SFC149: Caerdinn VS Lewis! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dojo TBjang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee has chosen McGee as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

TBjang
vs
Mcgee

181 cm
34
215 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

187 cm
37
225 lbs
14 - 20 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dojo TBjang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but TBjang sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but TBjang sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt.
Dojo TBjang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcgee.
Mcgee shoots in for a double leg but TBjang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
TBjang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcgee defends well and TBjang ends up having to push Mcgee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcgee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but TBjang is defending well.
Mcgee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcgee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcgee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TBjang has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgee.
A nice left hand lands by TBjang.
Mcgee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. TBjang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee closes this distance looking for a takedown but TBjang circles away.

Mcgee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging TBjang to the ground. Mcgee is now in TBjang's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TBjang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TBjang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgee is one step ahead there.
TBjang has control of Mcgee's left arm, preventing Mcgee from doing any damage.

Mcgee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TBjang 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.
Mcgee trying to control but TBjang is working from the bottom.
Mcgee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
TBjang controls Mcgee momentarily but Mcgee frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
TBjang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and TBjang wants it to stay on the feet.
TBjang throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TBjang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
TBjang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TBjang as he avoids it easily.
Mcgee shoots in looking for a takedown but TBjang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - TBjang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
TBjang throws a low kick but Mcgee avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgee is defended easily by TBjang.
TBjang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. TBjang tries to avoid it but Mcgee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag TBjang to the ground. TBjang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
TBjang wants to slow Mcgee down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcgee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TBjang avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TBjang avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgee shoots for a takedown but TBjang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TBjang throws a chopping leg kick but Mcgee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Mcgee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgee showed some decent athleticism there.
TBjang tries to roll over but Mcgee keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Mcgee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcgee slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TBjang manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TBjang keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.

Mcgee drops back looking for a leg! TBjang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and TBjang manages to kick Mcgee off! Mcgee jumps back into TBjang's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mcgee tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgee throws a head kick but TBjang moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mcgee.

Mcgee clinches up with TBjang and pushes him back against the cage.
TBjang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from TBjang fails to land.
TBjang tries a knee to the head but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee blocking some punches.

Mcgee pulls guard.

Mcgee pushes TBjang off and gets back to his feet.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TBjang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TBjang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcgee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps TBjang thinking.

Mcgee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcgee is keen to just control but TBjang is a slippery customer.

Mcgee seems to be looking for submissions.
TBjang tries to roll over but Mcgee keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TBjang wants to control but Mcgee is keeping busy.
Mcgee works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as TBjang is looking to escape.

Mcgee goes for an armbar but TBjang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from TBjang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgee wants to stand up but TBjang is controlling him.
TBjang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgee works his way to full guard. Good work.
TBjang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TBjang wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
TBjang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgee is keeping the position for now.

Mcgee looking for subs off his back but TBjang has passed one foot through into half guard.
TBjang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TBjang is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mcgee still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mcgee has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mcgee tries to advance to mount but TBjang denies him.
TBjang is looking for a sweep.
Mcgee trying to control the position but TBjang is working away.

Mcgee has worked his way into a potential kimura here. TBjang is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mcgee yanks on the arm and TBjang is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mcgee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timothy Mcgee!
Timothy Mcgee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Das Labor, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pohjanala's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - Hard as a Rock. Yauch has chosen No Sleep Till Brooklyn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kustaa Pohjanala had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pohjanala
vs
Yauch

168 cm
39
157 lbs
28 - 27 - 0

182 cm
23
154 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Yauch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pohjanala is looking to clinch but Yauch is avoiding it.
Pohjanala misses with an uppercut.
Pohjanala swings for the body but Yauch moves out of range.
Pohjanala thows a body shot but no joy.
Yauch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pohjanala in his tracks.
Yauch takes a swing at Pohjanala's ribcage but misses.
Yauch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yauch looks to throw the jab but Pohjanala is out of range.
Pohjanala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pohjanala looks to score with a jab to the body but Yauch is just out of range.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yauch.
Yauch thuds a left hand into Pohjanala's body.
Yauch connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yauch is fending him off so far but Pohjanala persists. Nope, Yauch circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Pohjanala misses its intended target.
Pohjanala walks into a stiff left hand from Yauch.
Pohjanala thows a body shot but no joy.
Yauch's corner calls for a 1-2. Yauch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pohjanala throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Yauch.
Pohjanala is looking to wear down Yauch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yauch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yauch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala shoots for a double leg takedown but Yauch sprawls well. He's pushed Pohjanala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pohjanala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pohjanala missing with a left hand there. Yauch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Yauch.
Pohjanala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yauch manages to avoid it.
Yauch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pohjanala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pohjanala blocks a jab.
Pohjanala swings for the body but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pohjanala. Pohjanala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yauch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pohjanala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yauch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch misses with the combination.
Pohjanala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yauch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yauch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yauch takes a swing at Pohjanala's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Yauch misses.
Yauch ducks under a wild hook from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yauch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yauch dips to his left and cracks Pohjanala with an uppercut!
Pohjanala misses with a body shot
enabling Yauch to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala misses with a lunging right hand
and Yauch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pohjanala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pohjanala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pohjanala takes a swing at Yauch's ribcage but misses.
Pohjanala throws an off balance right hand
and Yauch counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yauch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yauch scores with a jab to the head.
Yauch defending well as Pohjanala loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pohjanala misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Yauch.
Pohjanala throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yauch slips a straight right by Pohjanala.
Yauch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala tries to clinch there but Yauch circles away.
Pohjanala throws a lazy uppercut
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
Pohjanala moves out of range as Yauch strikes.
Pohjanala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yauch to score with a decent uppercut.
Yauch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Pohjanala.
Yauch looks to land a combination but Pohjanala avoids it well.
Pohjanala throws a wild body kick that Yauch sees coming a mile off.
Pohjanala staying out of range there.
Pohjanala is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yauch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pohjanala fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch throws out a loose jab but Pohjanala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yauch throws out a powerful jab.
Pohjanala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yauch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pohjanala throws a sloppy head kick and Yauch moves out of range easily.
Adam Yauch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pohjanala misses the shot to the body.
Pohjanala lands with a shot to the body.
Kustaa Pohjanala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yauch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pohjanala.
Yauch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yauch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yauch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pohjanala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pohjanala is looking to clinch.
Pohjanala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yauch connects with a single shot there.
Adam Yauch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yauch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yauch throws a hook but Pohjanala avoids it easily.
Yauch throws a shot to the body.
Pohjanala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pohjanala misses the jab.
Pohjanala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yauch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pohjanala thinking.
Yauch's coach down at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yauch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch leaves Pohjanala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pohjanala throws a body punch but Yauch moves out of range.
A big right from Yauch misses.
Yauch throws a big shot that misses.
Pohjanala loads up on a big right hand but Yauch slips the punch.
Yauch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pohjanala finds it's way round the side to connect with Yauch's head.
Pohjanala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pohjanala there as he acknowledges the shot.

Pohjanala shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pohjanala showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yauch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch is looking to stand up but Pohjanala isn't so interested in that idea.
Pohjanala wants to control from the top but Yauch keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yauch wants to stand but Pohjanala is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kustaa Pohjanala.
Pohjanala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Yauch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yauch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Yauch.
Yauch lands with a cross.
Pohjanala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala jabs at Yauch's body.
Yauch defending well as Pohjanala loads up on a big left hand.
Pohjanala takes a swing at Yauch's ribcage but misses.
Pohjanala goes for a double leg but Yauch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yauch continues to drive forward.
Pohjanala stalling in the clinch but Yauch improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala gets underhooks to prevent Yauch's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pohjanala.
Pohjanala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Yauch's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Yauch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pohjanala misses with a wild body shot.
Pohjanala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yauch moves away.
Pohjanala misses with a body shot.
Yauch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pohjanala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pohjanala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pohjanala darts in looking for a takedown but Yauch gets double underhooks and turns Pohjanala into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kustaa Pohjanala. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yauch drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yauch keeping moving, preventing Pohjanala from controlling successfully.
Yauch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pohjanala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pohjanala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yauch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Pohjanala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yauch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pohjanala has Yauch in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pohjanala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yauch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pohjanala misses with a body punch
and Yauch counters with a stiff right hand.
Pohjanala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pohjanala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yauch was well out of range. Poor timing from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala throws a right hand that Yauch ducks under and follows up with a left that Yauch also avoids with ease.
Yauch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pohjanala lands a nice hook to Yauch's body. Yauch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yauch scores with a jab to the body.
Yauch dips to his left and cracks Pohjanala with an uppercut!
Kustaa Pohjanala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yauch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam Yauch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yauch cracks Pohjanala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yauch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pohjanala.
Yauch scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pohjanala clobbers Yauch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Yauch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yauch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pohjanala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yauch cracks Pohjanala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Yauch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yauch 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Yauch!
Adam Yauch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lj Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs comes to the cage accompanied by LJ Gibbs. Mason has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall 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.

Gibbs
vs
Mason

182 cm
37
186 lbs
10 - 16 - 0

188 cm
34
185 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lj Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Gibbs fails with the takedown

and Mason counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Gibbs down! Mason is looking to finish but Gibbs is intelligently defending himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mason has gone for a leg lock! Gibbs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard.
Gibbs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Gibbs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.
Gibbs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Lj Gibbs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Gibbs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mason swivels and escapes.
Gibbs closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Gibbs pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lj Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mason gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gibbs's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gibbs gets to his feet. Mason looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Gibbs decides to pull guard.
Gibbs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!

Mason looking to improve position, pressing down on Gibbs's thigh with his hand. Gibbs seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Mason paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Mason's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gibbs picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lj Gibbs!
Lj Gibbs really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Das Labor logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strep Agalactaciae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agalactaciae comes to the cage accompanied by ! One Last Time !. Lyle has chosen "This Charming Man" By The Smiths as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Strep Agalactaciae has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Strep Agalactaciae seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Agalactaciae
vs
Lyle

194 cm
38
270 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

193 cm
39
255 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strep Agalactaciae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lyle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Lyle coming out on top.
Lyle throws a head kick that misses.
Agalactaciae throws a series of punches but Lyle moves out of range.
Agalactaciae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Agalactaciae avoids the head kick by Lyle.

Lyle drops Agalactaciae with a right and a left! Lyle comes rushing in but Agalactaciae regains his composure and manages to keep Lyle in guard.

It looks like Strep Agalactaciae has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Agalactaciae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

Agalactaciae escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lyle preventing the sweep.

Agalactaciae is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Agalactaciae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lyle gets to his feet. Agalactaciae looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice straight punches there by Lyle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lyle.
Agalactaciae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lyle's hands.
Agalactaciae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lyle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Agalactaciae misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyle throws a head kick that misses.
Agalactaciae looks to land a body kick but Lyle moved away.
Lyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!

Lyle lands a high kick to the side of Agalactaciae's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Lyle dives into guard, looking to finish.

Agalactaciae is rocked!
Lyle wanted to stand there but Agalactaciae had control of the position.
Lyle's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Agalactaciae is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lyle defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyle wants to stand but Agalactaciae has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Agalactaciae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Agalactaciae wants to sweep but no luck.

Agalactaciae looking for a guillotine here but Lyle defends easily.

Agalactaciae is looking for a triangle but Lyle pushes his legs off easily.

Agalactaciae is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyle tries to stand but Agalactaciae is controlling from the bottom.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lyle stands up and waves to Agalactaciae to follow him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agalactaciae does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae is looking to land body kicks.
Agalactaciae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyle.
Agalactaciae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Agalactaciae fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lyle is out of range.
Agalactaciae blocks a head kick by Lyle.
Lyle throws a hook but Agalactaciae blocks it.
Lyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Agalactaciae scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Agalactaciae lands a head kick!

It looks like Kyle Lyle has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Lyle.
Lyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Agalactaciae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Agalactaciae misses with a few strikes there.
Agalactaciae lands a slapping body shot.
Lyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agalactaciae.
Lyle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lyle throws a head kick that misses
and Agalactaciae counters with a nice body shot.
Agalactaciae lands with a kick to the temple. Lyle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Agalactaciae pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lyle back to the cage. Agalactaciae follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agalactaciae scores with a nice strike.
Lyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Agalactaciae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agalactaciae throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Lyle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sloppy strikes from Lyle. Those never looked like landing.
Kyle Lyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agalactaciae. Lyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agalactaciae fails to land with a series of punches.
Lyle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lyle throws a head kick but Agalactaciae moves out of range.
Agalactaciae is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Agalactaciae shuts the power down on Lyle. Lights out, game over! Agalactaciae is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Strep Agalactaciae!
Post fight, Strep Agalactaciae stared into the camera and said 'I would like to thank all my friends , family and fans for their support all these years. It has been a great ride for me and I hope you guys enjoyed it too. Thank you kyle for giving me a great send off. Ladies and gentlemen The Silent Killer is officially retired. '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thompson
vs
Soni

190 cm
32
290 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

200 cm
38
274 lbs
23 - 21 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Soni sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Soni counters with an outside leg kick.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soni misses with a body kick.
Soni tries to clinch up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Soni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Soni sprawls well.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Soni.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soni defends it nicely.
Soni feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.

Soni has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.

Thompson decides to pull guard.
Soni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Thompson is looking for a triangle here but Soni uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face as Soni controls the position.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Soni keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Soni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tanishk Soni wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Soni counters with a leg kick.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni stuffs the takedown.

Soni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Soni is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Soni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soni is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soni seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thompson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Soni escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Soni!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soni looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Soni drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.

Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni is looking to advance position but Thompson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Thompson prevents Soni from getting the reversal.
Thompson looking to control but Soni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thompson scoring with strikes but Soni is staying in there.
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soni looks a forlorn figure.
Thompson punching from mount but Soni doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Thompson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soni is now in Thompson's guard. A big mistake from Thompson there, giving up the dominant position!
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Thompson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soni uses it to pass to side control.
Tony Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control but Soni postures up.

Soni tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Soni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Thompson looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Soni seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Thompson looks for a takedown but Soni sprawls well.

Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soni is trying to control but can't.

Thompson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soni sees it coming and defends easily.
Thompson is pressing down on Soni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soni is holding on for now.
Thompson passes to full mount!
Thompson tries to control but Soni wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni can't escape the position.
Thompson working Soni over with strikes here.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soni is looking to escape.
Thompson lands a big elbow.

The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Thompson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tony Thompson made sure he mentioned New World Order Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's entrance music is 2pac - hit em up. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Li
vs
Munch

190 cm
31
274 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

225 cm
36
289 lbs
8 - 11 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Munch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Munch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Li to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

Li drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Munch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Li has Munch in his guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Munch from controlling successfully.

Munch has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Li to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Munch is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Li pulls down on the head and he's put Munch to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Li!
An out of breath John Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Immortal Technique- Dominant Species as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mir
vs
Roberts

186 cm
38
265 lbs
26 - 22 - 0

196 cm
32
258 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Billy Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mir tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts checks the leg kick.
Roberts connects with a crisp jab.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.

Mir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roberts tries to improve position but can't.
Roberts holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mir off and has taken his back!
Roberts not allowing Mir to control his hands.
Roberts is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir breaks Roberts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts is adopting a defensive guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good exchange - Roberts coming out on top.

It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Roberts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mir's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
Roberts connects with a body shot that sends Mir's belly button to the back.
Roberts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Roberts.
Roberts punishes Mir's body with a nice straight punch.
Roberts swings for the body but Mir moves out of range.
Mir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roberts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mir.
Mir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roberts scores with a body shot.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mir.
Roberts misses with a double jab.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Roberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Mir slips under a jab.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Billy Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Roberts.
Roberts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Roberts.
Mir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Mir wants to stand but Roberts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roberts's guard.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts has Mir pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mir wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Roberts works Mir's body with a nice hook.
Mir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.

Mir closes the distance and clinches.
Mir tries to stall but Roberts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roberts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roberts lands an uppercut.
Mir is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mir jumps into guard, dragging Roberts to the mat.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir looking to control but Roberts passes into half guard.
Mir is looking to control Roberts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mir avoid being mounted?
Roberts slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Billy Roberts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Mir slips the punch.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billy Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir walks into a stiff left hand from Roberts.
Roberts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roberts jabs Mir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roberts takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Roberts lands with a nice body punch.
Frank Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roberts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts lands with an uppercut that bounces Mir off the cage and back into range.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mir's head backwards.
Roberts lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Mir goes down and covers up as Roberts starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Roberts!
Our winner, Billy Roberts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Caerdinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caerdinn comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Feelgood. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Caerdinn
vs
Lewis

190 cm
39
255 lbs
33 - 16 - 0

191 cm
25
247 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

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 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Caerdinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis wants to slow Caerdinn down by chopping away at his legs.
Caerdinn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lewis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lewis lands an overhand right.

It looks like Brent Caerdinn has been cut.
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!
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caerdinn manages to avoid it.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Caerdinn saw that one coming.
Lewis thows a leg kick but Caerdinn checks it
and Caerdinn counters with a body kick.
Caerdinn tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Lewis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caerdinn's calf.
Lewis scores with a push kick.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caerdinn throws out the jab.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Caerdinn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Caerdinn.
Caerdinn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gabriel Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Lewis throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Caerdinn is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Lewis!
Gabriel Lewis gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).