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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Layne Staley (ranked 3815 p4p, 438 weight class) and Tyga Laxx (ranked 22653 p4p, 738 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Staley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Junkhead. Tyga Laxx will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Staley
vs
Laxx

185 cm
29
193 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Layne Staley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyga Laxx !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Laxx . No joy for Staley on that attempt.
Laxx is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Staley with a body shot.
Staley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laxx looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Layne Staley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staley tries to work over Laxx 's front leg with a kick but Laxx checks it.
Laxx throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Laxx - just one landing.

It looks like Layne Staley has been cut.
Staley dives in and grabs Laxx 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laxx pushes down on Staley's head and hops out.
Laxx misses with a body shot.
Staley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laxx throws out a counter right but Staley avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Layne Staley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laxx lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Laxx .
Staley shoots in and drives through. Laxx sprawls well.
Laxx throws a body shot but no joy.
Staley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laxx swivels and escapes.
Staley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staley somewhat.
Laxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laxx has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Staley throws a right hand that misses
and Laxx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laxx wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laxx lands a nice shot to the body.
Staley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laxx throws out a counter right but Staley avoids it with no problem.
Laxx misses with a wild body shot.
Laxx darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laxx lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Staley is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Staley misses the target.
Oh Staley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Laxx does no damage.
Staley seems to have got his legs back now.
Staley has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Staley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staley somewhat.
Laxx scores with a nice head shot.

Staley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laxx 's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staley tries to free his leg and advance position but Laxx is retaining full guard.
Staley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Staley wants to control from the top but Laxx keeps moving.

Laxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Laxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Laxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Staley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Staley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Laxx , not yet.
Laxx looking to control.
Staley looking to pass the guard.

Laxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laxx trying to keep a closed guard but Staley is proving a slippery customer.
Staley advances to half guard.
Staley prevents Laxx from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Staley content to control rather than advance.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.
Staley wants to free his trapped foot but Laxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staley trying to control the pace.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.

Laxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laxx is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laxx is trying to control but can't.
Staley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laxx tries to get to full guard but Staley has control of the leg.
Laxx is concentrating on defense, preventing Staley from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyga Laxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Layne Staley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Staley shoots in looking for a takedown. Laxx tries to sprawl out of it but Staley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Staley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Staley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Staley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staley pushing down on Laxx 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laxx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laxx is trying to control but can't.
Staley slows the pace down in half guard.
Laxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley is thwarting Laxx 's attempts to control the position.
Laxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Staley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Staley wants to pass the guard but Laxx is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley slows the pace down in half guard.
Laxx keeping hold of Staley's head, controlling as best he can.
Laxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.
Laxx trying to hold on to Staley's head to control him but Staley postures up.
Laxx is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Staley is staying active.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Staley is taking a breather. Laxx 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.
Laxx tries to get to full guard but Staley has control of the leg.
Laxx wants to control but Staley is keeping busy.
Staley stalling.
Staley prevents Laxx from improving his position.
Laxx trying to control from the bottom.
Staley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staley trying to pass the guard but Laxx defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laxx wants to get back to full guard.

Laxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Staley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Staley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Staley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Staley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laxx trying to hold on to Staley's head to control him but Staley postures up.
Laxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staley's back!
Staley is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laxx is not going to allow Staley to sit and survive in this position.
Staley is really stuck here.

Laxx looking to break Staley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Staley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Laxx will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Staley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Staley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Staley is looking to escape.
Staley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Layne Staley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Layne Staley's cut.
That's time! Staley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Staley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Staley misses its intended target.
Staley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laxx connects with a looping right hand.
Staley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Staley misses the jab.
Laxx fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staley shoots for a takedown but Laxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laxx 's corner calls for a 1-2. Laxx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laxx scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Laxx .
Laxx throws a low kick but it's checked well by Staley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laxx tests Staley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Staley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Laxx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Staley.
Staley dives in and grabs Laxx 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laxx pushes down on Staley's head and hops out.
Laxx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Staley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Staley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Layne Staley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Staley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Staley throws out a loose jab but Laxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staley swings widly with a right hand
and Laxx makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Staley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Staley throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Laxx 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice shot by Laxx .
Laxx jabs Staley right on the nose. Staley blinks but takes it well.
Tyga Laxx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staley misses with a hook
and Laxx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laxx moves away from the strike by Staley.
Laxx throws a series of punches but Staley moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Laxx . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laxx .
Laxx wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laxx defending well as Staley loads up on a big left hand.
Staley dives in for a single leg takedown but Laxx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Staley moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staley misses with an uppercut.
Laxx cracks a nice hook into Staley's ribs.
Laxx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laxx .
Staley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staley somewhat.
Laxx slips a straight right by Staley.
Laxx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laxx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Staley shoots for a double leg takedown but Laxx sprawls well. He's pushed Staley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyga Laxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laxx misses with the combination.
Laxx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laxx blocks the body kick.
Laxx fails to land with a series of punches.
Staley takes one on the button.
Staley avoids the body shot from Laxx .
Laxx connects with a good right hand that stumbles Staley. Staley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laxx with a hook.
Laxx scores with a nice head shot.

Laxx tries to sprawl but Staley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laxx trying to control but Staley postures up.
Staley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laxx wants to control but Staley is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staley is pressing down on Laxx 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laxx is holding on for now.
Layne Staley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laxx tries to get to full guard but Staley has control of the leg.
Laxx trying to hold on to Staley's head to control him but Staley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Staley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laxx is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laxx is looking to control Staley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laxx avoid being mounted?
Staley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyga Laxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laxx has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyga Laxx !
A very excited looking Tyga Laxx 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
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Lejonstolt (ranked 3274 p4p, 322 weight class) and Dan McAdams (ranked 1473 p4p, 162 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lejonstolt
vs
McAdams

165 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Lejonstolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McAdams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lejonstolt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McAdams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McAdams throws a hook but Lejonstolt avoids it easily.
Lejonstolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McAdams throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Lejonstolt.
McAdams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McAdams 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.
Lejonstolt tries to clinch there but McAdams circles away.
McAdams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lejonstolt defends it well.
McAdams throws a body shot but no joy.
Lejonstolt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lejonstolt moves away from the strike by McAdams.
McAdams throws a low kick, looking for Lejonstolt's leg but Lejonstolt calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lejonstolt.
McAdams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lejonstolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAdams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lejonstolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAdams moves away.
Nice shot lands for Lejonstolt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams shoots in but Lejonstolt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lejonstolt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Lejonstolt moves into the clinch.
McAdams has a couple of punches blocked by Lejonstolt.
Lejonstolt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lejonstolt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAdams's elbow.
McAdams jumps guard but Lejonstolt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

McAdams pulls guard effortlessly.

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

McAdams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lejonstolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McAdams is tightening it up a little... Lejonstolt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lejonstolt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lejonstolt taps out! Nice BJJ there by McAdams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dan McAdams!
A victorious Dan McAdams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Letaivu (ranked 1683 p4p, 74 weight class) and Nigel Nobody (ranked 2027 p4p, 92 weight class). Nobody has chosen Red - Same Disease as his entrance music. Pascal Letaivu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Letaivu
vs
Nobody

170 cm
22
146 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

162 cm
21
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pascal Letaivu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nigel Nobody!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letaivu slips under a jab from Nobody.
Nobody displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Letaivu throws out the jab.
Nobody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
Nobody looks to throw a body kick
and Letaivu counters with a left and a right that stings Nobody.
Nobody misses with a hook to the body
and Letaivu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nobody thinking.
Nobody misses with a hook
and Letaivu counters with a right hand to the body.
Letaivu slips a jab and a cross from Nobody.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letaivu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nobody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nobody misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Letaivu to counter with a crisp jab.
Letaivu blocks a head kick by Nobody.
Nobody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Letaivu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody walks into a stiff left hand from Letaivu.
Letaivu is looking to clinch.
Nobody misses with a body kick.
Nobody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses.
Letaivu misses with a straight left.
Nobody with the counter takedown but Letaivu avoids it easily.
A combination from Letaivu does no damage.
Nobody ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nobody throws out a counter right but Letaivu avoids it with no problem.
Pascal Letaivu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nobody avoids the body shot from Letaivu.
Nobody looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Letaivu throws a big shot that misses.
Nobody doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu misses with the combination.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Letaivu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nobody throws a lazy body kick
and Letaivu counters with a left to the body.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Nobody moves out of range.

Letaivu takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Letaivu.
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
Letaivu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Letaivu scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Letaivu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Letaivu tries to throw a body punch but Nobody avoids it by throwing Letaivu back against the cage.

Nobody breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Letaivu swings for the body but Nobody moves out of range.
Letaivu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobody.
A big left from Nobody misses.
Letaivu misses with a body shot.
Letaivu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Letaivu connects with a body shot.
Nobody scores with a body shot.
Nobody connects with a nice looking jab.
Nobody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nobody.
Letaivu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobody connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Letaivu swings for the body but Nobody moves out of range.
Nobody just misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu misses with a lunging right hand
and Nobody counters with a thumping low kick.
Nobody swings for the body but Letaivu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Letaivu misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Letaivu lands with a good body shot.
Letaivu lands a jab to Nobody's midsection.
Letaivu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nobody with the counter takedown but Letaivu avoids it easily.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nobody moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Letaivu. Nobody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nobody drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Letaivu defends it well.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses.
Letaivu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Letaivu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nobody throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Letaivu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nobody counters with a leg kick.
Letaivu is looking to wear down Nobody with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Letaivu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody misses with an attempted mid kick.
Letaivu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Letaivu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Letaivu duly obliges.
Nobody avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nobody changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nobody drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Nobody's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Letaivu can't do much from the bottom here.
Nobody landing strikes.
Nobody fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Letaivu struggling a bit here.
Nobody has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Letaivu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Letaivu tries to improve position but can't.
Letaivu sneaks back into half guard.
Letaivu wants to improve his position but Nobody is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nobody.
Letaivu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nobody is working away from the top position though.
Nobody looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nobody tries to pass the half guard into mount. Letaivu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nobody is nestled in close to Letaivu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nobody is thwarting Letaivu's attempts to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nobody working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Letaivu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nobody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Letaivu wants to sweep but Nobody has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Letaivu wants to control but Nobody postures up.
Letaivu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nobody's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Letaivu is trying to control but can't.
Nobody missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Letaivu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nobody's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nobody's back!
Nigel Nobody has got the better of the ground game so far.
Letaivu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Letaivu controlling well, preventing Nobody from escaping the position.
Nobody looking very determined here, making life difficult for Letaivu.
Nobody is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Letaivu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobody is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Letaivu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nobody turns into Letaivu and is now in his guard.
Nobody postures up in Letaivu's guard and throws a big left but Letaivu blocks it.
Letaivu working a defensive guard here.
Letaivu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nobody trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nobody scoring with some ground and pound.
Letaivu is pulling down on Nobody's head. It's preventing any offense from Nobody, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nobody's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Nobody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Nobody dips to his left and cracks Letaivu with an uppercut!
Nobody tests Letaivu's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Letaivu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Letaivu misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nobody.
Nobody has Letaivu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Letaivu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Nobody breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letaivu connects with a body shot that sends Nobody's belly button to the back.
Nobody misses with a body shot.
Nobody lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
Letaivu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Letaivu lands a nice shot to the body.
Letaivu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nobody lands with a good body shot.
Nobody ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Letaivu looks to land a combination. Nobody sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Letaivu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nobody paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Letaivu closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu misses with a body punch.

Nobody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Letaivu lands with a nice body punch.
Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobody was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nobody throws a looping overhand right but Letaivu ducks down to avoid it.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobody misses with a looping left.
Letaivu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nobody momentarily.
Nobody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nobody.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses
and Letaivu counters with a left to the body.
Letaivu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nobody.
Letaivu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pascal Letaivu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Nobody.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu avoids the head kick by Nobody.
Nobody on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nobody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nobody.
Letaivu ducks right into an uppercut from Nobody.
Nobody takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobody was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu.
Nobody misses with a head kick.
Pascal Letaivu is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobody was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobody throws a body shot but no joy.
Nobody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Letaivu.
Nobody misses with a low kick.
Letaivu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Letaivu moves out of range of the body kick from Nobody.
Letaivu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Nobody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nobody throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Letaivu misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Nobody releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nobody sizes up Letaivu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

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 Pascal Letaivu.
I think Letaivu 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Letaivu!
Pascal Letaivu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nigel Nobody was interviewed post fight and said 'I am Nobody!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Vendarra (ranked 1624 p4p, 218 weight class) and Neyman Gariniho (ranked 2198 p4p, 283 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vendarra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avenged Sevenfold-Hail to the King Ragnar. Bob Vendarra has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Vendarra
vs
Gariniho

198 cm
23
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
196 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Dauntless

Bullet Proof System

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neyman Gariniho!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gariniho misses with a looping left.
Vendarra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been told by Vendarra's head coaches at The Furnace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Gariniho moved out of range nicely.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vendarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vendarra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vendarra.
A telegraphed right hand from Vendarra misses the target.
Gariniho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vendarra.
Vendarra jabs Gariniho right on the nose. Gariniho blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gariniho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Nice defenses there by Vendarra.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Gariniho.
Nice shot by Vendarra.
Gariniho throws the kick towards the body but Vendarra avoids it.
Vendarra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gariniho has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra slips a jab from Gariniho.
Gariniho moves out of range as Vendarra strikes.
Vendarra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gariniho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vendarra tries to clinch but Gariniho moves out of range.
Gariniho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vendarra is out of range.
Vendarra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gariniho jabs Vendarra right on the nose. Vendarra blinks but takes it well.
Vendarra blocks a head kick by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a big shot that misses.
Vendarra misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gariniho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vendarra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho throws out a counter right but Vendarra avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body. Gariniho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vendarra lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gariniho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gariniho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vendarra.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gariniho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vendarra can pounce on him.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Vendarra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gariniho counters with a nice leg kick.
Gariniho misses with a series of wild punches.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Vendarra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gariniho avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gariniho misses.
Vendarra looks for the body kick but Gariniho saw that one coming.
Vendarra misses with a straight right.
Vendarra throws a wild body kick that Gariniho sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vendarra, right into the meat.
Vendarra misses the jab.
Vendarra throws an overhand right that lands on Gariniho's shoulder, as Gariniho tries to avoid the shot.
Vendarra throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vendarra. Those never looked like landing.
Gariniho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gariniho is looking to land body kicks.
Gariniho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gariniho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gariniho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gariniho feints a counter leg kick.
Vendarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gariniho.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra misses with a kick to the body.
Gariniho scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra loads up on a big right hand but Gariniho slips the punch.
Good work by Vendarra as he checks the leg kick.
Gariniho just misses with a punch to the body.
Vendarra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gariniho walks into a jab.
Vendarra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gariniho.
Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vendarra.
Gariniho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Vendarra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gariniho was well out of range. Poor timing from Vendarra.
Vendarra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gariniho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vendarra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gariniho is out of range and Vendarra settles back down.
Gariniho throws a jab but it's blocked by Vendarra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vendarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gariniho.
Gariniho swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Vendarra misses its target.
Vendarra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Gariniho blocks a low kick nicely.
Vendarra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Vendarra checks it.
Gariniho misses with a straight right.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gariniho! But no joy.
Gariniho scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gariniho scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gariniho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vendarra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gariniho's coach down at Cats Killers Academy Mma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gariniho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gariniho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vendarra has got the better of the exchanges.
Gariniho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gariniho missing with a left hand there. Vendarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vendarra moves away from the strike by Gariniho.
Gariniho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Vendarra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vendarra throws a head kick but Gariniho moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vendarra.
Bob Vendarra is winning the standup battle so far.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Vendarra misses
and Gariniho counters with a nice leg kick.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
Vendarra throws a lazy right hand but Gariniho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gariniho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gariniho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gariniho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vendarra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vendarra lands with a straight right. Gariniho didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra throws a sloppy head kick and Gariniho moves out of range easily.
Vendarra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
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!
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra throws out a leg kick but Gariniho moves out of range and Vendarra only half commits.
Vendarra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Gariniho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gariniho checks a low kick from Vendarra.
Gariniho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.
Good leg kick by Vendarra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gariniho lands a jab to Vendarra's midsection.
Vendarra misses with a low kick as Gariniho jumps back.
Gariniho misses with a hook. Vendarra ducked under it nicely.
Vendarra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gariniho. Gariniho obviously looking to wear him down.
Gariniho misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra misses the jab.
Vendarra throws a body punch but Gariniho moves out of range.
Vendarra is looking to chop away at Gariniho's legs.
A punch combination from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vendarra misses with a body shot.
Gariniho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Gariniho misses its intended target.
Vendarra misses with a low kick.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Vendarra misses with a body kick.
Vendarra takes one to the side of the head.
Vendarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gariniho throws out a counter right but Vendarra avoids it with no problem.
Vendarra tries to score with a low kick but Gariniho moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho misses with a straight left.
A big right from Vendarra misses.
Vendarra scores with a jab.
Gariniho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gariniho missing with a left hand there. Vendarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gariniho connects with a solid leg kick.
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra looks to land a right hand but Gariniho moved out of range.
Vendarra defending well as Gariniho loads up on a big left hand.
Gariniho tries to work over Vendarra's front leg with a kick but Vendarra checks it.
Vendarra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Gariniho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gariniho.
Gariniho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vendarra. Vendarra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vendarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Gariniho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vendarra dips to his left and cracks Gariniho with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Gariniho coming out on top.
Gariniho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gariniho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gariniho looks to land a combination. Vendarra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gariniho lands a nice shot that snaps Vendarra's head back.
Gariniho loads up on a big right hand but Vendarra slips the punch.
Vendarra misses with a hook.
Gariniho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vendarra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Gariniho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gariniho avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
A little jabbing left from Gariniho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vendarra throws a series of punches but Gariniho moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vendarra throws a leg kick but Gariniho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vendarra with a nice cross.
Vendarra jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra ducks under a wild hook from Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a hook but Vendarra avoids it easily.
Vendarra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gariniho's head.
Vendarra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vendarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Vendarra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vendarra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gariniho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gariniho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gariniho looks for the body kick but Vendarra saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vendarra throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Gariniho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra throws a low kick but Gariniho moves out of range easily.
Vendarra takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Vendarra lunges at Gariniho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gariniho's hand.
Gariniho throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Vendarra moved out of range nicely.
Gariniho misses with a hook.
Vendarra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gariniho connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vendarra blocks the low kick.
Vendarra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vendarra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gariniho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vendarra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Gariniho.
Vendarra throws a shot from downtown. Gariniho moves away and avoids it.
Vendarra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Vendarra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vendarra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gariniho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vendarra moves out of range of the strikes.
Vendarra checks the leg kick.
Vendarra walks into a straight right hand from Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a looping overhand right but Vendarra ducks down to avoid it.
Vendarra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vendarra cracks a nice hook into Gariniho's ribs.
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gariniho connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vendarra slips under a jab.
Vendarra scores with a decent looking hook.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vendarra misses with an uppercut. Gariniho saw that one coming.
Gariniho throws a lazy uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vendarra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vendarra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Gariniho is rocked!
Vendarra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gariniho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gariniho is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
A jab from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a wild body shot.
Vendarra is looking to chop away at Gariniho's legs.
Vendarra misses with a low kick.
Vendarra throws a big shot that misses.
Gariniho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

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 Bob Vendarra.
Well Vendarra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bob Vendarra!
Bob Vendarra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Brixton (ranked 2213 p4p, 331 weight class) and Vincenzo Nibali (ranked 2122 p4p, 318 weight class). Brixton comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Boy - Machine Gun Kelly feat. Waka Flocka. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Brixton
vs
Nibali

178 cm
22
174 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
186 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Fanatic Inc.

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Brixton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Nibali!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Brixton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nibali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nibali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Nibali clinches up with Brixton and pushes him back against the cage.
Nibali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brixton is defending well for now.
Brixton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nibali can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
A short uppercut from Nibali.
Brixton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Nibali.
Nibali blocks a body shot from Brixton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nibali.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Nibali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nibali taking a breather.
Nibali blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Nibali.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibali misses with some punches.
Brixton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nibali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nibali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nibali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brixton.
Brixton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Nibali blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Nibali looking to throw knees to the head but Brixton is blocking nicely.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Brixton lands a hook that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
Nibali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nibali stalling the fight.
Nibali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Nibali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
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!
Brixton stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Nibali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brixton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nibali can turn it around.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nibali keeps control of Brixton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nibali misses with a knee strike.
Nibali tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nibali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brixton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nibali.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Nibali.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Nibali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brixton is trying to force a seperation but Nibali has the dominant position.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nibali blocking some punches.
Nibali scores with a shot to the side of Brixton's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nibali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Nibali.
The referee calls for Nibali to work.
Nibali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton is trying to break free.
Brixton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nibali pushes Brixton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Nibali controls the action.
Nibali misses with a knee to the head.
Brixton is trying to force a seperation but Nibali has the dominant position.
Nibali scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nibali fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Nibali scores with a shot to the side of Brixton's head.
Nibali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nibali working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibali has Brixton pressed against the cage, preventing Brixton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nibali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nibali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brixton.
Nibali blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brixton pushes Nibali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Nibali misses with a punch on the inside.
Nibali misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Nibali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brixton blocks it with crossed arms.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nibali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brixton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brixton tries to stall but Nibali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Nibali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Danga de danga de dang - Brixton scores with a four punch combination!
Nibali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brixton scores with a nice head shot.
Brixton throws a one two combo.
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Nibali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Brixton misses the target.
Nibali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brixton misses with a body punch
and Nibali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brixton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nibali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brixton takes a swing at Nibali's ribcage but misses.
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Brixton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Nibali misses with a leg kick
and Brixton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Nibali misses
and Brixton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Tommy Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Nibali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nibali.
Brixton tries to clinch up
and Nibali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Nibali.
A jab from Brixton finds it's way through Nibali's defenses.
Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nibali throws a low kick but Brixton avoids it.
Brixton blocks a head kick by Nibali.
Brixton lands with a nice combination. Nibali backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brixton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brixton is looking to clinch but Nibali is avoiding it.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton is looking to slow Nibali down with leg kicks.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Nibali tries to counter with a clinch but Brixton shakes him off and moves away.
Nibali tries to score with a low kick but Brixton moves his leg out of the way.
Tommy Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brixton ducks right into an uppercut from Nibali.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Nibali throws a chopping leg kick but Brixton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton is looking to wear down Nibali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Nibali.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brixton tries to work over Nibali's front leg with a kick but Nibali checks it.
Brixton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNibali.
Brixton moves out of range as Nibali throws a body kick.
Brixton lands a head kick!
Nibali is looking to clinch.
Nibali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nibali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brixton.
Nibali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nibali moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nibali misses with a leg kick.
Brixton lands with an overhand left.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Brixton lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nibali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nibali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nibali moves out of range as Brixton strikes.
Brixton thuds a left hand into Nibali's body.
Brixton misses with a body kick.
Nibali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Nibali is just out of range.
Brixton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Nibali.
A head kick misses from Brixton.
Nibali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nibali throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nibali.
Nibali has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brixton misses with a body kick.
Nibali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nibali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nibali throws a body kick that misses
and Brixton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nibali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Brixton throws a hook but Nibali blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton connects with a body shot.
Brixton wants to clinch.
Brixton throws a series of punches but Nibali avoids them all with ease.
Nibali tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton lands an overhand right.
Brixton throws a head kick but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nibali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nibali misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton connects with a right hand. Nibali shakes it off.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brixton.
Nibali takes one to the chin there.
Brixton walks into a left hand.
Brixton swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Brixton misses with a body shot.
Nibali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton lands a right hook to the body.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Nibali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brixton throws a head kick but Nibali moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Brixton.
Nibali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brixton throws out the jab.
Nibali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brixton.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Nibali throws a chopping leg kick but Brixton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brixton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nibali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton throws a sloppy head kick and Nibali moves out of range easily.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Nibali throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nibali.
Brixton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibali misses with a right hand
and Nibali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brixton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nibali throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
Nibali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nibali misses with a head kick.
Brixton cracks Nibali with a good jab.
Nibali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nibali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nibali misses with an uppercut
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses.
Nibali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brixton scores with a decent looking hook.
Nibali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brixton under the eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Nibali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nibali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brixton blocks a leg kick.
Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nibali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brixton momentarily.
Nibali misses with an uppercut.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nibali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brixton swats away the attempt to clinch by Nibali.
Brixton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brixton throws a head kick but Nibali moves out of range.
Brixton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brixton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nibali circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Nibali lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Brixton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brixton 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Brixton!
A victorious Tommy Brixton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rod Stiffington Jr (ranked 2620 p4p, 128 weight class) and Tommy Gun (ranked 3085 p4p, 149 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gun's choice of entrance music: Turbo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stiffington Jr
vs
Gun

162 cm
29
140 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

175 cm
28
140 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Stiffington Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gun!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffington Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Gun moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gun misses with a punch to the body.
Stiffington Jr is trying to pull guard but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Stiffington Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gun prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiffington Jr is trying to drag Gun to the mat but Gun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stiffington Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Gun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stiffington Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffington Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gun has hold of Stiffington Jr's hands but Stiffington Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Stiffington Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stiffington Jr moves nicely into side control.
Stiffington Jr takes a little break here. Gun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stiffington Jr 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stiffington Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stiffington Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stiffington Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stiffington Jr 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.
Gun can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Stiffington Jr crashes against the mat.
Stiffington Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stiffington Jr staying calm.
The ground and pound from Stiffington Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington Jr taking a breather here.
Gun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stiffington Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gun defending against the ground and pound.
Gun taking a bit of punishment here - Stiffington Jr scoring with strikes.
Stiffington Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Stiffington Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Gun's head but Gun avoids it well.
Stiffington Jr just content to control the position.
Gun defending against the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gun some visible discomfort.
Stiffington Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stiffington Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stiffington Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stiffington Jr is looking to take a break and control but Gun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stiffington Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Gun's head but Gun avoids it well.
Gun is being controlled here.
Stiffington Jr is working Gun over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stiffington Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gun down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the action but Gun is working from the bottom.
Gun seems a little lost for a moment, as Stiffington Jr dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Stiffington Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stiffington Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gun's half guard.
Stiffington Jr is nestled in close to Gun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the pace.
Stiffington Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stiffington Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rod Stiffington Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stiffington Jr moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffington Jr 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.
Stiffington Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffington Jr cracks Gun with a big elbow.
Stiffington Jr looks up at the clock and then as Gun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stiffington Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr working the head with strikes.
Gun managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr landing a few strikes.
Stiffington Jr is putting a hurting on Gun here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stiffington Jr controls the position.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound but Gun is defending the strikes.
Gun taking a bit of punishment here - Stiffington Jr scoring with strikes.
Stiffington Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stiffington Jr landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stiffington Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Gun being controlled for a moment.
Stiffington Jr 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.
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Gun is keeping him busy.
Stiffington Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stiffington Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gun is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun dodges the ground and pound from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr landing strikes.
Gun gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stiffington Jr content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Gun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stiffington Jr lands with some strikes.
Stiffington Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stiffington Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stiffington Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gun?

Gun is rocked!
Stiffington Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gun is still in real trouble! Can Stiffington Jr finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiffington Jr postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Gun out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Stiffington Jr goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rod Stiffington Jr!
A very excited looking Rod Stiffington Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Tommy Gun had this to say: 'And thats it I'm going to retire I don't think I have anything left in me.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3824 p4p, 350 weight class) and Luis Gonzales (ranked 1326 p4p, 149 weight class). Supuaga comes to the cage accompanied by Wanna Taki Taki. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Supuaga
vs
Gonzales

175 cm
22
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

169 cm
22
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Blue Moon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maatia Supuaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Supuaga checks a leg kick.
Gonzales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzales taking a breather.
Supuaga lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzales missing with knees to the body.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales tries to work over Supuaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Supuaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzales's elbow.
Gonzales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Supuaga.
Supuaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supuaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Supuaga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Supuaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzales lands a nice knee to the body.
Supuaga is trying to force a seperation but Gonzales has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Supuaga.
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga misses the shot to the body.

Supuaga drives through and clinches with Gonzales against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.

Supuaga manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales connects with a jab.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.

Gonzales instigates a clinch.
Gonzales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Supuaga is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Gonzales.

Supuaga is rocked!
Supuaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Supuaga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supuaga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
Supuaga tries to clinch up.
Gonzales looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Supuaga seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales swings for the body but Supuaga moves out of range.
Gonzales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Gonzales catches Supuaga right on the button with a cross.
Supuaga tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzales wants to slow Supuaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzales paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Supuaga pushes Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Supuaga.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Supuaga misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Gonzales looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzales prevents Supuaga from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Supuaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzales tries a body shot but Supuaga blocks it.
Supuaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzales misses with a knee to the head.
Gonzales putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Supuaga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Supuaga managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzales.

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

Supuaga clinches with his opponent.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luis Gonzales will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.

Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzales working aggressively here.
Supuaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supuaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supuaga backwards.

Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supuaga.
Supuaga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonzales.
Supuaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzales swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Supuaga is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzales. Those never looked like landing.
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luis Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luis Gonzales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Supuaga is out of range.
Supuaga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzales counters with a low kick, right behind Supuaga 's knee.
Supuaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Supuaga throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales throws a hook but Supuaga avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga thuds a left hand into Gonzales's body.
Gonzales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.
Supuaga swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales digs a good body shot into Supuaga's ribs.
Gonzales will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Supuaga feints and as Gonzales raises his hands in defense, Supuaga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Supuaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supuaga is pushing down on Gonzales's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonzales is fighting to maintain full guard but Supuaga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Supuaga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzales holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've been hearing that Supuaga has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gonzales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Supuaga escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Supuaga!
Gonzales wants to control but Supuaga postures up.
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.

Supuaga stands up.
Supuaga throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
Supuaga takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzales. Supuaga does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch.

Supuaga pushes Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Supuaga tries to break the clinch but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzales.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Supuaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supuaga misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Supuaga throws a right hand that Gonzales ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzales also avoids with ease.

Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Supuaga tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Supuaga back against the cage.
Gonzales lands a shot to the body.
Gonzales looking to throw knees to the head but Supuaga is blocking nicely.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike.
Supuaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supuaga.
Supuaga is looking to wear down Gonzales with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Supuaga, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with a straight left.
Supuaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Supuaga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Supuaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.

Supuaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gonzales quickly recovers to half guard.
Supuaga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Gonzales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga moves into full mount! Gonzales won't be happy about that!
Gonzales is desperately trying to improve his position but Supuaga has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzales is in a horrible position here. Supuaga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gonzales is working to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gonzales is wriggling around trying to escape.
Supuaga looking to control but Gonzales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Supuaga prevents Gonzales from getting the reversal.
Gonzales wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Supuaga.
Gonzales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzales tries to hold on but Supuaga pushes him away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga controlling his opponent.
Gonzales wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gonzales is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Supuaga not allowing Gonzales to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Gonzales's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maatia Supuaga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Supuaga 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maatia Supuaga!
Maatia Supuaga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blue Moon for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 926 p4p, 124 weight class) and Holton Hamburger (ranked 2303 p4p, 294 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Bravo
vs
Hamburger

186 cm
29
195 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

185 cm
30
193 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Aspire Clothing

Dauntless

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holton Hamburger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamburger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamburger shoots in and drives through. Bravo sprawls well.
Bravo lands a nice shot that snaps Hamburger's head back.
Bravo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamburger.
Hamburger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bravo is fending him off so far but Hamburger persists. Nope, Bravo circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holton Hamburger.
Bravo leaves Hamburger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamburger tries for a takedown but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamburger shoots and misses
and Bravo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Holton Hamburger has been cut.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Hamburger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bravo as he avoids it easily.
Hamburger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bravo to score with a decent uppercut.

Bravo lands a big uppercut and Hamburger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hamburger looks OK. Bravo waves Hamburger back to his feet!

Hamburger is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamburger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bravo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hamburger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bravo finish him?
Hamburger looks winded!
Hamburger leaves his chin hanging out and Bravo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hamburger 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 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Bravo!
Johnny Bravo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 834 p4p, 93 weight class) and Ryan Pepper (ranked 763 p4p, 80 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nurmagomedov
vs
Pepper

183 cm
28
155 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

178 cm
29
152 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Dauntless

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Pepper!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pepper finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.

It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Pepper ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pepper! But no joy.
Pepper misses with a straight right.
Pepper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pepper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pepper digs a good hook to Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pepper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pepper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pepper cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepper scores with a nice head shot.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pepper.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nurmagomedov. That one must have hurt.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Pepper's head back.
Nurmagomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pepper in his tracks.

Pepper is rocked!
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pepper! Nurmagomedov dives in looking to finish! Pepper is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new featherweight champion!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas McCain (ranked 276 p4p, 44 weight class) and Dan Kolov (ranked 442 p4p, 71 weight class). McCain comes to the cage accompanied by My Heros Have Always Been Cowboys . Kolov has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Dan Kolov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

McCain
vs
Kolov

187 cm
23
177 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
176 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kolov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from McCain finds it's way through Kolov's defenses.

It looks like Dan Kolov has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolov.
McCain lands a right hook to the body.
McCain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolov.
Kolov shoots in looking for a takedown but McCain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCain is looking to counter punch.
Lucas McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kolov.
Kolov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCain circles away.
Kolov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCain's waist but McCain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolov off to one side.
Kolov misses with a takedown attempt
and McCain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kolov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kolov dives in for a single leg takedown but McCain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCain moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCain counters with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kolov or perhaps it was just good defense by McCain, which made it look bad.
Kolov shoots in for a takedown but McCain shows good takedown defense.
McCain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kolov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dan Kolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolov misses with a takedown attempt
and McCain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kolov looks winded!
McCain scoring well with a low kick there.
McCain lands a slapping body shot.
Kolov shoots in and drives through. McCain sprawls well.
McCain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kolov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain connects with a combination that backs up Kolov into the cage. McCain lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kolov's guard. Kolov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! McCain bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas McCain!
Lucas McCain retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Lucas McCain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

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