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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Highjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg (ft Dr.Dre) The Chronic. Highjack has chosen The Outsider - A Perfect Circle as his entrance music. Remi Highjack has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rodriguez
vs
Highjack

190 cm
21
219 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Highjack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highjack scores with a head kick.

It looks like Alex Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Highjack.
Highjack looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Rodriguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Highjack tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez is in Highjack's guard.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Highjack has wrist control.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Highjack has wrist control.
Highjack keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Highjack is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Highjack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Highjack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Highjack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Highjack pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highjack misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a takedown but Highjack is quick to defend against it.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the body
and Highjack counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Highjack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Highjack scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Highjack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Highjack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Highjack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Highjack continues to drive forward.
Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Highjack. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Highjack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Highjack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Remi Highjack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Highjack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.

Highjack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Highjack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Highjack has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Highjack.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Highjack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Highjack presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Highjack.
Highjack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Highjack.
A nice right hand lands inside from Highjack.
Highjack tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Highjack landing knees to the body.
Highjack scores with a knee to the head.
Highjack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Highjack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Highjack.
Highjack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highjack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Highjack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Rodriguez is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Highjack.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Highjack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Highjack jerks Rodriguez to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Rodriguez's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Highjack steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Remi Highjack!
Remi Highjack very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Hovimaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Hovimaki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyrone Biggums's chin.

Biggums
vs
Hovimaki

178 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
163 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

GREEN!160

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Hovimaki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Biggums.
A little jabbing left from Hovimaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Biggums has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hovimaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biggums can pounce on him.

Biggums closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Biggums lands in his opponent's guard.
Biggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Biggums has gone for a leg lock! Hovimaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biggums's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hovimaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biggums has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hovimaki has managed to get both his arms back between Biggums's legs - danger averted.
Biggums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums working a defensive guard but Hovimaki passes into half guard.
Biggums is pressing down on Hovimaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biggums looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hovimaki is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Biggums working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hovimaki has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.

Biggums actively working from the bottom here.
Biggums is looking to control Hovimaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Biggums avoid being mounted?
Biggums is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hovimaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hovimaki's back!

Biggums is looking for the choke from the back position but Hovimaki is controlling his hands well.
Biggums scores with punches from the back.
Hovimaki grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums misses with punches from the back.
Biggums has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Biggums is looking to control Hovimaki but Hovimaki is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Biggums has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hovimaki prevents Biggums from getting a body triangle.
Hovimaki is trying to get back to his feet but Biggums has full control of the position and if anything, Hovimaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Biggums thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hovimaki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hovimaki has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Biggums.
Hovimaki has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Biggums.
Hovimaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggums. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biggums throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Biggums somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hovimaki finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Biggums landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
That's time! Biggums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Biggums scores with a leg kick.
Biggums throws a sloppy head kick and Hovimaki moves out of range easily.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biggums throws a right and a left that Hovimaki avoids nicely.
Hovimaki misses with a straight right.
Biggums lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hovimaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Biggums counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hovimaki.
Biggums tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggums misses with a body shot
and Hovimaki counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovimaki misses with an uppercut.
Hovimaki throws a lazy right hand but Biggums sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Biggums has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggums is looking to take this one to the mat.

Biggums tightens his grip and picks Hovimaki up, before dumping him to the ground. Hovimaki manages to land in guard.
Biggums throws an elbow that misses. Hovimaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biggums's guard. Nice move by Hovimaki!

Biggums wants to sweep but no luck.

Biggums working for a triangle but Hovimaki defends it easily.
Biggums looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hovimaki is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is working hard here to advance position.
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.

Biggums escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hovimaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hovimaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biggums's guard.
Biggums is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hovimaki can do to turn this around?

Biggums has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hovimaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggums tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biggums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Biggums throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyrone Biggums overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biggums throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biggums sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hovimaki defending well though.
Hovimaki is trying to stand up here but Biggums is controlling him well.
Biggums thows a huge punch but Hovimaki dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hovimaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Biggums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hovimaki's head.
Biggums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Biggums dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Biggums tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggums misses with a left hand
and Biggums takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Biggums lands but Hovimaki takes it in his stride.
Biggums throws a lazy body kick
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hovimaki connects with a jab.
Hovimaki blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovimaki throws a lazy right hand but Biggums sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggums misses with a takedown attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Biggums there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hovimaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biggums connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Biggums pushes Hovimaki away with a front kick.
Tyrone Biggums is winning the standup battle so far.
Hovimaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biggums goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Biggums throws a leg kick
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hovimaki misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums tries for a takedown but Hovimaki circles away easily
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggums looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Biggums throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biggums scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hovimaki in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggums is looking to clinch but Hovimaki is avoiding it.
Hovimaki throws out a counter right but Biggums avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Biggums, right into the meat.
Mikko Hovimaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hovimaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Biggums does no damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Biggums.
Biggums looks to land a body kick but Hovimaki moved away.
Hovimaki throws a shot from downtown. Biggums moves away and avoids it.
Biggums is looking to counter punch.
Biggums misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hovimaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Biggums scores with a spinning back kick!
Mikko Hovimaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hovimaki throws a hook to the side of Biggums's head but Biggums sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biggums throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hovimaki avoids it.

Biggums looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biggums not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hovimaki is trying to stand up here but Biggums is controlling him well.
Biggums thows a huge punch but Hovimaki dodges it nicely.
Hovimaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biggums.
Biggums trying to control from Hovimaki's half guard. Hovimaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Biggums wants to control from the top but Hovimaki keeps moving.
Tyrone Biggums is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggums lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggums 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Gremlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murray
vs
Gremlin

180 cm
25
160 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

170 cm
28
155 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System
Fury Nutrition Inc.

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobcat Gremlin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gremlin - that will leave a mark!
Murray with a nice cross.
Murray scores with a sloppy right hand. Gremlin should have avoided that one.
A cross from Murray lands.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
Murray throws a right and a left that Gremlin avoids nicely.
Gremlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gremlin.

Gremlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gremlin prevents a body shot from Murray.
Gremlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gremlin backwards.
Murray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Murray.

It looks like Bobcat Gremlin has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray lands a left hand.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but Murray blocks with his arms.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Gremlin.
Murray with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gremlin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murray's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Gremlin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murray misses with a knee strike.
Murray presses Gremlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray blocks an elbow strike.
Murray gets through Gremlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Gremlin.
Murray lands a body punch.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Gremlin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gremlin blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gremlin.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gremlin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gremlin backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gremlin lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gremlin backwards.
Gremlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gremlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murray.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gremlin blocks it with crossed arms.
Murray avoids a wild elbow strike from Gremlin.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Gremlin blocks it.
Gremlin scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like John Murray has been cut.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
Murray blocks an elbow strike from Gremlin.
Murray misses with a knee strike.
Gremlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gremlin throws an elbow but misses.
Murray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Gremlin avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Gremlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murray blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gremlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gremlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Murray.
Murray misses with some punches.
Gremlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Murray looking to throw knees to the head but Gremlin is blocking nicely.
Murray looking to throw knees to the head but Gremlin is blocking nicely.
Murray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gremlin.
Gremlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Gremlin blocks with his arms.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Murray cracks Gremlin with a nice body shot.
Gremlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gremlin's elbow.
Gremlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gremlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murray blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body.
Murray takes an elbow to the temple.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Gremlin throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Murray dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gremlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Gremlin throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Murray slips a straight right by Gremlin.
Gremlin loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Gremlin moves away from the strike by Murray.
Gremlin feints a counter leg kick.
John Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gremlin misses with a kick to the body.
Gremlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gremlin manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Gremlin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gremlin.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Gremlin.
Gremlin defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Gremlin defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throws a hook but Gremlin blocks it.
Gremlin moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray connects with a single shot there.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gremlin can do to turn this around?
Murray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Gremlin's shoulder, as Gremlin tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray stuns Gremlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Murray throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gremlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murray is in Gremlin's guard.
Gremlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murray controls the pace.
Murray looking to sit in guard and control but Gremlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gremlin is stalling in the full guard.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Gremlin from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murray is trying to control but can't.
Gremlin is controlling the pace.
Gremlin is thwarting Murray's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to get back to full guard but Gremlin has mounted him!
Murray wants to hold on but Gremlin pushes him away.
Gremlin controlling his opponent.
Murray is trying desperately to improve position.
Murray tries to lock up and control but Gremlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murray wants to hold on but Gremlin pushes him away.
Gremlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murray is squirming around, avoiding Gremlin's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gremlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murray haven'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 second round but I would say that John Murray will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gremlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Gremlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gremlin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Murray.
Murray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gremlin looking to throw knees to the head but Murray is blocking nicely.
Murray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murray blocks an elbow strike.
Murray avoiding damage as Gremlin throws knees to the body.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gremlin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murray lands a right hand.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gremlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Murray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gremlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gremlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gremlin throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Murray in his tracks for a moment.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gremlin avoids it.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but Murray blocks with his arms.
Gremlin tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Gremlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gremlin obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Gremlin misses with an elbow over the top.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Gremlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gremlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray managing to block the knees to the body from Gremlin.
Gremlin scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bobcat Gremlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gremlin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murray takes an elbow to the temple.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gremlin lands an elbow inside that Murray shrugs off.
Gremlin throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gremlin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gremlin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murray's brow.
Gremlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murray avoids the elbow strike from Gremlin, against the cage.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Gremlin blocks with his arms.
Gremlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Murray.
Gremlin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gremlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin trying to land knees to the body.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Gremlin's head.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gremlin's elbow.
Gremlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gremlin lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Murray.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gremlin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murray's brow.
Gremlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Murray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gremlin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gremlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murray is defending well for now.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Gremlin blocks it.
Murray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gremlin is defending well for now.
Gremlin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gremlin misses with a body punch.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Gremlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gremlin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Gremlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gremlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gremlin lands an elbow that stopped Murray in his tracks for a moment.
Gremlin misses with a body punch.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gremlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
Gremlin tries to land a knee to the head but Murray blocks with his arms.
Gremlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murray blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gremlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Gremlin blocks with his arms.
Gremlin missing with knees to the body.
John Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gremlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gremlin blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Murray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Murray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

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

Nukem
vs
Hardon Jr

193 cm
22
240 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

198 cm
23
284 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem checks a leg kick nicely.
Nukem throws a wild body kick that Hardon Jr sees coming a mile off.

Nukem gets a takedown into half guard.

Nukem wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardon Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nukem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardon Jr keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem is thwarting Hardon Jr's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nukem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukem wants to control but Hardon Jr is keeping him busy.
Nukem not doing much here.
Nukem is looking to take a break and control but Hardon Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Nukem's head coaches at The Shield that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nukem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Nukem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardon Jr to the mat! Hardon Jr manages to get full guard.
Nukem is pushing down on Hardon Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardon Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Nukem has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nukem trying to control but Hardon Jr is working from the bottom.
Nukem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nukem trying to control but Hardon Jr is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardon Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nukem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a big elbow that misses.
Nukem looking to pass the guard.
Hardon Jr wants to hit a switch here but Nukem passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hardon Jr there!
Nukem trying to control but Hardon Jr is having none of it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardon Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Hardon Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Nukem.
Hardon Jr throwing strikes from guard but Nukem blocks nicely.
Nukem wants to stand but Hardon Jr is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardon Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nukem is looking for a triangle but Hardon Jr pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Hardon Jr.
It appears Nukem was looking to counter with a kick there.

Nukem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardon Jr's half guard.
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardon Jr can do to turn this around?
Hardon Jr wants to control the action here but instead Nukem manages to pass to full mount!
Nukem tries to control but Hardon Jr wriggling away.
Hardon Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nukem looking to take Hardon Jr's back but Hardon Jr rolls and after a scramble, Hardon Jr ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hardon Jr to escape a tricky position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Nukem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardon Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Nukem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr pushing down on Nukem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardon Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nukem's head.
Hardon Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nukem is refusing to be controlled, as Hardon Jr sits in half guard.
Nukem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardon Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardon Jr's back!
Nukem is trying to control but Hardon Jr is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Nukem looking to control but Hardon Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardon Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Nukem goes for an armbar but Hardon Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hardon Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr with a nice head shot there.
Hardon Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nukem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardon Jr manages to get himself to full 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!
Hardon Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nukem controlling from the top position.
Nukem forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nukem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hardon Jr looking for subs from the bottom but Nukem mounts him!
Duke Nukem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardon Jr wants to hold on but Nukem pushes him away.
Hardon Jr tries to reverse the position but Nukem maintains control.
Hardon Jr tries to lock up and control but Nukem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Nukem's lack of action.
Nukem stalling away here and it's allowed Hardon Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nukem passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Nukem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardon Jr, who protects the arm well.
Hardon Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
That's time! Nukem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nukem throws a head kick that misses
and Hardon Jr counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Nukem misses
and Hardon Jr counters with a leg kick.

Hardon Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nukem's guard.
Nukem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Nukem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardon Jr defends well.
Nukem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nukem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardon Jr preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Nukem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardon Jr throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr is pushing down on Nukem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nukem is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardon Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hardon Jr throwing shots but Nukem is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardon Jr lands a nice short elbow.

Nukem actively working from the bottom here.
Nukem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardon Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nukem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardon Jr is working away from the top position though.
Nukem is looking to improve his position.
Hardon Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hardon Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardon Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nukem!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr cracks Nukem with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nukem wants to control but Hardon Jr is having none of it.
Hardon Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardon Jr landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon Jr cracks Nukem with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Nukem is rocked!
Hardon Jr postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nukem in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nukem to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Hardon Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sacamano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Llavicrep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sacamano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seinfeld Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sacamano
vs
Llavicrep

150 cm
31
273 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

195 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Beaver Jooce!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Sacamano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Llavicrep!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacamano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Llavicrep swats away the attempt to clinch by Sacamano.

Sacamano closes the distance and clinches.
Sacamano misses with an elbow strike.
Llavicrep is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sacamano lands an elbow inside that Llavicrep shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacamano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sacamano throws a punch but it's blocked by Llavicrep.
Llavicrep can't get the takedown.
Sacamano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sacamano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Llavicrep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Llavicrep lands a takedown into guard.
Llavicrep is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sacamano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sacamano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Llavicrep on the ground.
Llavicrep with a nice head shot there.
Sacamano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llavicrep is one step ahead there.
Llavicrep throwing strikes from guard but Sacamano blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacamano 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sacamano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Llavicrep puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sacamano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Llavicrep stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sacamano to get to his feet.
Sacamano tries to clinch up

and Llavicrep counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sacamano wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep working over Sacamano with some ground and pound. Sacamano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sacamano trying to control but Llavicrep postures up.

Llavicrep stands up out of the half guard.

Sacamano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Llavicrep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sacamano walks away with a smile on his face. Llavicrep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bob Sacamano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Llavicrep.
Sacamano throws a body punch but Llavicrep moves out of range.
Sacamano misses with a looping right.
And Llavicrep tries to counter it with a takedown but Sacamano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sacamano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sacamano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bob Sacamano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacamano misses with a low kick.
Llavicrep doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Llavicrep misses with a takedown attempt - Sacamano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sacamano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Llavicrep has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sloppy strikes from Llavicrep. Those never looked like landing.
Sacamano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sacamano lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llavicrep lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Bob Sacamano has been cut.
Llavicrep with a poor takedown
and Sacamano counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Llavicrep will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Sacamano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sacamano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sacamano is looking to counter the offense by Llavicrep and move into the clinch.
Llavicrep tries for a takedown but Sacamano circles away easily
and Sacamano counters with a three punch combo that has Llavicrep backing up. Llavicrep nods at Sacamano to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnny Llavicrep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sacamano sizes up Llavicrep with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sacamano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacamano is looking to clinch.
Llavicrep avoids a punch combination nicely.
Llavicrep is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llavicrep checks a leg kick.
Sacamano sizes up Llavicrep with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Llavicrep dodges an elbow strike from Sacamano.
Sacamano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Llavicrep pulls guard successfully.
Sacamano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sacamano looking to pass the guard.
Llavicrep seems keen to control Sacamano's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sacamano trying to control but Llavicrep is working from the bottom.

Llavicrep has his feet on Sacamano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sacamano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Llavicrep was well out of range. Poor timing from Sacamano.
Sacamano sets himself, and Llavicrep steps forward looking for the clinch! Sacamano avoids it this time.
Llavicrep throws a right and a left that Sacamano avoids nicely.
Sacamano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sacamano throws a hook to the side of Llavicrep's head but Llavicrep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Llavicrep on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacamano throws a leg kick but Llavicrep sees it coming and moves out of range.
Llavicrep feints the counter takedown.
Llavicrep on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sacamano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Llavicrep darts in looking for a takedown but Sacamano gets double underhooks and turns Llavicrep into the cage.
Llavicrep looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bob Sacamano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Llavicrep.
Sacamano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Llavicrep.
Llavicrep shoots in for a takedown but Sacamano shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep fails with the takedown

and Sacamano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sacamano misses with an elbow over the top.
Sacamano misses with a punch on the inside.

Llavicrep pulls Sacamano into guard.
Llavicrep throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Llavicrep bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sacamano's guard.

Llavicrep stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sacamano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Llavicrep controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sacamano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Sacamano's cut.
That's time! Sacamano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sacamano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llavicrep thows a leg kick but Sacamano checks it

and Sacamano counters by moving into the clinch.
Sacamano lands a nice elbow.

Sacamano breaks the clinch.
Bob Sacamano is winning the standup battle so far.
Llavicrep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sacamano.

Llavicrep tries to keep at a distance but Sacamano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Llavicrep takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacamano lands an elbow that stopped Llavicrep in his tracks for a moment.
Llavicrep tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Llavicrep.
Sacamano swings wildly with an uppercut but Llavicrep uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llavicrep takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Johnny Llavicrep has been cut.
Sacamano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llavicrep can do to turn this around?

Llavicrep ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Llavicrep no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Llavicrep has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sacamano trying to control the position from guard on top but Llavicrep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sacamano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Llavicrep's guard.
Llavicrep is trying to keep Sacamano in close.
Sacamano won't allow Llavicrep to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep controlling Sacamano's posture.
Let's hope that Llavicrep has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Llavicrep misses.
Llavicrep fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sacamano misses.
Sacamano looks for the body kick but Llavicrep saw that one coming.
Llavicrep slips under a jab from Sacamano.
Sacamano lands with a shot to the body.
Llavicrep misses with a series of wild punches.
Sacamano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Llavicrep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Llavicrep's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sacamano tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Llavicrep counters with a single leg into guard. Sacamano didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Llavicrep.
Sacamano looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llavicrep slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sacamano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sacamano 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sacamano!
After the fight, Bob Sacamano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Cousteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cousteau comes to the cage accompanied by 20000 Leagues Under the Sea - The Monster Attacks . Jacques Cousteau had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cousteau
vs
Matthews

173 cm
25
166 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

167 cm
26
161 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Cousteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews lands with a slapping head kick.
Cousteau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cousteau or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad.
Cousteau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Cousteau ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Cousteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews closes the distance but Cousteau moves to the side
and Cousteau counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Cousteau controls the action.
Matthews has Cousteau pressed against the cage, preventing Cousteau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cousteau has Matthews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cousteau has Matthews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matthews as Cousteau tries to tie him up.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cousteau has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Cousteau leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matthews has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cousteau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cousteau is trying to pull guard but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Cousteau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matthews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cousteau.
Matthews is leaning against Cousteau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cousteau being controlled against the cage.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries a body shot but Cousteau blocks it.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Matthews.
Cousteau wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthews gets through Cousteau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Cousteau shoots in.
Cousteau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cousteau.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cousteau.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Cousteau shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Cousteau with that takedown attempt.
Matthews throws out a powerful jab.

Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Cousteau.
Matthews lands a body shot.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cousteau is trying to pull guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cousteau stalling in the clinch but Matthews improves position.
Cousteau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Cousteau's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cousteau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cousteau is trying to pull guard but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cousteau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthews throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cousteau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cousteau blocks a head kick by Matthews.
It looked like Cousteau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cousteau throws out the jab.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Cousteau saw that one coming.
Cousteau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews cracks Cousteau with a good jab.
Matthews tries to score with a low kick but Cousteau moves his leg out of the way.
Cousteau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Cousteau misses.
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cousteau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cousteau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Cousteau persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews throws a right hand that Cousteau ducks under and follows up with a left that Cousteau also avoids with ease.
Cousteau moves forwards but Matthews connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cousteau manages to avoid it.
Cousteau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Cousteau is out of range.
Cousteau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matthewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cousteau shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Cousteau. Cousteau gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Cousteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cousteau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthews.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cousteau takes one to the chin there.
Matthews works the jab nicely.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Matthews is looking to slow Cousteau down with leg kicks.
Cousteau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cousteau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cousteau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
A slow jab from Cousteau misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Matthews finds it's target.

Cousteau is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Matthews! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clay Matthews!
A relieved looking Clay Matthews thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.