NWO 61 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Papabol Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pol
vs
Average

160 cm
21
140 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

170 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papabol Pol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Average!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average connects with a nice looking jab.
Pol throws an overhand right that lands on Average's shoulder, as Average tries to avoid the shot.
Average throws a head kick but Pol moves out of range.
Average pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pol is out of range and Average settles back down.
Average takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pol lands a jab to Average's midsection.
Average blocks the body kick.
Pol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pol throws a series of punches but Average moves out of range.
Pol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Average lands a jab.
Larry Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pol misses with a head kick.
Average slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pol stuffs the takedown attempt from Average. Average gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Pol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Average finds it's target.
Pol misses with a looping right.
Average listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pol misses with a body shot.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
Pol throws a right and a left that Average avoids nicely.
Pol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Average was well out of range. Poor timing from Pol.
Pol throws out a leg kick but Average moves out of range and Pol only half commits.
Average throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Average stuns Pol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pol misses with an uppercut. Average saw that one coming.
Average tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Average checks a leg kick.
Average fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Average is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Average.
Average is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Average lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Average has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice shot by Average.
Pol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Average works the jab nicely.
Average lands with an uppercut that bounces Pol off the cage and back into range.
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!
A jab lands there for Average.
Pol misses with a low kick.
Average avoids a kick to the body.
Average throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to land a leg kick but Pol is out of range.
Average will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Average fails with an attempt to clinch.
Average fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pol throws a head kick that misses.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
Pol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Average fails to land the takedown.
Papabol Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Average.
Average fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pol tries to score with a low kick but Average moves his leg out of the way.
Average lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Average connects with a jab.
Pol circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Average blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Average. Beautiful body shot.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Average is out of range.
Pol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Pol. Those never looked like landing.
Pol checks a low kick from Average.
Average scores with a nice right hand.
Average is looking to clinch but Pol is avoiding it.
Pol misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pol misses with a body shot.
Pol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pol misses with a double jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Average dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Average lands a nice shot that snaps Pol's head back.
Pol walks into a stiff left hand from Average.
Average throws a shot to the body.
Pol misses with an attempted mid kick.
Average's corner calls for a 1-2. Average obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pol misses with a body shot.
Average connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pol's hands.
Pol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Average.
Average's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pol under the eye.
Average throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pol is looking to land body kicks.
Pol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Average manages to avoid it.
Pol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol tries to land a leg kick but Average saw it coming and moves away.
Pol has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Average throws a shot to the body.
Pol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Average avoids the head kick by Pol.
Pol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Average moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papabol Pol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Average thuds his right hand into Pol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Average takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Average tries to clinch there but Pol circles away.
A shot to the liver by Average. Beautiful body shot.
Pol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pol throws a head kick but Average moves out of range.
Pol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Average counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Average. Beautiful body shot.
Pol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pol throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Pol throws out a leg kick but Average moves out of range and Pol only half commits.
Pol swinging wildly here.
Larry Average seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pol misses with a left hand
and Average counters with a stiff right hand.
Average digs a good body shot into Pol's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Pol misses the target.
Average bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Average.
Pol throws a chopping leg kick but Average manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average sizes up Pol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Average lands a really nice looking cross but Pol seems unphased.
Pol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pol is looking to wear down Average with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pol misses with a head kick.
Average scores with a nice strike.
Pol is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Average's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Average lands a jab to the head.
Pol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Average scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pol wants to slow Average down by chopping away at his legs.
Average lands with a good body shot.
Average with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Average.
Pol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Average moves out of range as Pol throws a body kick.
Pol throws a low kick, looking for Average's leg but Average calmly moves out of range.
Pol throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Pol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Average scores with a punch to the head.
Average scores with a one two! Pol had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pol walks into a stiff left hand from Average.
Pol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Average connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Average avoids a kick to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Average 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!

Nice body punch from Average.
Pol misses with a body kick.
Pol throws a head kick but Average moves out of range.
Average fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pol on the side of the head.
Average lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Average.
Pol misses with a body kick.
Pol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Average connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pol avoids the head kick by Average.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pol checks a low kick from Average.
Pol misses with a wild body shot.
Papabol Pol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol looks to land a left hand but Average moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Average.
Average lands a nice looking body shot.
Pol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pol. Average does a little dance to reset his feet.
Average scores with a jab.
Average scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pol in his tracks.
Average lands with a cross.
Average misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pol checks a leg kick nicely.
Average takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Average lands a nice hook to Pol's body. Pol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown by Average or perhaps it was just good defense by Pol which made him look bad.
Pol swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Average checks it well.
Average tries to clinch but Pol moves away
and Pol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Average tries to clinch but Pol moves out of range.
Pol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Average with a nice cross.
Pol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Average.
Average tried to score with a low kick but Pol checks it.
Pol throws a series of punches but Average moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pol misses with a body shot.
Pol misses with a body kick.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average connects with the punch.
Average shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pol sprawls well. Pol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Average gets slowly back to his feet.
Average swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pol.
Pol throws a series of punches but Average avoids them all with ease.
Average jabs at Pol's body.
Average moves out of range as Pol throws a body kick.
Average swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Pol blocks the leg kick.
Pol throws a head kick but Average moves out of range.
Average connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pol. Pol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average scores with a sloppy right hand. Pol should have avoided that one.
Average connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Average throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Average catches Pol right on the button with a cross.
Pol throws a looping overhand right but Average ducks down to avoid it.
Average tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Average will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Average moves away.
Average lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Average scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Average moves away.
Pol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papabol Pol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry Average is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Average scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Average!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Super Macho Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macho Man comes to the cage accompanied by Macho Man. Mitchel has chosen Kanye West - All Of The Lights ft. Rihanna, Kid Cudi as his entrance music. Mitch Mitchel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Macho Man
vs
Mitchel

186 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Macho Man!
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, Mitch Mitchel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Macho Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitchel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Macho Man. Macho Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Super Macho Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macho Man looks to throw the jab but Mitchel is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mitchel.
Macho Man slips a straight right by Mitchel.
Mitchel scores with a sloppy right hand. Macho Man should have avoided that one.
Macho Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Mitchel off the cage and back into range.
Macho Man throws a shot from downtown. Mitchel moves away and avoids it.
Mitchel catches Macho Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mitchel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macho Man missing with a left hand there. Mitchel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Mitchel drives through and clinches with Macho Man against the cage.
Mitchel digs a right hand underneath Macho Man's ribcage. Macho Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mitchel.

Mitchel manages to break the clinch.
Mitchel closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Macho Man! Mitchel dives in looking to finish! Macho Man is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Mitchel!
After winning the bout, Mitch Mitchel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bean comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bean
vs
Cooper

181 cm
21
300 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

190 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cooper doesn't seem bothered though.

Bean looking to score a takedown here. Cooper is defending well but Bean drives through and ends up in Cooper's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooper can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bean drops back looking for a leg! Cooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper manages to kick Bean off! Bean jumps back into Cooper's guard.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Bean tries to pass.

Bean postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cooper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bean, into his guard.
Cooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bean looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cooper is defending well. Bean quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cooper has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bean celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butter Bean!
After the fight, Butter Bean was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Russian Army Choir - National Anthem of the Russian Federation kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Bin Laden
vs
Zhukov

190 cm
35
275 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

210 cm
24
265 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolf Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden feints and then cracks Zhukov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhukov down.
A low kick from Bin Laden is predictable there
and Zhukov counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bin Laden misses the target.
Bin Laden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhukov pushes Bin Laden away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Laden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin Laden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhukov.
A big right from Bin Laden misses.
Bin Laden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhukov.
Zhukov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zhukov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zhukov throws a head kick but Bin Laden moves out of range.
Bin Laden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Ivan Zhukov has been cut.
Zhukov throws a looping overhand right but Bin Laden ducks down to avoid it.
Zhukov scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Bin Laden.
A good leg kick by Zhukov.
Bin Laden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhukov manages to avoid it.
Bin Laden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhukov's head backwards.
Zhukov tries to clinch up but Bin Laden circles away and keeps his distance.
Bin Laden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zhukov looks winded!
Bin Laden misses with an uppercut. Zhukov saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Laden. Zhukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bin Laden throws a series of punches but Zhukov moves out of range.
Zhukov blocks a head kick by Bin Laden.
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!
Bin Laden connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov dips to his left and cracks Bin Laden with an uppercut!
Zhukov misses with a body kick.
Zhukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bin Laden moves away.
Zhukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bin Laden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhukov.
Zhukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adolf Bin Laden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Zhukov blocks the leg kick.
Bin Laden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bin Laden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bin Laden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Bin Laden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bin Laden.
Bin Laden checks a low kick from Zhukov.
Bin Laden walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zhukov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bin Laden swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zhukov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolf Bin Laden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sook Madik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dray
vs
Madik

178 cm
21
209 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

210 cm
21
210 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sook Madik!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Madik. No joy for Dray on that attempt.

Dray 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.

Madik is looking for a triangle but Dray pushes his legs off easily.
Dray tries to free his leg and advance position but Madik is retaining full guard.
Dray forces his way into half guard.

Dray is looking for a kimura but Madik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dray to get the leverage.

Madik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dray pulls his head out easily.

Dray is working for a submission of some sort.

Dray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Dray is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madik has managed to free his arm - good work.

Madik looking for submissions off his back.
Madik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Madik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Madik looks winded!

Dray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dray 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.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dray stopping the sweep attempt from Madik.
Dray pushes down on Madik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Madik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dray is trying to work for a kimura but Madik is defending well.

Madik is defending against the submission attempts here by Dray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Madik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madik has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dray seems to be working for a kimura but Madik defends the submission attempt.

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

Madik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Madik is looking for a sweep. Dray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madik sees it coming and defends easily.

Dray is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dray is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dray pulls his head out easily.

Madik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dray is working for a kimura but Madik is defending it quite comfortably.

Dray is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ricky Dray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dray slaps away a takedown attempt from Madik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dray has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madik shoots and misses

and Dray counters with a single leg into guard. Madik didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Madik has his foot on Dray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dray works his way back into a safe position though.
Madik is breathing heavily.
Dray forces his way into half guard.

Dray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madik has managed to free his arm - good work.

Madik is defending against the submission attempts here by Dray.

Madik looking for submissions off his back.

Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Madik actively working from the bottom here.

Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dray wants to pass to mount but Madik is defending the position.
Madik tries to get to full guard but Dray has control of the leg.

Madik looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Dray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dray tries to pass to full mount but Madik defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dray.

Dray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madik defends it well.

Dray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dray.

Dray seems to be looking for submissions.

Madik actively working from the bottom here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madik is defending against the submission attempts here by Dray.

Madik looking for submissions off his back.

Madik is defending against the submission attempts here by Dray.

Madik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Madik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dray pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madik defends it well.

Dray is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Dray dominated that second round.
That's time! Dray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Madik with a poor takedown

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

Dray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dray works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Madik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dray pulls his head out easily.

Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madik defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dray is working for a kimura but Madik is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dray seems to be looking for submissions.

Madik looking for submissions off his back.

Dray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Dray is working for a kimura but Madik is defending it quite comfortably.

Dray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dray.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Madik actively working from the bottom here.

Dray is looking for a kimura but Madik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dray to get the leverage.

Dray is working for a kimura but Madik is defending it quite comfortably.

Dray in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Madik tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Dray!
Ricky Dray really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens has chosen Slaughtered as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Stevens
vs
Givens

183 cm
22
198 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

187 cm
31
213 lbs
27 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Givens !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Givens looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
Givens moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Givens .
Nice defenses there by Stevens.
Givens misses the jab.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Givens misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Givens . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Givens .
Givens throws a lazy uppercut

and Stevens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stevens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Givens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Givens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevenss head.

Givens breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens throws a leg kick which misses Stevens's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevens tries to avoid it.
Stevens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Givens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevens lands an overhand right.
Mike Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Stevens.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Givens , looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Givens against the cage but Givens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Givens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stevens back to the cage. Givens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Givens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
Some bone on bone action there as Givens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Givens coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Givens throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.

Stevens forces Givens back against the cage and clinches.
Stevens blocks a body shot from Givens .
Stevens tries to circle away but Givens has him pinned against the cage.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Givens has him pressed against the cage.

Givens manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens missing with a left hand there. Stevens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Givens drops his hands momentarily and Stevens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Givens fails to land with a series of punches.
Givens moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Givens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Givens .
Givens sizes up Stevens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Givens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Givens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Givens misses.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Givens is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Givens .
Givens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Givens shows good takedown defense.
Givens lands a head shot.
Givens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Givens as Stevens shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Givens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Givens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Givens sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Givens misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Givens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Givens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevens.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Givens moved out of range nicely.
Givens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevens.
Tommy Givens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stevens throws a right hand that Givens ducks under and follows up with a left that Givens also avoids with ease.
Givens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stevens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Stevens throws a hook but Givens blocks it.
Givens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Givens there.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Givens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Givens avoids it well.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Stevens.
Nice defenses there by Givens .
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Givens circles away quickly and effectively.
Givens throws a hook but Stevens blocks it.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Givens ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Givens swings widly with a right hand
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Givens misses with a hook.
Givens swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Givens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Stevens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stevens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Givens throws a series of punches but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens throws a body punch but Givens moves out of range.
Stevens throws a one two combo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stevens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Givens moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Givens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens digs a good body shot into Givens 's ribs.
Stevens takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Stevens has Givens up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens taking a breather.
Stevens letting Givens take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Givens working aggressively here.
Stevens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Givens has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Givens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Givens has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Givens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Givens being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens stalling in the clinch.
Givens misses with some punches.
A short right from Givens on the inside.
Givens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevens is looking to break free of the clinch but Givens has double underhooks.
Givens can't find room to land a body shot as Stevens controls the action.
Givens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens dodges an elbow strike from Givens .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens misses with a body punch.
Givens misses with a punch on the inside.
Givens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Givens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevens up against the cage.

Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Givens misses its intended target.
Stevens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Givens back to the cage. Stevens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Givens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens defending well as Givens loads up on a big left hand.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Givens moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Stevens throws a jab when Givens was well out of range.
Mike Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Givens looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
Givens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevens.
Givens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Givens counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Givens at a distance.
Givens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Givens takes one to the chin there.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Givens as he jumps to the side.
Givens jabs Stevens right on the nose. Stevens blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Givens moves away.
Stevens dives in and grabs Givens 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes down on Stevens's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Stevens dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Givens lands a jab.
Stevens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Givens to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Givens as he avoids it easily.
Givens lands with a cross.
Stevens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Givens is fending him off so far but Stevens persists. Nope, Givens circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Givens .
Givens slips a jab from Stevens.
Givens throws a series of punches but Stevens moves out of range.
Givens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Givens checks a leg kick nicely.
Givens catches Stevens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Givens does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Givens - just one landing.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Givens looks to throw the jab but Stevens is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens throws a hook but Givens avoids it easily.
Givens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Givens connects with a right hand. Stevens shakes it off.
Stevens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mike Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens takes one on the button.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Givens avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Givens misses.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Givens .

Stevens moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Givens takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Givens .
Givens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tommy Givens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens has Stevens pressed against the cage, preventing Stevens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens prevents a body shot from Givens .
Stevens has Givens pressed against the cage, preventing Givens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Givens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Givens has a couple of punches blocked by Stevens.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Givens works on Stevens's body with a couple of short punches.
Givens throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
Givens stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Givens 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens misses with a straight left.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Givens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens checks a leg kick nicely.
Stevens throws a sloppy body shot
and Givens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Givens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Givens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevens takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Mike Stevens has been cut.
Stevens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Givens looks to throw the jab but Stevens is out of range.
Stevens thuds a left hand into Givens 's body.
No joy there for Givens , who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a body punch but Givens moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Givens .
Stevens sizes up Givens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Givens .
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Givens .
Givens throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Givens misses with a hook. Stevens ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
Givens misses with a hook.
Givens staying out of range there.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Givens misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mike Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Givens .

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Givens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stevens 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Stevens!
Mike Stevens retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Stevens thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Courchesne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Hanningen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Courchesne comes to the cage accompanied by Two Steps From Hell - To Glory. Hanningen has chosen 2Pac - My Life Be Like as his entrance music. Jacques Hanningen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Courchesne
vs
Hanningen

177 cm
20
148 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Courchesne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Hanningen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courchesne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Courchesne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanningen counters with a straight right hand.
Courchesne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Courchesne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanningen counters with a good low kick that Courchesne was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Courchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanningen throws a shot to the body.
Courchesne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanningen throws out the jab.
Hanningen lands a lovely overhand right.

Hanningen moves into the clinch.
Courchesne prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courchesne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanningen is defending well.
Hanningen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Courchesne after a bit of a struggle.
Courchesne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanningen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jonathan Courchesne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courchesne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanningen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanningen fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Courchesne scores with a takedown into Hanningen's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Courchesne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Courchesne throwing strikes from guard but Hanningen blocks nicely.
Courchesne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Courchesne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanningen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Courchesne is controlling him.
Courchesne connects with a couple of short punches.
Courchesne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courchesne cracks Hanningen with a solid left hand.
Hanningen wants to get back to his feet but Courchesne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Hanningen keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courchesne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courchesne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Courchesne looking to pass the guard.
Courchesne connects with a couple of short punches.
Courchesne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Courchesne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanningen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanningen wants to sweep here but Courchesne controlling him for the moment.
Courchesne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Courchesne throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen keeping moving, preventing Courchesne from controlling successfully.
Courchesne stands up over Hanningen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Courchesne won't allow Hanningen to sweep him here.
Courchesne throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanningen is trying to control the position but Courchesne postures up.
Hanningen keeping moving, preventing Courchesne from controlling successfully.
Courchesne is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanningen has wrist control.
Courchesne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanningen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanningen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Courchesne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Courchesne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Courchesne is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanningen has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanningen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Courchesne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hanningen after a bit of a struggle.
Courchesne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hanningen after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Courchesne wants a takedown but no success here.
Courchesne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Courchesne can't get the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanningen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Courchesne.
Courchesne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hanningen prevents it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Courchesne shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanningen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Courchesne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hanningen is looking to clinch.
Hanningen throws a left and a right that both miss

and Courchesne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanningen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Courchesne looking to sit in guard and control but Hanningen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courchesne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanningen lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanningen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Courchesne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanningen defends it easily.
Hanningen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanningen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanningen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne looking to control.
Courchesne looking for a sweep. Not yet Courchesne, not yet.
Hanningen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanningen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Courchesne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hanningen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanningen is working Courchesne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Courchesne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Courchesne looking to control.
Hanningen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanningen stopping the sweep attempt from Courchesne.
Hanningen trying to control the position from guard on top but Courchesne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanningen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanningen is working Courchesne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne keeping moving, preventing Hanningen from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courchesne throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Hanningen preventing the sweep.
Courchesne is working hard here to advance position.
Hanningen trying to control the position from guard on top but Courchesne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courchesne looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hanningen won't allow Courchesne to sweep him here.
Hanningen passes into half guard.
Hanningen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hanningen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Courchesne actively working from the bottom here.
Hanningen slips a nice elbow through Courchesne's hands, connecting with Courchesne's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanningen trying to pass the guard but Courchesne defending well.
Hanningen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Courchesne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanningen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Courchesne tries to get to full guard but Hanningen has control of the leg.
Courchesne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanningen wants to free his trapped foot but Courchesne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Courchesne throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Courchesne is trying to control but Hanningen passes into side control!
Hanningen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Courchesne some visible discomfort.
Hanningen cracks Courchesne with a big right hand but Courchesne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jonathan Courchesne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Courchesne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanningen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanningen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Courchesne keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne tries to buck Hanningen off but Hanningen is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanningen is looking to take a break and control but Courchesne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanningen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Courchesne sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Courchesne manages to get back to half guard.
Courchesne manages to get to full guard.
Courchesne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanningen stays in close to Courchesne's body and controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanningen wants to control from the top but Courchesne keeps moving.
Hanningen wants to pass the guard but Courchesne is keeping the position.
Courchesne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Hanningen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Courchesne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Courchesne lands a nice forearm strike.
Hanningen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Courchesne advances to full mount.
Hanningen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Courchesne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Courchesne with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courchesne working Hanningen over with strikes here.
Courchesne lands a big shot there that rocks Hanningen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Courchesne with shots to the head and body - Hanningen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hanningen is desperately trying to improve his position but Courchesne has a good base and remains in mount.
Hanningen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Courchesne tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne with good strikes from the mount here!
Hanningen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanningen regains half guard.
Courchesne winds up and cracks Hanningen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Courchesne prevents Hanningen from improving his position.
Courchesne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Courchesne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanningen is trying to stand back up but Courchesne is controlling him
Hanningen is looking for a sweep. Courchesne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanningen defending well though.
Courchesne wants to control but Hanningen is keeping him busy.
Courchesne tries to pass to full mount but Hanningen defends it.
Courchesne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanningen is looking to improve his position.
Hanningen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Courchesne working over Hanningen with some ground and pound. Hanningen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Courchesne passes to side control.
Hanningen sneaks back into half guard.
Courchesne lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen is trying to stand back up but Courchesne is controlling him
Courchesne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Courchesne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanningen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Courchesne stops Hanningen from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanningen is on top in guard.
Hanningen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanningen advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Hanningen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hanningen working away.
Courchesne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Courchesne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Courchesne is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courchesne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Courchesne looking to ground and pound but Hanningen is blocking nicely.
Hanningen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Courchesne working Hanningen over with strikes here.
Hanningen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Courchesne.
Courchesne raining down hammerfists from mount.
Courchesne with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Courchesne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Courchesne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hanningen is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Courchesne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Courchesne 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Courchesne!
Jonathan Courchesne retains his featherweight title!
Jonathan Courchesne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. Dirt has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. On his way into the cage it seems that Shawn Michaels has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shawn Michaels seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Michaels
vs
Dirt

174 cm
23
135 lbs
19 - 3 - 0

170 cm
21
136 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michaels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dirt to the mat! Dirt manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Michaels drops back looking for a leg! Dirt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dirt manages to kick Michaels off! Michaels jumps back into Dirt's guard.
Michaels passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Michaels!
Shawn Michaels retains his bantamweight title!
Shawn Michaels made sure to mention his sponsor, New World Order Clothing in his post fight interview.

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