Contention 2: The Next Step PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Pigskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles McClure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClure has chosen Radioactive-Imagine Dragons as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pigskin
vs
McClure

184 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Pigskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles McClure!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pigskin clinches up with McClure and pushes him back against the cage.
Pigskin working aggressively here.
Pigskin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pigskin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pigskin lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Pigskin.
McClure is trying to break free.
Pigskin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pigskin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McClure tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClure tries to pull guard but Pigskin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pigskin.
Pigskin scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pigskin.
A short uppercut from Pigskin.
Pigskin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pigskin scores with a shoulder strike.
Pigskin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClure wants to get back to striking at distance but Pigskin won't allow it.
Pigskin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigskin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
Pigskin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McClure wants to break free but Pigskin has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pigskin.
Pigskin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McClure is trying to break the clinch but Pigskin has him pressed against the cage.
Pigskin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pigskin digs a right hand into McClure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McClure's gas tank.
McClure looking to slow down the pace here.
Pigskin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Pigskin.
McClure is trying to push Pigskin away but Pigskin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McClure tries to break the clinch but Pigskin is controlling the position.
A short right from Pigskin.
Pigskin lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pigskin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pigskin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pigskin gets through McClure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pigskin prevents McClure from breaking the clinch.
Pigskin blocks a body shot from McClure.
Pigskin pushes McClure back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pigskin.
Pigskin tries to throw a body punch but McClure avoids it by throwing Pigskin back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Pigskin.
McClure throws a head punch that misses.
McClure wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McClure is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pigskin to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pigskin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Pigskin.
Pigskin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McClure looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pigskin pushes McClure back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Pigskin.
Nice body punch from Pigskin - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Pigskin.
Pigskin prevents a body shot from McClure.
McClure is trying to break the clinch but Pigskin is controlling him.
Pigskin digs a right hand underneath McClure's ribcage. McClure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McClure is trying to break the clinch but Pigskin has him pressed against the cage.
Pigskin presses McClure against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McClure takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pigskin.
Pigskin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigskin scores with a shot to the side of McClure's head.
Pigskin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pigskin lands a body shot in the clinch.
McClure has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pigskin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
A frustrated look appears on McClure's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pigskin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pigskin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
McClure tries to circle away but Pigskin has him pinned against the cage.
Pigskin lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Pigskin.
Pigskin gets through McClure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pigskin scores with a shot to the side of McClure's head.
Pigskin lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Pigskin.
Pigskin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
Pigskin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClure wants to break free but Pigskin has control.
Pigskin misses with a punch to the body.
McClure prevents a body shot from Pigskin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClure wants to get back to striking at distance but Pigskin won't allow it.
Pigskin lands a right hand.
A short right from Pigskin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pigskin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigskin swings wildly with an uppercut but McClure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pigskin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pigskin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
Pigskin lands with a right to the head.
Pigskin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pigskin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClure has had enough of the clinch but Pigskin keeps him there for the moment.
McClure tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Pigskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McClure.
Pigskin lands a body shot.
Pigskin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pigskin gets through McClure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McClure wants to break the clinch but can't.
McClure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pigskin lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pigskin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Pigskin dominated 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 fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pigskin.
Charles McClure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClure checks a leg kick.
McClure doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charles McClure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pigskin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pigskin dips to his left and cracks McClure with an uppercut!
McClure misses with a two punch combination.
McClure shoots in looking for a takedown but Pigskin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McClure's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McClure takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Pigskin clinches up with McClure and pushes him back against the cage.
Pigskin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClure is trying to push Pigskin away but Pigskin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pigskin has McClure pressed against the cage, preventing McClure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pigskin.
McClure wants to get back to striking at distance but Pigskin won't allow it.
McClure misses with the head strike.
Pigskin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pigskin.
Pigskin lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigskin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
Pigskin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McClures head.
Tony Pigskin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pigskin scores with a shot to the side of McClure's head.
Pigskin pushes McClure back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pigskin lands with a light punch inside.
Pigskin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McClure has had enough of the clinch but Pigskin keeps him there for the moment.
Pigskin is working McClure over against the cage.
Pigskin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Pigskin.
Pigskin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pigskin gets through McClure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pigskin - that landed with a thud.
Pigskin tries a body shot but McClure blocks it.
A short right from Pigskin.
Pigskin gets through McClure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pigskin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pigskin tries a body shot but McClure blocks it.
Pigskin misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pigskin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pigskin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McClure's efforts to push away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigskin misses with some punches.
Pigskin tries a body shot but McClure blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Pigskin.
Pigskin cracks McClure with a nice body shot.
Pigskin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pigskin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClure is trying to push Pigskin away but Pigskin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McClure is trying to push Pigskin away but Pigskin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pigskin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pigskin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pigskin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pigskin lands a right hand.
Pigskin lands with a light punch inside.

McClure is rocked!
A short uppercut from Pigskin.
Pigskin pushes McClure back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClure is still on wobbly legs! Can Pigskin finish him?
Pigskin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pigskin lands a left hand.
McClure tries to circle away but Pigskin has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Pigskin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClure tries a body shot but Pigskin blocks it.
Pigskin lands with a left to the head.
McClure misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Pigskin.
Pigskin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
Pigskin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
Pigskin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McClure.
Pigskin lands a shoulder strike.
McClure is looking to break free of the clinch but Pigskin has double underhooks.
Pigskin scores with a shot to the side of McClure's head.
McClure is trying to force a seperation but Pigskin has the dominant position.
Pigskin gets through McClure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pigskin.
Pigskin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McClure fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pigskin scores with a hook to the body.
McClure fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tony Pigskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McClure.
McClure wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Pigskin.
Pigskin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
A hook to the body from Pigskin.
Pigskin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McClure can do to turn this around?
A short left from Pigskin.
McClure's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClure wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pigskin lands a nice uppercut.
Pigskin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pigskin lands with a short shot to the head.
Pigskin lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Pigskin.
Pigskin scores with a shot to the side of McClure's head.
Pigskin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McClures head.
Pigskin keeps control of McClure as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pigskin lands a hook that snaps the head of McClure backwards.
Pigskin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Pigskin on the inside.
Pigskin gets through McClure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Pigskin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pigskin dips a shoulder and cracks McClure with a mighty uppercut! McClure falls back against the cage and Pigskin unloads with a barrage of strikes! McClure is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pigskin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Pigskin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Preston Pruitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jora Buhovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pruitt
vs
Buhovsky

184 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preston Pruitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jora Buhovsky!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pruitt throws a body punch but Buhovsky moves out of range.
Jora Buhovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Buhovsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pruitt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buhovsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buhovsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pruitt working hard to break the clinch.

Pruitt jumps guard.
Pruitt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Buhovsky is looking to get to half guard.
Pruitt tries to control but Buhovsky wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Buhovsky is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pruitt locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Buhovsky is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Preston Pruitt!
A victorious Preston Pruitt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milos Dragan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan has chosen Face The Pain - Stemm as his entrance music. 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.

Martinez
vs
Dragan

188 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Damnfield clothing
Xtreme Merchandise

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milos Dragan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez shoots in but Dragan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dragan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Dragan.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dragan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragan misses with a wild combination.
Martinez shoots in but Dragan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Dragan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Dragan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dragan misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dragan sprawls well. Dragan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martinez misses with a takedown

and Dragan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dragan.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragan is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Dragan has double underhooks.

Martinez manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martinez trying to control the position.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Dragan tries to pass.
Dragan wants to stand but Martinez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragan is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Dragan circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Dragan throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Dragan.
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Dragan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragan connects with a jab.
Dragan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dragan tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dragan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martinez after a bit of a struggle.
Dragan tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Martinez.
Martinez can't get the takedown.
Martinez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dragan is pressed up against the cage. Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dragan down to the mat. Dragan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dragan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martinez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragan.
Dragan with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez.
Dragan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Dragan throws a combination. Martinez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dragan misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Dragan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragan lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milos Dragan 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.

Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt

and Dragan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dragan.
Martinez trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to stand and escape but Dragan is having none of it.
Dragan content to stall in guard here.
Dragan wants to stand but Martinez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martinez. That's going to slow Dragan down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragan as he avoids it easily.
Dragan lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dragan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragan stuffs the takedown.
Dragan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dragan misses with a low kick.
Dragan throws a series of strikes that have Martinez backpedaling.
Martinez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martinez walks into a stiff left hand from Dragan.
Tony Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragan throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Dragan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dragan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fails with the takedown
and Dragan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Dragan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragan leaves Martinez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Dragan.
No luck for Martinez with that takedown attempt.
Dragan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
A right-left combo lands from Dragan.
Dragan misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dragan swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Dragan as he connects with a hook.
Martinez shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragan sprawls well. He's pushed Martinez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dragan. Those never looked like landing.
Dragan throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dragan works Martinez's body with a nice hook.
Dragan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dragan slaps away a takedown attempt from Martinez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dragan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dragan. No joy for Martinez on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragan misses with a wild combination.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Dragan sprawls well.
Dragan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragan.
Milos Dragan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragan wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragan scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Dragan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Dragan.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Dragan finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martinez shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragan sprawls well. He's pushed Martinez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragan swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
Dragan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragan stuffs the takedown.
Dragan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dragan cracks Martinez with a good jab.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Dragan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Dragan finds it's way through Martinez's defenses.
Dragan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragan misses with a few strikes there.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Dragan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dragan cracks Martinez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragan. That snapped Martinez's head back.
Dragan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Dragan.
Martinez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dragan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Dragan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Dragan stuffs the takedown.
Martinez avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragan scores with a nice head shot.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dragan throws a combination. Martinez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Dragan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragan. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Dragan sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
Dragan leaves Martinez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinez scrambles back to his feet.
Dragan throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragan throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Dragan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dragan!

Dragan gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but Dragan has him pressed against the cage.
Dragan is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.

Dragan has Martinez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dragan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Martinez tumbling to the mat - Dragan dives into Martinez's guard.

Dragan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Milos Dragan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Dragan is proving a slippery customer.
Dragan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez has his hands on Dragan's head, controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milos Dragan!
Post fight, Milos Dragan took to the microphone: 'My power is discombobulating devastating. I could feel his muscle tissues collapse under my force. It’s ludicrous these mortals even attempt to enter my realm.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hey Zues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hey Zues is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Loveladdy
vs
Zues

205 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Hit Squad Clothing

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 Los Angeles, Osiris Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hey Zues!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy checks a leg kick nicely.
Loveladdy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hey Zues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Loveladdy catches Zues right on the button with a cross.
Zues throws a hook to the side of Loveladdy's head but Loveladdy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zues throws a chopping leg kick but Loveladdy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Loveladdy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zues. Zues obviously looking to wear him down.
Zues throws a sloppy head kick and Loveladdy moves out of range easily.
Zues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zues throws a low kick, looking for Loveladdy's leg but Loveladdy calmly moves out of range.
Loveladdy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loveladdy checks it well.
Loveladdy scores with a nice strike.
Zues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loveladdy cracks Zues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loveladdy scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zues wants to slow Loveladdy down by chopping away at his legs.
Zues tries a head kick but it misses.
Zues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zues looks winded!

Loveladdy drops Zues with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zues looks back up at him and smiles so Loveladdy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Zues is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveladdy connects with a body shot that sends Zues's belly button to the back.
Zues is still on wobbly legs! Can Loveladdy finish him?
Zues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loveladdy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Zues flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zues is out cold! Loveladdy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osiris Loveladdy!

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 Jacoby Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacoby Jamison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jamison
vs
Mir

200 cm
25
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacoby Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
Mir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamison avoids it really well and circles away.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown but Jamison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacoby Jamison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Jamison closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Jamison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jamison scores with a one two! Mir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jamison plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Mir swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Mir face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacoby Jamison!
A very excited looking Jacoby Jamison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Crixus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crixus comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crixus
vs
Aragon

184 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Crixus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aragon drives through and clinches with Crixus against the cage.

Aragon jumps into guard, dragging Crixus to the mat.
Crixus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aragon is pulling down on Crixus's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aragon is on top in guard.
Crixus wants to get back to his feet but Aragon passes into half guard.
Crixus is looking to get back to is feet but Aragon passes into side control.
Crixus is letting Aragon control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixus tries to escape but Aragon is in control.

Diego Aragon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Aragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aragon's corner calls for a 1-2. Aragon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crixus scores with a three punch combo!

Aragon moves into range and clinches up with Crixus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragon lands a body shot.

Aragon decides to pull guard.
Crixus is fighting to break Aragon's control of his arms but Aragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crixus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aragon is controlling him well.
Crixus is breathing heavily.
Aragon staying calm.
Let's hope that Aragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Crixus pushes Aragon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aragon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aragon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Diego Aragon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Aragon drives through and clinches with Crixus against the cage.
Crixus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Aragon jumps guard.
Aragon pulls Crixus in close to his closed guard and prevents Crixus from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aragon closes the distance and pushes Crixus back into the cage.
Aragon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crixus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Aragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crixus avoids the body shot from Aragon.

Aragon closes the distance and clinches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aragon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crixus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Aragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crixus scores with a one two! Aragon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crixus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aragon.
Jake Crixus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aragon lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crixus.
Aragon swings for the body but Crixus moves out of range.
Aragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crixus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aragon misses with a two punch combination.
Crixus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aragon.
Aragon tries to clinch there but Crixus circles away.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crixus moves away.
Aragon misses with a hook
and Crixus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crixus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aragon throws a right hand that Crixus ducks under and follows up with a left that Crixus also avoids with ease.

Aragon takes the fight into the clinch.
Crixus tries to break the clinch but Aragon is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Crixus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crixus is looking to control Aragon's arms but Aragon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crixus has his back to the cage.

Aragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aragon blocks a jab.
Aragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Crixus counters with a three punch combo that has Aragon backing up. Aragon nods at Crixus to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Aragon closes the distance and pushes Crixus back into the cage.
Aragon scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jake Crixus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Aragon.

Aragon drags the fight down to the ground.
Aragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aragon uses his free foot to push down on Crixus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crixus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crixus is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aragon controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crixus tries to buck Aragon off but Aragon takes his back!
What can Crixus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Crixus trying to get back to his feet but Aragon is in full control for now.
Aragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aragon scores with a nice strike.
Aragon misses with a looping right.
Aragon throws a lazy right hand but Crixus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Aragon drives through and clinches with Crixus against the cage.

Aragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Aragon is looking to clinch but Crixus is avoiding it.
Crixus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aragon circles away quickly and effectively.
Aragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aragon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crixus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aragon loads up on a big right hand but Crixus slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon throws a body punch but Crixus moves out of range.
Crixus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aragon.

Aragon has Crixus up against the cage in a clinch.
Aragon effectively controlling the action here.
Crixus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aragon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crixus after a bit of a struggle.
Aragon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crixus is looking to control Aragon's arms but Aragon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crixus has his back to the cage.

Aragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crixus avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Aragon misses the jab.
Diego Aragon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixus avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crixus moves away.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crixus moves away.
Aragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crixus was well out of range. Poor timing from Aragon.
A telegraphed right hand from Aragon misses the target.
Aragon misses with an uppercut.
Aragon is looking to clinch.
Aragon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crixus counters with a nice uppercut.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aragon. Crixus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aragon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crixus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Aragon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crixus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aragon takes a swing at Crixus's ribcage but misses.
Aragon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crixus rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crixus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aragon throws a right hand that misses
and Crixus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aragon thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crixus avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Aragon swings for the body but Crixus moves out of range.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon lands with a nice body punch.
Aragon missing with a left hand there. Crixus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crixus moves away.

Aragon has closed the distance and engaged Crixus in a clinch.
Crixus wants to stall.
Crixus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jake Crixus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Aragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Aragon.

Crixus gets tackled into the cage by Aragon. Aragon maintains the clinch.
Diego Aragon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Aragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crixus ducks right into an uppercut from Aragon.
Crixus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Aragon!