SCFL 12 - Henoi v Johnson II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Paulister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geasus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Paulister
vs
Maximus

175 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Fightworld Formula

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Paulister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geasus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus is looking to clinch but Paulister is avoiding it.
Paulister misses with a double jab.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Paulister circles away.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Paulister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus takes one on the button.
Maximus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Paulister pushes him off.
Paulister misses with a low kick.
Paulister is looking to land body kicks.
Paulister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paulister attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paulister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus lands a head kick. Paulister smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Luke Paulister has been cut.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
Maximus lands a high kick!
Paulister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paulister fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paulister.
Nice uppercut lands for Maximus. That snapped Paulister's head back.

Maximus closes the distance and clinches.
Maximus lands an elbow that stopped Paulister in his tracks for a moment.
Maximus lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maximus throws an elbow but misses.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but Paulister is blocking nicely.
Maximus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paulister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Maximus! Paulister is backing up but he can't get away as Maximus lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Paulister and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Geasus Maximus!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soviet Surrender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corky McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGraw comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Freebird - Lynard Skynard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Corky McGraw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Surrender
vs
McGraw

184 cm
22
159 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Senzu Beans Inc.

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soviet Surrender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corky McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Surrender misses.
Surrender wants to land a leg kick but McGraw is out of range.
McGraw blocks a head kick by Surrender.
McGraw throws a lazy right hand but Surrender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from McGraw. No joy for Surrender on that attempt.
Surrender doesn't manage to clinch there - McGraw circles away.
Surrender tries to clinch up.
A left lands for McGraw.
McGraw jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Surrender tries to clinch up but McGraw circles away and keeps his distance.
McGraw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraw missing with a left hand there. Surrender was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Surrender bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGraw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Surrender on the side of the head.
McGraw throws a chopping leg kick but Surrender manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Surrender has McGraw up against the cage in a clinch.
Surrender is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGraw prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGraw prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soviet Surrender. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Surrender prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGraw.
McGraw looking to slow down the pace here.

McGraw is trying to trip Surrender. He has hold of a leg but Surrender is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McGraw persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Surrender working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surrender can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGraw controls the pace.
McGraw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGraw looking to pass the guard.
McGraw is looking to work some ground and pound but Surrender has wrist control.
Surrender trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw throwing strikes but missing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGraw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Surrender looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGraw slaps away a takedown attempt from Surrender, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGraw throws a hook but Surrender blocks it.
Surrender misses with an uppercut. McGraw saw that one coming.
Good exchange - McGraw coming out on top.
Surrender moves away from the strike by McGraw.
McGraw misses with a hook. Surrender ducked under it nicely.
McGraw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Surrender stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surrender moves out of range of the body kick.

McGraw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Surrender's guard.
McGraw passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Surrender is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGraw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGraw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGraw is looking to take a break and control but Surrender is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Surrender tries to control but McGraw manages to take his back.
Surrender wants to escape the position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGraw tightening his grip on Surrender, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGraw working for the choke.
McGraw is not going to allow Surrender to sit and survive in this position.
McGraw is looking to control Surrender but Surrender is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Surrender takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Surrender prevents McGraw from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGraw keeps the fight on the outside.
Surrender gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGraw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Surrender misses with a takedown attempt - McGraw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Surrender.
McGraw slips a jab from Surrender.
Jab by McGraw.

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

Surrender is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Surrender.
Oh Surrender is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGraw cracks Surrender with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Surrender tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McGraw pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Surrender is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corky McGraw!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolph Paulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by The Regulator. Paulus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Open Your Eyes - Guano Apes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rudolph Paulus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bishop
vs
Paulus

170 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudolph Paulus!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.

Paulus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Paulus is working for a kimura but Bishop is defending it quite comfortably.
Bishop trying to control here.
Paulus wants to pass the guard but Bishop is defending well.

Paulus is looking for a kimura but Bishop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paulus to get the leverage.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Paulus has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulus trying to advance position but Bishop counters by regaining guard.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Paulus tries to pass.
Paulus advances position into side control!
Paulus wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

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.
Paulus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulus is thwarting Bishop's attempts to control the position.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Paulus has control of the leg.
Bishop trying to control but Paulus postures up.

Paulus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bishop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bishop tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulus stops Bishop from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bishop thumps Paulus with a low kick.
Paulus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paulus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop cracks the inside of Paulus's front leg.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bishop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bishop working the body and head with strikes.
Paulus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bishop has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Bishop's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bishop trying to control the action but Paulus is working from the bottom.
Paulus is looking to reverse the position.

Bishop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paulus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bishop content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Paulus is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Bishop 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.

Bishop missing with a left hand there. Paulus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination

and Paulus counters with a shoot takedown. Bishop fights it but they end up in guard.
Paulus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Paulus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bishop, up you get!
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paulus's sensitive parts.
Paulus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Paulus's head.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paulus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulus tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop counters with a three punch combo that has Paulus backing up. Paulus nods at Bishop to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulus swinging wildly here.
Paulus is breathing heavily.
Paulus has his takedown stuffed
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elroy Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolph Paulus.

Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control the pace but Paulus is squirming around nicely.
Bishop lands a heavy elbow.
Paulus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paulus tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
Paulus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
Bishop is pressing down on Paulus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulus is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paulus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Bishop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bishop prevents Paulus from improving his position.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Paulus dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulus is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
Paulus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paulus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paulus tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paulus tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily

and Bishop counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bishop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bishop is looking for a kimura but Paulus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bishop to get the leverage.
Paulus is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paulus avoid being mounted?
Paulus gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulus is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Bishop is working Paulus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paulus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.

Paulus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bishop should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paulus has tightened it up now! Bishop should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudolph Paulus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between mike jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jones comes to the cage accompanied by Mike Jones-Back then. White has chosen Chiddy Bang - Truth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

jones
vs
White

150 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Sweet-Tooth Supplements

Fightworld Formula

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mike jones!
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, Pat White!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by White!

It looks like mike jones has been cut.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. jones doesn't seem phased though.
White throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White Rushes jones and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! jones is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. White Piles on the pressure and jones crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat White!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between billy jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jacobs's entrance music is Funeral bell. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Domingo's choice of entrance music: Hollywood Undead. 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.

jacobs
vs
Domingo

168 cm
22
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, billy jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
jacobs lands a jab to Domingo's midsection.
Domingo tries to clinch there but jacobs circles away.
jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Domingo.
Domingo throws a right and a left that jacobs avoids nicely.
Domingo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on jacobs if he has to take too many more of those.
jacobs lands a jab to Domingo's midsection.
jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Domingo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
jacobs looks to land a combination but Domingo avoids it well.
jacobs lands a really nice looking cross but Domingo seems unphased.
Domingo throws a combination. jacobs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
jacobs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Domingo tries to clinch there but jacobs circles away.
Domingo throws a combination that misses
and jacobs counters with a one-two to the body.
Domingo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Domingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and jacobs counters with a left to the body.
Domingo looks gassed!
jacobs's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and jacobs duly obliges.
Domingo misses with a double jab
and jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
jacobs with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bruno Domingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jacobs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
jacobs jabs at Domingo's body.
Domingo takes one on the button.
jacobs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by jacobs.
jacobs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Domingo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
jacobs throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Domingo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from jacobs as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Domingo is left battered and dazed whilst jacobs and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). billy jacobs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goerge Cantstandya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooks Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goerge Cantstandya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cantstandya
vs
Staal

171 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

啓発 Shaolin Nutrition [Q155+]
啓発 Shaolin Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goerge Cantstandya!
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, Brooks Staal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cantstandya lands a glancing blow to the side of Staal's head.

Cantstandya scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Cantstandya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cantstandya working the ground and pound.
Cantstandya 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.
Staal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Staal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cantstandya cracks Staal with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantstandya works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Staal is rocked!

Cantstandya has hold of Staal's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Staal seems comfortable defending it but Cantstandya has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Staal is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Staal is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cantstandya couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goerge Cantstandya!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Higgins was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Mir
vs
Higgins

190 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
24
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Higgins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Higgins forces Mir back against the cage and clinches.
Higgins leaning against his opponent.
Higgins receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Dan Mir has been cut.
Higgins lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mir working hard to break the clinch.

Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Mir could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Higgins scores with a takedown into Mir's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Higgins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins forces his way into half guard.
Higgins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Higgins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Higgins scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Dan Mir's cut is getting worse.
Mir is refusing to be controlled, as Higgins sits in half guard.

Higgins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Higgins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir is trying to get back to full guard.
Mir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Higgins with a nice head shot there.

Jeez, Dan Mir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Higgins!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Cozad
vs
Stafjard

173 cm
20
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

166 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Cozad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stafjard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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

Stafjard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cozad is just riding it out for now. Stafjard eventually gives up the hold.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad is pressing down on Stafjard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cozad is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Cozad is looking for a triangle but Stafjard pushes his legs off easily.

Cozad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafjard wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.
Stafjard won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Cozad keeping full guard, as Stafjard tries to pass.

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

Cozad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stafjard defends well.
Cozad is breathing heavily.

Cozad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cozad trying to control the position.

That's two 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.
Stafjard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cozad is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cozad looks to land a combination but Stafjard avoids it well.
Cozad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cozad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Stafjard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stafjard trying to pass the guard but Cozad defending well.
Cozad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cozad is not content to let Stafjard control the position.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cozad actively working from the bottom here.
Stafjard is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cozad moves into full guard.

Cozad has his foot on Stafjard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stafjard works his way back into a safe position though.
Stafjard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad keeping full guard, as Stafjard tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stafjard pushing down on Cozad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cozad trying to hold on to Stafjard's head to control him but Stafjard postures up.

Stafjard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cozad is just riding it out for now. Stafjard eventually gives up the hold.
Cozad regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stafjard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cozad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cozad lands with an overhand left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cozad.
Nice takedown defense from Cozad. No joy for Stafjard on that attempt.
Cozad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stafjard's hands.
Cozad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad scores with a hook.
Cozad scores with a shot to the body.

Cozad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stafjard sprawls well initially but Cozad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cozad wants to work for an arm triangle but Stafjard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stafjard wants to improve his position but Cozad is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stafjard is defending against the submission attempts here by Cozad.
Cozad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stafjard is trying to get back to full guard.
Stafjard is staying active underneath Cozad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cozad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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.
Cozad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stafjard is not content to let Cozad control the position.
Stafjard has hold of Cozad's hands but Cozad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stafjard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cozad is working away from the top position though.
Cozad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stafjard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cozad.
Cozad postures up in Stafjard's guard and throws a big left but Stafjard blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cozad lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Stafjard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cozad stands up over Stafjard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Cozad has gone for a leg lock! Stafjard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cozad's guard.

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

Cozad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stafjard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cozad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cozad landing punches.
Cozad throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cozad looking to ground and pound but Stafjard is blocking nicely.

Cozad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cozad landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stafjard with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Cozad counter with a right hand.

Cozad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Cozad there.
Cozad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stafjard's head.
Connor Cozad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stafjard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stafjard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cozad.
Cozad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stafjard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad advances position into side control!
Stafjard struggling a bit here.
Cozad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cozad looking to control but instead Stafjard has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cozad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stafjard is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cozad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stafjard!
Cozad punching from mount but Stafjard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stafjard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cozad tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cozad avoids the attempt from Stafjard to control.
Stafjard is working to get back to half guard.
Cozad 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.

Cozad has control of Stafjard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stafjard regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad landing strikes from the mount and Stafjard is in trouble!
Cozad throws a sloppy strike and Stafjard uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Stafjard has ended up in Cozad's guard.
Cozad wants to stand up but Stafjard is controlling him.

Cozad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stafjard passes into half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stafjard wants to work for an arm triangle but Cozad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cozad is pressing down on Stafjard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Stafjard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stafjard wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.

Cozad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Cozad clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stafjard tries for a takedown but Cozad circles away easily

and Cozad counters with a takedown into side control.
Stafjard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stafjard won't allow Cozad to pass to mount.
Stafjard is looking for a sweep. Cozad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cozad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stafjard keeps working.
Stafjard is trying to get back to full guard.
Stafjard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cozad wants to free his trapped foot but Stafjard is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafjard trying to control from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stafjard tries for a takedown but Cozad circles away easily

and Cozad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stafjard's guard.
Cozad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stafjard can't keep his opponent in guard - Cozad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cozad winds up and cracks Stafjard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cozad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cozad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad trying to pass the guard but Stafjard defending well.
Stafjard taking some punishment here, with Cozad in his half guard.

Cozad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stafjard is just riding it out for now. Cozad eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stafjard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad stopping the sweep attempt from Stafjard.
Cozad lands a couple of digs.
Cozad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stafjard can't keep his opponent in guard - Cozad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Cozad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stafjard defends it well.
Stafjard wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cozad slips a nice elbow through Stafjard's hands, connecting with Stafjard's forehead.
Stafjard is looking to control Cozad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stafjard avoid being mounted?
Cozad prevents Stafjard from improving his position.
Cozad thows a huge punch but Stafjard dodges it nicely.
Stafjard has hold of Cozad's hands but Cozad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Cozad had his way with JanOle Stafjard in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stafjard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cozad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stafjard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cozad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cozad lands strikes from half guard.
Cozad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cozad moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Cozad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Cozad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Cozad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafjard is trying to improve his position.
Cozad tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cozad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stafjard is avoiding damage well.

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.
Cozad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cozad wants to control but Stafjard is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Stafjard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stafjard prevents Cozad from moving into mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cozad swinging wildly here.

Cozad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stafjard wants to control but Cozad postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard is trying to improve his position.
Cozad throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cozad working the ground and pound from side control.
Stafjard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cozad lands a nice forearm strike.

Cozad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stafjard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cozad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stafjard can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stafjard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cozad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stafjard's head.
Stafjard wants to get back to full guard.
Cozad works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cozad working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cozad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Cozad!
Connor Cozad is the new featherweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Henoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen The Bull - Massacrtion as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henoi
vs
Johnson

177 cm
23
169 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
175 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Pro-Valiance Nutrition
Pro-Valiance Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flo Henoi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Henoi avoids them all with ease.
Henoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Henoi slips the punch.
Johnson throws a right hand that Henoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Henoi also avoids with ease.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Henoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Henoi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Henoi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Henoi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henoi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Henoi but great work by Johnson.

Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jimbo Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henoi shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henoi circles away quickly and effectively.
Henoi misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henoi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.

Henoi seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to control but Henoi is keeping busy.

Henoi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Henoi sits in half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henoi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Henoi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henoi is breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Henoi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henoi trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henoi defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Henoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Henoi avoids the body shot from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Henoi slips a jab from Johnson.

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Henoi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Henoi from controlling successfully.
Henoi advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henoi wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

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

Henoi is working to tighten is grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Henoi is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Henoi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Flo Henoi!
Flo Henoi retains his welterweight title!