Reach 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Stoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoke has chosen PSY - GANGNAM STYLE as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

McGill
vs
Stoke

173 cm
21
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
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, Sammy Stoke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoke moves out of range as McGill throws a body kick.
McGill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoke blocks a low kick nicely.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoke checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoke throws a leg kick which misses McGill's front leg but catches the back leg as McGill tries to avoid it.
McGill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoke throws a leg kick

so McGill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGill tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoke is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bogie McGill.

McGill manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stoke on his heels. He'll look to pass Stoke's guard now, I'm sure.
McGill won't allow Stoke to get back to his feet.
Stoke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGill lands a couple of digs.
McGill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stoke wants to stand but McGill is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bogie McGill just wasn't active enough.
Stoke lands a glancing blow to the side of McGill's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoke. That's going to slow McGill down.
Stoke scores with a hook to the body. McGill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoke scores with a leg kick.
McGill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stoke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoke throws a low kick, looking for McGill's leg but McGill calmly moves out of range.
Stoke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stoke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGill is out of range.
Stoke misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoke.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGill.
Stoke lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGill takes a step back to recover.
Stoke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stoke tries to land a body kick

and McGill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stoke obliges.
McGill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGill with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stoke is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stoke to the mat. Stoke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill won't allow Stoke to get back to his feet.
McGill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGill postures up.
Stoke is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McGill dives into side control.
McGill controls the position.
Stoke is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGill asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGill lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogie McGill 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.

McGill moves in looking to clinch but Stoke pushes him off.
McGill tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bogie McGill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stoke.
McGill checks a low kick from Stoke.
Stoke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoke.
Stoke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoke lands a nice hook to McGill's body. McGill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoke.
McGill is looking to clinch but Stoke is avoiding it.
Stoke connects with a leg kick. McGill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

McGill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGill connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stoke's face.
Stoke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stoke wants to break free but McGill has control.
McGill has Stoke pressed against the cage, preventing Stoke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGill.
Stoke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stoke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGill keeps control of Stoke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGill as Stoke tries to tie him up.
Stoke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGill blocks it with crossed arms.

Stoke is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stoke to the mat. Stoke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stoke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stoke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stoke's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

McGill is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stoke has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stoke!
McGill is pulling down on Stoke's head. It's preventing any offense from Stoke, at least for the moment.
McGill lands a decent shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill keeping moving, preventing Stoke from controlling successfully.
McGill controlling the position.

McGill has his feet on Stoke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stoke swats away the attempt to clinch by McGill.
A leg kick checked by McGill.
McGill wants to clinch up but Stoke keeps it at a distance.
Stoke thuds his right hand into McGill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGill. That did some damage!
Sammy Stoke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoke thumps McGill with a low kick.
McGill fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoke connects with a leg kick. McGill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sammy Stoke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoke throws a leg kick but McGill moved away.

McGill has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stoke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGill with a knee to the head.
McGill managing to block the knees to the body from Stoke.
McGill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stoke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogie McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGill managing to block the knees to the body from Stoke.
McGill throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGill avoiding damage as Stoke throws knees to the body.
McGill avoiding damage as Stoke throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the head but McGill blocks with his arms.
McGill looking for a takedown.
Stoke tries to circle away but McGill has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGill is pushing Stoke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammy Stoke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McGill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGill scores with a jab.
McGill throws a body punch but Stoke moves out of range.
Stoke misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGill.
Stoke lands a leg kick that knocks McGill off balance momentarily.
Stoke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoke lands a leg kick that knocks McGill off balance momentarily.
McGill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Stoke coming out on top.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoke scores with a nice body kick.
McGill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoke.
Stoke stuffs the takedown attempt from McGill. McGill gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogie McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoke lunges at McGill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGill's hand.
Stoke is looking to slow McGill down with leg kicks.
Stoke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoke.
Stoke is looking to slow McGill down with leg kicks.
McGill shoots in looking for a takedown. Stoke tries to sprawl out of it but McGill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stoke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Stoke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoke throws a sloppy head kick and McGill moves out of range easily.

McGill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGill taking a breather.
McGill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stoke tries to land knees in the clinch but McGill avoids the damage to the body.
McGill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stoke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGill avoids it.
McGill stalls.
Stoke trying to control the position but instead, McGill has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stoke into the cage.
Stoke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGill is defending well for now.
McGill throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoke tries a knee to the head but McGill blocks it.
Stoke is looking to break free of the clinch but McGill has double underhooks.
McGill unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGill manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McGill for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McGill is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stoke tries to break free but McGill pushes him back against the cage.
Stoke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stoke has had enough of the clinch but McGill keeps him there for the moment.
McGill misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGill is defending well for now.
Stoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGill has him pressed against the cage.
Stoke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stoke is trying to push McGill away but McGill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stoke trying to land knees to the body.

Stoke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stoke as McGill shoots in.
Stoke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

McGill closes the distance and clinches.
McGill is pushing Stoke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sammy Stoke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGill unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stoke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGill is working for takedown but Stoke is calmly controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Stoke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Stoke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

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

Wilson
vs
Puff

177 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
163 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coco Puff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puff misses with a head kick.
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Puff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.

Wilson scores with a takedown into Puff's guard.
Wilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Wilson stands up.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Puff keeps it at a distance.
Wilson checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Puff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Puff.
Puff looks winded!
Puff misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Puff keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Puff counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Puff is avoiding it.
Puff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puff is looking to clinch.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Puff pushes him off.

Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Puff defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson content to control rather than advance.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Puff is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puff sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson passes to side control.
Wilson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Puff!
Wilson looking to finish with strikes here!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wilson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puff fails to land with a series of punches.
Puff throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wilson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Puff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Puff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Puff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puff tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Puff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puff tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Puff throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Puff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puff swivels and escapes.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Puff circles away.
Puff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Puff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Puff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puff throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puff is breathing heavily.
Puff tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Puff throws a half hearted mid kick.

Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puff is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Puff is in trouble now - Wilson has advanced to mount!
Wilson controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilson raining down shots from the mount!
Puff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puff is trying desperately to improve position.

Wilson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Puff turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Wilson off and cradles Puff's limp body as Wilson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ryan Wilson!
Ryan Wilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Ratliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Groove
vs
Ratliff

160 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
147 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Groove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrad Ratliff!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Groove could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ratliff cracks Groove with a good jab.

It looks like Max Groove has been cut.
Ratliff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Groove swinging wildly here.
Groove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ratliff but Ratliff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Groove misses with the combination.
Groove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ratliff is fending him off so far but Groove persists. Nope, Ratliff circles away and we're back to standing.

Ratliff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ratliff stalling away here and it's allowed Groove to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ratliff throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ratliff decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ratliff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ratliff throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ratliff shoots in and bounces Groove off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groove is pulling down on Ratliff's head. It's preventing any offense from Ratliff, at least for the moment.
Ratliff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groove working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ratliff.
Groove is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ratliff stays in close to Groove's body and controls the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ratliff postures up.
Ratliff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Max Groove just wasn't active enough.
Groove tries to clinch there but Ratliff circles away.
Groove misses with a head kick.
Ratliff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ratliff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ratliff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groove shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ratliff but Ratliff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Groove. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ratliff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Groove!
Groove is breathing heavily.
Ratliff working away.
Groove avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ratliff.
Ratliff working the strikes but Groove uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ratliff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Groove defending well though.
Ratliff frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratliff tries to control but Groove wriggling away.
Ratliff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Groove hang on?
Ratliff landing punches.

Groove is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratliff looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Groove covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Ratliff!
Conrad Ratliff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JB Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Baird
vs
Jones

200 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
199 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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, JB Baird!
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, Angel Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Nice takedown defense from Baird. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones tries to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Angel Jones has been cut.
Baird lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Baird on that attempt.
Baird jabs at Jones's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Baird.

Baird has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Baird is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.

Jones manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird stops Jones from standing up.
Baird stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baird with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baird really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baird is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Baird tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Baird is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones with the ground and pound but Baird regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Baird really wants to buck Jones off and get back to his feet.
Baird is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Baird looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baird is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Baird is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Jones landing strikes from the mount and Baird is in trouble!

Baird is rocked!
A big strike lands for Jones! That's really hurt Baird and he's turned his back - Jones keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jones jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Batty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalac comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zalac
vs
Batty

186 cm
28
260 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

180 cm
19
222 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Zalac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Batty!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zalac gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zalac keeping moving, preventing Batty from controlling successfully.
Batty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zalac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batty trying to control the position from guard on top but Zalac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batty has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zalac is proving hard to escape from.
Batty looking to sit in guard and control but Zalac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zalac trying to control the position from guard on top but Batty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty working a defensive guard here.
Zalac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zalac throws a big elbow that misses.
Batty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zalac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zalac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Batty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zalac is working Batty over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zalac throwing strikes but missing.
Zalac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Batty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalac preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zalac scoring with some ground and pound.
Batty looks winded!
Batty throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zalac chips away with some ground and pound.

Zalac drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Zalac as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Batty screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Zalac! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alen Zalac!
Alen Zalac decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grandov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Grandov
vs
Gracie

179 cm
24
139 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

ADCC Champion
Good elbows
Granite chin

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grandov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grandov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Grandov closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Grandov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Tony Grandov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grandov wants to clinch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands a jab.
Grandov fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandov moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Grandov is rocked!
Gracie lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Grandov out cold! Grandov is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thiago Gracie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thiago Gracie thanked New World Order Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossss Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ossss Steve's chin.

Gracie
vs
Steve

172 cm
27
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

150 cm
30
148 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ossss Steve!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Steve feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Steve throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steve.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Steve advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steve looks winded!
Steve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.

Steve is looking for a kimura here.
Steve tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.

Steve is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie gets back to full guard.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steve postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steve throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Steve throwing strikes but missing.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steve has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steve stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Steve shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.
Steve is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Steve tries to pass.
Steve working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

Gracie is working an open guard so Steve takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie throws a series of strikes that have Steve backpedaling.
Ossss Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steve is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.

Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Steve is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Gracie is thwarting Steve's attempts to control the position.
Steve wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie prevents Steve from improving his position.
Gracie prevents Steve from standing back up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.

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

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve gets full guard.

Steve wriggles free and stands up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Steve working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steve closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steve lands in his opponent's guard.
Steve with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.

Steve stands up from Gracie's guard - Steve perhaps looking for a knockout.

Steve shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steve tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steve is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Steve stands up from Gracie's guard - Steve perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steve.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.

Steve scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Steve is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Steve has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Steve is controlling well.

Steve is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ossss Steve has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie won't allow Steve to pass to mount.
Steve seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Steve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.

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

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.
Steve throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steve got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steve has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Steve pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Steve seems to be looking for submissions.
Steve is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steve is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steve to get the leverage.
Steve thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.

Steve stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steve to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Steve throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steve sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Steve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Steve moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!

Steve get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ossss Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steve to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Steve tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steve's guard.
Steve wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Steve is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steve trying to control the position.
Steve wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie passes Steve's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.

Steve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steve controlling the position for now.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steve makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steve.
Steve managing to control the position.

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steve has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Steve's legs - danger averted.
Ossss Steve 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.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steve pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie is fighting to break Steve's control of his arms but Steve is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steve working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ossss Steve.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steve scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Steve decides to stand back up.
Andre Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Steve is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.

Steve seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.

Steve gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Andre Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Steve closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Steve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossss Steve!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Strawberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mari Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Strawberry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Strawberry
vs
Juana

187 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Strawberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mari Juana!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strawberry swivels and escapes.

Strawberry gets caught napping as Juana dives in and scores a takedown. Strawberry manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Juana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juana content to stall in guard here.

Strawberry throws his legs up looking for a submission but Juana uses it to pass to side control.
Strawberry struggling a bit here.
Juana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strawberry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Juana tries for a kimura but Strawberry is defending well.
Strawberry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strawberry wants to control but Juana postures up.
Strawberry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juana off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strawberry doesn't have the hooks in and Juana manages to turn into his guard.
Juana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Strawberry has his foot on Juana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juana works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juana trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.

Juana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Juana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strawberry's head.
Strawberry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Juana from controlling successfully.

Strawberry working for a triangle but Juana defends it easily.
Juana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strawberry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Strawberry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juana lands a couple of digs.
Strawberry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juana defends it easily.
Juana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strawberry is trying to keep Juana in close.
Juana trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Strawberry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Juana stacks Strawberry on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Juana!
Juana takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Strawberry to pass into mount.
Juana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry wants to hold on but Juana pushes him away.
Juana controlling the pace for now.
Strawberry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Strawberry is looking to improve his position.
Strawberry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Juana is looking to advance position but Strawberry won't allow it.
Strawberry wants to control but Juana is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.

Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
Strawberry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strawberry is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry trying to hold on to Juana's head to control him but Juana postures up.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Juana has control of the leg.
Juana wants to pass the guard but Strawberry is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juana trying to control the action but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Strawberry misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Juana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strawberry is looking to improve his position.

Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mari Juana will probably get the nod.
That's time! Strawberry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Juana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strawberry on his heels. He'll look to pass Strawberry's guard now, I'm sure.
Juana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Juana passes into side control.

Juana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strawberry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strawberry throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Juana wants to control but Strawberry is keeping him busy.
Strawberry wants to control but Juana postures up.
Strawberry is not content to let Juana control the position.
Strawberry misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juana is trying to get an arm triangle but Strawberry is defending well.
Strawberry is trying to get back to half guard.
Strawberry wants to control but Juana postures up.
Juana advances to mount.
Juana prevents Strawberry from getting the reversal.
Strawberry is working hard here to advance position.
Juana controlling from the full mount.
Strawberry is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strawberry flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Juana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Juana controlling the pace for now.
Juana landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strawberry is trying desperately to improve position.

Juana has control of Strawberry's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Strawberry regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Strawberry throwing hammer fists to the chest of Juana. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juana controlling from the full mount.
Strawberry sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strawberry is in trouble now - Juana has advanced to mount!
Strawberry wants to control but Juana is having none of it.
Juana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strawberry gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juana content to control rather than advance.
Strawberry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Juana blocks the strikes from Strawberry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Strawberry looking for submissions off his back.
Juana blocks the strikes from Strawberry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strawberry wants to control but Juana is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Strawberry actively working from the bottom here.
Juana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mari Juana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Juana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juana wants it to stay on the feet.

Juana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Strawberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry trying to control from the bottom.

Strawberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juana pulls his head out easily.

Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Juana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Juana there.
Strawberry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Juana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Juana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juana is working away from the top position though.
Juana slows the pace down in half guard.
Juana blocks the strikes from Strawberry.

Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Juana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Juana there.
Strawberry manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strawberry looking for subs off his back but Juana has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strawberry wants to improve his position but Juana is controlling well.

Juana maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Strawberry could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Juana has cracked it and Strawberry is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Juana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mari Juana!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Von Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Doom has chosen Dooms Day as his entrance music. Victor Von Doom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Stack
vs
Von Doom

165 cm
24
260 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Stack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Von Doom!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Doom tries to clinch up but Stack circles away and keeps his distance.
Stack blocks a head kick by Von Doom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stack.
Von Doom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Doom fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Doom tries to clinch but Stack is having none of it.
Stack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Victor Von Doom has been cut.
Von Doom tries for a takedown but Stack circles away easily

and Stack counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stack connects with a couple of short punches.
Stack working some strikes from top position.
Stack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stack tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Doom is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Doom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Doom swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Doom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stack with a nice head shot there.
Stack throws a big right hand that misses.
Stack looking to pass the guard.
Stack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stack wants to pass the guard but Von Doom is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stack passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Doom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Doom's head.

Stack is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Von Doom is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Stack!
Jim Stack took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.