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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Alves (ranked 8444 p4p, 550 weight class) and Holt Dennis (ranked 9514 p4p, 599 weight class). Alves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Haikaiss - Rap Lord. Fernando Alves has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alves
vs
Dennis

180 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holt Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis lands a nice shot to the body.

Dennis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Dennis stalls from top position.
Dennis working away.
Alves is trying to improve his position.

Dennis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alves is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Iron Fist Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dennis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alves's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alves is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alves's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A control attempt from Alves but he's now mounted!
Alves working to try and regain half guard.
Alves really wants to buck Dennis off and get back to his feet.
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Dennis's attempts to control the action.
Alves is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alves is looking to escape.
Alves is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dennis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Dennis's attempts to control the action.
Alves is looking to improve his position but Dennis isn't that keen on the idea.
Alves holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dennis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis landing strikes from the mount and Alves is in trouble!
Dennis avoids the attempt from Alves to control.

Dennis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dennis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alves!

Dennis working for a submission but Alves is keeping him at bay.
Dennis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holt Dennis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dennis lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover.

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

Alves has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dennis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

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

Dennis takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alves's face.

Dennis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennis is working away from the top position though.
Holt Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alves wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Alves won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dennis in particular looking to stall.
Alves trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Dennis wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.

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.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Alves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Dennis in the domination position with Alves hanging on.
Dennis wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Dennis decides to stand back up. Dennis steps back and let's Alves get back to his feet.

Dennis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alves is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.
Dennis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Alves's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennis is working away from the top position though.
Alves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dennis jumps into side control!
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Alves tries to bench press Dennis off him but Dennis keeps the position.
Alves wants to control but Dennis postures up.

Dennis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fernando Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennis throws a head kick that half lands.

Alves tries to keep at a distance but Dennis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alves wants to take the fight to the mat but Dennis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holt Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dennis rushes Alves and presses him up against the cage.
Dennis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alves with a poor takedown
and Dennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dennis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves looks to move to half guard but instead Dennis has passed into mount! Damn!
Dennis lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves can't escape the position.
Alves wants to control but Dennis is having none of it.
Alves gets back to half guard.
Alves is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alves tries to hold on but Dennis postures up.
Dennis scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to control but Alves wriggling away.
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Alves to control.
Dennis trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Dennis with shots to the head and body - Alves looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dennis controlling the position easily from mount.
Dennis is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis scoring with strikes but Alves is staying in there.
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Dennis's attempts to control the action.
Fernando Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alves is looking to improve his position but Dennis isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis scoring with strikes but Alves is staying in there.
Dennis trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Alves is bucking up trying to escape but Dennis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Dennis dominating with strikes here.
Alves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alves is trying to escape the mount.

Dennis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alves manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holt Dennis!
Fernando Alves spoke after the fight, saying 'Estou pronto a aprender com os meus erros.Obrigado a todos'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Nibak (ranked 5149 p4p, 419 weight class) and Vikrama Lykke (ranked 4577 p4p, 386 weight class). Lykke has chosen 2Pac - Dear Mama as his entrance music. Vikrama Lykke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nibak
vs
Lykke

166 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Nibak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vikrama Lykke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lykke as Nibak shoots in.
Lykke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Nibak closes the distance and clinches.
Nibak holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Nibak jumps into guard, dragging Lykke to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lykke postures up.
Lykke stays in close to Nibak's body and controls the position.
Lykke wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykke controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nibak keeping moving, preventing Lykke from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nibak controlling Lykke's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lykke stays in close to Nibak's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nibak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lykke pinned against the cage. Lykke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nibak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lykke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Nibak. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Nibak stalks Lykke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lykke's face. Lykke staggers backwards, shaken.
Nibak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lykke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nibak somewhat.
Lykke is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nibak throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lykke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nibak is trying to keep Lykke in close.
Lykke trying to control but Nibak is working from the bottom.
Lykke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nibak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lykke is one step ahead there.
Lykke prevents Nibak from getting back to his feet.
Nibak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lykke controls the pace.

Nibak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lykke is aware though and is defending well.
Nibak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lykke tries to free his leg and advance position but Nibak is retaining full guard.
Nibak pulls Lykke in to control the position.

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

Nibak moves into the clinch successfully.
Lykke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nibak pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Nibak pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lykke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lykke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Lykke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nibak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nibak, not yet.
Lykke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Nibak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nibak looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Nibak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nibak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lykke is fending him off so far but Nibak persists. Nope, Lykke circles away and we're back to standing.
Nibak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lykke as he avoids it easily.

Nibak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nibak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lykke pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Nibak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nibak looks for a takedown but Lykke sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibak closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lykke counters with a single leg into guard. Nibak didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lykke wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Lykke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nibak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lykke wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Nibak trying to control the position.
Lykke's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nibak doesn't manage to clinch there - Lykke circles away.
Lykke with the counter takedown but Nibak avoids it easily.
Nibak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lykke as he avoids it easily.

Nibak moves into range and clinches up with Lykke.
Lykke gets underhooks to prevent Nibak's takedown attempt.
Lykke goes for a takedown attempt but Nibak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nibak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lykke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nibak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lykke's waist but Lykke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nibak off to one side.
Lykke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nibak rushes Lykke and presses him up against the cage.

Nibak breaks the clinch.
Nibak dives in for a single leg takedown but Lykke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lykke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nibak misses with a takedown attempt - Lykke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lykke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nibak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nibak wants to clinch up but Lykke keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nibak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nibak looks for a takedown but Lykke sprawls well.
Lykke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nibak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lykke avoids it really well and circles away.
Lykke with the counter takedown but Nibak avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibak throws a leg kick that is checked

and Lykke counters with a single leg into guard. Nibak didn't expect that.
Lykke trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vikrama Lykke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nibak clinches up with Lykke and pushes him back against the cage.

Nibak breaks the clinch.
Lykke stuffs the takedown attempt from Nibak. Nibak gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Lykke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nibak throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibak wants to clinch up but Lykke keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lykke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Nibak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nibak is pressed up against the cage. Lykke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nibak down to the mat. Nibak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nibak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Nibak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nibak shoots in for a takedown but Lykke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lykke with the counter takedown but Nibak avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lykke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lykke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nibak closes the distance but Lykke moves to the side

and Lykke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lykke.
Lykke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Lykke.
Nibak is trying to keep Lykke in close.
Nibak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nibak, not yet.
Lykke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibak trying to control the position.
Nibak keeping moving, preventing Lykke from controlling successfully.
Nibak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nibak, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lykke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nibak is keeping the position for now.
Lykke keeps trying to improve his position.
Lykke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nibak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lykke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Lykke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manny Nibak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibak looks for a takedown but Lykke sprawls well.
Lykke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nibak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lykke circles away quickly and effectively.
Lykke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Nibak closes the distance and pushes Lykke back into the cage.

Nibak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nibak tries to close the distance and clinch but Lykke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lykke slaps away a takedown attempt from Nibak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lykke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lykke throws a counter combo.
Nibak doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Lykke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vikrama Lykke.
I think Lykke 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vikrama Lykke!
Vikrama Lykke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Harden (ranked 8476 p4p, 690 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 7804 p4p, 664 weight class). Jake Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harden
vs
Ryan

185 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Urban Fighter
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Harden.

Harden moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Harden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryan letting Harden take a breather here.
Harden pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Harden.
Harden slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harden.
Ryan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Harden gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harden pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Harden as the two fighters clinch.
Harden lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harden.

It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Harden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harden taking a breather.
Harden pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harden.
Harden stalling against the cage.
Harden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.

Ryan is rocked!
Harden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Harden finish him?
Harden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harden is working Ryan over against the cage.
Harden stalling the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harden cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Harden just leaning against Ryan, taking a breather.
Harden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harden pushes Ryan against the cage. Harden is working some dirty boxing. Harden pushes off with a quick right hook! Ryan goes down! Ryan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Harden moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Harden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Rearden (ranked 8201 p4p, 669 weight class) and Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 6536 p4p, 610 weight class). Tommy Rearden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rearden
vs
Zaidi

188 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Rearden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohsin Zaidi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rearden lands a left and a right that send Zaidi crashing to the mat, dazed. Rearden thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Rearden moves out of range of the body kick from Zaidi.
Rearden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rearden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rearden rushes Zaidi with punches - Zaidi moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Zaidi goes down! Rearden follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Rearden!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lowell Bockert (ranked 22823 p4p, 242 weight class) and Sparring Partner (ranked 4924 p4p, 146 weight class). Sparring Partner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bockert
vs
Partner

188 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lowell Bockert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sparring Partner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bockert circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been hearing reports that Bockert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Partner swinging wildly here.
Partner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bockert slips a jab and a cross from Partner.
Partner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bockert paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bockert drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bockert is in close to Partner's body, working some short punches and elbows.

It looks like Sparring Partner has been cut.
Bockert stands up over Partner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Partner is rocked!

That has opened up Sparring Partner's cut even more.
Bockert gets to his feet and stands over Partner, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Partner felt that one! Bockert unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Partner from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lowell Bockert!
Lowell Bockert decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aaa Aaa (ranked 8619 p4p, 315 weight class) and Tex Bolt (ranked 25064 p4p, 359 weight class). Tex Bolt has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Aaa
vs
Bolt

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaa Aaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tex Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aaa scores with a takedown into Bolt's guard.
Aaa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolt pulls Aaa in close to prevent any damage.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Aaa from controlling successfully.

Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aaa trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaa stopping the sweep attempt from Bolt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bolt pulls Aaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Aaa from doing any damage or advancing position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Aaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into Aaa's guard.
Aaa has control of Bolt's left arm, preventing Bolt from doing any damage.
Aaa trying to strike off his back.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaa is keeping the position for now.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Aaa keeps moving.
Bolt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolt trying to move into half guard but instead Aaa has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaa is looking to stand up but Bolt won't let him.

Bolt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bolt working for a triangle but Aaa defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aaa wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aaa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolt pulls Aaa in to control the position.

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

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

Bolt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaa keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Aaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaa, not yet.

Aaa kicks Bolt off and gets to his feet.
Aaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aaa shoots in but no luck this time.

Bolt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bolt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aaa is just riding it out for now. Bolt eventually gives up the hold.
Aaa is breathing heavily.
Aaa is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aaa Aaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bolt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aaa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aaa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bolt is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aaa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Aaa is keeping the position.

Aaa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bolt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aaa prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bolt prevents Aaa from standing back up.

Aaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bolt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aaa defends it well.
Aaa gets full guard.
Bolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt looking to sit in guard and control but Aaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Aaa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aaa is pushing down on Bolt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolt is fighting to maintain full guard but Aaa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bolt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aaa prevents Bolt from improving his position.
Bolt has a hand on Aaa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aaa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Aaa avoids the attempt from Bolt to control.
Aaa breaks from Bolt's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aaa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Aaa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bolt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bolt tries to reverse the position but Aaa maintains control.

Aaa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaa avoids the attempt from Bolt to control.
Bolt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolt wants to hold on but Aaa pushes him away.
Aaa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolt is looking to escape.
Aaa dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaa Aaa dominated that second round.
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!

Aaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bolt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aaa is fending him off so far but Bolt persists. Nope, Aaa circles away and we're back to standing.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Aaa enables Bolt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Aaa is retaining full guard.
Bolt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Aaa is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaa tries to strike from the bottom.
Aaa controls Bolt momentarily but Bolt frees himself.
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
Bolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aaa wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him.

Bolt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aaa!

Bolt struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aaa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolt struggling a bit here.
Bolt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bolt looking for a sweep but Aaa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Aaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolt can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt working to try and regain half guard.
Bolt is still trying to improve position.
Bolt tries to hold on but Aaa pushes him away.
Aaa controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolt working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bolt tries to control Aaa's body but Aaa pushes him off. Bolt squirms to his side and now Aaa has his back!
Bolt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bolt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolt is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaa Aaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aaa 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaa Aaa!
In his post fight interview, Aaa Aaa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rollins (ranked 8406 p4p, 524 weight class) and Samuel Cooke (ranked 2745 p4p, 255 weight class). Cooke has chosen Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign as his entrance music. Samuel Cooke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rollins
vs
Cooke

159 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Power Matrix Nutrition
Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Roger Rollins has been cut.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Rollins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Rollins is rocked!

Cooke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oh Rollins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooke stalling.

Cooke escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
Rollins seems to have got his legs back now.

Cooke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cooke decides to return to a standing position.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Rollins moves out of range easily.
Cooke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cooke moves into the clinch.
Cooke lands a damaging elbow.

Cooke breaks the clinch.
Cooke closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rollins out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Cooke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Cooke thanked Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1419 p4p, 69 weight class) and Kanto Terror (ranked 5470 p4p, 247 weight class). Matvey Pavlov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pavlov
vs
Terror

166 cm
20
149 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q
Blue Moon

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matvey Pavlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanto Terror!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terror tries to clinch up.

Pavlov gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Terror's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Terror!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.

Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Terror turns into him and now he's in Pavlov's guard.

Pavlov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Terror doesn't defend quickly enough and Pavlov has managed to lock this one up! Can Terror escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pavlov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.