SOTF 8: Guerrilla Warfare PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Cockburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrenko has chosen Santeria/ Sublime as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cockburn
vs
Petrenko

175 cm
30
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

165 cm
25
167 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Cockburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Petrenko!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrenko throws a nice head kick!
Petrenko throws a series of strikes that have Cockburn backpedaling.

Cockburn is rocked!
Petrenko Throws a clean left jab. Petrenko Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Cockburn's chin! Cockburn crumbles to the ground and Petrenko follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Petrenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dmitry Petrenko!
After the fight, Dmitry Petrenko 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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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dsdsds Sdsdsd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Sdsdsd

192 cm
24
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
34
250 lbs
18 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dsdsds Sdsdsd!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sdsdsd fails with the takedown.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Sdsdsd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Sdsdsd should have avoided that one.

It looks like Dsdsds Sdsdsd has been cut.
A big right from Williams misses.
Sdsdsd with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Sdsdsd as he checks the leg kick.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.

Sdsdsd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.
Sdsdsd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams is controlling Sdsdsd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sdsdsd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams!
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Sdsdsd is very close to passing his half guard.

Sdsdsd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Sdsdsd has control of the leg.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sdsdsd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sdsdsd's back!
Williams doesn't have the hooks in and Sdsdsd manages to turn into his guard.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sdsdsd wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sdsdsd stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Sdsdsd looking to pass the guard.
Sdsdsd advances to half guard.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sdsdsd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sdsdsd prevents Williams from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sdsdsd wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Sdsdsd passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sdsdsd is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sdsdsd tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
Sdsdsd wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.

Sdsdsd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dsdsds Sdsdsd!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andouh Andouh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir's entrance music is New Low - Middle Class Rut . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mir
vs
Andouh

191 cm
24
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159++ Energy - $50

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andouh Andouh!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir connects with a combination that backs up Andouh into the cage. Mir lands a flurry of punches that gets past Andouh's guard. Andouh is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Mir bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Mir!
Frank Mir gave a mention to xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159++ Energy - $50 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Shamrock
vs
Calahan

185 cm
25
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 New York, Gus Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Calahan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Calahan moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.

Shamrock successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Calahan from controlling successfully.
Calahan with a nice head shot there.
Calahan looking to pass the guard.

Shamrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Calahan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Shamrock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Calahan is looking to defend but Shamrock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Calahan! Shamrock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Calahan taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gus Shamrock!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Silvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Silvic

180 cm
30
182 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

178 cm
23
174 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Silvic!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown scores with a takedown into Silvic's guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silvic keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvic is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Silvic is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Silvic keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvic is retaining full guard.
Silvic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Silvic kicks Brown off and gets to his feet.

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

Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Silvic is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvic looking to pass the guard.
Silvic won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Silvic advances position into side control!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silvic.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silvic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silvic works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silvic trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silvic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Silvic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silvic looking to pass the guard.
Silvic passes into half guard.
Silvic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silvic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silvic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silvic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silvic's back!
Silvic grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Brown misses with an elbow to the head.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Silvic pushed the leg off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is landing with strikes. Silvic can't take much more of this.
Silvic has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brown working for a choke but Silvic is defending well.
Silvic holding both Brown 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silvic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Silvic lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silvic's guard.
Silvic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silvic wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Silvic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Silvic!
Silvic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silvic throwing strikes but missing.
Silvic throws a big right hand that misses.
Silvic wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Silvic passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silvic is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Silvic has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silvic is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown won't allow Silvic to pass to mount.

Silvic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silvic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silvic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Silvic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silvic throws a big elbow that misses.
Silvic postures up.

Silvic drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Silvic off! Silvic jumps back into Brown's guard.
Silvic tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Silvic is breathing heavily.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Silvic from controlling successfully.
Silvic throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silvic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silvic tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.

Brown working for a triangle but Silvic defends it easily.
Silvic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silvic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dominick Silvic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Silvic just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Dominick Silvic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvic shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Silvic throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Silvic sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silvic shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Silvic.
Silvic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silvic off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvic shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Silvic with a lazy takedown attempt

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silvic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silvic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown wants to control from the top but Silvic keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silvic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silvic's head.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silvic is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Silvic is keeping the position.
Roy Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown postures up in Silvic's guard and throws a big left but Silvic blocks it.
Silvic wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Silvic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Silvic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Silvic!

Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silvic defends well.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvic stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Silvic from controlling successfully.
Silvic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silvic is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Silvic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silvic has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duck Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney has chosen Turnt Down - Hodgy Beats as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ballard
vs
Sweeney

185 cm
19
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Ballard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duck Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ballard shoots in and bounces Sweeney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ballard tries to free his leg and advance position but Sweeney is retaining full guard.
Sweeney trying to keep a closed guard but Ballard is proving a slippery customer.
Ballard wants to pass the guard but Sweeney is keeping the position.
Sweeney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ballard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Duck Sweeney.
Sweeney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ballard counters with a series of strikes. Sweeney will be more careful next time no doubt.

Ballard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ballard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sweeney's head.
Ballard is looking to advance position but Sweeney won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sweeney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ballard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ballard working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ballard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ballard thows a huge punch but Sweeney dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ballard.
Ballard is taking a breather. Sweeney says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ballard 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Ballard wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Ballard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney tries to buck Ballard off but Ballard is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard looks up at the clock and then as Sweeney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ballard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ballard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sweeney dodges the ground and pound from Ballard.
Ballard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A swing and a miss from Ballard.
Ballard fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sweeney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard shoots in and drives through. Sweeney sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Sweeney gets caught napping as Ballard dives in and scores a takedown. Sweeney manages to retain guard.
Sweeney looking to control.
Ballard content to stall in guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ballard sizes up Sweeney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney tries to clinch up.

Sweeney closes the distance and clinches.
Sweeney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Ballard is trying to trip Sweeney. He has hold of a leg but Sweeney is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ballard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ballard is pushing down on Sweeney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sweeney is fighting to maintain full guard but Ballard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sweeney is in trouble now - Ballard has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard looking to finish Sweeney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sweeney!
Ballard controlling his opponent.
Ballard lands a nice shot to the head.
Ballard landing punches.
Ballard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sweeney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballard working the ground and pound effectively.

It looks like Duck Sweeney has been cut.
Sweeney is desperately trying to improve his position but Ballard has a good base and remains in mount.
Ballard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That has opened up Duck Sweeney's cut even more.
Ballard landing strikes from the mount.

The cut above Duck Sweeney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Ballard!
A victorious Henry Ballard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Beaudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beaudreaux
vs
Calliente

187 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

179 cm
33
172 lbs
19 - 28 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Canadian Fighter Clothing

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Beaudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calliente fails with an attempt to clinch.

Beaudreaux gets caught flat footed, as Calliente shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

Beaudreaux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Calliente stacks Beaudreaux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Calliente!
Calliente controls the position from side control.
Beaudreaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Beaudreaux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Beaudreaux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Calliente off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beaudreaux is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Calliente is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Beaudreaux off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Calliente turns into Beaudreaux and is now in his guard.
Calliente stays in close to Beaudreaux's body and controls the position.
Calliente's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Beaudreaux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Calliente uses it to pass to side control.
Calliente trying to control the position but Beaudreaux is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux wants to control but Calliente postures up.
Beaudreaux takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Calliente takes a little break here. Beaudreaux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beaudreaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Beaudreaux is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Calliente is controlling him well.
Beaudreaux is trying to control Calliente's posture but Calliente avoids it.
Calliente wants to control but Beaudreaux is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Calliente connects with a decent elbow.
Calliente controls the position.
Beaudreaux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Calliente's best efforts.

Beaudreaux actively working from the bottom here.
Calliente performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Calliente winds up and cracks Beaudreaux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Beaudreaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beaudreaux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beaudreaux.
Calliente is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Calliente must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calliente wants to control from the top but Beaudreaux keeps moving.

Beaudreaux looking for subs off his back but Calliente has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calliente is taking a breather. Beaudreaux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Beaudreaux actively working from the bottom here.
Calliente performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Calliente scores a takedown into full mount!
Beaudreaux working to try and regain half guard.
Beaudreaux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beaudreaux is trying to escape the mount.
Beaudreaux is working hard here to advance position.
Calliente tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beaudreaux tries to lock up and control but Calliente gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudreaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calliente controlling the position easily from mount.
Calliente trying to control but Beaudreaux is having none of it.
Beaudreaux is trying to escape the mount.
Calliente scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beaudreaux wants to hold on but Calliente pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calliente wants to control the pace but Beaudreaux is squirming around nicely.
Calliente avoids the attempt from Beaudreaux to control.
Beaudreaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beaudreaux tries to hold on but Calliente pushes him away.
Calliente looking to control and managing it successfully.
Calliente trying to control but Beaudreaux is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaudreaux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Beaudreaux really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Beaudreaux wants to control but Calliente is having none of it.
Calliente landing punches.
Calliente trying to control but Beaudreaux is having none of it.
Beaudreaux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vincenzo Calliente has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beaudreaux is bucking up trying to escape but Calliente cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Adam Beaudreaux has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux tries to hold on but Calliente postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calliente lands a big elbow.
Calliente tries to control but Beaudreaux wriggling away.
Beaudreaux is working to get back to half guard.
Calliente trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calliente postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beaudreaux looks a forlorn figure.

Adam Beaudreaux's cut is getting worse.
Beaudreaux tries to hold on but Calliente pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Calliente showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Beaudreaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Calliente shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beaudreaux's guard.

Beaudreaux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Calliente has passed into half guard!
Beaudreaux tries to roll over but Calliente keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaudreaux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beaudreaux.
Beaudreaux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calliente controls the pace.
Beaudreaux working a defensive guard here.
Calliente looking to pass the guard.
Calliente controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vincenzo Calliente has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Calliente looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beaudreaux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calliente keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beaudreaux's head.
Beaudreaux seems keen to control Calliente's posture.
Calliente looking to pass the guard.

Beaudreaux looking for a guillotine here but Calliente defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux keeping full guard, as Calliente tries to pass.
Calliente wants to control from the top but Beaudreaux keeps moving.
Calliente landing with the ground and pound.
Calliente in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beaudreaux is looking for a triangle here but Calliente uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Beaudreaux is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux wants to get back to his feet but Calliente drags him back down.
Beaudreaux is trying to escape the position but Calliente is controlling the position.
Calliente is looking to take a break and control but Beaudreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beaudreaux taking a bit of punishment here - Calliente scoring with strikes.
Calliente is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Beaudreaux's shoulder. That is not cool.
Beaudreaux struggling a bit here.
Beaudreaux is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beaudreaux wants to control but Calliente postures up.
Calliente trying to control the position but Beaudreaux is working away.
Vincenzo Calliente 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.
Calliente controls the position from side control.
Calliente is looking to take a break and control but Beaudreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calliente controlling the position from side mount.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Calliente comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calliente 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Calliente!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vincenzo Calliente made sure he mentioned Canadian Fighter Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermanni Holopainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holopainen has chosen Black&Yellow as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Makunouchi
vs
Holopainen

205 cm
32
280 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

196 cm
24
280 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hermanni Holopainen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holopainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Makunouchi tries to sprawl out of it but Holopainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makunouchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Makunouchi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holopainen tries to clinch but Makunouchi is having none of it.
Makunouchi misses with a two punch combination.
Holopainen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makunouchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holopainen thinking.

Makunouchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makunouchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makunouchi throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holopainen keeping full guard, as Makunouchi tries to pass.
Makunouchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makunouchi passes Holopainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makunouchi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holopainen's head.
Makunouchi trying to advance position but Holopainen counters by regaining guard.
Holopainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Holopainen manages to mount him!
Holopainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Makunouchi because Holopainen loaded up on that one.
Holopainen looking to finish with strikes here!
Holopainen lands a big elbow.
Holopainen with shots to the head and body - Makunouchi looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holopainen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Makunouchi working to try and regain half guard.
Holopainen landing strikes, looking to finish!

It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.
Holopainen blocks Makunouchi 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Makunouchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunouchi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Makunouchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holopainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makunouchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Holopainen is retaining full guard.
Makunouchi throws a strike but Holopainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holopainen throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hermanni Holopainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ippo Makunouchi 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Makunouchi throws a low kick but Holopainen moves out of range easily.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Holopainen blocks it.
Makunouchi misses with a combination
enabling Holopainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Makunouchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Holopainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Makunouchi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Holopainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holopainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makunouchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holopainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Holopainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Makunouchi .
Holopainen throws out a powerful jab.
Holopainen with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Makunouchi counter with a right hand.
Holopainen blocks a head kick by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi tries to bum rush Holopainen with a series of wild strikes but Holopainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makunouchi closes the distance and clinches up with Holopainen, looking for a takedown. Makunouchi pushes Holopainen against the cage but Holopainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makunouchi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holopainen counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holopainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makunouchi tries to land a front kick but Holopainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holopainen with a nice cross.
No joy there for Makunouchi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holopainen tries to clinch up but Makunouchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Makunouchi .
Makunouchi looks for a takedown but Holopainen sprawls well.
Holopainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Holopainen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen wants to clinch.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holopainen looks to land a left hand but Makunouchi moved out of range nicely.
Holopainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Makunouchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makunouchi avoids the body shot from Holopainen.
Makunouchi misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Holopainen avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Holopainen.
Holopainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hermanni Holopainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holopainen tries to clinch

and Makunouchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makunouchi tries to pass to full mount but Holopainen defends it.
Makunouchi works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makunouchi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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 Ippo Makunouchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ippo Makunouchi 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holopainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Makunouchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makunouchi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Holopainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Holopainen.
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makunouchi misses with a leg kick
and Holopainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makunouchi throws a sloppy head kick and Holopainen moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi looks to throw a body kick
and Holopainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makunouchi thinking.
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Holopainen moves out of range.
Makunouchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holopainen swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holopainen tries to clinch up
and Makunouchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Holopainen moves to clinch but Makunouchi breaks away
and Makunouchi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holopainen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Makunouchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holopainen is fending him off so far but Makunouchi persists. Nope, Holopainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Holopainen fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Holopainen.
Holopainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Makunouchi shoots for a double leg takedown but Holopainen sprawls well. He's pushed Makunouchi 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makunouchi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holopainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Holopainen misses.
Holopainen tries to clinch but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi misses with a body kick.
Makunouchi tries to land a body kick

and Holopainen counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen being controlled against the cage.
Holopainen tries to pull guard but Makunouchi holds him up against the cage and eventually Holopainen drops back down to his feet.
Makunouchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Holopainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holopainen stalling in the clinch but Makunouchi improves position.
Holopainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makunouchi lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Makunouchi .
Holopainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makunouchi walks away with a smile on his face. Holopainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Holopainen tries to clinch but Makunouchi is having none of it.
Makunouchi jabs Holopainen right on the nose. Holopainen blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi lands a body shot.
Holopainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Makunouchi .
Holopainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Makunouchi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Makunouchi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holopainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holopainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holopainen lands a leg kick that knocks Makunouchi off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ippo Makunouchi .
I think Makunouchi 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ippo Makunouchi !
Ippo Makunouchi took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aima Hei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hei comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - The Rebel. Tanner has chosen Don't Bite the Dick as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dick Tanner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hei
vs
Tanner

202 cm
29
212 lbs
28 - 5 - 0

189 cm
26
209 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aima Hei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Tanner!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hei.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tanner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hei trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Hei from controlling successfully.
Hei distracts Tanner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hei is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hei trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Tanner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hei swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Hei slips under a jab.
Tanner tries to clinch but Hei moves away
and Hei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hei misses with a right hand
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Hei throws out a powerful jab.
Hei lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanner in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner darts in trying to clinch
and Hei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tanner looks to throw a body kick
and Hei counters with a thumping low kick.
Hei 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.

Tanner has managed to clinch.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hei tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.

Hei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hei connects with a jab.
Tanner doesn't manage to clinch there - Hei circles away.
Tanner misses with a wild body shot.
Dick Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hei throws a leg kick
and Tanner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hei misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tanner.
Hei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hei moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hei with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dick Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hei tries to land a leg kick but Tanner saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Hei misses.
Hei swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanner as he avoids it easily.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Hei.
Hei lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Tanner.
Hei misses with a body kick.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses
and Hei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner darts in trying to clinch
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hei tries for a takedown but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tanner digs a good body shot into Hei's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aima Hei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tanner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hei can pounce on him.
Hei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Hei moves out of range easily.
Tanner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanner moves away from the strike by Hei.
Hei misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanner.
Good leg kick by Hei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tanner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanner wants it to stay on the feet.
Donk. Tanner catches Hei right on the button with a cross.
Tanner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner misses with a left hand
and Hei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tanner.
Tanner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Hei is rocked!
Hei throws a low kick but Tanner moves out of range easily.
Oh Hei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Hei seems to have got his legs back now.
Hei misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hei connects with the punch.

Hei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hei throwing strikes from guard but Tanner blocks nicely.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Hei from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hei postures up in Tanner's guard and throws a big left but Tanner blocks it.
Hei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hei trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner seems keen to control Hei's posture.
Hei won't allow Tanner to sweep him here.
Tanner working a defensive guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hei on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tanner misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Tanner misses
and Hei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hei connects with a solid leg kick.
Hei connects with a leg kick. Tanner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Hei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Hei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Tanner staying out of range there.
Hei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hei finds it's target.
Hei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Hei is avoiding it.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Aima Hei is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Tanner misses
and Hei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Tanner is looking to score with low kicks.
Hei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Hei scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hei.
That kick from Hei tenderised Tanner's leg. Tanner is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanner.
Hei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanner.
Hei throws an off balance right hand

and Tanner counters by moving into the clinch.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.

Hei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a hook to the side of Hei's head but Hei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hei lands a jab.
A low kick from Tanner misses
and Hei finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hei thows a leg kick but Tanner checks it

and Tanner counters by moving into the clinch.
Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hei managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hei is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Hei blocks it.
Tanner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanner landing knees to the body.
Hei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hei.
Hei working aggressively here.
Hei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hei lands an uppercut.
Hei lands a nice shot to the body.
Hei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanner's elbow.
Hei tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hei avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hei.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Hei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanner misses the jab.
Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Hei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hei closes the distance and clinches up with Tanner, looking for a takedown. Hei pushes Tanner against the cage but Tanner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hei has time to react.
Tanner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hei.
Hei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hei with a hook.
Hei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hei blocks the body kick.
Tanner misses with a double jab.
Hei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanner swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aima Hei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tanner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hei. That snapped Tanner's head back.
Tanner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Hei tenderised Tanner's leg. Tanner is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hei cracks Tanner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hei throws a hook but Tanner avoids it easily.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Hei's shoulder, as Hei tries to avoid the shot.
Hei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hei throws a right hand that Tanner ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner also avoids with ease.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.
Hei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Hei.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hei.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aima Hei clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tanner tries to clinch but Hei moves out of range.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tanner misses with a looping left.
Hei connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hei manages to avoid it.
Hei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Hei there.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hei throws out a loose jab but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him.
Hei slips under a jab from Tanner.
Hei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanner.
Tanner lands with a nice body punch.

Hei scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tanner pushes Hei off looking to stand but Hei dives back in and keeps control.
Hei is looking to advance position but Tanner won't allow it.
Tanner is trying to stand back up but Hei is controlling him
Tanner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hei lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hei thows a huge punch but Tanner dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hei postures up.
Hei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hei throwing strikes from guard but Tanner blocks nicely.
Tanner is trying to control the position but Hei postures up.
Hei 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.
Hei stays in close to Tanner's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tanner has his hands on Hei's head, controlling the position.
Tanner wants to stand up but Hei is controlling him.
Hei lands a couple of elbows.
Hei wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Tanner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hei is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hei wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Hei stops Tanner from standing up.
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hei.
Tanner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hei works over Tanner with some ground and pound from guard.
Hei passes Tanner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aima Hei had his way with Dick Tanner in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tanner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanner tries to clinch but Hei moves out of range.
Hei ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Hei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hei drops his hands momentarily and Tanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Hei counters with a left to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hei checks a leg kick.
Tanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanner misses with a hook.
Hei throws a low kick, looking for Tanner's leg but Tanner calmly moves out of range.
Hei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanner throws out a leg kick but Hei moves out of range and Tanner only half commits.
Hei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanner throws a leg kick which misses Hei's front leg but catches the back leg as Hei tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hei lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hei works Tanner's body with a nice hook.
Hei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hei throws an overhand right that lands on Tanner's shoulder, as Tanner tries to avoid the shot.
Hei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dick Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aima Hei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hei walks into a left hand.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hei keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Hei moves out of range easily.
A jab from Tanner misses.
Tanner misses with a body shot
and Hei counters with a leg kick.
Tanner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tanner takes one to the side of the head.
Hei moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanner looks to land a right hand but Hei moved out of range.
Tanner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hei on the side of the head.
Tanner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hei.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanner closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hei counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hei scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hei trying to control the pace.
Tanner is looking to improve his position.
Hei trying to control from half guard but Tanner is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tanner looks like he's trying to stand up.

Tanner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hei looks to land a strike but Tanner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Tanner looking for a guillotine here but Hei defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hei is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aima Hei.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aima Hei!
Aima Hei 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.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Prime Time's chin.

Time
vs
Silva

183 cm
31
225 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Time rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Time prevents it.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Silva blocking some punches.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Time tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Time misses with a body punch.
Time lands with a short shot to the head.
Time scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Prime Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Time gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva tries for a takedown but Time manages to get underhooks.
Time pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Time lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Time on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Stalling in the clinch from Time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Time.
Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Time can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Time wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Time slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Time scoring with some ground and pound.
Time has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Time trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Time is aware though and is defending well.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Time stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.

Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Time is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to keep control of the position but Time is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Time tries to escape the position.
Time trying to control the position but Silva manages to sink in the hooks.
Time tries to break free.

Time defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva has Time flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Time is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Time tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Time throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Time lands with a thumping leg kick.
Time jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prime Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Time throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Time looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Time wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Time fails with an attempt to clinch.

Time has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Time.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time lands with a right to the head.
Time lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Time has him pressed against the cage.
Time lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Time lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Time scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Time lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Time regains guard.
Time wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Time pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Junior Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva won't allow Time to sweep him here.
Time pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Prime Time wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Time swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Time tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva tests Time's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Time misses with a hook.
Time tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time is looking to score with low kicks.
Time missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Time had a free shot at his head there.
Time lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Time takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Time thows a left - swing and a miss!
Time feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Time misses.
Time is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva shoots in but Time avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Time pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Time rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Time stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Time.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time stalling the fight.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Time to work.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prime Time has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Time tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Time back against the cage.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Time is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Time down to the mat. Time avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Time throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Time stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Prime Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time lands with a nice body kick.
Time pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Time. Time circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Time connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prime Time is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Prime Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Time tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Time throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Time thinking.
Time on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Time.

Time gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time working aggressively here.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Time pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Time gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Time tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Time.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Time lands a nice uppercut.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Time shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Time fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Time chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Time.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva moves away from the strike by Time.
A solid body kick from Time.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Time circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Time shows good takedown defense.
Time throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.

Time clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Time clearly takes that round.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva blocks a leg kick.
Time connects with a jab.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time lands an uppercut.
Time lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Time works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Time throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Time is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Time makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Time.
Time tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working for takedown but Time is calmly controlling the position for now.
Time is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Time into the cage.
Silva is trying to drag Time to the mat but Time just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Time is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Time into the cage.
Time softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Time lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Time working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Time blocks a body shot from Silva.
Time lands a right hand.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Time shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prime Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
A hook to the body from Time.
Time lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Time.
Time knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Time is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Time is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Time tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Time working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva advances to half guard.

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Time is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Time is working away.
Time desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Time is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Time tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Junior Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Time throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Time throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Time scores with a push kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Time shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Time throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva moves out of range as Time throws a body kick.
Time throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Time had his way with Junior Silva in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Time swivels and escapes.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Time.
Time misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Time looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Time throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Time.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Good leg kick by Time there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.

Silva rushes Time and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time prevents the takedown attempt.
Time lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Time works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Time tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Time lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prime Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Silva.
Silva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Time shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva letting Time take a breather here.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Time.
Time working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Time misses with a punch to the body.
Junior Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Time.
Still in the clinch, Time scores with a nice short uppercut.
Time lands a nice uppercut.
Silva tries for a takedown but Time manages to get underhooks.
Silva tries for a takedown but Time manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Time as Silva tries to tie him up.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Good body shot from Time.
Time avoiding damage.
Time stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Time lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Silva pulls Time into guard.
Time trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Time trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Time is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Prime Time has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Time connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Prime Time is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Time moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Time throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Time scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Time tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Time's head.
Time tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva wants to take a breather but Time is having none of it.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Time to regain full guard.
Time keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Time is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Time has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Time is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Time showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Time 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prime Time!
After winning the bout, Prime Time thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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