Arian does it's job there.
Arian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Concrete circles away.
Quinton Concrete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sekur Arian.

Arian gets a takedown into half guard.
Concrete manages to get to full guard.
Arian postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian looking to sit in guard and control but Concrete gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arian controls Concrete momentarily but Concrete frees himself.
Concrete pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arian is keeping the position for now.
Concrete stopping the sweep attempt from Arian.
Arian wants to control the position but Concrete says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Concrete uses his free foot to push down on Arian's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arian.

Concrete is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Concrete enables Arian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Concrete manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete pulls Arian in close to prevent any damage.
Arian trying to control the position from guard on top but Concrete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Arian stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Concrete throws up his legs and catches Arian in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Arian tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Concrete! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Quinton Concrete!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Yankee (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!

Creed
vs
Yankee

180 cm
29
174 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

180 cm
31
178 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Yankee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yankee defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.

Yankee moves into the clinch successfully.
Yankee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yankee missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yankee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yankee pushes Creed back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yankee digs a right hand underneath Creed's ribcage. Creed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Creed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Yankee to keep the fight standing.
Creed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yankee just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yankee misses with a punch on the inside.

Yankee breaks from the clinch.
Creed throws a hook but Yankee avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Creed swings widly with a right hand
and Yankee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yankee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creed shoots in for a double leg but Yankee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A cross from Creed lands.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yankee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Yankee.
Yankee tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee stalks Creed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Creed's face. Creed staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Logan Creed has been cut.
Creed tries to bum rush Yankee with a series of wild strikes but Yankee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yankee moves out of range of the leg kick from Creed.
Yankee defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Creed closes the distance and clinches up with Yankee, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes Yankee against the ropes but Yankee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yankee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Creed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yankee slips a jab and a cross from Creed.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Yankee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yankee tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Yankee.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Yankee uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee slips under a jab from Creed.
Creed connects with a body shot that sends Yankee's belly button to the back.
Yankee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Logan Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Yankee is just out of range.
Creed misses with a lunging right hand
and Yankee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yankee is looking to clinch.
Creed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Jim Yankee has been cut.
Creed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.

Creed tries to keep at a distance but Yankee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Creed tries for a takedown but Yankee manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yankee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creed's elbow.
Yankee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Creed up against the ropes.

Creed has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yankee uses from the top position.
Yankee tries to stand but Creed is controlling from the bottom.
Creed being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

A close round but Jim Yankee will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Creed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yankee checks it well.

Yankee closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yankee.
Creed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yankee just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yankee controlling the action here for a moment.

Yankee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Yankee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yankee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Yankee misses.
Creed throws a right hand that misses
and Yankee counters with a nice body shot.
Creed misses with a body shot.
Yankee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creed tries to bum rush Yankee with a series of wild strikes but Yankee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yankee thows a body shot but no joy.
Yankee throws a head kick that misses
and Creed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Creed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Creed.
Yankee is trying to stand back up but Creed is controlling him
Creed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yankee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Creed.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Yankee has wrist control.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Yankee is keeping the position.
Yankee wants to get back to his feet but Creed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed throwing strikes from guard but Yankee blocks nicely.
Yankee wants to stand up but Creed is controlling him.
Yankee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Creed tries to hold on but Yankee pushes him away.
Creed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yankee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yankee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Creed is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Creed gets back to full guard.
Yankee trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.

Creed looking for a guillotine here but Yankee defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yankee trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Creed 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed is trying to control the position but Yankee postures up.
Yankee wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Creed dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Creed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Creed shoots in and drives through. Yankee sprawls well.
Yankee tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yankee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yankee blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yankee counters with a left to the body.
Yankee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yankee under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yankee blocks a jab.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Yankee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yankee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yankee tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
Yankee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Creed throws a jab when Yankee was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
Yankee throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Creed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yankee's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Creed there.
Yankee defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Creed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Creed misses with a leg kick
and Yankee counters with a big head kick but Creed shrugs it off.
Jim Yankee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yankee looks to clinch
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yankee tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creed lunges at Yankee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yankee's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Creed or perhaps it was just good defense by Yankee which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Creed.
Creed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Yankee is rocked!
Yankee defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Yankee is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed finish him?
Yankee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yankee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creed walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Yankee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Creed swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Yankee's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Creed!
Logan Creed bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leif Ericson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ian Phillips enters the ring!

Ericson
vs
Phillips

181 cm
22
167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
156 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leif Ericson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Ericson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips throws a right hand that Ericson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ericson also avoids with ease.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ericson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ericson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
Leif Ericson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Phillips.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Ericson is just out of range.
Ericson throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Ericson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.
Ericson lands a lovely overhand right.
Phillips just misses with a punch to the body.
Ericson looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
Ericson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phillips is out of range and Ericson settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ericson digs a good body shot into Phillips's ribs.
Ericson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericson moves away.
Ericson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Phillips throws a jab when Ericson was well out of range.
Ericson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phillips is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ericson rather than just go for the knockout.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Phillips misses with a body shot.
Ericson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phillips at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ericson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phillips scores with a shot to the body.
Phillips misses with a straight right.
Ericson misses with a kick to the body.
Ericson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ericson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ericson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Ericson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phillips is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ericson is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Ericson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ericson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Ericson.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ericson darts in and clinches Phillips up against the ropes.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phillips.
Ericson tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ericson stalling in the clinch but Phillips improves position.
Phillips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phillips lands a hook that snaps the head of Ericson backwards.
Ericson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Ericson throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips digs a good body shot into Ericson's ribs.
Phillips lands a glancing blow to the side of Ericson's head.
Phillips connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ericson misses with a leg kick
letting Phillips counter with a right hand.
Phillips scores with the left hand. Ericson knows he should have avoided that one.
Phillips throws a body punch but Ericson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ericson misses the shot to the body.
Ericson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ian Phillips will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Ericson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips misses with an uppercut
and Ericson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ericson swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ericson cracks the inside of Phillips's front leg.
Ericson cracks the inside of Phillips's front leg.
Ericson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phillips checks a leg kick.
Ericson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ericson slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips thuds a left hand into Ericson's body.
A head kick misses from Ericson.
Ericson throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Ericson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phillips misses the jab.
Ericson throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ericson. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ericson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ericson doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ericson manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ericson misses.
Phillips lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Leif Ericson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Phillips.
Ericson misses with a body kick.
Ericson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericson moves away.
Donk. Ericson catches Phillips right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ericson was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips.
A low kick from Ericson is predictable there
and Phillips counters with a left to the body.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Ericson. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Phillips stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ericson.
Phillips walks into a stiff left hand from Ericson.
Phillips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ericson looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ericson.
Ericson takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Ericson wants to land a leg kick but Phillips is out of range.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Ericson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ericson throws the kick towards the body but Phillips avoids it.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ericson slips a straight right by Phillips.
Ericson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ericson pushes Phillips up against the ropes in a clinch.
Phillips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericson's elbow.
Phillips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Ericson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ericson tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ericson was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips.
Ericson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phillips looks to land a right hand but Ericson moved out of range.
Ericson lands with a hook. Phillips tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ericson motions for Phillips to come forward. Ericson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips misses with a hook. Ericson ducked under it nicely.
Phillips takes one on the button.
Ericson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips throws a body punch but Ericson moves out of range.
Ericson swinging wildly here.
Ericson throws a front kick that sends Phillips stumbling back into the ropes.
Phillips on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.

Ericson gets a clinch.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Ericson.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ericson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ericson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ericson blocking some punches.
Phillips misses with a body punch.
Phillips goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phillips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericson's elbow.

Phillips has Ericson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Phillips pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Ericson tumbling to the mat - Phillips dives into Ericson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips throwing strikes from guard but Ericson blocks nicely.
Ericson trying to control the position.
Phillips passes Ericson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Phillips forces his way into half guard.
Phillips trying to control from Ericson's half guard. Ericson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ericson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Ericson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips postures up in Ericson's guard and throws a big left but Ericson blocks it.
Phillips has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phillips postures up in Ericson's guard and throws a big left but Ericson blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ericson keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Ericson is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ericson controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ericson keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phillips has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Phillips!
Ian Phillips very nearly forgot to thank Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

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