CFN 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Smiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Vrlinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis Vrlinic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smiths
vs
Vrlinic

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Vrlinic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Vrlinic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smiths tries to clinch but Vrlinic is having none of it.
Smiths tries to clinch there but Vrlinic circles away.
It seemed like Vrlinic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vrlinic!
Smiths fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vrlinic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Vrlinic tries to keep at a distance but Smiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smiths lands a body punch.
Vrlinic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smiths throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smiths misses with a punch to the body.
Vrlinic lands with a right to the head.
Smiths landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrlinic scores with a shoulder strike.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.

Vrlinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vrlinic keeps the fight on the outside.
Smiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrlinic thuds his right hand into Smiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vrlinic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smiths tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smiths wants to clinch
and Vrlinic counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Smiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Vrlinic tries to keep at a distance but Smiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smiths as Vrlinic tries to tie him up.
Vrlinic lands a left hand.
Vrlinic stalling.
Smiths is trying to stall.
Vrlinic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smiths seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vrlinic can turn it around.
Smiths lands an elbow that stopped Vrlinic in his tracks for a moment.
Smiths lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiths is trying to stall.
Smiths utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths can't find room to land a body shot as Vrlinic controls the action.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrlinic is defending well for now.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrlinic is defending well for now.
Smiths stops a takedown attempt from Vrlinic.
Smiths prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Smiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Vrlinic.
Smiths looking to throw knees to the head but Vrlinic is blocking nicely.
Smiths looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrlinic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithss head.
Vrlinic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrlinic is stalling here.
Smiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.

Vrlinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Smiths closes the distance and pushes Vrlinic back into the cage.
Smiths has Vrlinic pressed against the cage.
Vrlinic is trying to break the clinch but Smiths has him pressed against the cage.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths landing knees to the body.
Vrlinic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrlinic avoids the damage to the body.
Vrlinic is trying to pull guard but Smiths has him pressed against the cage.
Smiths just leaning against Vrlinic, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrlinic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vrlinic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Vrlinic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths is trying to maintain a safe position but Vrlinic gets an underhook and turns Smiths into the cage.
Vrlinic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrlinic lands with a short shot to the head.
Smiths with a knee to the head.
Vrlinic tries to pull guard but Smiths holds him up against the cage and eventually Vrlinic drops back down to his feet.
Smiths is trying to stall.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
Smiths can't find room to land a body shot as Vrlinic controls the action.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Denis Vrlinic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vrlinic lands a jab to the nose.
Smiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vrlinic thuds his right hand into Smiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Smiths moves into the clinch.
Smiths crunches a lovely knee into Vrlinic's ribcage.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Vrlinic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vrlinic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smiths after a bit of a struggle.
Vrlinic managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
Smiths misses with a knee strike.
Vrlinic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smiths has Vrlinic pushed against the cage.
Smiths lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiths landing knees to the body.
John Smiths has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smiths misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Smiths.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrlinic avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
Vrlinic lands a hook that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrlinic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrlinic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vrlinic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smiths controlling the action here for a moment.
Vrlinic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smiths throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrlinic's elbow.
Smiths using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vrlinic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smiths has Vrlinic pressed against the cage, preventing Vrlinic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vrlinic lands with a left to the head.
Vrlinic tries to circle away but Smiths has him pinned against the cage.

Vrlinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic lands with an overhand left.
Denis Vrlinic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Smiths fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smiths tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrlinic defends well and Smiths ends up having to push Vrlinic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smiths wants to clinch up but Vrlinic keeps it at a distance.
Vrlinic tests Smiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrlinic throws out a powerful jab.
Smiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smiths wants to clinch up but Vrlinic keeps it at a distance.
Denis Vrlinic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiths gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Smiths moves into range and clinches up with Vrlinic.
Smiths lands a good knee to the midsection. Vrlinic won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiths obliges.
Vrlinic is trying to break the clinch but Smiths is controlling him.
Smiths tries a knee to the head but Vrlinic blocks it.
Smiths works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smiths scores a nice knee to the body.
Smiths looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Smiths.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrlinic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrlinic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiths tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrlinic.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
Smiths with a knee to the head.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Vrlinic is looking to break free of the clinch but Smiths has double underhooks.
Vrlinic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Smiths scores with a hook to the body.
Smiths tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiths throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denis Vrlinic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Smiths tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vrlinic scores with a jab.
Vrlinic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiths momentarily.

Smiths darts in and clinches Vrlinic up against the cage.
Smiths lands an elbow just above Vrlinic 's eye.
Smiths lands an elbow inside that Vrlinic shrugs off.
Vrlinic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithss head.
Smiths landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A bit of stalling here from Smiths.
Smiths will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vrlinic up against the cage.
Smiths with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiths taking a breather.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrlinic wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic wants to get back to striking at distance but Smiths won't allow it.
Vrlinic blocks an elbow strike from Smiths.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smiths.
Knees to the body from Smiths.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiths misses with an elbow strike.
Vrlinic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Vrlinic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrlinic scores with a shoulder strike.
Smiths using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vrlinic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrlinic is working for takedown but Smiths is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smiths throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smiths landing knees to the body.
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
Vrlinic avoiding damage.
Vrlinic stalling in the clinch.
Vrlinic continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vrlinic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrlinic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic is stalling here.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrlinic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrlinic avoids the damage to the body.
Vrlinic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiths throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrlinic blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiths is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
Vrlinic has had enough of the clinch but Smiths keeps him there for the moment.
Smiths with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrlinic pushes Smiths back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic working hard to break the clinch.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrlinic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denis Vrlinic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrlinic blocks an elbow strike from Smiths.
Smiths looking to stall.
Smiths is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
John Smiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiths looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Vrlinic.
I've got Vrlinic 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Vrlinic!
Denis Vrlinic opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slobodan Anusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slobodan Anusic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Anusic
vs
Levin

187 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slobodan Anusic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Levin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anusic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anusic walks into a jab.

It looks like Slobodan Anusic has been cut.
Levin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Levin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Levin connects with a jab.

Anusic is rocked!
Levin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Anusic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anusic is breathing heavily.
Levin fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Anusic out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Artem Levin!
Artem Levin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Berget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Macbeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Macbeth's choice of entrance music: Iron Maiden - The Trooper. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Berget
vs
Macbeth

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Berget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brody Macbeth!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berget tries a head kick but it misses.

Berget clinches.
Macbeth is trying to break free.
Macbeth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berget has him pressed against the cage.

Berget ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berget no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Macbeth is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berget has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Macbeth is looking to defend but Berget has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Macbeth! Berget pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Macbeth taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Evan Berget!
The defeated Brody Macbeth had this to say: 'Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floki Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callum Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gustafsson
vs
Smith

178 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Arcticus University: London
Max Octane Fight Wear

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floki Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Callum Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Gustafsson throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gustafsson defends well and Smith ends up having to push Gustafsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gustafsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustafsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Gustafsson lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Gustafsson does it's job there.
Gustafsson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gustafsson with a body shot.
Smith jabs Gustafsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gustafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Gustafsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
Gustafsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
Floki Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Smith.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustafsson catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gustafsson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
Smith tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafsson. Those never looked like landing.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Gustafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a jab from Gustafsson.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Floki Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gustafsson throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Gustafsson blocks the low kick.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustafsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith looks winded!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustafsson as Smith tries to tie him up.

Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gustafsson duly obliges.
Smith wants to clinch.
Gustafsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith looks for the body kick but Gustafsson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floki Gustafsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gustafsson clinches up against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.

Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Gustafsson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Smith backs away, Gustafsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Gustafsson coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Gustafsson is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gustafsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Callum Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Gustafsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gustafsson's sensitive parts.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustafsson misses the target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuns Gustafsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Floki Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustafsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Gustafsson backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Gustafsson manages to avoid it all.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustafsson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses its target.
Floki Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Smith.
Gustafsson blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gustafsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.

Smith looking to score a takedown here. Gustafsson is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Smith is breathing heavily.

Gustafsson pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Gustafsson's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floki Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Gustafsson checks it.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustafsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith cracks the inside of Gustafsson's front leg.
Gustafsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Floki Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Smith.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Gustafsson rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Gustafsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Callum Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustafsson.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustafsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Gustafsson is struggling to control the position.
Smith tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.

Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gustafsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Callum Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Gustafsson scores with a nice right hand.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustafsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith slips a jab from Gustafsson.
Floki Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floki Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustafsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floki Gustafsson!
A victorious Floki Gustafsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Callum Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I was unlucky tonight; I could have done better but well done to my opponent. Right now its about getting back to the gym, putting the graft in and getting better, Thank You All!'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hayder Abdul Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Jaccard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Jaccard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Abdul Rahman
vs
Jaccard

183 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

179 cm
20
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hayder Abdul Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Jaccard!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaccard, as that shot connected.
Jaccard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdul Rahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaccard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaccard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Jaccard - just one landing.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaccard as he jumps to the side.
Jaccard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abdul Rahman's head.
Abdul Rahman blocks a head kick by Jaccard.
Abdul Rahman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaccard's waist but Jaccard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdul Rahman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayder Abdul Rahman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaccard thuds his shin into the meat of Abdul Rahman's side.
Jaccard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdul Rahman's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaccard thumps Abdul Rahman with a low kick.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaccard as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaccard. That's going to slow Abdul Rahman down.
Jaccard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdul Rahman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaccard can pounce on him.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses

and Abdul Rahman counters with a shoot takedown. Jaccard fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jaccard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaccard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abdul Rahman manages to get himself to full guard.

Jaccard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaccard passes Abdul Rahman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaccard lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jaccard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Abdul Rahman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Jaccard tenderised Abdul Rahman's leg. Abdul Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abdul Rahman walks into a straight right hand from Jaccard.
Jaccard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdul Rahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaccard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jaccard tries to bum rush Abdul Rahman with a series of wild strikes but Abdul Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Jaccard misses.
Abdul Rahman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abdul Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaccard.
Jaccard with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaccard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaccard.
Jaccard connects with a body shot that sends Abdul Rahman's belly button to the back.
Abdul Rahman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaccard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdul Rahman somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaccard! But no joy.
Jaccard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdul Rahman's hands.
Abdul Rahman fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaccard looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Abdul Rahman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jaccard on his heels. He'll look to pass Jaccard's guard now, I'm sure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaccard, not yet.
Abdul Rahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaccard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Rahman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaccard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul Rahman is one step ahead there.
Abdul Rahman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaccard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaccard has Abdul Rahman pulled in close to control his posture.
Jaccard is looking to sweep but instead, Abdul Rahman has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Jaccard dominated that round.
That's time! Abdul Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jaccard connects with a body shot.
Abdul Rahman wants to clinch up but Jaccard keeps it at a distance.
Abdul Rahman shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaccard sprawls well. He's pushed Abdul Rahman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaccard cracks Abdul Rahman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdul Rahman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaccard's waist but Jaccard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdul Rahman off to one side.
Jaccard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown but Jaccard shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayder Abdul Rahman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaccard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaccard thuds his right hand into Abdul Rahman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaccard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abdul Rahman momentarily.
Jaccard cracks the inside of Abdul Rahman's front leg.
Abdul Rahman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul Rahman shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaccard tries to sprawl out of it but Abdul Rahman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaccard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaccard connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaccard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaccard throws a head kick that half lands.
Abdul Rahman tries for a takedown but Jaccard circles away easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Jaccard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaccard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdul Rahman on the side of the head.
Jaccard lands a high kick!

It looks like Hayder Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Abdul Rahman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Abdul Rahman is rocked!
Abdul Rahman needs to keep his hands up - Jaccard had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Abdul Rahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Rahman with a poor takedown
and Jaccard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaccard drops Abdul Rahman with a huge uppercut! Abdul Rahman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jaccard is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Jaccard!