DFC Mayhem 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Smultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sausage McMuffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smultz comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park- Bleed it out. McMuffin has chosen my chemical romance- Helena as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Smultz
vs
McMuffin

195 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

KnockOut
Phantom Fightwear

Mizuko

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Smultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sausage McMuffin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smultz avoids the head kick by McMuffin.

McMuffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smultz's half guard.

Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
Smultz is looking for a sweep. McMuffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
Smultz is staying active underneath McMuffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McMuffin seems to be looking for submissions.

Smultz actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMuffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMuffin is keen to just control but Smultz is a slippery customer.
Smultz tries to roll over but McMuffin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smultz is not content to let McMuffin control the position.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.

Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMuffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMuffin passes to side control.
McMuffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McMuffin trying to control the position but Smultz is working away.
Smultz is looking to regain half guard here but McMuffin keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smultz looks to move to half guard but instead McMuffin has passed into mount! Damn!
McMuffin raining down hammerfists from mount.
McMuffin unloads with some shots from mount but Smultz bucks and avoids them well.
Smultz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McMuffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMuffin is looking to take a break and control but Smultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Smultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McMuffin throwing shots but Smultz is blocking nicely.
McMuffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from McMuffin.
McMuffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that McMuffin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McMuffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smultz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McMuffin wants to control but Smultz is keeping him busy.

Smultz looking for submissions off his back.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
Smultz is breathing heavily.

McMuffin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McMuffin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McMuffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smultz keeps working.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Smultz looking for submissions off his back.

Smultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McMuffin pulls his head out easily.
McMuffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Smultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McMuffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMuffin.
McMuffin is looking to take a break and control but Smultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMuffin moves nicely into side control.
Smultz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McMuffin trying to control the action but Smultz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sausage McMuffin dominated that 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.

McMuffin misses with a double jab

and Smultz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smultz.

Smultz drops back looking for a leg! McMuffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McMuffin manages to kick Smultz off! Smultz jumps back into McMuffin's guard.
Smultz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smultz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McMuffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMuffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Smultz is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMuffin is concentrating on defense, preventing Smultz from advancing position.
McMuffin is looking to improve his position.
McMuffin punching from the bottom.
McMuffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smultz is working away from the top position though.
McMuffin gets back to full guard.
McMuffin is trying to control the position but Smultz postures up.
Smultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

McMuffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smultz is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

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

Smultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McMuffin controlling the position.
Sausage McMuffin has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

McMuffin looking for a guillotine here but Smultz defends easily.

McMuffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McMuffin has his foot on Smultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smultz works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Smultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McMuffin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McMuffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Smultz 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.
McMuffin tries to strike from the bottom.

Smultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smultz wants to pass the guard but McMuffin is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smultz works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McMuffin is looking to control Smultz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMuffin avoid being mounted?
McMuffin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smultz looking to pass the guard.
McMuffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McMuffin working a defensive guard here.
McMuffin trying to strike off his back.

Smultz 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMuffin pulls Smultz in to control the position.

Smultz drops back looking for a leg! McMuffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McMuffin manages to kick Smultz off! Smultz jumps back into McMuffin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Smultz dominated that second round.
That's time! Smultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McMuffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smultz moves away.
Smultz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

McMuffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smultz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McMuffin trying to control the action but Smultz is working from the bottom.
Smultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McMuffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smultz is avoiding damage well.
McMuffin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smultz is looking to regain half guard here but McMuffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Smultz looks to move to half guard but instead McMuffin has passed into mount! Damn!
McMuffin tries to control but Smultz wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMuffin has hold of Smultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smultz is in all sorts of trouble here.
McMuffin throwing strikes here but Smultz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

McMuffin looking for a guillotine from mount but Smultz is having none of it.
McMuffin scores with a couple of good head shots there.

McMuffin has hold of Smultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McMuffin prevents Smultz from getting the reversal.
McMuffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smultz avoids a series of strikes thrown by McMuffin.
McMuffin misses with a head shot.
Smultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McMuffin tries to control but Smultz wriggling away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smultz is trying desperately to improve position.
McMuffin unloads with some shots from mount but Smultz bucks and avoids them well.
McMuffin trying to control but Smultz is having none of it.
Smultz can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMuffin throwing strikes here but Smultz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

McMuffin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McMuffin throwing strikes here but Smultz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McMuffin looking to control but Smultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McMuffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMuffin controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McMuffin working for a submission but Smultz is keeping him at bay.
Smultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McMuffin tries to control but Smultz wriggling away.
Smultz is looking to improve his position but McMuffin isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McMuffin is working for a guillotine from mount but Smultz frees his head quite easily.
Smultz is looking to get to half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sausage McMuffin!
Sausage McMuffin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mizuko for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stokes
vs
Emelianenko

200 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
17
247 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Stokes!
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, Gattsu Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokes fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Stokes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Stokes's body.
Stokes throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko with a jab.
Stokes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stokes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emelianenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stokes throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Trevor Stokes has been cut.
Stokes throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stokes is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Stokes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko rushes Stokes and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Stokes is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Emelianenko piles on the pressure and Stokes crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Branco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Branco
vs
Steele

172 cm
19
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joaquim Branco!
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, Raylan Steele!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.

Branco moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Branco can't get the takedown.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco gets through Steele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele is trying to maintain a safe position but Branco gets an underhook and turns Steele into the cage.
Branco is looking for a takedown.
Steele is looking to control Branco's arms but Branco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steele is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Branco has denied him.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco has Steele pressed against the cage.
A short right from Branco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Branco lands an uppercut.
Branco working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Branco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Branco has him pressed against the cage.
Branco lands a left hand.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Branco.
Steele blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Branco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco tries for a takedown but Steele manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Branco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele being controlled against the cage.
Branco stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco stalling against the cage.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Steele is looking to control Branco's arms but Branco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Branco is struggling to control the position.
Steele blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Branco as Steele tries to tie him up.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Branco misses with a knee to the head.
Steele blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco working aggressively here.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele is trying to force a seperation but Branco has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Branco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branco shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense.
Steele clobbers Branco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Branco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Branco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branco somewhat.

Branco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Branco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Branco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco scores with a hook to the body.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joaquim Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branco misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Branco misses with some punches.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Branco working aggressively here.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco prevents Steele from breaking the clinch.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Branco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco slows down the pace here.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele tries to stall but Branco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Branco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Branco improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branco throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele is looking to control Branco's arms but Branco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steele has his back to the cage.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Branco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Branco dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Branco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Branco misses with a looping right.
Branco takes one to the chin there.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco swings widly with a right hand
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steele digs a good body shot into Branco's ribs.
Branco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele scores with the left hand. Branco knows he should have avoided that one.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Steele has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

Branco rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele is trying to force a seperation but Branco has the dominant position.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
Branco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Branco trying to land knees to the body.
Steele prevents a body shot from Branco.
Steele content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Branco content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Branco is controlling him.
Steele looking to slow down the pace here.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele trying to control the position but instead, Branco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steele into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Branco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Branco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Branco seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Branco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Branco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Branco improves position.
Raylan Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Branco works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Branco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steele's brow.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Branco working aggressively here.

Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Branco throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Steele catches Branco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joaquim Branco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like Joaquim Branco has been cut.
Branco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.

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 Joaquim Branco.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Branco, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Easton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Vovchanchyn
vs
Easton

188 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Easton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easton tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn circles away easily
and Vovchanchyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Peter Easton has been cut.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Easton.
Easton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.

Easton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vovchanchyn was covering up waiting for the punch and Easton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn is trying to keep Easton in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easton trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Easton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Easton controls the pace.
Easton looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Easton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Easton has a closed guard, preventing Vovchanchyn from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vovchanchyn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Easton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vovchanchyn has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Easton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vovchanchyn has momentary wrist control but Easton slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Easton chips away with some ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Easton controlling him for the moment.
Easton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Vovchanchyn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vovchanchyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Easton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Easton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Easton content to stall in guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Easton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vovchanchyn is trying to get back to half guard.
Easton working the ground and pound but Vovchanchyn is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Easton scoring with punches and elbows.
Vovchanchyn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Easton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Easton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Easton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Easton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vovchanchyn's half guard.
Easton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Easton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Easton is pressing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vovchanchyn is holding on for now.
Easton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easton stalling.
Easton thows a huge punch but Vovchanchyn dodges it nicely.
Peter Easton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Easton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easton working the head and body with strikes.
Easton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Easton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vovchanchyn taking some punishment here, with Easton in his half guard.
Easton wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy.
Easton winds up and cracks Vovchanchyn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Easton.
Easton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Easton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Easton lands with a punch from half guard.

Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Easton lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vovchanchyn quite badly. Vovchanchyn pulls Easton in close trying to recover. Easton postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vovchanchyn on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vovchanchyn doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

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

Lockwood
vs
Thompson

178 cm
26
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Lockwood!
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, Stephen Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Lockwood moves away and avoids it.
Lockwood lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lockwood misses with a body shot.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Lockwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Lockwood is looking to counter punch.
Lockwood avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Lockwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thompson back to the cage. Lockwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lockwood throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Lockwood moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lockwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lockwood is just out of range.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lockwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Lockwood both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Stephen Thompson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lockwood moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Thompson is rocked!
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lockwood.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockwood finish him?
Lockwood throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Lockwood's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lockwood fakes the body blow, causing Thompson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Thompson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Lockwood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jacobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Jacobi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Thomas's chin.

Jacobi
vs
Thomas

165 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Jacobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacobis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacobi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas cracks Jacobi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Jacobi with that takedown attempt.
Jacobi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobi under the eye.
Jacobi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Oooooh!!! Thomas has knocked Jacobi down with a huge combo! Thomas steps away and waves a wobbly Jacobi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Jacobi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Thomas cracks Jacobi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thomas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jacobi to stand back up!
Oh Jacobi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobi leaves his chin hanging out and Thomas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jacobi crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Thomas!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Victor Ruiz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Springs
vs
Ruiz

195 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

191 cm
26
266 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Springs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws a hook but Ruiz blocks it.
Springs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Victor Ruiz has been cut.
Springs throws a monster overhand right that drops Ruiz! Springs follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
In his post fight interview, Randy Springs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinto comes to the cage accompanied by Shell Shocked. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tinto
vs
Sharpe

168 cm
27
158 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

160 cm
20
158 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Tinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe misses with a left hand

and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sharpe won't be happy with that.
Sharpe is looking to regain half guard here but Tinto keeps moving and retains side control.
Tinto controlling the position from side mount.
Sharpe is trying to get back to half guard.
Tinto is staying tight to Sharpe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe is trying to get back to half guard.

Tinto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sharpe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sharpe is trying to control Tinto's posture but Tinto avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tinto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sharpe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharpe gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tinto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharpe defending well though.
Tinto controlling the pace.

Tinto is working for a kimura but Sharpe is defending it quite comfortably.
Sharpe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tinto in particular looking to stall.
Sharpe wants to get back to full guard.
Tinto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sharpe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Tinto 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.

That's four 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.
Tinto controlling from the top position.

Sharpe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tinto uses it to pass to side control.
Sharpe regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto is pressing down on Sharpe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sharpe is holding on for now.
Tinto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sharpe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tinto.
As Sharpe tries to get set, Tinto tries to push him back and clinch up but Sharpe manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharpe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sharpe misses the shot to the body.
Sharpe ducks under a wild hook from Tinto.
Sharpe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sharpe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tinto.
Tinto attempts a counter takedown but Sharpe avoids it well and moves away.
Sharpe misses with a right hand

and Tinto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Tinto is looking for a kimura here.
Tinto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tinto seems to be working for a kimura but Sharpe defends the submission attempt.

Tinto is looking for a kimura but Sharpe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tinto to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tinto prevents Sharpe from improving his position.
Tinto is taking a breather. Sharpe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sharpe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tinto manages to pass to mount!

Tinto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sharpe is surviving well by controlling Tinto's body position as best he can.
Tinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpe can do to turn this around?
Tinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Tinto looking for a guillotine from mount but Sharpe is having none of it.
Tinto controlling from the full mount.
Sharpe is trying to reverse the position but instead Tinto has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe wants to escape the position.

Tinto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sharpe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tinto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe turns into Tinto and is now in his guard.
Tinto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Tinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharpe is aware though and is defending well.

Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharpe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharpe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharpe pushing down on Tinto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
Tinto gets back to full guard.
Sharpe looking to pass the guard.
Tinto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sharpe has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tinto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tinto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Tinto looking for submissions off his back.

Sharpe is working for a submission of some sort.
Tinto is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tinto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Tinto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sharpe pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Tinto 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. And we move into the final round!

Sharpe takes a swing at Tinto's ribcage but misses.
Tinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Sharpe does it's job there.
Marcus Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpe swings away with a body shot that misses

and Tinto counters with a takedown into side control.
Sharpe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tinto's best efforts.
Tinto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tinto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tinto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tinto content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tinto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sharpe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sharpe shrugs it off.
Sharpe regains half guard.
Tinto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tinto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sharpe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marcus Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Tinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinto works his way to his opponent's back.
Tinto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sharpe.
Sharpe is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sharpe.
Tinto not allowing Sharpe to control his hands.
Tinto controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sharpe trying to control the hands but Tinto won't let him.
Sharpe tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharpe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tinto controlling from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Tinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tinto, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Getstoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Palentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Getstoned has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Getstoned
vs
Palentine

150 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

MayheM sportswear
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Getstoned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Palentine!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getstoned dodges the punch combination from Palentine.
Palentine scores with a shot to the body.
Getstoned takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Getstoned's head coaches at Skulls house of pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Palentine is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Getstoned misses with an uppercut.
Palentine slips a jab and a cross from Getstoned.
Getstoned with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palentine to score with a decent uppercut.
Palentine throws a poor cross that misses
and Getstoned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Getstoned looks to score with a jab to the body but Palentine is just out of range.
Palentine blocks a jab.
Palentine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Getstoned has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palentine misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Getstoned forces Palentine back against the cage and clinches.
Getstoned being controlled against the cage.

Getstoned decides to pull guard.
Palentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Getstoned has wrist control.
Palentine controlling from the top position.

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

Palentine is posturing up here but Getstoned has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Palentine tries to roll out but it's too tight and Palentine has to tap! Slick submission there by Getstoned!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Getstoned!
Our winner, Ted Getstoned, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazzar Mcshrads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller has chosen Still Here by Drake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Henry Teller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcshrads
vs
Teller

187 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lazzar Mcshrads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Teller!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcshrads defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Teller moves in looking to clinch but Mcshrads pushes him off.
Mcshrads changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Mcshrads feints and as Teller raises his hands in defense, Mcshrads changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcshrads is standing up over Teller. Teller looks to escape but Mcshrads dives into side control.
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.

Teller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcshrads. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mcshrads has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Mcshrads is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teller bucks up and tries to throw Mcshrads off but instead Mcshrads has got his back!

Teller is trying to defend against the choke here but Mcshrads has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Mcshrads Tightens the hold and Teller taps out furiously! Mcshrads displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lazzar Mcshrads!
A pretty intense looking Lazzar Mcshrads took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Henry Teller stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's a tough dude. I'm obviously disappointed but I'll definitely come back stronger than ever. Can't wait to get back in the gym Monday morning.'.