Tradition XLVI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Groper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutherland comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sutherland
vs
Groper

190 cm
28
130 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

170 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

KaotiK
AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Groper!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Groper throws a right and a left that Sutherland avoids nicely.
Groper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Groper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groper fails with the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a two punch combo.
Joe Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Groper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper shoots in looking for a takedown but Sutherland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Groper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Groper looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Groper just gets out of the way.
Groper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jack Groper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown attempt from Groper. Groper gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Groper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sutherland swivels and escapes.
Groper shoots and misses
and Sutherland counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Groper.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joe Sutherland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Groper fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Groper backing up. Groper nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.
Groper shoots in for a takedown but Sutherland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Groper looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Groper just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sutherland's waist but Sutherland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Groper off to one side.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Groper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Groper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Groper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Groper shoots in but Sutherland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Groper looks for a takedown but Sutherland sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Sutherland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Groper looks for a takedown but Sutherland sprawls well.
It looked like Sutherland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Groper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Groper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper closes the distance and clinches up with Sutherland, looking for a takedown. Groper pushes Sutherland against the cage but Sutherland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Groper has a takedown stuffed.
Groper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sutherland counters with a left and a right that stings Groper.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutherland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Groper somewhat.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Groper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Groper looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Groper just gets out of the way.
Groper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sutherland but Sutherland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Groper looks to move away, Sutherland throws a big counter combo bu Groper just gets out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sutherland sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Groper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sutherland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Groper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Groper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sutherland keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Groper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Groper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sutherland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Groper is trying to get an arm triangle but Sutherland is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Sutherland dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Groper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a one-two to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sutherland here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Groper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Groper backing up. Groper nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.

Groper is rocked!
A punch combination from Groper misses.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Groper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groper shoots in for a double leg but Sutherland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sutherland throws a big counter combination but Groper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joe Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Groper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown.
Groper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Groper shoots in and drives through. Sutherland sprawls well.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Groper tries for a takedown but Sutherland circles away easily
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Groper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Groper closes the distance and clinches up with Sutherland, looking for a takedown. Groper pushes Sutherland against the cage but Sutherland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sutherland tries to avoid it but Groper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sutherland to the ground. Sutherland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Groper shoots for a double leg takedown but Sutherland sprawls well. He's pushed Groper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sutherland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Groper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Groper is still on wobbly legs! Can Sutherland finish him?
Groper fails with the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a straight that turns Groper's legs to rubber! Sutherland pushes forward with more strikes and Groper goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Sutherland!
Joe Sutherland took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Cripplers Corner (starting at $25) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Get Low as his entrance music. Peter Griffin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Yoshida
vs
Griffin

177 cm
26
181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
171 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Yoshida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin scores with the left hand. Yoshida knows he should have avoided that one.

Yoshida takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Yoshida has the dominant position.

Yoshida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Griffin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yoshida keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yoshida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griffin prevents it.

Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Griffin looks to land a combination. Yoshida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Yoshida persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yoshida shoots and misses
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.

Yoshida is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Yoshida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshida looks up at the clock. Bad move! Griffin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Yoshida. Griffin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Griffin!
Peter Griffin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pascual Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by Another One Bites The Dust. Pascual Perez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Perez
vs
Randall

184 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

181 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pascual Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Randall!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perez clinches with his opponent.

Perez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Randall is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
Randall trying to hold on to Perez's head to control him but Perez postures up.

Perez is looking for a kimura here.

Perez is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perez trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Perez looking to sit in guard and control but Randall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Randall pushes down on Perez's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Randall seems to be working for a kimura but Perez defends the submission attempt.
Perez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randall scores with a couple of nice shots.

Randall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randall.

Randall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
My spies in Beast Playground inform me that Randall has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Randall wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Randall is looking for a kimura here.

Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perez trying to hold on to Randall's head to control him but Randall postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Randall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perez defends it well.

Randall wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Randall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randall wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it.
Randall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randall wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it.

Perez actively working from the bottom here.

Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Randall lands a big shot there that rocks Perez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Randall working for a guillotine from mount but Perez is in no mood to give up.

Randall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Perez is surviving well by controlling Randall's body position as best he can.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Randall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Randall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Perez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Perez and Randall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Randall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Randall is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Randall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Randall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascual Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Perez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Perez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Randall tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg.

Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randall looking for submissions off his back.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Randall is defending well.

Perez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randall sees it coming and defends easily.
Randall is pressing down on Perez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Perez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Perez, into his guard.
Perez striking off his back but it's not causing Randall any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Randall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jason Randall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.

Randall drops back looking for a leg! Perez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perez manages to kick Randall off! Randall jumps back into Perez's guard.
Randall advances position into side control!
Randall wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Randall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perez sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall looks to land a strike but Perez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Randall throws a big right hand that misses.
Randall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randall trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Randall wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.
Randall is breathing heavily.

Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randall is aware though and is defending well.
Randall scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randall wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Randall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Randall is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.

Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randall pulls his head out easily.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez.
Randall with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randall defends it easily.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Randall tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Randall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Randall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randall dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Randall's head and hops out.

Randall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perez!
Perez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Randall presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Randall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Randall scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Perez?
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Randall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Randall goes for an armbar but Perez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Perez.

Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Randall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Randall drops back looking for a leg! Perez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perez manages to kick Randall off! Randall jumps back into Perez's guard.
Perez is trying to keep Randall in close.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Perez looking for a guillotine here but Randall defends easily.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.

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

Randall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perez can't keep his opponent in guard - Randall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Randall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perez defends it well.

Randall is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Randall seems to be working for a kimura but Perez defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Randall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Randall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Randall!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

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

Campbell
vs
Balabbo

183 cm
19
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randolph Balabbo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell moves out of range of the body kick.
Campbell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Campbell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Balabbo's coach down at Black Hand Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Balabbo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Balabbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Campbell.
Balabbo misses with a looping left.
A big right from Campbell misses.
Campbell slips a straight right by Balabbo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Campbell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Balabbo - the referee stops the clock and Campbell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Balabbo. Campbell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Campbell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balabbo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campbell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campbell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Campbell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Balabbo looking for a sweep. Not yet Balabbo, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell lands a couple of elbows.
Balabbo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Campbell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balabbo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Balabbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balabbo taking some punishment here, with Campbell in his half guard.
Balabbo is trying to control but Campbell manages to pass to mount!
Campbell breaks from Balabbo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Campbell with good strikes from the mount here!
Campbell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Balabbo is rocked!
Balabbo tries to reverse the position but Campbell maintains control.
Balabbo is still in real trouble! Can Campbell finish him?
Campbell controlling from mount.
Campbell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balabbo for as long as he can get away with.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Campbell! Balabbo is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephen Campbell!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Gashimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pure Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pure Gold will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gashimov
vs
Gold

170 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

160 cm
20
148 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Mohito Fightwear

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azamat Gashimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pure Gold!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold looks to land a right hand but Gashimov moved out of range.
Gashimov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gashimov moves forwards but Gold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gashimov looks to throw the jab but Gold is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gold! But no joy.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Gashimov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gashimov walks into a jab.
Gashimov throws a big shot that misses.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gashimov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gashimov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gashimov moves away.
Gashimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gashimov avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gashimov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gashimov shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gold connects with a leg kick. Gashimov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gashimov looks to land a left hand but Gold moved out of range nicely.

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

Gashimov is rocked!
Gold is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gashimov hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pure Gold!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Corr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Orling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sabaton - Carolus Rex kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Corr
vs
Orling

184 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conquer

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Corr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Orling!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orling throws a wild body kick that Corr sees coming a mile off.
Corr throws a jab but it's blocked by Orling.
A head kick misses from Corr.
Corr backing away here, and Orling unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Arthur Corr has been cut.
Corr avoids the head kick by Orling.
Corr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orling throws an overhand right that lands on Corr's shoulder, as Corr tries to avoid the shot.
Corr throws a looping overhand right but Orling ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Orling has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Orling takes one to the chin there.
Corr is looking to land body kicks.
Corr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orling was well out of range. Poor timing from Corr.
Corr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corr tries to clinch there but Orling circles away.
Orling throws a head kick that misses.
Corr blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orling lands a leg kick that knocks Corr off balance momentarily.

Corr rushes Orling and presses him up against the cage.

Corr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oscar Orling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orling throws a sloppy head kick and Corr moves out of range easily.
Orling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Corr blocks the low kick.
Orling tries to land a leg kick but Corr saw it coming and moves away.
Corr tries to clinch up but Orling circles away and keeps his distance.
Orling tries a head kick but it misses.
Orling pushes Corr away with a front kick.
Orling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Orling is predictable there

and Corr counters by moving into the clinch.
Corr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corr stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corr holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Corr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orling's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orling throws a head kick but Corr moves out of range.
Orling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orling throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orling scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orling. Orling obviously looking to wear him down.
Orling connects with an inside leg kick.
Corr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corr throws a leg kick but Orling sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orling shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orling throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corr.
Orling throws a low kick but Corr moves out of range easily.
Orling misses with a head kick.
Corr misses with a two punch combination.
Orling looks to land a body kick but Corr moved away.
Orling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Orling tries to land a front kick but Corr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orling throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corr throws a body shot but no joy.
Corr checks a low kick from Orling.
Corr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corr cracks Orling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corr is looking to counter the offense by Orling and move into the clinch.
Orling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corr finds it's way round the side to connect with Orling's head.
Corr tries to bum rush Orling with a series of wild strikes but Orling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corr.
Orling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orling manages to avoid it.
Corr is looking to chop away at Orling's legs.
Corr tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Orling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Corr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Orling fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orling throws a leg kick

and Corr moves into the clinch.

Orling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Orling tries to get set, Corr tries to push him back and clinch up but Orling manages to avoid the attempt.
Orling misses with a low kick.
Orling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corr throws a hook but Orling blocks it.
Orling misses with a head kick.
Orling tries a head kick but it misses.
Orling slips a straight right by Corr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Corr misses its intended target.
Orling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Corr.
Corr looks to land a combination. Orling sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Orling fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corr checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orling dodges the punch combination from Corr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orling misses with a body kick.
Orling throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Corr blocks the leg kick.
Corr is looking to counter the offense by Orling and move into the clinch.
Corr wants to clinch.
A cross from Corr lands.
Orling misses with a low kick.
Orling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orling throws a low kick but Corr avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corr checks a leg kick.
Orling misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corr throws a lazy right hand but Orling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orling misses with a head kick.
Orling slips a jab from Corr.
Oscar Orling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corr blocks a head kick by Orling.
Corr avoids the head kick by Orling.
A head kick misses from Orling.
Orling throws a body kick that misses.
Corr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Corr.
Orling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corr cracks Orling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corr works the jab nicely.
Orling throws a low kick, looking for Corr's leg but Corr calmly moves out of range.
Corr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Orling scores with a head kick. Corr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orling. Corr shrugs it off though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corr.
Orling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corr tries to clinch but Orling moves out of range.
Corr lands a jab to Orling's midsection.

Corr moves into the clinch.
Corr slows down the pace here.

Corr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Corr lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orling circles away quickly and effectively.
Orling misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orling slips a jab from Corr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orling looks for the body kick but Corr saw that one coming.
Corr throws a shot from downtown. Orling moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Corr.
Orling misses with a head kick.
Corr scores with a leg kick.
Orling throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corr takes a swing at Orling's ribcage but misses.
Orling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orling throws a looping overhand right but Corr ducks down to avoid it.
Corr throws a body punch but Orling moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Corr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Corr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Corr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Orling misses the target.
Orling throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orling connects with a leg kick. Corr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good exchange - Orling coming out on top.
Orling throws a nice looking combination but Corr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corr avoids the head kick by Orling.
Corr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orling thuds his shin into the meat of Corr's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orling if he has to take too many more of those.
Corr connects with a body shot.
Corr misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corr tries to counter by clinching up but Orling breaks away and moves out of range.
Corr swings widly with a right hand
and Orling counters with a head kick. That will keep Corr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Orling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corr avoids a kick to the body.
Orling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Corr.
Corr checks a leg kick.
Corr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Corr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orling.
Orling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orling manages to avoid it.
Corr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orling misses with a head kick.
Corr throws the left hand but Orling avoids the punch easily.
Orling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corr on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orling.
Nice shot lands for Corr.
Orling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orling at a distance.
Orling throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orling manages to circle out of the way.
Orling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Corr throws a leg kick but Orling checks it.
Corr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orling moves out of range of the body kick from Corr.
A leg kick checked by Corr.
Corr swings for the body but Orling moves out of range.
Corr scores with a jab to the head.
Corr swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Corr misses.
Corr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Corr misses the target.
Orling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orling.
Corr throws a series of punches but Orling moves out of range.
Orling misses with a head kick.
Corr is looking to counter the offense by Orling and move into the clinch.
Corr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orling throws a body kick that misses.
Corr throws a head kick that half lands.
Corr misses with a kick to the body.
Corr clobbers Orling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orling throws a sloppy head kick and Corr moves out of range easily.
Corr throws a body shot but no joy.
Corr misses with a hook.
Orling misses with a head kick.
Corr throws a sloppy head kick and Orling moves out of range easily.
Orling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orling tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Corr tries to close the distance and clinch but Orling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orling steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Orling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corr lands a jab to the nose.
Corr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corr.
Orling lands a head kick!
Corr tries a low kick but Orling avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Orling.
I think Orling 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Orling!
A very excited looking Oscar Orling made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borhan Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Modus Ponens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modus Ponens 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!

Khan
vs
Ponens

174 cm
28
186 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

178 cm
20
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

AnonymouS
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Namunamu Clothing

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borhan Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Modus Ponens!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ponens! But no joy.
Ponens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khan.
Khan sets himself, and Ponens steps forward looking for the clinch! Khan avoids it this time.
Khan with a poor takedown
and Ponens counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borhan Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ponens. No joy for Khan on that attempt.
Ponens unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ponens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponens counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khan avoids the body shot from Ponens.
Jab by Ponens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ponens stuffs the takedown attempt from Khan. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Ponens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up with Ponens, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes Ponens against the cage but Ponens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ponens throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ponens lands a body shot.
Khan tries for a takedown but Ponens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ponens's waist but Ponens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khan off to one side.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ponens sprawls well. Ponens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ponens! But no joy.
Ponens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ponens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khan is looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponens misses with an elbow over the top.
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ponens.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ponens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khan's brow.
Ponens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ponens lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.
Ponens lands a damaging elbow.
Ponens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Ponens lands a body shot.
Ponens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ponens lands an elbow that stopped Khan in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponens throws an elbow but it misses.
Ponens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ponens lands with a right to the head.
Ponens misses with an elbow strike.
Khan blocks a body shot from Ponens.

Khan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ponens's legs.
Ponens is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ponens's legs.

Khan has hold of Ponens's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ponens seems comfortable defending it but Khan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ponens is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ponens is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Khan couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Borhan Khan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elvin Mays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mays
vs
Lee

178 cm
27
196 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

189 cm
20
202 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GREEN!160
KaotiK

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvin Mays!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee connects with a right hand. Mays shakes it off.
Lee swings for the body but Mays moves out of range.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mays misses with an uppercut.
Mays uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mays looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Mays uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Mays jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mays was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Mays is looking to counter punch.
Mays throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Mays slips under a jab from Lee.
A quick step to the side and Mays tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mays gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee catches Mays with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mays throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Mays looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mays misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mays with a jab.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mays.
Mays takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mays takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mays's hands.
Lee throws a hook but Mays avoids it easily.
Mays avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mays was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mays misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mays.
Kevin Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mays misses with a body shot.
Lee cracks Mays with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee with a jab.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mays displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mays.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee slips a jab from Mays.
Lee throws a series of punches but Mays moves out of range.
Mays jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Mays throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mays throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mays had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee takes a swing at Mays's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Mays throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.

Mays shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Mays prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Mays working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.

Mays thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee wants to stand but Mays is controlling the position.

Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mays off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mays rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mays throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mays throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mays rushes Lee with punches - Lee moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Lee goes down! Mays follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvin Mays!
Elvin Mays retains his middleweight title!
Elvin Mays very nearly forgot to thank KaotiK 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.
The defeated Kevin Lee had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.