LVC14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belial Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kicker comes to the cage accompanied by Belgarion. Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kreator - Extreme Aggressions. Belial Kicker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Thompson's chin.

Kicker
vs
Thompson

178 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
192 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belial Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson working Kicker over with knees to the body.
Kicker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.

Kicker gets control of Thompson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kicker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson wants to stand but Kicker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kicker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kicker is breathing heavily.

Thompson stands up and waves to Kicker to follow him.
Thompson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Kicker in a clinch.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Kicker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Kicker blocks it.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson working Kicker over with knees to the body.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kicker's face.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kicker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belial Kicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kicker misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kicker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kicker fails to pull guard.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Kicker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.

Thompson darts in and clinches Kicker up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kicker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Kicker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kicker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Kicker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Kicker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Kicker blocks it.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Kicker's ribcage.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Kicker blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Kicker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kicker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Kicker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kicker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kicker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kicker gets slowly back to his feet.
Kicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kicker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Kicker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kicker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson pushes Kicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kicker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kicker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Kicker fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belial Kicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Kicker is blocking nicely.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kicker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kicker fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kicker is defending well for now.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kicker won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Kicker is blocking nicely.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nick Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Kicker is blocking nicely.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kicker's face.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Kicker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kicker jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Kicker around his waist. Kicker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Kicker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Kicker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Kicker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Nick Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Kicker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kicker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Kicker moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.

Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kicker fails to pull guard.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Kicker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Kicker blocks it.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicker drops back down to his feet.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Kicker shrugs off.
Kicker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Kicker blocks it.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Kicker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kicker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Kicker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Kicker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kicker.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kicker tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kicker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.

Thompson pushes Kicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Kicker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kicker blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belial Kicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicker drops back down to his feet.
Kicker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.

Kicker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kicker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kicker stops Thompson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kicker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kicker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kicker stops Thompson from standing up.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kicker misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kicker tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Thompson pushes Kicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Kicker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kicker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Kicker fails with an attempt to clinch.

Thompson closes the distance and pushes Kicker back into the cage.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Kicker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Kicker jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Kicker around his waist. Kicker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Kicker blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Kicker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Kicker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kicker avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicker drops back down to his feet.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicker drops back down to his feet.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kicker's face.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicker drops back down to his feet.
Kicker takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kicker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Kicker blocks with his arms.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Kicker jumps guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Kicker won't let him.
Nick Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Thompson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kicker, up you get!
Kicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Belial Kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kicker lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Thompson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between ryan malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yates's choice of entrance music: I Stand Alone - Godsmack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

malone
vs
Yates

225 cm
22
287 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ryan malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Yates!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates slaps away a takedown attempt from malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

malone moves into range and clinches up with Yates.
malone is trying to drag Yates to the mat but Yates just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yates is working for takedown but malone is calmly controlling the position for now.
malone is trying to break free.
malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
ryan malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Yates.
Yates is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

malone pulls Yates into guard.

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

Yates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yates tries to free his leg and advance position but malone is retaining full guard.
Yates is looking to stand up but malone won't let him.

malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Yates got a little sloppy there for a moment and malone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yates has managed to get both his arms back between malone's legs - danger averted.
Yates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

malone looking for a guillotine here but Yates defends easily.

Yates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
malone is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
malone has a closed guard, preventing Yates from standing up.
Yates throwing strikes but missing.

malone is looking to sinch up a triangle. Yates throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to malone's body to avoid the submission. malone has instead reached around Yates's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! malone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). ryan malone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Ravn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Golota (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.

Ravn
vs
Golota

215 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 Las Vegas, Thor Ravn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrzej Golota!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golota rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ravn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golota's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Golota duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Golota. No joy for Ravn on that attempt.
Golota lands a nice shot that snaps Ravn's head back.
Golota looks to land a combination. Ravn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ravn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Golota.
Golota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ravn's hands.
Golota misses with a wild combination.
Ravn looks to land a left hand but Golota moved out of range nicely.
Ravn tries to clinch but Golota moves out of range.
Golota will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Golota.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ravn tries to close the distance and clinch but Golota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Golota lands with an uppercut that bounces Ravn off the cage and back into rage.
Ravn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ravn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golota misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golota doesn't manage to clinch there - Ravn circles away.
Ravn ducks right into an uppercut from Golota.
Ravn tries to clinch up but Golota circles away and keeps his distance.
Golota misses with a wild combination.
Golota looks to clinch

and Ravn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ravn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Golota tries to break free but Ravn pushes him back against the cage.
Golota tries to circle away but Ravn has him pinned against the cage.

Ravn is trying to trip Golota. He has hold of a leg but Golota is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ravn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Golota wants to stand up but Ravn is controlling him.
Ravn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ravn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ravn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Golota keeping moving, preventing Ravn from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ravn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravn won't allow Golota to get back to his feet.
Golota looks gassed!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Golota clinches but Ravn breaks the clinch
and Ravn counters with a nice uppercut.
Golota throws a leg kick

and Ravn counters by moving into the clinch.
Golota gets underhooks to prevent Ravn's takedown attempt.
Golota wants to break the clinch but can't.
Golota is trying to force a seperation but Ravn has the dominant position.
Golota is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Golota's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Golota is looking to break free of the clinch but Ravn has double underhooks.
Ravn is pushing Golota up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Golota tries to break free but Ravn pushes him back against the cage.
Ravn landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ravn stalling in the clinch.
Ravn lands a good knee to the midsection. Golota won't want to take too many of those.
Ravn is trying to drag Golota to the mat but Golota just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Ravn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravn is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Golota's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ravn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ravn lands a nice knee to the body.
Ravn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Golota gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ravn.
Ravn crunches a lovely knee into Golota's ribcage.
Ravn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ravn keeps control of Golota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Golota wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ravn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Golota closes the distance but Ravn moves to the side
and Ravn counters with a head kick. That will keep Golota thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golota thumps Ravn with a low kick.

Ravn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golota, pushing him back against the cage.
Ravn tries to score a body lock takedown but Golota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ravn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golota's efforts to push away.
Ravn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Golota is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Golota looking to throw knees to the head but Ravn is blocking nicely.
Golota being controlled against the cage.
Golota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ravn has him pressed against the cage.
Ravn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Golota in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Golota takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ravn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golota is defending well for now.
Golota has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Golota tries to break the clinch but Ravn is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Ravn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Ravn lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golota wants to stand up but Ravn is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrzej Golota will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ravn clinches with his opponent.
Ravn keeps control of Golota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ravn misses with a knee to the head.
Ravn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Golota lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Golota is trying to break the clinch but Ravn has him pressed against the cage.
Ravn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golota avoids it.
Ravn effectively controlling the action here.
Ravn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Golota pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Golota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ravn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ravn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Golota working hard to break the clinch.
Ravn lands a knee to the head.
Ravn can't get the takedown.
Golota wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ravn lands a good knee to the midsection. Golota won't want to take too many of those.
Ravn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ravn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Golota.

Golota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ravn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golota as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Ravn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravn dives in and grabs Golota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Golota pushes down on Ravn's head and hops out.
Golota throws an overhand right that lands on Ravn's shoulder, as Ravn tries to avoid the shot.
Golota stuffs the takedown attempt from Ravn. Ravn gets slowly back to his feet.
Golota stalks Ravn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ravn's face. Ravn staggers backwards, shaken.
Ravn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golota swivels and escapes.
Ravn slips a jab and a cross from Golota.
Golota darts in trying to clinch
and Ravn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ravn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golota sprawls well. Golota wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ravn gets slowly back to his feet.
Thor Ravn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ravn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Golota misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ravn moves into the clinch.
Ravn working Golota over with knees to the body.
Ravn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ravn tries to score a body lock takedown but Golota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Golota's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Golota has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ravn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ravn has him pressed against the cage.
Ravn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ravn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Golota up against the cage.
Ravn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ravn trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ravn obliges.
Golota lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ravns head.
Ravn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golota takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ravn prevents Golota from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ravn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Golota misses with the head strike.
Ravn lands an elbow that stopped Golota in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ravn obliges.
Ravn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ravn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golota's efforts to push away.
Ravn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Golota in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Golota is trying to break the clinch but Ravn is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ravn.
Ravn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Golota wants to break free but Ravn has control.
Golota has a couple of punches blocked by Ravn.
Golota looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ravn has Golota pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Golota manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ravn landing knees to the body.
Ravn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Golota gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Golota managing to block the knees to the body from Ravn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ravn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Golota is trying to break the clinch but Ravn is controlling him.
Golota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ravn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Golota lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ravn can't get the takedown.
Ravn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golota's efforts to push away.
Ravn crunches a lovely knee into Golota's ribcage.
Golota is trying to break the clinch but Ravn is controlling him.
Golota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ravn lands a good knee to the midsection. Golota won't want to take too many of those.

Golota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ravn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golota pinned against the cage. Golota gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Golota clinches but Ravn breaks the clinch

and Ravn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Golota wants to stand but Ravn is controlling the position.
Ravn 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Ravn 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. This is the final round!

Golota wants to slow Ravn down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Golota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golota fails to land with a series of punches.
Golota throws a right hand that Ravn ducks under and follows up with a left that Ravn also avoids with ease.
Golota tries to clinch but Ravn moves away

and Ravn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ravn.
Golota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ravn scores a nice knee to the body.
Ravn can't get the takedown.
Ravn crunches a lovely knee into Golota's ribcage.
Ravn working Golota over with knees to the body.
Ravn lands a knee to the head.
Golota stops a takedown attempt from Ravn.
Ravn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Golota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Ravn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ravn moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ravn lands a nice knee to the body.
Golota wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Golota breaks from the clinch.
Andrzej Golota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravn shoots in but Golota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ravn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Golota lands a lovely overhand right.
Golota throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ravn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ravn lands a good knee to the midsection. Golota won't want to take too many of those.
Ravn lands a good knee to the midsection. Golota won't want to take too many of those.
Ravn wants a takedown.
Ravn blocking some punches.
Ravn has Golota pressed against the cage, preventing Golota from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Golota tries to circle away but Ravn has him pinned against the cage.
Ravn scores with a knee to the head.
Golota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ravn has Golota pressed against the cage, preventing Golota from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ravn lands an elbow inside.

Golota breaks from the clinch.
Golota throws a nice outside leg kick.

Ravn has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ravn wants the takedown. Golota is fighting it off but Ravn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Golota's guard against the cage.
Ravn trying to control the position from guard on top but Golota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golota wants to get back to his feet but Ravn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ravn wants to control from the top but Golota keeps moving.
Golota is looking to stand up but Ravn isn't so interested in that idea.
Ravn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Golota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ravn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golota wants to stand up but Ravn is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ravn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golota as he avoids it easily.
Ravn circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ravn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ravn looking for a takedown.
Ravn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ravn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golota is defending well for now.
Ravn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Golota avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ravn has Golota pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Golota manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ravn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Golota up against the cage.
Golota gets underhooks to prevent Ravn's takedown attempt.
Ravn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golota can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ravn gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Golota throws a head punch that misses.
Ravn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ravn lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Golota's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ravn crunches a lovely knee into Golota's ribcage.
Ravn landing knees to the body.
Ravn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ravn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Golota gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Golota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ravn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golota as he jumps to the side.
Ravn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Golota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrzej Golota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golota cracks Ravn with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Ravn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ravn 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Ravn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lord Buddha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ware is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Put on. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Buddha
vs
Ware

182 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
178 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lord Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ware forces Buddha back against the cage and clinches.

Ware has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Buddha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Ware is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Buddha is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Buddha trying to control the position but Ware manages to sink in the hooks.

Ware is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Buddha is defending well though. Ware let's go of the attempt for now.
Ware struggling to keep hold of the position.
Buddha trying to control the hands but Ware won't let him.
Buddha wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha is working hard here to advance position.
Buddha tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Buddha regains half guard.
Ware wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Ware passes into side control, despite Buddha's attempt to control the position.
Buddha tries to bench press Ware off him but Ware keeps the position.
Buddha is trying to control Ware's posture but Ware avoids it.
Ware trying to control the position but Buddha is working away.

Ware is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buddha has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ware's best efforts.
Buddha is trying to maintain the position but Ware is very close to passing his half guard.
Ware passes to side control.
Buddha is trying to work for a sweep but Ware has mounted him!
Buddha tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ware is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ware thuds his shin into the meat of Buddha's side.
Buddha is breathing heavily.
Ware feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buddha's calf.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buddha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buddha can't keep his opponent in guard - Ware advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ware works his way into full mount!
Ware looking to control but Buddha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ware moves to back control.
Ware is hanging on to Buddha's back as he tries to escape.

Buddha showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ware tightening his grip on Buddha, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha turns into Ware and is now in his guard.
Buddha chips away with some ground and pound.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ware has an active guard here but Buddha has managed to pass into half guard.

Buddha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Buddha throws a series of punches but Ware moves out of range.
Lord Buddha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ware throws a head kick that Buddha semi-blocks.

It looks like Lord Buddha has been cut.
Ware throws a front kick that sends Buddha stumbling back into the cage.
Ware misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ware looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha is trying to control but can't.

Ware moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Buddha.
Buddha struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ware stands up and beckons Buddha to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware misses with a double jab
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Ware explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Ware moves into range and clinches up with Buddha.
Ware lands a good knee to the midsection. Buddha won't want to take too many of those.

Ware escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ware goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ware uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ware lands a high kick!
Ware lands a right hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Ware.
Demarcus Ware seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Ware has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ware escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Ware.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ware on the side of the head.
Buddha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ware. That one must have hurt.
Buddha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ware's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ware.

Ware pushes Buddha up against the cage in a clinch.
Ware keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buddha's efforts to push away.

Ware breaks the clinch.
Buddha misses with a takedown attempt

so Ware counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ware drops back looking for a leg! Buddha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buddha manages to kick Ware off! Ware jumps back into Buddha's guard.
Ware trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha managing to control the position.
Buddha keeping full guard, as Ware tries to pass.

Ware decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Ware closes the distance and clinches.

Ware pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ware dodges the punch combination from Buddha.
Ware thuds his shin into the meat of Buddha's side.

Ware closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ware is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buddha sees it coming and defends easily.
Ware wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Demarcus Ware has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ware is pressing down on Buddha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buddha is holding on for now.
Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ware wants to free his trapped foot but Buddha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Buddha trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Ware showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lord Buddha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ware tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buddha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ware has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ware chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Ware sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Ware.

Buddha gets caught flat footed, as Ware shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Buddha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ware defends well.
Ware forces his way into half guard.

Ware is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buddha defends it well.
Buddha tries to roll over but Ware keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ware has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Buddha is trying to reverse the position but instead Ware has taken his back - oops!
Buddha trying to control the action but Ware just sinks the hooks in.

Ware has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Buddha is defending well but eventually Ware manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Buddha has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demarcus Ware!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JF Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon The Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kennedy
vs
The Blanket

180 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
173 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JF Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon The Blanket!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy dips to his left and cracks The Blanket with an uppercut!
Kennedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Blanket on the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Blanket takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Blanket takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but The Blanket keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
JF Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon The Blanket.
The Blanket looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Blanket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Blanket has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kennedy lands with a right hand.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy's corner calls for a 1-2. Kennedy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kennedy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kennedy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Blanket backs up against the cage.
Crunch! Kennedy slams his shin into The Blanket's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Blanket doesn't seem bothered though.
The Blanket takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Blanket takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kennedy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Blanket's hands.
JF Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy lands a head shot.
The Blanket takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy lands a two punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Blanket.
Nice straight punches there by Kennedy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a slapping head kick.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from The Blanket. The Blanket gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy with a nice cross.
Jon The Blanket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Blanket tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Kennedy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Blanket closes the distance and clinches up with Kennedy, looking for a takedown. The Blanket pushes Kennedy against the cage but Kennedy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Blanket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennedy throws a head kick but The Blanket moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of The Blanket 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Blanket.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennedy as he avoids it easily.
The Blanket on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Blanket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kennedy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Blanket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

The Blanket closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Blanket postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Blanket looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kennedy defending against the ground and pound.
The Blanket is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Blanket in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kennedy leaves The Blanket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Kennedy both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Blanket shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
Kennedy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Kennedy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Blanket to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Blanket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Blanket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Blanket pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
The Blanket has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy trying to control the position.
The Blanket won't allow Kennedy to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JF Kennedy dominated 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.

Kennedy stuffs the takedown.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy scores with a one two! The Blanket had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by The Blanket or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennedy which made him look bad.
JF Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon The Blanket.
Nice shot by Kennedy.
The Blanket avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
JF Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
The Blanket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
JF Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Blanket.
Kennedy lands with a hook. The Blanket tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Blanket tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Kennedy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kennedy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Blanket is defended easily by Kennedy.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Blanket looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kennedy is fending him off so far but The Blanket persists. Nope, Kennedy circles away and we're back to standing.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kennedy but Kennedy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kennedy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Blanket throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Blanket off to one side.
Kennedy lands a jab-cross combination.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennedy defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kennedy. That snapped The Blanket's head back.
Kennedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
The Blanket has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Blanket has a takedown stuffed.
The Blanket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kennedy cracks The Blanket with an open hand slap.
Kennedy scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Blanket circles away quickly and effectively.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
The Blanket has a takedown stuffed.
The Blanket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kennedy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kennedy leaves The Blanket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. The Blanket takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kennedy throws a series of strikes that have The Blanket backpedaling.
The Blanket dives in and grabs Kennedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes down on The Blanket's head and hops out.
Kennedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Blanket fails with the takedown.
The Blanket walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Blanket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
The Blanket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kennedy.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kennedy sprawls well. Kennedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Blanket gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
Kennedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

The Blanket closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kennedy to the mat! Kennedy manages to get full guard.
The Blanket lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Blanket won't allow Kennedy to get back to his feet.
Kennedy looking to control.
The Blanket is looking to work some ground and pound but Kennedy has wrist control.
The Blanket missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Blanket lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Blanket trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kennedy with a nice cross.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennedy defends it nicely.
The Blanket has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Kennedy.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kennedy but Kennedy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kennedy throws a combination. The Blanket tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kennedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Blanket fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JF Kennedy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Blanket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a three punch combo!
Kennedy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Blanket.
Nice jab there from Kennedy.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kennedy defends it nicely.
JF Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon The Blanket.
The Blanket closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kennedy digs a good hook to The Blanket's body.
The Blanket walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kennedy.
The Blanket takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kennedy!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy throws a jab when The Blanket was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blanket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennedy tries to avoid it but The Blanket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennedy to the ground. Kennedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but The Blanket moved away.
The Blanket shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for The Blanket on that attempt.
Kennedy leaves The Blanket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Blanket can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kennedy finds it's way through The Blanket's defenses.
Kennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

The Blanket shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Blanket landing some decent shots from guard.
The Blanket thows a big elbow that misses.
The Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Blanket throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Blanket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennedy wants to stand up but The Blanket is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Blanket shoots for a takedown but Kennedy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
The Blanket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and The Blanket moves out of range easily.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from The Blanket. The Blanket gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Kennedy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but The Blanket keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kennedy.
The Blanket looks for a takedown but Kennedy sprawls well.
Kennedy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

The Blanket closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Blanket misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Blanket scores with a couple of short elbows.
The Blanket scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kennedy to see if he's OK.
The Blanket throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Blanket working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kennedy prevents The Blanket from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Blanket tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
JF Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Blanket working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kennedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Blanket.
A shot to de liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Kennedy - just one landing.
Kennedy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Blanket has a takedown stuffed.
Jon The Blanket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Blanket shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Blanket shoots in but Kennedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
JF Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennedy, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JF Kennedy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crayon Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Blackz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mars
vs
Blackz

183 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crayon Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Blackz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackz misses with a double jab.
Blackz swinging wildly here.
Blackz slaps away a takedown attempt from Mars, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blackz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mars.

Blackz lands a big right hand that sends Mars crashing to the mat! Blackz stays standing though and waves Mars back to his feet!

Mars is rocked!

It looks like Crayon Mars has been cut.
Blackz throws the left hand but Mars avoids the punch easily.
Oh Mars is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blackz tries to clinch up.
Jacob Blackz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackz misses with a two punch combination.

Mars closes the distance and clinches.
Mars seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackz gets underhooks to prevent Mars's takedown attempt.

Mars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mars shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blackz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mars misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Mars thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mars 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.
Blackz is not content to let Mars control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackz throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Blackz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mars's best efforts.
Blackz is staying active underneath Mars, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mars prevents Blackz from standing back up.
Mars not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mars looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackz is fending him off so far but Mars persists. Nope, Blackz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crayon Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackz misses the target.
Blackz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mars.
Blackz misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackz tries to clinch but Mars is having none of it.
Mars moves out of range as Blackz strikes.
Blackz on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackz tries a low kick but Mars avoids it.
Mars showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackz.
Mars moves away from the strike by Blackz.
Mars shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blackz defends it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Blackz there.
The crowd cheers as Blackz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mars doesn't seem phased though.
Blackz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mars holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blackz tries to break the clinch but Mars is controlling the position.

Blackz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackz misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mars shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blackz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mars working the ground and pound but Blackz is defending the strikes.
Mars trying to control the action but Blackz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mars working the head and body with strikes.
Blackz is trying to stand up here but Mars is controlling him well.
Blackz wants to get back to full guard.
Blackz looks gassed!
Blackz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blackz.
Blackz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mars controls the pace.
Mars won't allow Blackz to sweep him here.
Mars chips away with some ground and pound.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars stops Blackz from standing up.
Mars trying to control but Blackz is working from the bottom.
Mars is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.
Mars stops Blackz from standing up.
Mars landing some decent shots from guard.
Mars makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mars won't allow Blackz to get back to his feet.
Mars distracts Blackz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blackz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mars lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Blackz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crayon Mars's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Blackz loads up on a big right hand but Mars slips the punch.
Mars takes one on the button.

Mars forces Blackz back against the cage and clinches.
Blackz wants to get back to striking at distance but Mars won't allow it.
Blackz is trying to break free.
Mars keeps control of Blackz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackz can't get the takedown.
Blackz tries to break the clinch but Mars is controlling the position.
Mars is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blackz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blackz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mars drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blackz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blackz fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackz is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Blackz misses

and Mars decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackz's guard.
Mars thows a big elbow that misses.
Mars cracks Blackz with a solid left hand.
Blackz is looking to stand up but Mars isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Mars gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blackz misses with a straight left.
Mars shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackz sprawls well. Blackz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mars gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crayon Mars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mars checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Blackz throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Mars is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob Blackz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Veloso II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Douglas Veloso II is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Veloso II
vs
Skeletor Kastelukannuberg

190 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Veloso II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Veloso II darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Veloso II trying to mount his opponent but Kastelukannuberg defends it.

Kastelukannuberg looking for submissions off his back.
Veloso II trying to pass the guard but Kastelukannuberg defending well.
Veloso II passes to side control.
Kastelukannuberg is trying to improve his position.

Veloso II is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kastelukannuberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kastelukannuberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Veloso II looking for a guillotine from mount but Kastelukannuberg is having none of it.
Kastelukannuberg tries to hold on but Veloso II postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veloso II takes Kastelukannuberg's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kastelukannuberg is in trouble.

Kastelukannuberg showing good submission defense here.

Veloso II is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Veloso II is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kastelukannuberg is defending well though. Veloso II let's go of the attempt for now.
Veloso II is breathing heavily.

Veloso II is persistently looking for the submission but Kastelukannuberg is defending it well.
Kastelukannuberg trying to control the hands but Veloso II breaks the grip.

Veloso II working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kastelukannuberg preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Veloso II.
Veloso II is trying to stick to Kastelukannuberg's back but Kastelukannuberg is turning into Veloso II. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Veloso II's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kastelukannuberg.
Veloso II keeping moving, preventing Kastelukannuberg from controlling successfully.
Kastelukannuberg looking to pass the guard.

Kastelukannuberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Veloso II has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kastelukannuberg has managed to get both his arms back between Veloso II's legs - danger averted.
Kastelukannuberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Veloso II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veloso II lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kastelukannuberg!

Veloso II has hold of Kastelukannuberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kastelukannuberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kastelukannuberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II is working for a guillotine from mount but Kastelukannuberg frees his head quite easily.
Kastelukannuberg wants to hold on but Veloso II pushes him away.
Veloso II moves to the back.

Veloso II has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kastelukannuberg trying to control the position but Veloso II manages to sink in the hooks.

Kastelukannuberg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Veloso II's arms.
Kastelukannuberg wants to control his opponent's hands but Veloso II gets his hands free.

Kastelukannuberg showing good submission defense here.
Kastelukannuberg trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kastelukannuberg turns into Veloso II and is now in his guard.
Veloso II wants to sweep but no luck.
Kastelukannuberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Veloso II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kastelukannuberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Veloso II or perhaps it was just good defense by Kastelukannuberg which made him look bad.
Veloso II shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kastelukannuberg defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Veloso II 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.

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

Veloso II is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Veloso II wants to pass the guard but Kastelukannuberg is keeping the position.
Veloso II slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Veloso II tries to advance to mount but Kastelukannuberg denies him.
Veloso II is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veloso II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veloso II tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kastelukannuberg gets back to half guard.
Kastelukannuberg trying to control but Veloso II postures up.
Veloso II is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kastelukannuberg!

Veloso II looking for a guillotine from mount but Kastelukannuberg is having none of it.
Kastelukannuberg regains half guard.
Veloso II is pressing down on Kastelukannuberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kastelukannuberg is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kastelukannuberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kastelukannuberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kastelukannuberg.
Veloso II passes into half guard.
Kastelukannuberg is looking to control Veloso II's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kastelukannuberg avoid being mounted?
Kastelukannuberg is looking to improve his position.
Veloso II works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kastelukannuberg can't escape the position.
Kastelukannuberg has given up his back here. Will Veloso II look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Veloso II working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Veloso II looking to break Kastelukannuberg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kastelukannuberg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Veloso II will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Veloso II looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kastelukannuberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kastelukannuberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Kastelukannuberg is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Veloso II gets his way!
Kastelukannuberg just trying to survive but Veloso II is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kastelukannuberg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Veloso II is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kastelukannuberg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kastelukannuberg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kastelukannuberg just trying to survive but Veloso II is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Veloso II dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Veloso II shoots for a double leg takedown but Kastelukannuberg sprawls well. He's pushed Veloso II's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kastelukannuberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kastelukannuberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Veloso II.
Kastelukannuberg tries to clinch but Veloso II is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veloso II fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Veloso II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veloso II shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Veloso II was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Veloso II fails to advance to Kastelukannuberg's back.

Veloso II looking to secure an arm triangle but Kastelukannuberg defends it well.
Kastelukannuberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kastelukannuberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Veloso II wants to finish this one by submission but Kastelukannuberg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Veloso II.

Veloso II jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kastelukannuberg manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kastelukannuberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Veloso II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kastelukannuberg wants to control but Veloso II postures up.
Kastelukannuberg is looking for a sweep.
Kastelukannuberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Veloso II passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kastelukannuberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veloso II looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Veloso II wants to take his opponent's back but Kastelukannuberg doesn't allow it.

Veloso II is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kastelukannuberg can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kastelukannuberg tries to lock up and control but Veloso II gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kastelukannuberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kastelukannuberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Veloso II is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kastelukannuberg is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kastelukannuberg flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Veloso II anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kastelukannuberg and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Veloso II slips an arm under Kastelukannuberg chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Veloso II has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Veloso II is squeezing on Kastelukannuberg like an anaconda would it's prey. Kastelukannuberg fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Veloso II!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Asturiem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitela kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anna Hanski - Tunteisiin. Asturiem has chosen Fernandinho - Sede de Justiça as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Laitela
vs
Asturiem

182 cm
26
192 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

225 cm
24
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ismo Laitela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Asturiem!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laitela changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asturiem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Asturiem is pushing Laitela's head away, looking to escape. Laitela manages to hold on to the position though.

Laitela stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Laitela tries to clinch up.
Laitela is looking to clinch but Asturiem is avoiding it.
Asturiem keeps the fight on the outside.
Asturiem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laitela's head.
Laitela tries to clinch but Asturiem moves out of range.
Asturiem tries to bum rush Laitela with a series of wild strikes but Laitela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laitela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laitela tries to clinch but Asturiem moves out of range.
Laitela tries to clinch but Asturiem moves out of range.
Laitela scores with a head kick.

It looks like Alexander Asturiem has been cut.
Laitela tries to close the distance and clinch but Asturiem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asturiem throws a series of punches but Laitela avoids them all with ease.

Laitela drives through and clinches with Asturiem against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laitela gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Laitela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laitela is looking to clinch.
Asturiem cracks a nice hook into Laitela's ribs.
Asturiem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laitela in his tracks.
A left lands for Asturiem.
Asturiem scores with a jab. Laitela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asturiem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Asturiem cracks Laitela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asturiem jabs at Laitela's body.
Asturiem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laitela is breathing heavily.
Asturiem scores with a jab to the head.
Asturiem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Asturiem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laitela circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asturiem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Laitela is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asturiem connects with a right hand. Laitela shakes it off.
Oh Laitela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asturiem swinging wildly here.
Laitela seems to have got his legs back now.
Asturiem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laitela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asturiem misses with a double jab.
Asturiem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asturiem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asturiem.
Ismo Laitela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asturiem looks to land a combination. Laitela sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Asturiem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laitela's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Asturiem. That snapped Laitela's head back.
Asturiem swinging wildly here.
Asturiem scores with a hook to the body. Laitela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laitela seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Asturiem shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Laitela is backing up but Asturiem catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Laitela covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Asturiem Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Asturiem!

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Co-main event

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

Prime
vs
Tooley

189 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
202 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Tooley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime shoots in for a takedown but Tooley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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Tooley looks to land a right hand but Prime moved out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tooley! Prime is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Tooley!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Smothers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Last of my kind. Christopher Wayne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Smothers's chin.

Wayne
vs
Smothers

182 cm
22
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Wayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Smothers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.

Smothers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Smothers!
Randy Smothers is the new welterweight champion!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

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