gc55 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Top Cats - Red Light Spells Danger as his entrance music. Jay Walker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McLarnin
vs
Walker

182 cm
23
183 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
29
181 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Walker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLarnin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
It looked like McLarnin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and McLarnin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
McLarnin throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin lands a right hook to the body.
McLarnin avoids the body shot from Walker.
McLarnin throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by McLarnin's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLarnin on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker misses with an uppercut

and McLarnin counters with a big uppercut that knocks Walker off his feet! McLarnin dives into side control looking to finish!
Walker tries to bench press McLarnin off him but McLarnin keeps the position.
Walker is trying to escape the position but McLarnin is controlling the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walker struggling a bit here.
Walker manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McLarnin slows the pace down in half guard.
McLarnin trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin prevents Walker from improving his position.
McLarnin stalling.
McLarnin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Walker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to roll over but McLarnin keeps him under control.

Walker actively working from the bottom here.

Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if McLarnin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.

Walker looking for submissions off his back.
McLarnin stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from McLarnin.
McLarnin slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker misses with an uppercut. McLarnin saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from McLarnin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker looks to land a left hand but McLarnin moved out of range nicely.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin 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.

Nice defenses there by McLarnin.
Walker blocks a jab.
McLarnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
McLarnin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLarnin throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
McLarnin connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but McLarnin slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a combination

and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control.
McLarnin trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
McLarnin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McLarnin advances to mount.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLarnin looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to hold on but McLarnin pushes him away.
McLarnin tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
McLarnin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walker is looking to improve his position but McLarnin isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker wants to hold on but McLarnin pushes him away.
McLarnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
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.
McLarnin controlling the position easily from mount.
McLarnin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker wants to control but McLarnin is having none of it.
Walker tries to reverse the position but McLarnin maintains control.
Walker tries to lock up and control but McLarnin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLarnin controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
McLarnin looking to control and managing it successfully.
McLarnin trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jimmy McLarnin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLarnin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Walker misses the jab.
McLarnin slips under a jab.
Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Walker misses with a hook
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLarnin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McLarnin blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from McLarnin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
McLarnin throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLarnin throws a shot to the body.
Jimmy McLarnin is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker misses with a looping left.
McLarnin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Jay Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Jay Walker has been cut.
McLarnin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLarnin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLarnin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
McLarnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker misses with a left hand
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker throws a body punch but McLarnin moves out of range.
McLarnin blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLarnin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLarnin tries to clinch up
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLarnin moves away from the strike by Walker.

McLarnin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLarnin lands in his opponent's guard.
McLarnin sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker wants to sweep here but McLarnin controlling him for the moment.

Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Walker looking for subs off his back but McLarnin has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
McLarnin not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker misses with a body shot.
It looked like McLarnin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walker throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.
Jay Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLarnin staying out of range there.
McLarnin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLarnin swings widly with a right hand
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimmy McLarnin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLarnin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Walker.
Well McLarnin 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!
Jay Walker spoke after the fight, saying 'Bad referee...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonis Skayias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Ghetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghetto has chosen Beanie Sigel - In The Ghetto as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Skayias
vs
Ghetto

182 cm
27
171 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

168 cm
35
155 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonis Skayias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project Ghetto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ghetto pushes Skayias up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skayias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghetto tries for a takedown but Skayias manages to get underhooks.

Ghetto successfully pulls guard.
Ghetto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghetto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skayias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skayias wants to control from the top but Ghetto keeps moving.
Skayias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skayias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ghetto working for submissions but it's allowed Skayias to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetto is looking to control Skayias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ghetto avoid being mounted?

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto is trying to control but Skayias passes into side control!
Ghetto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skayias off and has taken his back!
Ghetto throwing damaging strikes from the back! Skayias could be in trouble here!
Ghetto has the hooks in. Skayias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Skayias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Skayias is looking to control Ghetto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skayias avoid being mounted?
Ghetto wants to control but Skayias is keeping him busy.
Skayias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Skayias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skayias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skayias looking to control.
Ghetto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skayias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghetto throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghetto connects with a couple of short punches.
Ghetto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ghetto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skayias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skayias has control of Ghetto's left arm, preventing Ghetto from doing any damage.
Skayias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghetto lands a couple of digs.
Ghetto preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skayias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Skayias throws a strike but Ghetto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ghetto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghetto postures up.
Skayias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ghetto is working Skayias over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skayias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghetto manages to get himself to full guard.

Ghetto has his foot on Skayias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skayias works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetto tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ghetto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skayias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skayias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project Ghetto 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.

Ghetto tries to clinch but Skayias moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Skayias.
Skayias lands a big head kick that sends Ghetto to the canvas! Skayias follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonis Skayias!
A victorious Antonis Skayias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Boschat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaan Tseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Boschat
vs
Tseng

205 cm
28
260 lbs
12 - 16 - 0

205 cm
29
255 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

GREEN!160
Perkele!

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 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Boschat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaan Tseng!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tseng throws a head kick that Boschat semi-blocks.
Tseng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boschat.
Tseng scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boschat blocks the leg kick.
Boschat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Boschat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tseng to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boschat wants to stand but Tseng is controlling the position.
Tseng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boschat keeping moving, preventing Tseng from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseng postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boschat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tseng is controlling him.
Boschat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng distracts Boschat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tseng landing with the ground and pound.

Boschat has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tseng off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vaan Tseng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boschat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boschat throws a lazy uppercut
and Tseng counters with a low kick, right behind Boschat 's knee.
Boschat moves forwards but Tseng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boschat misses with the combination.
Tseng with a jab.
Tseng cracks the inside of Boschat's front leg.
Tseng lands a leg kick that knocks Boschat off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tseng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
Tseng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boschat avoids it really well and circles away.
Tseng throws a leg kick
and Boschat counters with a straight right hand.
Boschat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Boschat misses.
Boschat throws a hook to the side of Tseng's head but Tseng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tseng only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tseng slips under a jab from Boschat.
Tseng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boschat was well out of range. Poor timing from Tseng.
Tseng throws a leg kick but Boschat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boschat tried to counter with a leg kick but Tseng avoided it.
Boschat blocks a head kick by Tseng.
Boschat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boschat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tseng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tseng. That's going to slow Boschat down.
Boschat throws a hook to the side of Tseng's head but Tseng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Tseng blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Boschat misses.
Tseng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boschat's sensitive parts.
Boschat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boschat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tseng was well out of range. Poor timing from Boschat.
Tseng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boschat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tseng can pounce on him.
A nice combination there by Boschat.

It looks like Vaan Tseng has been cut.
A big right from Tseng misses.
Boschat throws a low kick, looking for Tseng's leg but Tseng calmly moves out of range.
Tseng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boschat.
It seemed like Tseng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Boschat misses.

Tseng throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boschat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tseng is in Boschat's guard.

Boschat manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tseng lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tseng.
Tseng lands a left hand.
Tseng changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boschat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tseng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boschat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tseng can pounce on him.
Tseng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boschat misses with a body punch
and Tseng counters with a thumping low kick.
Boschat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boschat throws a hook but Tseng avoids it easily.
Tseng tries a quick counter leg kick but Boschat is wise to it.
Thor Boschat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tseng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boschat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tseng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boschat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Tseng.
Tseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tseng tries to score with a low kick but Boschat moves his leg out of the way.
Tseng slips under a jab.
Tseng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Boschat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boschat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tseng ducks under a wild hook from Boschat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tseng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tseng tried to score with a low kick but Boschat checks it.
Boschat tried to score with a low kick but Tseng checks it.
A head kick misses from Tseng.
Boschat throwing a counter right hand but Tseng manages to avoid it.
Boschat throws a hook to the side of Tseng's head but Tseng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tseng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boschat.
Tseng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boschat.
Tseng throws a sloppy head kick and Boschat moves out of range easily.
Boschat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tseng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boschat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tseng throws a counter combo.
Boschat throws an overhand right that lands on Tseng's shoulder, as Tseng tries to avoid the shot.
Tseng lands a jab.
Tseng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tseng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tseng throws a head kick that misses.
Boschat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tseng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vaan Tseng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tseng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tseng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boschat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tseng moves out of range as Boschat strikes.
Tseng lands a slapping body shot.
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 low kick from Tseng misses
and Boschat counters with a two punch combo.
Tseng throws a lazy head kick
and Boschat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boschat moves out of range of the body kick.
Boschat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tseng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boschat checks a leg kick.
Tseng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boschat misses the shot to the body.
Tseng scores with a leg kick.
Tseng throws a chopping leg kick but Boschat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boschat misses with a shot to the body
and Tseng counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boschat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tseng misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Boschat.
Tseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
Tseng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boschat fails to land with a series of punches.
Tseng throws a head kick but Boschat moves out of range.
Boschat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tseng feints the counter takedown.
Tseng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boschat with a jab.
Boschat loads up on a big right hand but Tseng slips the punch.
Tseng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tseng misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tseng thumps Boschat with a low kick.
Tseng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boschat.
Boschat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tseng scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boschat blocks a head kick by Tseng.
Boschat blocks a head kick by Tseng.
Boschat moves out of range as Tseng throws a body kick.
Tseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
Tseng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boschat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tseng.
Tseng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boschat's calf.
Boschat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tseng's hands.

Tseng closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boschat to the mat! Boschat manages to get full guard.
Boschat wants to stand but Tseng is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaan Tseng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vaan Tseng's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Boschat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boschat backing away here, and Tseng unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tseng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boschat swings for the body but Tseng moves out of range.
And Tseng tries to counter it with a takedown but Boschat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tseng.
Boschat throws a jab when Tseng was well out of range.
Tseng connects with a leg kick. Boschat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tseng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tseng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tseng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boschat defending well as Tseng loads up on a big left hand.
Boschat throws a body shot but no joy.
Boschat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tseng was well out of range. Poor timing from Boschat.
Boschat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tseng with the counter takedown but Boschat avoids it easily.
Boschat misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tseng throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tseng.
Tseng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tseng checks a low kick from Boschat.
A swing and a miss from Boschat.
Tseng only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tseng misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tseng finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tseng.
Boschat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tseng throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tseng tries a head kick but it misses.
Boschat missing with a left hand there. Tseng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boschat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thor Boschat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boschat misses with a body shot.
Tseng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boschat as he jumps to the side.
Boschat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tseng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Boschat there.
Boschat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boschat throws a leg kick that misses.
Boschat throws a hook but Tseng avoids it easily.
And Tseng tries to counter it with a takedown but Boschat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tseng walks into a left hand.
Tseng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boschat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boschat misses with a looping right.
Boschat stuns Tseng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tseng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boschat tries to score with a low kick but Tseng moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boschat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boschat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boschat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tseng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boschat.
Boschat misses with a hook. Tseng ducked under it nicely.
Vaan Tseng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tseng lands a nice shot to the body.
Tseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tseng lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boschat throws a hook but Tseng avoids it easily.
Boschat slaps away a takedown attempt from Tseng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boschat connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tseng fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boschat on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boschat tries to work over Tseng's front leg with a kick but Tseng checks it.
Jab by Boschat.

That has opened up Vaan Tseng's cut even more.
Tseng connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boschat misses with an uppercut. Tseng saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tseng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tseng sizes up Boschat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tseng misses with a head kick.
Boschat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boschat avoids the head kick by Tseng.
Tseng lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boschat motions for Tseng to come forward. Boschat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boschat. Tseng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tseng lands with an uppercut that bounces Boschat off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vaan Tseng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tseng 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaan Tseng!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scot Blennerhassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixie Small told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Blennerhassett
vs
Small

172 cm
28
154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

167 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scot Blennerhassett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blennerhassett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small misses with a takedown attempt - Blennerhassett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Small clinches up with Blennerhassett and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Small works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blennerhassett pulls Small in close to prevent any damage.
Small throws an elbow that misses. Blennerhassett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Blennerhassett!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small wants to sweep here but Blennerhassett controlling him for the moment.
Blennerhassett passes into half guard.
Blennerhassett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Small wants to improve his position but Blennerhassett is controlling well.
Small keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Small regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small wants to sweep here but Blennerhassett controlling him for the moment.

Small has an active guard here but Blennerhassett has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Blennerhassett seems content to control.
Blennerhassett passes to side control.
Blennerhassett wants to control but Small is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to bench press Blennerhassett off him but Blennerhassett keeps the position.
Blennerhassett wants to control but Small is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Small takes the fight into the clinch.
Small is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blennerhassett stalling.
Blennerhassett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Scot Blennerhassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Blennerhassett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Small's efforts to push away.
Blennerhassett lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Blennerhassett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blennerhassett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blennerhassett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small tries for a takedown but Blennerhassett manages to get underhooks.
Small blocking some punches.
Blennerhassett struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Blennerhassett.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blennerhassett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Small.

Small gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Small misses with an uppercut.
Blennerhassett throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blennerhassett was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Blennerhassett misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Blennerhassett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blennerhassett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blennerhassett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Small closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blennerhassett circles away.

Small rushes Blennerhassett and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blennerhassett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blennerhassett is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blennerhassett down to the mat. Blennerhassett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scot Blennerhassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Blennerhassett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Small blocks the low kick.
Blennerhassett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blennerhassett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick from Blennerhassett lands but Small takes it in his stride.
Blennerhassett ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Blennerhassett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Small really felt that one!
Blennerhassett misses with a two punch combination.
Small lands a lovely overhand right.
Blennerhassett walks into a straight right hand from Small.
Blennerhassett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Small manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Small throws out a counter right but Blennerhassett avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Blennerhassett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Small's calf.
Scot Blennerhassett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blennerhassett tries to clinch up.
Blennerhassett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blennerhassett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blennerhassett throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Blennerhassett ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Blennerhassett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Small just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blennerhassett. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blennerhassett tries a head kick but it misses.
Small throws a hook but Blennerhassett blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Blennerhassett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Small counters with a nice body shot.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blennerhassett looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Blennerhassett doesn't manage to clinch there - Small circles away.
Small throws out a counter right but Blennerhassett avoids it with no problem.
Blennerhassett throws a combination. Small tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small is working for takedown but Blennerhassett is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blennerhassett down to the mat. Blennerhassett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Blennerhassett cracks Small with a good jab.
Small misses with a looping right.
Blennerhassett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Blennerhassett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Small, pushing him back against the cage.
Blennerhassett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Blennerhassett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blennerhassett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scot Blennerhassett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Small throws an overhand right that lands on Blennerhassett's shoulder, as Blennerhassett tries to avoid the shot.
Blennerhassett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blennerhassett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Small swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blennerhassett counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett misses with a low kick.
Small keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Blennerhassett.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blennerhassett scores with a nice head shot.
Blennerhassett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blennerhassett counters with a good low kick that Small was not able to check.
Blennerhassett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blennerhassett throws a leg kick but Small moved away.
Small with a hook.

Small forces Blennerhassett back against the cage and clinches.
Blennerhassett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blennerhassett gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Small has Blennerhassett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blennerhassett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blennerhassett misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blennerhassett.
Blennerhassett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Small tries for a takedown but Blennerhassett manages to get underhooks.
Scot Blennerhassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
A head punch on the inside from Blennerhassett fails to land.
Blennerhassett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blennerhassett misses with a punch on the inside.
Small drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blennerhassett pulls his leg out and moves away.

Small moves into the clinch.
Small drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Small gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett wants to get back to his feet.
Blennerhassett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blennerhassett is refusing to be controlled, as Small sits in half guard.
Blennerhassett is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blennerhassett is trying to control but can't.
Small sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blennerhassett defending well though.
Blennerhassett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Small looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blennerhassett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Small scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blennerhassett wants to control but Small is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blennerhassett is looking to improve his position.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Small scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Small throwing shots but Blennerhassett is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dixie Small.
I think Small has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scot Blennerhassett!
Scot Blennerhassett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Disciples of Power - Lords of Creation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vicious
vs
Gracie

189 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
210 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Maximum Vitality

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Vicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie goes for a double leg but Vicious avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vicious continues to drive forward.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Vicious.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Vicious has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie defending well as Vicious loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vicious defends it well.

Vicious closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vicious scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vicious prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vicious.
Vicious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vicious.
Vicious working aggressively here.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vicious just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sid Vicious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailor Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vicious fails to land.
Vicious fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Vicious digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Vicious scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vicious throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Vicious is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vicious after a bit of a struggle.
Vicious fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Vicious.
Vicious is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vicious lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vicious advances to half guard.
Vicious sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie wants to control but Vicious is keeping busy.
Vicious trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie tries to roll over but Vicious keeps him under control.
Vicious is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vicious working Gracie over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nice strikes from Vicious there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious landing with the ground and pound.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Vicious pushes his legs off easily.
Vicious stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vicious passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vicious lands a few punches from side control.
Vicious looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vicious smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Vicious tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie tries to bench press Vicious off him but Vicious keeps the position.
Vicious connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Vicious scores with punches from side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicious advances to mount.
Gracie is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Vicious breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to hold on but Vicious pushes him away.
Vicious with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Vicious finish him?
Vicious softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Gracie is out cold! Vicious jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Vicious!
Sid Vicious thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Sailor Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Dimensionless, I shall return stronger than you can imagine.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Diego Aragon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Aragon
vs
Cartwright

180 cm
28
188 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

188 cm
25
195 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Modern Wear Apparel

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 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragon catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aragon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartwright's sensitive parts.
Aragon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Aragon throws a chopping leg kick but Cartwright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aragon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aragon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Aragon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aragon connects with an inside leg kick.
Aragon thows a leg kick but Cartwright checks it

and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aragon won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright working the ground and pound but Aragon is defending the strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cartwright working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cartwright sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aragon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright working the ground and pound but Aragon is defending the strikes.

Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright moves into full mount!

Cartwright swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aragon is now in Cartwright's guard. A big mistake from Cartwright there, giving up the dominant position!

Cartwright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aragon has picked Cartwright up and slammed him! Cartwright can't keep hold of the triangle and Aragon manages to pass to side control!
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Aragon stands up and beckons Cartwright to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aragon scores with a nice right hand.
Aragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aragon.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aragon sprawls well. Aragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.
Cartwright has his takedown stuffed
and Aragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aragon is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Aragon circles away and we're back to standing.

Cartwright decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartwright is thwarting Aragon's attempts to control the position.
Aragon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Aragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright is looking to stall here but Aragon recovers full guard.
Aragon is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Aragon has wrist control.
Aragon has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Aragon wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Aragon keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aragon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Aragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright works over Aragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright stops Aragon from standing up.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Aragon.
Cartwright won't allow Aragon to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Aragon keeps moving.
Cartwright passes Aragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diego Aragon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aragon instigates a clinch.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Aragon won't allow it.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Aragon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ceoghan Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Aragon is struggling to control the position.
Cartwright is trying to drag Aragon to the mat but Aragon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon lands an uppercut.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Aragon has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.

Aragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aragon closes the distance but Cartwright moves to the side

so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Aragon kicks Cartwright off and gets to his feet.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Aragon avoids nicely.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aragon tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aragon to the ground. Aragon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aragon lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aragon.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Aragon sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Aragon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Aragon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aragon scores with a jab to the head.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Aragon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cartwright just manages to avoid it.
Aragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Aragon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
Aragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aragon is looking to wear down Cartwright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aragon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aragon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aragon.
Ceoghan Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Aragon stuffs the takedown.
Aragon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Aragon gets a clinch.
Aragon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cartwright up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aragon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aragon misses with a knee strike.
Aragon lands a body shot in the clinch.

Aragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Aragon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aragon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Cartwright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aragon lands a jab.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Cartwright shoots in but Aragon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Aragon.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Aragon, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Aragon against the cage but Aragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aragon throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
A combination from Aragon does no damage.
Cartwright shoots in for a double leg but Aragon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Cartwright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Aragon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aragon drives through and clinches with Cartwright against the cage.
Cartwright dodges an elbow strike from Aragon.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aragon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aragon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Aragon breaks the clinch.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Aragon is having none of it.
Diego Aragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aragon misses with a body shot.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aragon as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Aragon.

Aragon takes the fight into the clinch.
Aragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Diego Aragon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aragon is defending well.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aragon pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Aragon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.

Aragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aragon motions for Cartwright to come forward. Aragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Aragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Aragon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aragon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Aragon clinches up with Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aragon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aragon manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Aragon.
Cartwright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aragon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.

Aragon lands a big head kick that sends Cartwright tumbling to the mat! Aragon takes a step backwards and waves Cartwright back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Aragon shows good takedown defense.
Aragon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Aragon finish him?
and Aragon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cartwright! He's just covering up as Aragon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Aragon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Diego Aragon waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
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pop
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