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Undercard bout

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

Denille
vs
Deville

190 cm
16
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
16
224 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donson Denille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsonne Deville!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Denille as he checks the leg kick.

Denille scores with a takedown into Deville's guard.
Denille chips away with some ground and pound.
Deville trying to keep a closed guard but Denille is proving a slippery customer.
Deville might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denille haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Denille in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deville looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denille scoring with some ground and pound.
Deville throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Deville really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denille. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deville is trying to keep Denille in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deville utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denille trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denille stands up over Deville, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Denille has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deville working a defensive guard here.
Denille postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deville trying to control the position.
Denille scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deville is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denille loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denille scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denille is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denille cracks Deville with a solid left hand.
Deville looking to control.
Denille scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denille is in close to Deville's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denille connects with a couple of short punches.
Denille postures up.
Denille makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deville working a defensive guard here.
Denille loads up on a big left hand. Deville felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Denille looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Deville can't hide his disappointment, as Denille celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donson Denille!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donson Denile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donson Deville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Denile
vs
Deville

190 cm
16
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
16
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donson Denile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donson Deville!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deville connects with a leg kick. Denile looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Deville with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deville throws a nice inside leg kick.

Denile manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deville on his heels. He'll look to pass Deville's guard now, I'm sure.
Denile postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deville working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denile.
Deville pulls Denile in close to his closed guard and prevents Denile from doing any damage or advancing position.
Deville punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deville striking off his back but it's not causing Denile any problems.
Denile being controlled here momentarily.
Deville looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denile tries to free his leg and advance position but Deville is retaining full guard.
Deville trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deville working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Denile drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Deville manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Denile trying to control from the bottom.
Deville takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Denile on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Denile tries to get out of the position.
Deville takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deville lands with a punch from half guard.
Deville winds up and cracks Denile with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deville has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deville is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Denile regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deville pushing down on Denile's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denile gets full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deville loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deville won't allow Denile to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donson Deville.
I think Deville 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donson Deville!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kahne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Small
vs
Kahne

167 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
29
158 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Kahne!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kahne as Small shoots in.
Kahne misses with a body shot.
Small changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Kahne. That snapped Small's head back.
Kahne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Kahne catches Small right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Kahne tenderised Small's leg. Small is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahne is looking to chop away at Small's legs.

Kahne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Small was covering up waiting for the punch and Kahne finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Small working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kahne has passed into half guard!
Kahne is thwarting Small's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Small keeps working.
Kahne thows a huge punch but Small dodges it nicely.
Kahne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kahne throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Small to regain full guard.

Small working for a triangle but Kahne defends it easily.
Kahne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Small is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kahne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Small has his foot on Kahne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahne works his way back into a safe position though.
Kahne trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahne is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control.
Small is pulling down on Kahne's head. It's preventing any offense from Kahne, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahne tries to free his leg and advance position but Small is retaining full guard.
Small wants to improve his position but instead Kahne has moved into half guard.
Kahne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kahne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kahne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Small is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Small gets back to full guard.
Kahne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Small's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Small working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kahne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kahne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kahne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahne stopping the sweep attempt from Small.
Kahne throwing strikes but missing.
Small keeping moving, preventing Kahne from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kahne distracts Small with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahne feints the counter takedown.

Kahne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Small is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kahne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kahne's back!

Kahne defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Small's arms.
Small is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kahne. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahne breaks Small's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Small looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahne is one step ahead there.
Ken Kahne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahne throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kahne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kahne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Small is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kahne is aware though and is defending well.
Kahne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Small swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Small trying to keep a closed guard but Kahne is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Small is really struggling to control Kahne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Small is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kahne wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Kahne landing with the ground and pound.
Kahne trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small prevents Kahne from improving his position.
Small wants to control but Kahne is keeping him busy.

Small is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kahne is just riding it out for now. Small eventually gives up the hold.
Kahne regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Small.

That's four 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.
Small won't allow Kahne to sweep him here.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kahne keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small is in close to Kahne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kahne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Small's guard.

Small bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahne's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Kahne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Kahne shoots for a takedown but Small saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Small.
Small jabs Kahne right on the nose. Kahne blinks but takes it well.
Small misses with a right hand

and Kahne counters with a takedown into side control.
Kahne cracks Small with a big right hand but Small just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Small parries the strikes from Kahne easily there. Kahne is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Small to escape.
Kahne moves into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Kahne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Small really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Small is bucking up trying to escape but Kahne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Small regains half guard.
Small is not content to let Kahne control the position.
Small is looking to control Kahne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Small avoid being mounted?
Small taking some punishment here, with Kahne in his half guard.
Small is staying active underneath Kahne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kahne working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Small's thigh. Small counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kahne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Kahne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Small is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Small wants to control but Kahne is keeping him busy.
Kahne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Small is keen to just control but Kahne is a slippery customer.
Kahne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kahne is looking to improve his position.
Small is looking to take a break and control but Kahne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Small lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Small connects with a nice short shot to Kahne's temple.
Ken Kahne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Small connects with a nice short shot to Kahne's temple.
Kahne controlling the position for now.
Kahne is pressing down on Small's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small being controlled here momentarily.
Kahne keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Kahne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
Kahne trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Kahne.
Well Kahne 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Kahne!
Our winner, Ken Kahne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Dixie Small had this to say: '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
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. Johny Witson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cartwright
vs
Witson

188 cm
25
195 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

185 cm
28
201 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been informed that Witson 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.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Witson is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Witson circles away and we're back to standing.
Witson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cartwright under the eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Witson moves out of range.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Witson.
Cartwright looks for a takedown but Witson sprawls well.
Witson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartwright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Witson closes the distance and pushes Cartwright back into the cage.
Witson misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Witson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartwright's brow.
Our sources have told us that Cartwright has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cartwright is trying to drag Witson to the mat but Witson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceoghan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Witson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Witson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Witson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Witson avoids them all with ease.
Witson feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Witson.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Witson.

It looks like Ceoghan Cartwright has been cut.
Witson is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Witson misses with a double jab.
Witson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Witson avoids it well and moves away.
Witson throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Witson lands a jab.
Witson works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Witson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cartwright's hands.

Cartwright is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Witson with a series of wild strikes but Witson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright seems to have got his legs back now.
Cartwright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Witson moves into the clinch.
Witson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartwright avoids it.
Witson misses with a punch on the inside.
Witson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown.
Witson pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Witson working aggressively here.
Witson throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Witson fails to land.

Cartwright gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Witson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Witson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Witson controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.

Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Witson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Witson manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Witson's guard.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Witson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witson controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Witson is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Witson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Witson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Witson working a defensive guard here.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Witson is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Witson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceoghan Cartwright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Witson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a good cross that connects.

Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Witson. Witson maintains the clinch.
Witson working aggressively here.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Witson won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Witson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartwright's brow.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Witson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Witson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceoghan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Witson has Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witson misses with a knee strike.
Witson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartwright avoids it.
Witson working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Witson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Witson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Witson lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Witson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Witson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johny Witson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Witson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cartwright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cartwright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witson struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartwright off and has taken his back!
Cartwright wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cartwright looking very determined here, making life difficult for Witson.
Witson throws strikes from the back but Cartwright rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Cartwright.

Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Witson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cartwright.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Witson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartwright keeps working.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Witson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Witson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.

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.
An elbow from Witson crashes against the mat.
Cartwright is not content to let Witson control the position.
Cartwright tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Check out the look on Witson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Witson tries to move to mount but Cartwright blocks the move with his legs.
Witson working the strikes but Cartwright uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Witson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Witson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Witson moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.

Witson breaks from the clinch.
Johny Witson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Witson. Witson maintains the clinch.
Witson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Witson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Witson stalling the fight.
Witson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Witson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright takes a swing at Witson's ribcage but misses.
Witson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Witson.
Cartwright blocks a leg kick.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Witson sprawls and moves away.

Witson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Witson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Witson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Witson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceoghan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Cartwright gets the takedown into side control.

Witson sneaks out the side door and pushes Cartwright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Johny Witson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Witson pinned against the cage. Witson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cartwright misses with a looping left.
Witson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Johny Witson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartwright.
Nice takedown defense from Witson. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Witson feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Witson.
Witson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cartwright's sensitive parts.
Witson misses with a low kick.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Witson throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.

Cartwright has Witson up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright wants a takedown.

Witson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Witson misses with a body kick.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Witson avoids it well and moves away.

Witson clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Witson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright jumps guard but Witson stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Witson stalling against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Witson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Witson crunches a lovely knee into Cartwright's ribcage.
Ceoghan Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Witson misses with some punches.
Cartwright jumps guard but Witson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Witson has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Witson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Witson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Witson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Witson scores a nice knee to the body.
Witson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johny Witson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Witson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Cartwright.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Witson!
Our winner, Johny Witson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemy Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Nation Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lemy Waters is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Waters
vs
McClane

169 cm
28
146 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

164 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemy Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe McClane!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waters moves away.
A cross from McClane lands.
McClane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Waters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Waters lands in his opponent's guard.
McClane is wriggling around but Waters manages to pass to half guard.

Waters working over McClane with some ground and pound. McClane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

McClane actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Waters 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.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but McClane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McClane tries to get to full guard but Waters has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Waters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Waters winds up and cracks McClane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McClane wants to control but Waters is keeping busy.
McClane wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Waters.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Waters connects with a nice short shot to McClane's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane moves into full guard.
Waters sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Waters won't allow McClane to get back to his feet.
Waters trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McClane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Waters wants to control from the top but McClane keeps moving.
Waters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Waters chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Waters trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
Waters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McClane is keeping the position for now.
Waters stands up over McClane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McClane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Waters wants to control from the top but McClane keeps moving.
Waters is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McClane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Waters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McClane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters advances position into side control!
McClane taking punishment in the form of punches.
Waters working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on McClane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McClane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Waters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Waters scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Waters's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Waters stops McClane from getting back to his feet.
McClane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Waters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McClane defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McClane lands with a kick to the temple. Waters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Waters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Waters scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McClane taking some punishment here, with Waters in his half guard.

Waters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McClane sees it coming and defends easily.
McClane moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters landing with the ground and pound.
Waters with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters working some strikes from top position.
McClane wants to stand and escape but Waters is having none of it.
Waters lands a couple of digs.
Waters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Waters chips away with some ground and pound.
McClane wants to stand and escape but Waters is having none of it.
Waters with a nice head shot there.
McClane working a defensive guard but Waters manages to pass into side control anyway.
McClane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McClane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Waters scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane wants to get back to full guard.
Waters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Waters is working for a submission of some sort.
McClane wants to control but Waters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McClane pushes Waters off looking to stand but Waters dives back in and keeps control.
Lemy Waters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McClane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Waters pulls his head out easily.
Waters lands strikes from half guard.

McClane makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters wants to clinch.
Lemy Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

McClane makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McClane counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from McClane.

Waters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

McClane working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Waters has passed into half guard!
Waters seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McClane is trying to get back to full guard.
Waters seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters wants to pass to mount but McClane is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Waters there.
Waters wants to pass to mount but McClane is defending the position.
Waters working McClane over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters wants to free his trapped foot but McClane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Waters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McClane has a hand on Waters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Waters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Waters raining down shots from the mount!

McClane is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Waters.
McClane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping leg kick lands for McClane.
Waters closes the distance and clinches up with McClane, looking for a takedown. Waters pushes McClane against the cage but McClane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McClane swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemy Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McClane. Waters shrugs it off though.
Waters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McClane can do to turn this around?
Waters tries to score a power double leg takedown but McClane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Waters somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Waters.
Waters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Waters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
Waters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClane defends it nicely.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt
and McClane counters with a left to the body.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waters.
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
Waters goes for a double leg but McClane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McClane continues to drive forward.
Waters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McClane swivels and escapes.
Good leg kick by McClane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McClane wants to slow Waters down by chopping away at his legs.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
Waters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McClane avoids it really well and circles away.
Joe McClane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from McClane lands.
McClane scoring well with a low kick there.
Waters dives in and grabs McClane's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClane pushes down on Waters's head and hops out.
Waters shoots for a takedown but McClane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McClane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - McClane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Waters scores with a takedown into McClane's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane trying to control the position.

McClane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waters defends it easily.
Waters trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.

McClane is looking for a triangle here but Waters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but McClane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McClane is looking for a sweep.
McClane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

McClane has one foot on Waters's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - McClane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lemy Waters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McClane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Waters. Waters circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Waters as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe McClane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Waters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemy Waters!
Lemy Waters thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olliver Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olliver Gullion has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gullion
vs
Parker

189 cm
28
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olliver Gullion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with the combination.
Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gullion counters with a straight right hand.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Gullion throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Gullion's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gullion smiles and moves away.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Gullion.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Gullion to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker blocks a head kick by Gullion.
Gullion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parker. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Gullion throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Parker checks the leg kick.
Gullion lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming.
Parker cracks Gullion with an open hand slap.
Parker throws a chopping leg kick but Gullion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gullion to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Gullion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Parker's head.
Nice body kick there by Gullion.
Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gullion scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker tries to clinch but Gullion is having none of it.
Gullion scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.

Parker is rocked!
Olliver Gullion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olliver Gullion!
Olliver Gullion decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Laoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crusher comes to the cage accompanied by Around The Fur by Deftones. Laoka has chosen The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Katsu Laoka 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!

Crusher
vs
Laoka

185 cm
30
197 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

188 cm
28
191 lbs
13 - 4 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

GREEN!160
Spartan Nutrition

GREEN!160

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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusher defends it well.
Crusher moves away from the strike by Laoka.
Crusher throws a big shot that misses.
Laoka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusher defends it well.

Crusher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laoka wants to improve his position but Crusher is controlling well.
Laoka is looking to control Crusher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laoka avoid being mounted?
Crusher trying to pass the guard but Laoka defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crusher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crusher trying to control the pace.
Crusher thows a huge punch but Laoka dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher works his way into full mount!
Crusher throwing strikes but Laoka bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Crusher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crusher wants to improve his position but instead Laoka has moved into half guard.
Crusher trying to hold on to Laoka's head to control him but Laoka postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher moves into full guard.
Crusher throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Laoka wants to get up but he can't break Crusher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crusher seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Crusher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laoka passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.
Crusher is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Laoka jumps into side control!
Crusher is trying to improve his position.

Laoka decides to take the fight back to the feet.

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.
Laoka is looking to clinch.
Crusher lands with a right hand.
Laoka cracks Crusher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laoka tries to clinch but Crusher moves out of range.
Katsu Laoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Laoka.
Laoka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crusher misses with a wild body shot.
Laoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laoka moves out of range as Crusher strikes.
A nice side step and Laoka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crusher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Laoka throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher lands an overhand right.
Crusher throws a jab when Laoka was well out of range.
Crusher throws the left hand but Laoka avoids the punch easily.
Crusher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Jeremy Crusher will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Laoka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laoka.
Crusher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crusher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laoka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crusher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crusher throws a shot from downtown. Laoka moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher misses with a wild body shot.
Laoka misses with a hook.
Laoka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crusher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crusher takes a swing at Laoka's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy Crusher is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Laoka moves into the clinch.
Crusher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crusher tries to break free but Laoka pushes him back against the cage.
Laoka scores with a knee to the head.
Crusher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laoka has him pressed against the cage.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crusher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Crusher breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Laoka.
Crusher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Crusher shoots in and bounces Laoka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jeremy Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka keeping full guard, as Crusher tries to pass.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses.
Crusher is fighting to break Laoka's control of his arms but Laoka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Laoka blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher looking to sit in guard and control but Laoka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Laoka preventing the sweep.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laoka being controlled here momentarily.

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.
Laoka won't allow Crusher to sweep him here.
Crusher working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusher.
Good standup being displayed there by Crusher as he connects with a hook.
Crusher looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
Laoka with the counter takedown but Crusher avoids it easily.

Crusher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laoka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Laoka keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Crusher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Laoka tries to work over Crusher's front leg with a kick but Crusher checks it.
Crusher slips under a jab.
Crusher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Laoka tries to counter it with a takedown but Crusher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laoka ducks under a wild hook from Crusher.
Crusher works Laoka's body with a nice hook.
Laoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laoka tries to clinch but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher attempts a counter takedown but Laoka avoids it well and moves away.
Crusher misses with a straight right.
Crusher slips a straight right by Laoka.
Crusher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laoka throws a jab but it's blocked by Crusher.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher punishes Laoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Crusher swings for the body but Laoka moves out of range.
Laoka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away.
Crusher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crusher swings for the body but Laoka moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka throws an off balance right hand
and Crusher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Crusher misses.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Crusher.
Laoka lunges at Crusher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crusher's hand.
Crusher blocks a jab.
Laoka stuffs the takedown attempt from Crusher. Crusher gets slowly back to his feet.
Crusher shoots in but Laoka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laoka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusher defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Crusher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laoka quickly recovers to half guard.
Crusher wants to take a breather but Laoka is having none of it.
Crusher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laoka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crusher is working hard here to advance position.
Ground and pound from Crusher.
Crusher with the ground and pound but Laoka uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Laoka has wrist control.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Crusher controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Laoka has wrist control.
Crusher lands a couple of digs.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Laoka keeps moving.
Crusher throws a strike but Laoka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Crusher wants to hit a switch here but Laoka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crusher there!
Crusher is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher regains half guard.
Laoka tries to stand but can't do so whilst Crusher controls his leg.
Crusher wants to control but Laoka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katsu Laoka.
I think Laoka 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasem Suleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lefteris Papaioanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleimani comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Arab Money. Lefteris Papaioanou is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Suleimani
vs
Papaioanou

186 cm
23
219 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
208 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasem Suleimani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Papaioanou!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papaioanou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleimani throws out the jab.
Papaioanou feints a jab promting Suleimani to slip. Papaioanou then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Suleimani slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Suleimani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Suleimani tries to keep at a distance but Papaioanou has taken the fight into the clinch.

Suleimani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papaioanou scores with a jab to the head.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut.
Suleimani misses with a shot to the body
and Papaioanou counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Papaioanou there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Papaioanou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papaioanou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Papaioanou swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suleimani scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suleimani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papaioanou was well out of range. Poor timing from Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a hook but Papaioanou blocks it.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suleimani walks into a straight right hand from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou tries to clinch up.
Suleimani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papaioanou misses with a combination
and Suleimani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Papaioanou connects with the punch.
Papaioanou misses with a two punch combination.
Suleimani throws a lazy uppercut
and Papaioanou counters with a straight right hand.
Papaioanou misses with a looping right.

Papaioanou lands a left and a right that sends Suleimani crashing to the canvas! Papaioanou dives into mount looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleimani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papaioanou wants to control but Suleimani has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani is staying active underneath Papaioanou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suleimani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Papaioanou won't allow Suleimani to get back to his feet.
Suleimani working a defensive guard but Papaioanou passes into half guard.
Papaioanou wants to take a breather but Suleimani is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suleimani wants to improve his position but Papaioanou is controlling well.
Papaioanou trying to control the action but Suleimani is working from the bottom.
Papaioanou stops Suleimani from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou wants to free his trapped foot but Suleimani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Papaioanou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Papaioanou wants to take a breather but Suleimani is having none of it.
Suleimani trying to control from the bottom.
Suleimani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Papaioanou is working for a submission of some sort.
Papaioanou moves into full mount! Suleimani won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suleimani is squirming around, avoiding Papaioanou's attempts to control the action.
Suleimani is trying to escape the mount.
Suleimani stops Papaioanou from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Suleimani tries to improve his position but Papaioanou has taken his back! Papaioanou has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Suleimani tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Papaioanou pushes Suleimani away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lefteris Papaioanou!