DFC Sin City 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Who (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Who had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Who
vs
Lewis

194 cm
22
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bad Company Fightwear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Who!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis lands a glancing blow to the side of Who's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Who is defended easily by Lewis.
Who misses with a body kick.
Lewis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Who is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Who circles away and keeps his distance.

Lewis has managed to clinch.
Lewis wants to break free but Who has control.

Who manages to break the clinch.

Who darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Who avoids it.

Who's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Who looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Who persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Lewis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Who keeps it at a distance.
Who is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
Who blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Who keeps it at a distance.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Who circles away.

Lewis rushes Who and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Who takes a shot to the head.

Who breaks the clinch.

Lewis has Who up against the cage in a clinch.
Who swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Who - that landed with a thud.
Who tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Who. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Who tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.

Who pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Who.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis misses with an elbow over the top.
Who has Lewis pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Who smiles and moves away.

Who gets tackled into the cage by Lewis. Lewis maintains the clinch.

Who breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Who misses with a right hand

and Lewis counters with a crisp one two that drops Who! Lewis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Who to his feet! Who is in big trouble!

Who is rocked!
Who tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Who is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Who looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Who shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense.
Who seems to have got his legs back now.
Who is breathing heavily.
Lewis misses with a low kick.

Lewis clinches.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
Who tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Who prevents Lewis from breaking the clinch.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Who has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Who fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lewis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Who.
Who keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Who keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis pushes Who back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Who keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Who.
The referee calls for Who to work.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis digs a right hand underneath Who's ribcage. Who let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Who drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lewis pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lewis has Who up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Lewis.
Lewis continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Who smiles and moves away.
Who gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Who tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Who blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lewis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lewis lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Who can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lewis and Who drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lewis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Lewis!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Vivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Teague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teague comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Olympic Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Vivas
vs
Teague

185 cm
24
194 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

192 cm
24
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Vivas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Teague!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vivas tries for a takedown but Teague sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teague stuffs the takedown attempt from Vivas. Vivas gets slowly back to his feet.
Vivas shoots in but Teague avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vivas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Teague closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vivas to the mat! Vivas manages to get full guard.
Vivas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teague throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Teague is looking to work some ground and pound but Vivas has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teague working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teague cracks Vivas with a solid left hand.
Teague won't allow Vivas to get back to his feet.
Teague pushes down on Vivas's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Teague missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teague is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Teague throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teague missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vivas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Teague.
Teague thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vivas fails with the takedown.

Teague scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Teague goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vivas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Teague but great work by Vivas.
Vivas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vivas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teague can do anything to dispel that myth.
Teague dodges the ground and pound from Vivas.
Teague manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teague throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teague stops Vivas from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vivas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Teague.
Vivas controlling Teague's posture.
Teague postures up in Vivas's guard and throws a big left but Vivas blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teague lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Teague postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teague working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vivas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teague throwing strikes but missing.
Vivas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teague throws a big right hand that misses.
Vivas pulls Teague in close to prevent any damage.

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.
Teague trying to control but Vivas is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Teague closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Teague prevents Vivas from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Teague there.
Teague throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teague throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vivas to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teague working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teague looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Teague looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vivas is fending him off so far but Teague persists. Nope, Vivas circles away and we're back to standing.

Teague shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Teague thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vivas's head.
Teague misses with a head shot. Vivas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Teague won't allow Vivas to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vivas keeping moving, preventing Teague from controlling successfully.
Teague must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Teague throws a strike but Vivas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teague looking to control.
Vivas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Teague's head.
Teague controlling Vivas's posture.
Vivas postures up in Teague's guard and throws a big left but Teague blocks it.
Vivas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vivas chips away with some ground and pound.
Vivas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tommy Teague has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teague avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teague preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vivas 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.
Teague is controlling Vivas's posture.
Teague avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Teague utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vivas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vivas throws a big elbow that misses.
Vivas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vivas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vivas wants to pass the guard but Teague is keeping the position.
Vivas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vivas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teague stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vivas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teague sprawls well initially but Vivas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Teague is trying to control but can't.
Vivas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teague defending well though.
Teague manages to get to full guard.
Teague has control of Vivas's left arm, preventing Vivas from doing any damage.
Teague has momentary wrist control but Vivas slips an elbow through the middle.
Vivas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vivas throws a strike but Teague rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vivas wants to stand and escape but Teague is having none of it.
Vivas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teague is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teague throwing strikes but missing.
Teague postures up in Vivas's guard and throws a big left but Vivas blocks it.
Teague with a nice head shot there.
Teague throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vivas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teague landing some decent shots from guard.
Teague postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vivas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vivas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teague defends well and Vivas ends up having to push Teague into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Teague swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Teague fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vivas to the ground. Teague is now in Vivas's guard.
Vivas keeping full guard, as Teague tries to pass.
Teague landing with the ground and pound.
Teague throws a strike but Vivas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vivas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vivas throws a strike but Teague rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teague throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vivas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teague looking to pass the guard.
Teague wants to control from the top but Vivas keeps moving.
Teague throwing strikes but missing.
Teague wants to control from the top but Vivas keeps moving.
Teague working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Teague throws a strike but Vivas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vivas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teague working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vivas.
Teague keeping full guard, as Vivas tries to pass.
Vivas throws an elbow that misses. Teague uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vivas's guard. Nice move by Teague!

Vivas keeping moving, preventing Teague from controlling successfully.
Vivas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teague trying to control the position from guard on top but Vivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teague is working Vivas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vivas has momentary wrist control but Teague slips an elbow through the middle.
Teague missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vivas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teague.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vivas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Teague decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Teague not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Teague thows a huge punch but Vivas dodges it nicely.
Teague is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teague is stalling here. Vivas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Teague seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vivas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Teague avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vivas.
Teague is looking to regain half guard here but Vivas keeps moving and retains side control.
Teague on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vivas lands a nice forearm strike.
Vivas in side control, throwing shots but Teague defends.
Vivas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vivas in side control, throwing shots but Teague defends.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vivas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vivas in side control, throwing shots but Teague defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Vivas.
I think Vivas 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dippe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmy Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dippe
vs
Jones

188 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Dippe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dippe gets a clinch.
Dippe working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dippe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Dippe to work.
Dippe lands a knee to the body.
Jones looks winded!
Dippe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dippe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dippe connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Timmy Jones has been cut.
Dippe has Jones pressed against the cage.
Dippe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dippe stalling the fight.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dippe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
The referee calls for Dippe to work.
Dippe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dippe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dippe slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Dippe.
Dippe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dippe tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dippe defends it well.

Dippe has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Dippe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Dippe scores a nice knee to the body.
Dippe landing knees to the head.
Dippe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dippe stalling in the clinch.
Dippe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dippe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dippe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dippe is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Dippe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dippe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dippe slowing the pace effectively.
Dippe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dippe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Dippe.

Jones gets tackled into the cage by Dippe. Dippe maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dippe trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dippe into the cage.
Dippe is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dippe landing knees to the head.
Dippe scores with a knee to the head.
Dippe scores with a knee to the head.
Dippe misses with a knee to the head.
Dippe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Dippe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Dippe effectively controlling the action here.
Dippe connects with a knee to the head.
Dippe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Come on Dippe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dippe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dippe has Jones pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jones is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Dippe - that's hurt Jones badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jones is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jones doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alexander Dippe!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed's entrance music is Creed. A fine choice. Wesson has chosen In Your Honor - Foo Fighters as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Creed
vs
Wesson

187 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adonis Creed!
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, Dean Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
Creed throws a push kick but Wesson slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Wesson misses.
Wesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Creed clinches up against the cage.

Creed ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Creed no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wesson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wesson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wesson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wesson dives into side control.

Creed wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Wesson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Creed's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Creed is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Wesson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dean Wesson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Wesson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Combat Device (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Device comes to the cage accompanied by The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Device
vs
Martins

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Combat Device!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Device scores with a head kick. Martins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Martins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Device as he avoids it easily.
Device connects with a body shot.
Combat Device seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Device throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but Device shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Device darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Device swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins.
Martins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Device! Martins is backing up but he can't get away as Device lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Martins and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Combat Device!
Combat Device decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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mgr
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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Arntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robb Stark will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Arntz
vs
Stark

180 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Arntz!
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, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arntz, as that shot connected.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arntz swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Arntz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Arntz.
Arntz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stark has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Arntz fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark blocks a jab.
Arntz ducks right into an uppercut from Stark.
Arntz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Arntz finds it's target.
Stark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Arntz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arntz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Arntz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arntz glances at the clock... BAM! Stark nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Arntz crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Arntz is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robb Stark!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur The Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hinrik Leifsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Leifsson's choice of entrance music: Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. Artur The Axe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Axe
vs
Leifsson

195 cm
25
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

212 cm
23
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

EVOLUTION Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur The Axe!
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, Hinrik Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Axe's waist but The Axe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leifsson off to one side.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from The Axe misses the target.
The Axe just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson slips a straight right by The Axe.

Leifsson has The Axe up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Leifsson to work.
The Axe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leifsson avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leifsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Leifsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Axe manages to get himself to full guard.

The Axe controls Leifsson momentarily but Leifsson frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leifsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Axe, up you get!
The Axe connects with a looping right hand.
Leifsson tries to clinch there but The Axe circles away.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but The Axe circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Axe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Axe lands a nice shot to the body.
Leifsson shoots in and drives through. The Axe sprawls well.

The Axe tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Axe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from The Axe.
Leifsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leifsson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
The Axe misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
The Axe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Axe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Axe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Axe.
Leifsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Axe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Artur The Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hinrik Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
The Axe misses with the head strike.
The Axe swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Axe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by The Axe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson misses with a knee to the head.
Leifsson wants to get back to striking at distance but The Axe won't allow it.
The Axe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Axe misses with some punches.

Leifsson manages to break the clinch.

Leifsson clinches up against the cage.
The Axe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leifssons head.
The Axe swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by The Axe.
Leifsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Leifsson is rocked!
The Axe throws a head punch that misses.
The Axe throws a head punch that misses.
The Axe creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Leifsson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Leifsson drops to his knees and The Axe pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur The Axe!
After the fight, Artur The Axe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Hinrik Leifsson had this to say: 'Props to Artur. I wasn't good enough on the night, I will be back-I will get that belt sooner or later.'.

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RATING
42%

Main event

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

Laston
vs
Umbuku

194 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Bad Company Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Laston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harley Umbuku!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umbuku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umbuku misses with a takedown attempt - Laston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laston is looking to counter punch.
Laston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Umbuku tries to clinch but Laston moves out of range.
Umbuku closes the distance and clinches up with Laston, looking for a takedown. Umbuku pushes Laston against the cage but Laston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Umbuku slips a jab from Laston.
Laston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Umbuku throws a hook to the side of Laston's head but Laston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laston throwing a counter right hand but Umbuku manages to avoid it.
Umbuku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Harley Umbuku has been cut.
Laston keeps the fight on the outside.
Umbuku shoots for a double leg takedown but Laston sprawls well. He's pushed Umbuku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon Laston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Umbuku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbuku misses with a few strikes there.
Umbuku motions for Laston to come forward. Umbuku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laston tries to bum rush Umbuku with a series of wild strikes but Umbuku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Laston. That snapped Umbuku's head back.
Laston throws a hook but Umbuku blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbuku shoots in looking for a takedown but Laston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umbuku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umbuku's head backwards.
Laston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Umbuku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Umbuku misses with a left hand

and Laston counters with a crisp right hand that drops Umbuku! Laston lets Umbuku back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Umbuku is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Laston has cracked Umbuku with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Laston lands another huge swinging hook and Umbuku tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Umbuku, before Laston can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Laston!
Jon Laston is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Jon Laston was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.