RAMPAGE PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jy jytd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deamon Arippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deamon Arippa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

jytd
vs
Arippa

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, jy jytd!
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, Deamon Arippa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jytd shoots in for a double leg but Arippa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

jytd moves into the clinch.
Arippa is working for takedown but jytd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arippa keeps control of jytd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
jytd can't break the clinch.
jytd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arippa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but jytd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arippa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. jytd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
jy jytd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deamon Arippa.
jytd trying to stall but Arippa improves his position.

jytd breaks from the clinch.
Arippa stuffs the takedown attempt from jytd. jytd gets slowly back to his feet.
Arippa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
jytd ducks right into an uppercut from Arippa.
Nice takedown defense from Arippa. No joy for jytd on that attempt.
jytd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Arippa has eaten all the pies!

Arippa drives through and clinches with jytd against the cage.
Arippa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. jytd just stands there and leans against the cage.
jytd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arippa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arippa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from jytd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jytd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arippa fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Arippa closes the distance and clinches.
jytd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
jytd fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Arippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
jytd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arippa swinging wilding here.
jytd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
jytd is breathing heavily.

Arippa has taken the fight to the clinch.
jytd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arippa smiles and moves away.
Arippa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. jytd doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Arippa. That snapped jytd's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arippa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

jytd is rocked!

It looks like jy jytd has been cut.

Arippa rushes jytd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Arippa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of jytds head.
Arippa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh jytd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arippa stalling against the cage.
jytd seems to have got his legs back now.
Arippa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. jytd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arippa lands with a big left! jytd is wobbled badly! Arippa comes in with a flurry of punches and drops jytd to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deamon Arippa!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BABE RUTH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Vasquez
vs
RUTH

185 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vasquez!
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, BABE RUTH!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

RUTH gets caught flat footed, as Vasquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

RUTH throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vasquez uses it to pass to side control.
Vasquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt RUTH will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Vasquez!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between PRINCE ADAM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen klinsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgen klinsman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

ADAM
vs
klinsman

175 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PRINCE ADAM!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jurgen klinsman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ADAM fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. klinsman sprawls well initially but ADAM persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
klinsman punching from the bottom.
klinsman moves into full guard.
ADAM controlling from the top position.
klinsman has ADAM pulled in close to control his posture.
ADAM advances to half guard.
ADAM prevents klinsman from standing back up.
ADAM is looking to advance position but klinsman won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
klinsman regains full guard. Nicely done.
klinsman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
klinsman managing to control the position.
klinsman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
klinsman keeping full guard, as ADAM tries to pass.
klinsman controls ADAM momentarily but ADAM frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
klinsman keeping moving, preventing ADAM from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
klinsman trying to keep a closed guard but ADAM is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
klinsman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and ADAM counters with a nice double leg into guard.
klinsman looks gassed!
klinsman looking to control.
ADAM wants to control from the top but klinsman keeps moving.
ADAM is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
ADAM with a nice head shot there.
ADAM forces his way into half guard.
klinsman is refusing to be controlled, as ADAM sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ADAM takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

ADAM decides to stand and escape the position.

ADAM closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
ADAM blocks the strikes from klinsman.
klinsman wants to improve his position but ADAM is controlling well.
klinsman is pressing down on ADAM's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ADAM trying to control but klinsman is working from the bottom.
klinsman is looking to stand up but ADAM isn't so interested in that idea.
klinsman is controlling ADAM's posture.
ADAM distracts klinsman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
ADAM really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

ADAM gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
ADAM looks for a takedown but klinsman sprawls well.
ADAM has a takedown stuffed.
ADAM shoots for a takedown but klinsman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PRINCE ADAM. That's going to take a lot out of him.
klinsman looks to clinch

and ADAM holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

klinsman wants to clinch up but ADAM keeps it at a distance.
ADAM avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

ADAM closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
ADAM takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
klinsman strikes from the bottom but ADAM uses the opportunity to move to side control.
klinsman tries to bench press ADAM off him but ADAM keeps the position.

ADAM wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by klinsman, who protects the arm well.
PRINCE ADAM overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
klinsman struggling a bit here.
klinsman is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ADAM is looking to take a break and control but klinsman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

ADAM clinches up against the cage.

ADAM breaks the clinch.
ADAM tries to close the distance and clinch up but klinsman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - ADAM coming out on top.
ADAM gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so klinsman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
klinsman thows a big elbow that misses.
ADAM is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ADAM throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
ADAM looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but klinsman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
ADAM is pressing down on klinsman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ADAM 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.
ADAM controls klinsman momentarily but klinsman frees himself.
ADAM bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in klinsman's guard.
ADAM passes klinsman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
ADAM is looking to take a break and control but klinsman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

ADAM stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

ADAM moves into the clinch.
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!
ADAM landing knees to the head.
klinsman missing with knees to the body.
klinsman tries to break the clinch but ADAM is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
klinsman has ADAM pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ADAM manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
klinsman misses with an elbow over the top.

klinsman pulls guard.
klinsman looking to hit a scissor sweep but ADAM is one step ahead there.

klinsman is looking for a triangle but ADAM pushes his legs off easily.
klinsman is pulling down on ADAM's head to control his posture.

klinsman pushes ADAM off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
klinsman thuds his shin into the meat of ADAM's side.
ADAM shoots in but no luck this time.
klinsman fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

klinsman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for ADAM!
ADAM throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
ADAM tries to hold on but klinsman postures up.
ADAM tries to reverse the position but klinsman maintains control.
ADAM tries to lock up and control but klinsman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

ADAM somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
ADAM doesn't succeed with the takedown

and klinsman counters with a shoot takedown. ADAM fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PRINCE ADAM. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ADAM is trying to keep klinsman in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurgen klinsman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - ADAM scores with a four punch combination!
ADAM with a poor takedown

so klinsman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
klinsman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
klinsman wants to control from the top but ADAM keeps moving.
ADAM keeping full guard, as klinsman tries to pass.

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

klinsman has ADAM up against the cage in a clinch.
klinsman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ADAM pulls him back up using the underhooks.

klinsman jumps guard and drags ADAM to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
klinsman is trying to control the position but ADAM postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
klinsman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
klinsman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ADAM's guard.
klinsman stays in close to ADAM's body and controls the position.
klinsman trying to control the position from guard on top but ADAM is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

ADAM looking for a guillotine here but klinsman defends easily.
klinsman sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
klinsman trying to control but ADAM is working from the bottom.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jurgen klinsman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
klinsman misses with a body shot.

ADAM drives through with a takedown into guard.
klinsman wants to stand but ADAM is controlling the position.
ADAM with a nice head shot there.
ADAM wants to control from the top but klinsman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
klinsman is trying to control the position but ADAM postures up.

klinsman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

ADAM is sitting in close to klinsman's body. klinsman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! ADAM is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, ADAM is tapping! That was a very nice submission by klinsman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jurgen klinsman!
Jurgen klinsman is the new bantamweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between RAMPAGE JACKSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Schankelies will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

JACKSON
vs
Schankelies

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RAMPAGE JACKSON!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Schankelies!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schankelies changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. JACKSON looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
JACKSON looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Schankelies looks up at the clock and then as JACKSON takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schankelies smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
JACKSON prevents Schankelies from improving position.
Schankelies cracks JACKSON with a big right hand but JACKSON just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Schankelies stands up and beckons JACKSON to his feet.
A head kick misses from Schankelies.

Schankelies clinches with his opponent.

Schankelies jumps guard.
Schankelies pulls JACKSON in close to prevent any damage.
Schankelies manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schankelies controlling the pace for now.
JACKSON is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schankelies with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Schankelies.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schankelies looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Schankelies looking for a guillotine from mount but JACKSON is having none of it.
Schankelies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
JACKSON is trying desperately to improve position.

Schankelies working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
JACKSON wants to control but Schankelies is having none of it.
JACKSON might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JACKSON is desperately trying to improve his position but Schankelies has a good base and remains in mount.
Schankelies trying to control but JACKSON is having none of it.
JACKSON regains half guard.
Schankelies with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schankelies working JACKSON over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schankelies stands up from half guard.
JACKSON with a poor takedown
and Schankelies counters with a nice body kick.
Schankelies shoots in but JACKSON avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schankelies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Schankelies moves into the clinch.
JACKSON is trying to maintain a safe position but Schankelies gets an underhook and turns JACKSON into the cage.

Schankelies jumps into guard, dragging JACKSON to the mat.
JACKSON looking to sit in guard and control but Schankelies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schankelies passes JACKSON's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schankelies lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Schankelies dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Schankelies tries to clinch but JACKSON moves out of range.
Schankelies throws a body kick that misses.
RAMPAGE JACKSON is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schankelies is looking to clinch but JACKSON is avoiding it.
JACKSON clinches but Schankelies breaks the clinch

and Schankelies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schankelies wants to break free but JACKSON has control.
The referee calls for Schankelies to work.
Schankelies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. JACKSON avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schankelies wants to break the clinch but can't.

Schankelies pulls JACKSON into guard.
JACKSON has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
JACKSON being controlled here momentarily.
Schankelies's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schankelies is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schankelies trying to control the position here.
Schankelies lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for JACKSON!
Schankelies controlling from the full mount.
Schankelies with shots to the head and body - JACKSON looks very uncomfortable down there.
Andreas Schankelies has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies landing punches.
Schankelies fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schankelies controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Andreas Schankelies just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Schankelies closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on JACKSON's face as Schankelies controls the position.

Schankelies stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Schankelies instigates a clinch.
Schankelies wants a takedown but no success here.
Schankelies is pressed up against the cage. JACKSON has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schankelies down to the mat. Schankelies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

JACKSON bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Schankelies explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Schankelies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and JACKSON counters with a big head kick but Schankelies shrugs it off.
RAMPAGE JACKSON has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Schankelies.
Schankelies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schankelies tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and JACKSON counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Schankelies closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
JACKSON is in trouble now - Schankelies has advanced to mount!
Schankelies controlling the position easily from mount.

Schankelies working for a submission but JACKSON is keeping him at bay.

Schankelies is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, JACKSON has managed to escape the submission attempt.
RAMPAGE JACKSON has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Schankelies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schankelies 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 18:20
Judge George Francis scores the fight 18:20
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Schankelies!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Schankelies
vs
Lesner

201 cm
18
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudi Schankelies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lesner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.

Schankelies wriggles free and stands up.
Lesner throws a combination. Schankelies tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schankelies moves in looking to clinch but Lesner pushes him off.

Schankelies closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schankelies lands in his opponent's guard.
Schankelies throwing strikes from guard but Lesner blocks nicely.
Schankelies trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schankelies works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schankelies wants to stand up but Lesner is controlling the position.
Lesner is looking to control Schankelies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesner avoid being mounted?
Schankelies thows a huge punch but Lesner dodges it nicely.
Schankelies wants to pass to mount but Lesner is defending the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lesner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schankelies trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesner prevents Schankelies from standing back up.

Schankelies actively working from the bottom here.
Lesner is looking to take a break and control but Schankelies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Lesner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schankelies's head.
Lesner trying to control the position from guard on top but Schankelies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schankelies is trying to keep Lesner in close.
Schankelies looking for a sweep. Not yet Schankelies, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies controlling Lesner's posture.

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

Schankelies looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schankelies keeping moving, preventing Lesner from controlling successfully.
Schankelies keeping full guard, as Lesner tries to pass.
Schankelies keeping moving, preventing Lesner from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schankelies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesner is one step ahead there.
Schankelies trying to control the position here.

Schankelies working for submissions but it's allowed Lesner to get to half guard.
Schankelies manages to get to full guard.
Schankelies looking for a sweep. Not yet Schankelies, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Lesner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Schankelies throws a head kick that misses.
Schankelies misses with a takedown attempt
and Lesner counters with a series of strikes. Schankelies will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schankelies shoots and misses

and Lesner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schankelies's guard.
Lesner preventing the sweep.
Lesner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
Schankelies controlling Lesner's posture.
Lesner stops Schankelies from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lesner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schankelies, up you get!
Schankelies changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesner tries to avoid it but Schankelies manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesner to the ground. Lesner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Schankelies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schankelies misses with a wild combination.
Lesner closes the distance but Schankelies moves to the side

and Schankelies counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schankelies decides to stand and escape the position.
Rudi Schankelies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schankelies throws a right hand that Lesner ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesner also avoids with ease.

Schankelies looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schankelies is tying to control. Lesner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schankelies wants to stand up but Lesner is controlling the position.
Schankelies stops Lesner from getting back to his feet.
Lesner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesner is not content to let Schankelies control the position.
Lesner is trying to control but can't.
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.
Lesner tries to get to full guard but Schankelies has control of the leg.
Schankelies trying to control from half guard but Lesner is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesner wants to clinch but Schankelies slips to the side

and Schankelies counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schankelies is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lesner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schankelies preventing the sweep.
Lesner trying to keep a closed guard but Schankelies is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesner is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies wants to sweep but no luck.

Schankelies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schankelies trying to control the position.
Schankelies wants to stand up but Lesner is controlling him.

Schankelies is looking for a triangle but Lesner pushes his legs off easily.
Schankelies is pulling down on Lesner's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesner, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lesner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schankelies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schankelies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesner's guard.
Schankelies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schankelies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schankelies working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesner's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schankelies wants to pass the guard but Lesner is keeping the position.
Schankelies preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Schankelies showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 19:19
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 19:19
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KEITH JOYCE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diter Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

JOYCE
vs
Schankelies

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, KEITH JOYCE!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diter Schankelies!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JOYCE closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schankelies circles away.
JOYCE looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
JOYCE swinging wilding here.
JOYCE tries to clinch up.
Schankelies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JOYCE as he avoids it easily.

Schankelies has JOYCE up against the cage in a clinch.
JOYCE tries to pull guard but Schankelies holds him up against the cage and eventually JOYCE drops back down to his feet.

Schankelies breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - JOYCE looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Schankelies rushes JOYCE and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schankelies can't break the clinch.
JOYCE tries to break the clinch but Schankelies is controlling the position.
Schankelies jumps guard but JOYCE stands there with Schankelies around his waist. Schankelies gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schankelies has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. JOYCE is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
KEITH JOYCE has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diter Schankelies.
Schankelies tries to break the clinch but JOYCE is controlling the position.
Schankelies has JOYCE pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. JOYCE manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schankelies fails to pull guard.
Schankelies tries to pull guard but JOYCE holds him up against the cage and eventually Schankelies drops back down to his feet.
Schankelies is trying to work for a single leg takedown but JOYCE pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schankelies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
JOYCE prevents the takedown attempt.
Schankelies tries to pull guard but JOYCE won't allow it.
Schankelies can't find room to land a body shot as JOYCE controls the action.
Schankelies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but JOYCE has him pressed against the cage.
Schankelies is trying to work for a single leg takedown but JOYCE pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schankelies has had enough of the clinch but JOYCE keeps him there for the moment.
JOYCE gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schankelies.
JOYCE tries to pull guard but Schankelies holds him up against the cage and eventually JOYCE drops back down to his feet.
Schankelies misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schankelies wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schankelies jumps guard but JOYCE stands there with Schankelies around his waist. Schankelies gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schankelies looking to stall.
Schankelies can't break the clinch.
JOYCE has had enough of the clinch but Schankelies keeps him there for the moment.
JOYCE prevents a takedown attempt there.

JOYCE manages to break the clinch.
KEITH JOYCE seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JOYCE misses with a double jab.

JOYCE has Schankelies up against the cage in a clinch.

JOYCE manages to break the clinch.
Schankelies misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

JOYCE closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schankelies to the mat! Schankelies manages to get full guard.

Schankelies has his foot on JOYCE's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. JOYCE works his way back into a safe position though.
JOYCE really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
JOYCE preventing the sweep.
Schankelies controls JOYCE momentarily but JOYCE frees himself.
JOYCE is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schankelies is trying to keep JOYCE in close.

Schankelies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
JOYCE would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JOYCE stopping the sweep attempt from Schankelies.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schankelies misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JOYCE shoots and misses

and Schankelies counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for JOYCE!
Schankelies lands a nice shot to the head.
JOYCE is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Schankelies there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schankelies cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schankelies throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Schankelies trying to control but he's not successful this time.
JOYCE wants to control but Schankelies is having none of it.
JOYCE is squirming around, avoiding Schankelies's attempts to control the action.
Schankelies tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
JOYCE is squirming around, avoiding Schankelies's attempts to control the action.
Schankelies might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control JOYCE kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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 KEITH JOYCE will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

JOYCE stuffs the takedown attempt from Schankelies. Schankelies gets slowly back to his feet.
KEITH JOYCE is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
JOYCE misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schankelies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
JOYCE shoots for a takedown but Schankelies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
JOYCE keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
JOYCE looks to land a combination but Schankelies avoids it well.
Schankelies tries to clinch but JOYCE moves out of range.

Schankelies rushes JOYCE and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schankelies wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schankelies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
KEITH JOYCE has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diter Schankelies.
Schankelies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from JOYCE.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schankelies has had enough of the clinch but JOYCE keeps him there for the moment.
JOYCE wants to break the clinch but can't.
JOYCE keeps control of Schankelies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Schankelies decides to pull guard.
JOYCE wants to control from the top but Schankelies keeps moving.
Schankelies is trying to control the position but JOYCE postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schankelies manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schankelies lands a big shot there that rocks JOYCE but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schankelies trying to control but JOYCE is having none of it.
JOYCE is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Schankelies looking to finish JOYCE with some ground and pound. This is bad for JOYCE!
JOYCE tries to hold on but Schankelies pushes him away.

Schankelies looking for a guillotine from mount but JOYCE is having none of it.
Schankelies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schankelies thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Schankelies landing strikes from the mount and JOYCE is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JOYCE is squirming around, avoiding Schankelies's attempts to control the action.
Schankelies landing strikes, looking to finish!
JOYCE holds on to Schankelies around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Schankelies scores with a couple of good head shots there.
JOYCE is squirming around, avoiding Schankelies's attempts to control the action.
JOYCE taking shots to the head.
JOYCE takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Schankelies there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Schankelies looking for a guillotine from mount but JOYCE is having none of it.
JOYCE tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies looking to control but JOYCE is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
JOYCE wants to get back to his feet.
Schankelies looking to control but JOYCE is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schankelies moves to the back position.
JOYCE is keeping busy.

JOYCE is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
JOYCE throws a series of punches but Schankelies moves out of range.
Schankelies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
JOYCE lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schankelies backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies shoots in for a double leg but JOYCE sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schankelies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
JOYCE fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
JOYCE wants to clinch up but Schankelies keeps it at a distance.
Schankelies tries to clinch but JOYCE is having none of it.
JOYCE fails with an attempt to clinch.
JOYCE keeps the fight on the outside.
Schankelies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
JOYCE drops Schankelies with a beautiful combination! Schankelies stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - JOYCE is looking for the KO!

Schankelies is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
JOYCE fails with the takedown.
Schankelies throws a sloppy head kick and JOYCE moves out of range easily.

JOYCE has closed the distance and engaged Schankelies in a clinch.

JOYCE breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
JOYCE tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
JOYCE fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schankelies dodges the punch combination from JOYCE.
Diter Schankelies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JOYCE will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
KEITH JOYCE showed his dominance in that final round.
I think JOYCE has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 20:18
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 20:19
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 20:19

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KEITH JOYCE!
KEITH JOYCE is the new super heavyweight champion!