Volume 151 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Downey McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Leash by Pearl Jam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kyle Griffin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McCain
vs
Griffin

210 cm
26
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
212 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Downey McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Kyle Griffin has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by McCain.
McCain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffin ducks right into an uppercut from McCain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with McCain, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes McCain against the cage but McCain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffin looks gassed!
McCain circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCain counters with an inside leg kick.
McCain throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffin drops his hands for a split second and McCain immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Griffin face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. McCain follows up with a right hand that knocks Griffin into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Downey McCain!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orson Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brian Sonnen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brian Sonnen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sonnen
vs
Wells

188 cm
26
196 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

186 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Sonnen!
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, Orson Wells!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen wants to clinch up but Wells keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wells.
Sonnen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wells throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Sonnen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wells connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Sonnen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen seems to have got his legs back now.
Wells slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sonnen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Wells swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Orson Wells!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Jakof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EvanB Shea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Jakof could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to EvanB Shea's chin.

Jakof
vs
Shea

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Jakof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, EvanB Shea!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakof wants to clinch.
Shea slaps away a takedown attempt from Jakof, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jakof doesn't seem bothered though.
Shea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shea slaps away a takedown attempt from Jakof, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Shea cracks Jakof with a big right hand and Jakof goes down!

It looks like Gary Jakof has been cut.
Jakof is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shea is working Jakof over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Jakof is rocked!
Shea arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jakof's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). EvanB Shea!
After the fight, EvanB Shea was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mar Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Adams
vs
Lee

225 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

189 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mar Adams!
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, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Adams looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lee has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Lee pulls guard.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.

Lee decides to stand and escape the position.

Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Lee jumps into guard, dragging Adams to the mat.
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.

Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Adams is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.

Lee is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Adams is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Lee!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dowser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Dowser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dowser
vs
Martin

195 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Dowser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isaac Martin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dowser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dowser looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dowser throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.

Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin looking for a takedown.
Martin jumps guard but Dowser turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roger Dowser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Martin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dowser after a bit of a struggle.

Dowser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dowser throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dowser throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dowser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dowser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dowser is trying to push Martin away but Martin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dowser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dowser pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Dowser is proving a slippery customer.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Dowser from controlling successfully.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Dowser wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dowser as he avoids it easily.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up with Dowser, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes Dowser against the cage but Dowser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Dowser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin avoids the body shot from Dowser.
Roger Dowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin connects with the punch.
Dowser tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dowser avoids it really well and circles away.
Dowser swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Dowser misses with the combination.
Dowser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowser misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dowser slaps away a takedown attempt from Martin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Dowser sprawls well.
Roger Dowser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Martin.
Dowser lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover.
Dowser jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Dowser is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Martin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Dowser tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dowser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dowser defends it nicely.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dowser.
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dowser is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Dowser circles away and we're back to standing.
Dowser scores with a body shot.
Dowser swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.

Martin clinches up with Dowser and pushes him back against the cage.

Martin pulls guard effortlessly.
Dowser controlling from the top position.
Dowser stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control the position here.
Dowser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dowser wants to stand and escape but instead Martin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dowser wants to control the position but Martin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Martin is trying to control. Dowser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dowser but Dowser pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Martin closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Dowser's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martin looking for a takedown.

Martin decides to pull guard.

Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowser trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dowser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dowser shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Dowser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dowser stuffs the takedown.

Martin instigates a clinch.
Martin has Dowser pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dowser manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roger Dowser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Martin.
Dowser working hard to break the clinch.
Martin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dowser is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dowser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dowser smiles and moves away.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Dowser lands a jab-cross combination.
Dowser throws a combination that misses

and Martin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martin passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Isaac Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Dowser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Martin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowser is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dowser is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dowser avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Roger Dowser just wasn't active enough.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowser darts in trying to clinch

and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Martin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dowser to keep the fight standing.
Isaac Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dowser jumps guard but Martin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin is trying to pull guard but Dowser has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Martin successfully pulls guard.
Dowser looking to pass the guard.
Roger Dowser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dowser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Martin!
Isaac Martin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Naginata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fitch
vs
Naginata

194 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

197 cm
19
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Naginata!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naginata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Dominick Fitch has been cut.
Naginata misses with a low kick.

Fitch dives in and scores a takedown into Naginata's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fitch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Naginata is looking for a triangle but Fitch pushes his legs off easily.
Fitch trying to control but Naginata is working from the bottom.
Naginata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naginata working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch is in close to Naginata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Naginata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitch with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naginata is trying to control the position but Fitch postures up.
Fitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Naginata has wrist control.
Naginata trying to keep a closed guard but Fitch is proving a slippery customer.
Fitch stopping the sweep attempt from Naginata.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Naginata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Naginata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fitch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Naginata to the ground. Fitch is now in Naginata's guard.
Naginata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Naginata trying to keep a closed guard but Fitch is proving a slippery customer.
Fitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Naginata is trying to control the position but Fitch postures up.
Fitch is working Naginata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naginata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Naginata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naginata looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fitch throws an elbow that misses. Naginata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitch's guard. Nice move by Naginata!
Naginata wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch keeping full guard, as Naginata tries to pass.
Fitch wants to stand up but Naginata is controlling him.
Naginata trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naginata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fitch kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Naginata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitch is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Julius Naginata was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fitch blocks a head kick by Naginata.
Fitch closes the distance and clinches up with Naginata, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes Naginata against the cage but Naginata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Naginata.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naginata throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Dominick Fitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dominick Fitch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naginata but Naginata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Naginata leaves Fitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naginata scores with a head kick.

Fitch gets a double leg takedown into Naginata's guard.
Naginata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Naginata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Naginata looking for a guillotine here but Fitch defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitch trying to control but Naginata is working from the bottom.

Naginata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Naginata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naginata has momentary wrist control but Fitch slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitch trying to control but Naginata is working from the bottom.
Fitch throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naginata trying to control the position.
Fitch cracks Naginata with a solid left hand.
Naginata trying to control the position.
Naginata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitch.
Naginata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Naginata's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naginata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitch is one step ahead there.
Fitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitch throwing strikes from guard but Naginata blocks nicely.
Fitch wants to control from the top but Naginata keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Naginata is looking for a triangle but Fitch pushes his legs off easily.
Fitch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Naginata keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Fitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitch scoring with some ground and pound.
Naginata trying to keep a closed guard but Fitch is proving a slippery customer.
Fitch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fitch preventing the sweep.
Fitch connects with a couple of short punches.
Fitch stands up over Naginata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch postures up and lands a big shot to Naginata's brow.
Fitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naginata keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Fitch works over Naginata with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Naginata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitch throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Fitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominick Fitch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Naginata tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Naginata.
Naginata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fitch.
Naginata trying to control but Fitch flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Naginata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fitch's guard. Nice work there by Naginata.
Fitch has control of Naginata's left arm, preventing Naginata from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch keeping moving, preventing Naginata from controlling successfully.
Fitch controlling Naginata's posture.
Naginata looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dominick Fitch wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naginata defends it nicely.

Fitch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fitch throwing shots but Naginata is blocking nicely.
Fitch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naginata's head.
Naginata tries to roll over but Fitch keeps him under control.
Naginata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitch's back!
Dominick Fitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitch has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Naginata looking for the choke from the back.
Fitch controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.

Naginata is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fitch has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Naginata has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fitch taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Naginata doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julius Naginata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Molo Gigalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Simpsons Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Gigalo
vs
Roach

191 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Molo Gigalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gigalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gigalo wants to clinch.
Gigalo misses with a hook.
Molo Gigalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach cracks Gigalo with a good jab.

It looks like Molo Gigalo has been cut.
Gigalo 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!
Roach thumps Gigalo with a low kick.
Gigalo closes the distance but Roach moves to the side
and Roach finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gigalo is breathing heavily.
Roach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

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

Gigalo is rocked!
Roach scores with a leg kick.
Oh Gigalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gigalo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roach.
Gigalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roach. Roach obviously looking to wear him down.
Roach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gigalo seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roach.
Roach lands a jab to Gigalo's midsection.
Roach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roach throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roach scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roach moves into the clinch.
Roach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roach is leaning against Gigalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roach digs a right hand underneath Gigalo's ribcage. Gigalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roach crunches a lovely knee into Gigalo's ribcage.
Roach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gigalos head.
Roach creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gigalo with a big uppercut! Gigalo tries to clinch up but Roach pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gigalo to the mat! Gigalo covers up and Roach unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bartholomew Roach!
After winning the bout, Bartholomew Roach thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lhiner Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pico Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Combs
vs
Rodrigo

189 cm
26
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lhiner Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pico Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pico Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rodrigo lands a high kick to the side of Combs's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Rodrigo dives into guard, looking to finish.

Combs is rocked!

It looks like Lhiner Combs has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Rodrigo 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.
Oh Combs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Combs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Combs tries to get out of the position.

Rodrigo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodrigo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodrigo stands and throws Combs's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Rodrigo is trying to get an arm triangle but Combs is defending well.

Rodrigo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Combs is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rodrigo yanks on the arm and Combs is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rodrigo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pico Rodrigo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ku Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokugawa Miguroui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pol kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is lost in the echo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pol
vs
Miguroui

160 cm
24
140 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ku Pol!
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, Tokugawa Miguroui!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguroui swats away the attempt to clinch by Pol.
Miguroui shoots in but no luck this time.
Miguroui keeps the fight on the outside.
Miguroui shoots in but no luck this time.

Pol clinches with his opponent.
Miguroui drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ku Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokugawa Miguroui.
Pol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Pol.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pol.
Pol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Migurouis head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pol.
Pol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miguroui or not.
Miguroui looks gassed!
Pol pushes Miguroui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Pol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pol - that landed with a thud.
Pol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pol lands a hook that snaps the head of Miguroui backwards.
Pol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Pol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Pol.
Pol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miguroui backwards.

Miguroui is rocked!
Pol lands a body punch.
Pol cracks Miguroui with a nice body shot.
Pol scores with a shoulder strike.
Miguroui is working for takedown but Pol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Pol.
A short right from Pol on the inside.
Pol lands a body shot.
Pol presses Miguroui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pol.
Miguroui is still on wobbly legs! Can Pol finish him?
Pol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miguroui seems to have recovered his senses.
Miguroui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Pol on the inside.
A short right from Pol on the inside.
Pol presses Miguroui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pol lands a left hand.
Pol lands a shoulder strike.
Pol lands with a left to the head.
Pol is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pol dips a shoulder and cracks Miguroui with a mighty uppercut! Miguroui falls back against the cage and Pol unloads with a barrage of strikes! Miguroui is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pol screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ku Pol!
A very excited looking Ku Pol made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.