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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Travis Davies has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Travis Davies seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Davies
vs
Bryan

185 cm
26
194 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Davies!
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, Daniel Bryan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryan. Bryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bryan has his takedown stuffed

and Davies counters with a right hand that sends Bryan tumbling to the canvas! Can Davies finish him? He dives into Bryan's guard looking to do just that!

Bryan is rocked!

It looks like Daniel Bryan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryan is still in real trouble! Can Davies finish him?

Davies decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bryan, up you get!
A nice inside leg kick there by Davies. That's going to slow Bryan down.
Bryan drops his hands momentarily and Davies needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Bryan just on the top of the head. Bryan drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Bryan - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Davies!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zurab Sergeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Stuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zurab Sergeev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sergeev
vs
Stuka

180 cm
19
175 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zurab Sergeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolf Stuka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeev misses with an uppercut.
Sergeev is looking to land body kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Sergeev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown but Stuka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Sergeev feints and as Stuka raises his hands in defense, Sergeev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sergeev looking to sit in guard and control but Stuka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sergeev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stuka is one step ahead there.
Stuka trying to control but Sergeev is working from the bottom.
Sergeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Sergeev, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuka slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sergeev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stuka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sergeev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Sergeev has his foot on Stuka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stuka works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuka throws a big right hand that misses.

Stuka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Sergeev has his feet on Stuka's thighs here. He's pushed Stuka off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stuka screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zurab Sergeev!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Sergeev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darwingh Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Bagautinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Bagautinov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Alvarez
vs
Bagautinov

150 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darwingh Alvarez!
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, Ali Bagautinov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez takes one to the side of the head.
Alvarez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bagautinov is out of range.
Bagautinov misses with the combination.
Bagautinov thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Bagautinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bagautinov throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Bagautinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bagautinov throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage.
Bagautinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagautinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagautinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bagautinov.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Bagautinov pushes him off.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Bagautinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Bagautinov lands a head kick. Alvarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bagautinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crunch! Bagautinov slams his shin into Alvarez's torso.
Bagautinov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bagautinov scores with a shot to the body.
Bagautinov works the jab nicely.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Bagautinov.
Whack! Bagautinov lands a heavy head kick that drops Alvarez. The ref tackles Bagautinov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Alvarez was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ali Bagautinov!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kong Dong
vs
Abbot

200 cm
27
275 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Kong Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dong. No joy for Abbot on that attempt.
A big left from Dong misses.
Abbot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong scores with a shot to the body.
Abbot tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abbot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abbot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Abbot.
Abbot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dong but Dong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abbot avoids the body shot from Dong.
Dong digs a good hook to Abbot's body.
Dong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Abbot fails with a takedown attempt.
King Kong Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Abbot.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Tank Abbot has been cut.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong slaps away a takedown attempt from Abbot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Abbot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abbot throws a sloppy head kick and Dong moves out of range easily.
Abbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Abbot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dong tests Abbot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbot.
Dong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abbot's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Abbot is just out of range.
Abbot misses with a takedown attempt - Dong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Abbot.
Dong lands with a straight right. Abbot didn't see that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abbot or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong, which made it look bad.
Dong lands with a nice combination. Abbot backs away looking to recover.
Abbot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abbot looks winded!
Dong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abbot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Abbot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Abbot.
Dong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tank Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That has opened up Tank Abbot's cut even more.
Dong lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong jabs at Abbot's body.
Dong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abbot at a distance.
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Abbot moves away and avoids it.
Abbot ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
A slow jab from Dong misses its intended target.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Abbot's head but Abbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

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

Abbot is rocked!
Dong darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Abbot's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dong before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Kong Dong!
In his post fight interview, King Kong Dong gave a big smile as he said 'I guess sucking off the guy making the predictions doesn't help you win the actual fight!!!!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintonn Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jacksson's choice of entrance music: Rampage entrance song. Quintonn Jacksson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dakota Weston's chin.

Weston
vs
Jacksson

190 cm
31
211 lbs
11 - 19 - 0

184 cm
39
205 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Soul Supremacy Nutrition
Cage Star

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 11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintonn Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacksson scores with a takedown into Weston's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jacksson pushing down on Weston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jacksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Weston is looking to escape.
Jacksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weston is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 11th Planet MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jacksson prevents Weston from improving his position.
Jacksson trying to pass the guard but Weston defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jacksson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Weston is in trouble now - Jacksson has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jacksson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jacksson scoring with strikes but Weston is staying in there.

Jacksson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Weston turns into him and now he's in Jacksson's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacksson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weston defends it easily.
Weston looking to sit in guard and control but Jacksson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Jacksson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacksson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Weston wants to control from the top but Jacksson keeps moving.
Weston pushing down on Jacksson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jacksson is not content to let Weston control the position.
Weston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Weston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacksson defends it well.
Weston wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Weston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Weston is looking to take a break and control but Jacksson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacksson is looking to get back to full guard here but Weston has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacksson is trying to escape the position but Weston is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quintonn Jacksson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacksson.
Jacksson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jacksson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jacksson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jacksson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jacksson looking to control but instead Weston has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Weston has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jacksson is on him like a limpet, forcing Weston back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jacksson looking to sit in guard and control but Weston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weston is working Jacksson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Weston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Weston trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston throwing strikes from guard but Jacksson blocks nicely.
Weston looking to sit in guard and control but Jacksson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Weston manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jacksson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jacksson wants to take a breather but Weston is having none of it.
Weston moves into full guard.
Jacksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weston is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacksson with a nice head shot there.
Weston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Jacksson from controlling successfully.
Quintonn Jacksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacksson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jacksson throws a strike but Weston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston wanted to stand there but Jacksson had control of the position.
Weston is working Jacksson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Weston with a nice head shot there.
Weston advances position into side control!
Weston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weston postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dakota Weston!
Dakota Weston thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Batman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscralo De Santiuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santiuya is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight. The Batman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Batman
vs
De Santiuya

178 cm
29
170 lbs
11 - 7 - 2

182 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Batman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscralo De Santiuya!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Santiuya clinches up with Batman and pushes him back against the cage.
Batman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

De Santiuya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Oscralo De Santiuya has been cut.

Batman closes the distance and clinches.
Batman missing with knees to the body.
De Santiuya avoiding damage as Batman throws knees to the body.
Batman misses with a body punch.
Batman tries a body shot but De Santiuya blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santiuya.
A right handed body shot lands from Batman.
Batman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batman working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santiuya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Batman cracks De Santiuya with a nice body shot.
Batman lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Santiuya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Santiuya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

De Santiuya forces Batman back against the cage and clinches.
Batman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Santiuya avoiding damage as Batman throws knees to the body.
Batman throws a head punch that misses.
Batman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batman tries to throw a body punch but De Santiuya avoids it by throwing Batman back against the cage.
De Santiuya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batman has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Batman misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Santiuya avoids it.
Batman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Santiuya.
Batman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Batman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batman lands a nice shot to the body.
Batman is working De Santiuya over against the cage.
De Santiuya is trying to force a seperation but Batman has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batman is working De Santiuya over against the cage.
Batman lands a body punch.
Batman misses with a punch to the body.
De Santiuya working hard to break the clinch.
Batman scores with a shoulder strike.
De Santiuya blocks an elbow strike from Batman.
Batman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Santiuyas head.
De Santiuya takes a shot to the head.
De Santiuya blocks a body shot from Batman.
De Santiuya blocks a body shot from Batman.
Batman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Batman throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batman lands a right hand.
Batman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Batman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Batman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Santiuya is defending well for now.
Batman lands a body shot.
Batman has De Santiuya pressed against the cage.
Batman lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Batman as the two fighters clinch.
Batman lands a right hand.
De Santiuya tries to break the clinch but Batman is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Batman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscralo De Santiuya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

De Santiuya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Batman takes the fight into the clinch.
Batman working aggressively here.
Batman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santiuya's elbow.
Batman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Batman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santiuya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Batman.
Batman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santiuya blocks a body shot from Batman.
Nice body punch from Batman.
Batman misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batman lands with a left to the head.
Batman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batman lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on De Santiuya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santiuya can do to turn this around?
De Santiuya tries to circle away but Batman has him pinned against the cage.
The Batman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batman has De Santiuya pressed against the cage, preventing De Santiuya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Santiuya wants to break free but Batman has control.
De Santiuya blocks a body shot from Batman.
Batman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Santiuya is trying to break the clinch but Batman is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Batman.
Batman prevents De Santiuya from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batman looking to throw knees to the head but De Santiuya is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Batman.
Batman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Santiuya avoids it.
Batman lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Santiuya wants to get back to striking at distance but Batman won't allow it.
Batman lands with a right to the head.
Batman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batman is pushing De Santiuya up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Batman throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santiuya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batman has him pressed against the cage.
De Santiuya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batman has him pressed against the cage.
Batman lands with a light punch inside.
De Santiuya working hard to break the clinch.
De Santiuya tries to circle away but Batman has him pinned against the cage.
Batman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Batman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Santiuya's efforts to push away.
Batman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Batman throws an elbow that misses.
De Santiuya tries to circle away but Batman has him pinned against the cage.
De Santiuya managing to block the knees to the body from Batman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santiuya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batman has him pressed against the cage.
Batman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batman lands a nice shot to the body.
Batman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Santiuya is breathing heavily.
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!
Batman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santiuya backwards.
Batman pushes De Santiuya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santiuya blocks an elbow strike.
Batman cracks De Santiuya with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Batman on the inside.
Batman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Santiuya or not.
Batman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Santiuya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Batman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscralo De Santiuya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

De Santiuya gets tackled into the cage by Batman. Batman maintains the clinch.
Batman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batman tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santiuya avoids the damage to the body.
Batman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Santiuya is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batman tries to land knees in the clinch but De Santiuya avoids the damage to the body.
Batman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Santiuya.
Batman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Batman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Santiuyas head.
Batman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batman looking to throw knees to the head but De Santiuya is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batman has De Santiuya pressed against the cage.
Batman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batman lands a body punch.
De Santiuya avoids a wild elbow strike from Batman.
Batman is leaning against De Santiuya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batman lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Batman.
De Santiuya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Santiuya blocks it with crossed arms.
De Santiuya is trying to push Batman away but Batman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batman pushes De Santiuya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batman missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Batman on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batman tries to work over De Santiuya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batman lands a left hand.
Batman unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Santiuya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Batman taking a breather.
Batman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Santiuya's efforts to push away.
Batman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Santiuya.
De Santiuya has had enough of the clinch but Batman keeps him there for the moment.
The Batman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Batman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batman lands a shot to the body.
Batman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

De Santiuya is rocked!
Batman lands a nice shot to the body.
De Santiuya is still on wobbly legs! Can Batman finish him?
Batman presses De Santiuya against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Santiuya seems to have recovered his senses.
De Santiuya avoids a wild elbow strike from Batman.
De Santiuya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Batman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santiuya has had enough of the clinch but Batman keeps him there for the moment.
De Santiuya tries to circle away but Batman has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Batman on the inside.
De Santiuya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batman stalls.
Batman lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Batman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Batman!
Oscralo De Santiuya spoke after the fight, saying 'Batman won tonight. I do not like having a losing record. I am going to fight at middleweight next. A new division for me.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lashley's choice of entrance music: Hustlin. Luke Lashley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

dos Passos
vs
Lashley

174 cm
32
155 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

168 cm
35
153 lbs
22 - 23 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Soul Supremacy Nutrition
Cage Star

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Lashley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in dos Passos's half guard.

dos Passos looking for submissions off his back.
Lashley looks to land a strike but dos Passos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

dos Passos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lashley is aware though and is defending well.
dos Passos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but dos Passos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lashley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lashley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as dos Passos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Passos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lashley wants to pass the guard but dos Passos is keeping the position.
Lashley trying to control but dos Passos is working from the bottom.
Lashley throwing strikes from guard but dos Passos blocks nicely.
Lashley postures up in dos Passos's guard and throws a big left but dos Passos blocks it.
Lashley throws a big elbow that misses.

dos Passos is looking for a triangle but Lashley pushes his legs off easily.
Lashley told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
dos Passos has momentary wrist control but Lashley slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

dos Passos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lashley lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lashley trying to control but dos Passos is working from the bottom.

dos Passos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley throwing strikes but missing.
dos Passos wants to sweep here but Lashley controlling him for the moment.
Lashley advances position into side control!
dos Passos is not content to let Lashley control the position.

Lashley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Luke Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lashley shoots in and bounces dos Passos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lashley distracts dos Passos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
dos Passos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
dos Passos has a closed guard, preventing Lashley from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dos Passos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lashley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lashley postures up in dos Passos's guard and throws a big left but dos Passos blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lashley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. dos Passos is trying to defend but Lashley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

dos Passos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lashley pulls his head out easily.
dos Passos is looking to improve his position.
dos Passos moves into full guard.

dos Passos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lashley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lashley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lashley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lashley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lashley postures up in dos Passos's guard and throws a big left but dos Passos blocks it.
dos Passos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley throws a big elbow that misses.
Luke Lashley has got the better of the ground game so far.

dos Passos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lashley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lashley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Passos keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully.
dos Passos has momentary wrist control but Lashley slips an elbow through the middle.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but dos Passos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lashley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and dos Passos dives on top into guard.

dos Passos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lashley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now dos Passos has Lashley in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lashley is looking to work some ground and pound but dos Passos has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lashley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

dos Passos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lashley is aware though and is defending well.
Lashley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lashley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lashley throwing strikes but missing.
Lashley distracts dos Passos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lashley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

dos Passos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lashley landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

dos Passos has his foot on Lashley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lashley works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley stands up over dos Passos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Lashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lashley drives through with a takedown into dos Passos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
dos Passos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lashley passes into half guard.

dos Passos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lashley seems to be looking for submissions.
Lashley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Lashley seems to be looking for submissions.

Lashley is trying to work for a kimura but dos Passos is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley thows a huge punch but dos Passos dodges it nicely.
Lashley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lashley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
dos Passos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lashley forces his way into half guard.
Lashley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

dos Passos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lashley connects with a nice short shot to dos Passos's temple.
Lashley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lashley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed dos Passos's head.
Lashley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lashley working over dos Passos with some ground and pound. dos Passos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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

dos Passos is defending against the submission attempts here by Lashley.
Lashley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. dos Passos defending well though.
dos Passos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for dos Passos.
Lashley landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley works over dos Passos with some ground and pound from guard.
dos Passos keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully.

dos Passos is working an open guard so Lashley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lashley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luke Lashley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Lashley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dos Passos keeping moving, preventing Lashley from controlling successfully.
Lashley won't allow dos Passos to sweep him here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Lashley!
After the big win, Luke Lashley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Takashi
vs
Sanders

171 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Takashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takashi misses with a wild combination.
Takashi lands with a nice combination. Sanders backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Takashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takashi. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takashi throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takashi throws a hook but Sanders blocks it.
Takashi misses with an uppercut
and Sanders counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Takashi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takashi misses with a hook.

Takashi sends Sanders crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Takashi is motioning to the referee to let Sanders up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Sanders is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takashi weaves into range and cracks Sanders right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sanders goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Takashi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Takashi!
Our winner, Ken Takashi, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reva comes to the cage accompanied by Hopeless Wanderer. 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?

Reva
vs
Ripgut

198 cm
34
260 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

191 cm
23
260 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Reva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ripgut throws out a leg kick but Reva moves out of range and Ripgut only half commits.
Reva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ripgut, right into the meat.
Ripgut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ripgut to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Alexander Reva has been cut.
Reva is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripgut throws a chopping leg kick but Reva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ripgut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ripgut misses with a hook. Reva ducked under it nicely.
Reva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ripgut.
Ripgut clobbers Reva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ripgut lands a body shot.
Reva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ripgut.
Ripgut misses with a kick to the body.
Ripgut looks to score with a jab to the body but Reva is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Ripgut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ripgut.
Ripgut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ripgut lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reva's sensitive parts.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
A punch combination from Ripgut misses.
Ripgut motions for Reva to come forward. Ripgut throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ripgut throws a shot from downtown. Reva moves away and avoids it.
Reva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ripgut scores with a shot to the body.
Ripgut lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ripgut throws the kick towards the body but Reva avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ripgut.
Ripgut shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ripgut to score with a decent uppercut.
Shane Ripgut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ripgut lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Ripgut sends Reva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ripgut is motioning to the referee to let Reva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Reva is rocked!

Alexander Reva's cut is getting worse.
Ripgut keeps Reva at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Reva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ripgut.
Reva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ripgut. That one must have hurt.
Ripgut misses with a head kick.
Reva seems to have got his legs back now.
Reva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ripgut throws a low kick but Reva moves out of range easily.
Ripgut throws the kick towards the body but Reva avoids it.
Ripgut pushes Reva away with a front kick.
Reva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ripgut looks to land a body kick but Reva moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ripgut.
Reva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ripgut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reva moves out of range of the body kick from Ripgut.
Ripgut just misses with a punch to the body.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut works Reva's body with a nice hook.
Reva moves out of range as Ripgut throws a body kick.
Ripgut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reva checks a leg kick.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ripgut looks to score with a jab to the body but Reva is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut misses with a leg kick
letting Reva counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ripgut lands a head shot.
Ripgut throws the kick towards the body but Reva avoids it.
Ripgut misses with a body kick.
Ripgut misses with a low kick.
Ripgut takes a swing at Reva's ribcage but misses.
Reva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ripgut's head.
Ripgut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripgut throws a leg kick but Reva moved away.
An inside leg kick from Ripgut misses.
Ripgut misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Ripgut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reva's cut.
That's time! Reva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reva moves out of range of the body kick.
Ripgut throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ripgut looks to land a body kick but Reva moved away.
Ripgut fakes the leg kick and cracks Reva in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Ripgut there.
Ripgut drops Reva with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Reva! Ripgut dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Ripgut!
Shane Ripgut is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Shane Ripgut made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.