TFC 20 - Dead Man Walkin' PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keenin Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Angel-The Game feat Common. Trey Reed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Reed
vs
Klein

185 cm
22
198 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

189 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenin Klein!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Klein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trey Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klein fails to land the takedown.
Klein misses with a takedown attempt - Reed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trey Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenin Klein.
Klein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Klein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Klein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Klein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klein looks gassed!
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klein off to one side.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed scores with a one two! Klein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klein shoots for a double leg takedown but Reed sprawls well. He's pushed Klein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klein shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Klein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Klein looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Klein closes the distance and clinches up with Reed, looking for a takedown. Klein pushes Reed against the cage but Reed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klein shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Klein.

Klein is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Reed is trying to escape and Klein transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Reed is forced to tap! Nice work there by Klein! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keenin Klein!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: Get Out the Way-Hollywood Undead. Alex Tyson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tyson
vs
Davis

195 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Davis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to de liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Davis.
Davis shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis looks gassed!
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Tyson lands with a nice combination. Davis backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Ryan Davis has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.

Tyson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tyson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tyson controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Davis can't escape the position.
Davis regains half guard.
Tyson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tyson trying to control the pace.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Davis to stand up.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson punishes Davis's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a solid body kick.
Tyson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Davis is pressing down on Tyson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyson is holding on for now.

Tyson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Davis is rocked!
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!
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt

and Tyson counters with a right hand that sends Davis tumbling to the canvas! Can Tyson finish him? He dives into Davis's guard looking to do just that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyson!
Davis prevents Tyson from getting the reversal.
Davis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tyson hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Davis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.

Davis is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.

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

Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Tyson is defending well.
Davis stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Davis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tyson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.
Tyson wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Tyson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyson tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Davis avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.
Davis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tyson is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.

Davis wants to finish this one by submission but Tyson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davis.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like Alex Tyson has been cut.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davis looking for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is having none of it.

Davis has control of Tyson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tyson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davis throws a wild left hand from mount and Tyson manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis winds up and cracks Tyson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Tyson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Davis 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. Tyson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Davis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Davis!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Toner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Arashikage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arashikage is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica & DJ Spooky - For Whom the Bell Tolls. Thomas Arashikage acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Toner
vs
Arashikage

182 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendon Toner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Arashikage!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arashikage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arashikage slips under a jab from Toner.
Arashikage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arashikage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arashikage throws a jab when Toner was well out of range.
Toner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arashikage misses with a series of wild punches.
Toner is looking to clinch but Arashikage is avoiding it.
Arashikage misses with the combination.
Arashikage swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Toner 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.
Toner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arashikage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toner slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toner wants to free his trapped foot but Arashikage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toner prevents Arashikage from improving his position.
Toner moves nicely into side control.
Arashikage stops Toner from passing to mount.
Arashikage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Toner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arashikage is not content to let Toner control the position.
Toner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toner prevents Arashikage from standing back up.
Toner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Toner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arashikage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toner.
Toner is looking to take a break and control but Arashikage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Toner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Toner is breathing heavily.
Arashikage missing with punches from the bottom.
Toner 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.
Toner is thwarting Arashikage's attempts to control the position.
Toner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arashikage wants to improve his position but Toner is controlling well.
Toner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arashikage is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Toner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arashikage has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Toner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Arashikage turns into him and now he's in Toner's guard.
Arashikage trying to control but Toner is working from the bottom.
Arashikage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arashikage manages to get himself to full guard.
Toner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arashikage's guard.
Arashikage is staying active underneath Toner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toner throwing shots but Arashikage is blocking nicely.

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

Toner is working for a kimura but Arashikage is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Toner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Toner prevents Arashikage from standing back up.
Toner throwing shots but Arashikage is blocking nicely.
Arashikage is staying active underneath Toner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arashikage is looking to improve his position.
Toner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arashikage defending well though.

Toner is trying to work for a kimura but Arashikage is defending well.

Toner is working for a kimura but Arashikage is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arashikage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Toner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arashikage is looking for a sweep.
Arashikage tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Toner tries to advance to mount but Arashikage denies him.
Arashikage tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brendon Toner!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flair
vs
Taylor

185 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Flair!
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, Rob Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Flair avoids a punch combination nicely.

Flair drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flair throws an elbow but Taylor slips to the side and avoids it well.
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Taylor tries to buck Flair off but Flair is having none of it.
Flair grinds an elbow into Taylor's temple.
Flair grinds an elbow into Taylor's temple.
Flair working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Flair landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Flair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Flair tries to advance to mount but Taylor denies him.
Flair is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Flair is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flair working the ground and pound.
Flair tries to advance to mount but can't.
Taylor defending against the ground and pound.
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Flair lands a decent elbow from side control.
Flair lands some shots froms side control.
Flair in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor looks gassed!
Flair tries to advance to mount but Taylor denies him.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flair's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flair scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Taylor has one foot on Flair's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Flair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flair shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flair's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Flair looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flair is on top in guard.
Taylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Flair advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control but Flair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flair lands strikes from half guard.
Taylor tries to roll over but Flair keeps him under control.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flair is working away from the top position though.
Flair wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Flair is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor.
Flair trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Flair scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flair passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Flair goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taylor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Flair's guard! Nice work there by Taylor!
Flair working a defensive guard here.
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Flair had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Taylor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flair Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Taylor's back instead.
Flair is not going to allow Taylor to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Flair or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor which made him look bad.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor misses with a takedown

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

Taylor is rocked!
Flair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Flair finish him?
Flair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flair tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flair.
Flair scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flair landing some decent shots from guard.
Flair stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Flair tries to pass.
Flair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flair lands a couple of digs.
Flair with a nice head shot there.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Flair slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flair sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taylor's guard.
Flair working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor is staying active underneath Flair, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flair lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Flair in his half guard.
Flair working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flair throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flair is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flair is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flair stalling away here and it's allowed Taylor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flair.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor seems keen to control Flair's posture.
Flair tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully.
Flair preventing the sweep.
Flair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taylor. Flair shrugs it off though.
Flair closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Flair pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flair shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Flair's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Flair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Flair as Taylor shoots in.
Flair fails with the takedown

and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Flair fights it but they end up in guard.
Flair on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flair tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Taylor has passed into side control.
Flair manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Flair tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Flair keeping hold of Taylor's head, controlling as best he can.
Flair misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Flair wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Flair regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taylor thows a big elbow that misses.
Flair trying to strike off his back.
Flair trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Flair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flair looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flair wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Flair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Flair passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flair is chipping away with strikes.
Flair lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Taylor down.
Flair in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Flair's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Taylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flair connects with a decent elbow.
Flair lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Taylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flair connects with a decent elbow.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ric Flair dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Taylor with a poor takedown

and Flair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Flair winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flair scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flair moves into full mount! Taylor won't be happy about that!
Ric Flair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flair landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Flair maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flair cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flair is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flair scoring with strikes but Taylor is staying in there.
Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
Flair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor is trying to escape the mount.
Flair trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor can't escape the position.
The referee warns Taylor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Flair landing strikes from the mount.
Flair pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Flair scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Taylor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Flair tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Taylor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taylor tries to buck Flair off but he can't manage it.
Flair lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flair cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flair with the ground and pound from mount.
Flair with a couple of short strikes.
Flair lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair landing strikes from the mount.
Flair in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Flair working Taylor over with strikes here.
Flair landing strikes from the mount.
Flair trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flair dominating with strikes here.
Flair breaks from Taylor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flair landing punches.
Flair working Taylor over with strikes here.
Flair tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Flair scoring with strikes but Taylor is staying in there.
Flair cracks Taylor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Taylor regains half guard.
Taylor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Flair working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flair not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor kicks Flair off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor tries to clinch but Flair moves away

and Flair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Flair seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flair is tying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flair looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Flair is controlling him
Taylor has hold of Flair's hands but Flair slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Flair wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Flair is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Taylor wants to control but Flair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Flair.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Flair won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Flair landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor pulls Flair in close to his closed guard and prevents Flair from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flair won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Flair wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor wants to stand but Flair is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt

and Flair counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor taking a bit of punishment here - Flair scoring with strikes.
Flair lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rob Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flair lands a decent elbow from side control.
Flair working the head with strikes.
Flair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Flair working the head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ric Flair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flair!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd comes to the cage accompanied by James Bond Theme - Naked City. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rudd
vs
Jones

170 cm
22
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Rudd!
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, Tyson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rudd is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rudd's back.
Jones slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jones is looking to control Rudd but Rudd is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Rudd fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
I really don't envy Rudd right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rudd is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
Jones is not going to allow Rudd to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Rudd! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jones gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Liddell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Like This-Mack 10. This should be fireworks!

Liddell
vs
Moorehead

188 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMarcus Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Moorehead closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moorehead passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moorehead looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moorehead connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Liddell is trying to escape the mount.
Liddell regains half guard.
Liddell won't allow Moorehead to pass to mount.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moorehead lands a nice short elbow.
Liddell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moorehead landing with the ground and pound.
Moorehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Moorehead tries to pass.
Liddell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moorehead!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Liddell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moorehead gets back to half guard.
Moorehead looks gassed!
The fighters are battling for position here. Moorehead manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Liddell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Liddell stands and throws Moorehead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Liddell tries to stand but Moorehead is controlling his head.
Moorehead tries to improve position but can't.
Moorehead taking punishment in the form of punches.
Liddell lands a nice forearm strike.
Moorehead is looking for a sweep.
Moorehead wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Moorehead throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Moorehead is trying to get back to half guard.
Moorehead taking punishment in the form of punches.
Liddell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moorehead is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Liddell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moorehead manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moorehead had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Liddell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Moorehead Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Liddell's back instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddell grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Moorehead is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Liddell taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Moorehead.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craven Moorehead!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Saez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saez has chosen Lifer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bridge
vs
Saez

188 cm
23
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Bridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Saez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bridge throws a right hand that Saez ducks under and follows up with a left that Saez also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bridge.
Saez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bridge sprawls well. He's pushed Saez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Saez has closed the distance and engaged Bridge in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Saez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Saez manages to pull guard.

Saez looking for a guillotine here but Bridge defends easily.
Saez controls Bridge momentarily but Bridge frees himself.
Bridge stays in close to Saez's body and controls the position.
Saez wants to get back to his feet but Bridge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bridge stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bridge lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Bridge does no damage.
Bridge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jonny Bridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridge tests Saez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saez tries to clinch up.
Bridge lands a jab to Saez's midsection.
Saez looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saez.

Saez is rocked!
Saez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saez throws a sloppy head kick and Bridge moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saez misses with a takedown attempt - Bridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jonny Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Saez.
Both fighters circling a little - Bridge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bridge stuffs the takedown.
Saez tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Bridge.
Saez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saez wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Bridge misses.
Bridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Bridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Saez lands but Bridge takes it in his stride.
Saez tries to clinch but Bridge is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saez wants to clinch.
Bridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Bridge connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Bridge misses
and Saez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saez moves in looking to clinch but Bridge pushes him off.
Saez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridge circles away.
Saez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bridge lands with a nice combination. Saez backs away looking to recover.
Saez tries to clinch but Bridge is having none of it.

Saez moves into range and clinches up with Bridge.
Saez managing to block the knees to the body from Bridge.
Bridge wants to break free but Saez has control.
A shot in the inside from Saez.

Saez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Saez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge wants to improve his position but Saez is controlling well.
Saez wants to pass the guard but Bridge is defending well.
Bridge is trying to maintain the position but Saez is very close to passing his half guard.
Bridge controlling the position well.
Bridge punching from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridge can't keep his opponent in guard - Saez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Saez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Saez lands but Bridge takes it in his stride.
Bridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bridge lands a left and a right that sends Saez crashing to the canvas! Bridge dives into mount looking to finish!
Saez is still in real trouble! Can Bridge finish him?
Saez is looking to improve his position but Bridge isn't that keen on the idea.
Saez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bridge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saez seems to have recovered his senses.
Saez tries to hold on but Bridge pushes him away.
Saez is trying to escape the mount.
Saez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bridge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saez tries to hold on but Bridge pushes him away.
Saez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking 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.
Bridge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bridge content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bridge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saez tries to lock up and control but Bridge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saez wants to get back to his feet.
Saez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saez is trying to escape the mount.
Bridge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saez working to try and regain half guard.
Bridge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Bridge dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Saez is looking to clinch but Bridge is avoiding it.
Bridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saez moves in looking to clinch but Bridge pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Saez or perhaps it was just good defense by Bridge which made him look bad.
Simon Saez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saez tries to clinch but Bridge is having none of it.
Saez wants to clinch.
Saez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bridge swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridge with a hook.
Saez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saez is looking to clinch but Bridge is avoiding it.
Bridge misses with a double jab
and Saez counters with a big head kick but Bridge shrugs it off.
Bridge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saez throws a sloppy head kick and Bridge moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Bridge

and Saez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bridge won't be happy with that.

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

Bridge bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Saez is looking to clinch but Bridge is avoiding it.
Saez is looking to clinch but Bridge is avoiding it.
Bridge scores with a leg kick.
Saez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saez shoots in but no luck this time.
Jonny Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Saez.
Saez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Bridge is predictable there
and Saez counters with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saez lands a head kick!
Saez looks for a takedown but Bridge sprawls well.
Saez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bridge as he jumps to the side.
Saez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saez tries to clinch but Bridge is having none of it.
Saez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bridge pinned against the cage. Bridge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice sprawl there from Bridge as Saez shoots in.
Good shot there by Bridge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bridge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bridge lands a head kick. Saez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bridge lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Bridge.
Bridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saez tries to clinch there but Bridge circles away.
Saez tries to clinch but Bridge moves out of range.
Saez tries to clinch there but Bridge circles away.
Saez shoots in but no luck this time.
Saez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Saez feints and as Bridge raises his hands in defense, Saez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bridge keeping full guard, as Saez tries to pass.
Saez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bridge is proving hard to escape from.

Saez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bridge lands a with a good body shot.
Saez lands a head kick. Bridge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bridge is looking to wear down Saez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bridge. Bridge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simon Saez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bridge lands a nice looking body kick.
Bridge blocks a head kick by Saez.
Bridge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bridge as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Bridge there.
Saez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Saez moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Saez lands a nice elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simon Saez.
I think Bridge 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Bridge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Trueman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Briggs
vs
Trueman

195 cm
22
282 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Green Spirit Supplements

MMA's Best Nutrition
Tokyo Pharmaceuticals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Briggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Trueman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trueman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Trueman circles away easily
and Trueman counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Briggs falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sean Trueman! Sean Trueman retains his heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean claude Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Red Right Hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brad Barnes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

claude Sherk
vs
Barnes

175 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean claude Sherk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Sherk shoots in.
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Sherk to the canvas! Barnes follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Barnes!
Brad Barnes is the new middleweight champion!