MIFC Contenders 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Madukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pj veenstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Madukes
vs
veenstra

174 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Madukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, pj veenstra!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madukes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Madukes keeping full guard, as veenstra tries to pass.
Madukes is looking to stand up but veenstra isn't so interested in that idea.

Madukes has his feet on veenstra's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Madukes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with veenstra, pushing him back against the cage.
veenstra blocks an elbow strike.
Madukes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
veenstra lands a shoulder strike.
veenstra blocks the elbow strike.
Madukes effectively controlling the action here.
veenstra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
veenstra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Madukes lands an elbow that stopped veenstra in his tracks for a moment.
veenstra stalling in the clinch but Madukes improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
veenstra tries to pull guard but Madukes won't allow it.
Brian Madukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of pj veenstra.
Madukes misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Madukes to work.
veenstra dodges an elbow strike from Madukes.
Madukes stalling against the cage.
veenstra dodges an elbow strike from Madukes.
Madukes looking for a takedown.
veenstra takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Madukes.
Madukes pushes off an throws an elbow but veenstra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Madukes lands an elbow just above veenstra 's eye.
Madukes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but veenstra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Madukes tries to score a body lock takedown but veenstra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Madukes is struggling to control the position.
Madukes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madukes lands with a light punch inside.
Madukes throws an elbow that misses.
veenstra wants a takedown but no success here.
Madukes keeps control of veenstra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madukes throws an elbow that misses.
veenstra digs a right hand into Madukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madukes's gas tank.

veenstra jumps into guard, dragging Madukes to the mat.
Madukes trying to control the position from guard on top but veenstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
veenstra trying to control the position.
Madukes wants to control from the top but veenstra keeps moving.
Madukes throwing strikes but missing.

veenstra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Madukes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. veenstra is keeping the position for now.
Madukes won't allow veenstra to get back to his feet.
Madukes advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madukes is looking to take a break and control but veenstra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
veenstra is looking to control Madukes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can veenstra avoid being mounted?
veenstra is trying to stand back up but Madukes is controlling him
veenstra looks gassed!
Madukes content to control rather than advance.

veenstra actively working from the bottom here.
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. Madukes connects with a nice short shot to veenstra's temple.
Madukes working over veenstra with some ground and pound. veenstra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madukes is pressing down on veenstra's thigh, looking to free his foot. veenstra is holding on for now.
Madukes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Madukes wants to take a breather but veenstra is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
veenstra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Madukes 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.
veenstra is trying to stand up here but Madukes is controlling him well.
Madukes is keen to just control but veenstra is a slippery customer.
Madukes lands strikes from half guard.
Madukes is trying to control the action in half guard but veenstra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Madukes is nestled in close to veenstra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Madukes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
veenstra is refusing to be controlled, as Madukes sits in half guard.
Madukes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madukes not doing much here.

Madukes is trying to work for a kimura but veenstra is defending well.
Madukes trying to pass the guard but veenstra defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Madukes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

veenstra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Madukes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. veenstra did well to prevent Madukes getting side control.

veenstra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Madukes pulls his head out easily.
veenstra missing with punches from the bottom.
Madukes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Madukes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for veenstra!

veenstra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Madukes.
Madukes dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
veenstra is trying to stand up.
Madukes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. veenstra looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
veenstra wants to control but Madukes is having none of it.
Madukes lands a heavy elbow.
Madukes raining down shots from the mount!
Madukes dominating with strikes here.
veenstra's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
veenstra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Madukes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Madukes lands with some strikes.
The referee warns veenstra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Madukes trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
veenstra tries to reverse the position but Madukes maintains control.
Madukes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Madukes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish veenstra?
veenstra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Madukes with a couple of short strikes.
Madukes controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns veenstra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Madukes content just to control the position here.
Madukes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can veenstra hang on?
Madukes looking to finish veenstra with some ground and pound. This is bad for veenstra!
Madukes controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madukes lands a big shot there that rocks veenstra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
veenstra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Madukes breaks from veenstra's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Madukes.
veenstra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
veenstra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Madukes.
Madukes lands with some strikes.
veenstra tries to lock up and control but Madukes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brian Madukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Madukes lands a big shot there that rocks veenstra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Madukes lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Madukes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madukes lands a big shot there that rocks veenstra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Madukes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Madukes controlling from the full mount.
Madukes cracks veenstra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Madukes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. veenstra can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madukes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Madukes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Madukes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Madukes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
veenstra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Madukes wants to clinch up but veenstra keeps it at a distance.

Madukes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming veenstra to the mat! veenstra manages to get full guard.
Madukes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Madukes trying to control but veenstra is working from the bottom.
Madukes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madukes landing some decent shots from guard.
Madukes landing with the ground and pound.
Madukes with a nice head shot there.
Madukes trying to control the position from guard on top but veenstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
veenstra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
veenstra tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

veenstra is looking for a triangle but Madukes pushes his legs off easily.
veenstra keeping moving, preventing Madukes from controlling successfully.
Madukes works over veenstra with some ground and pound from guard.
veenstra keeping moving, preventing Madukes from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Madukes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. veenstra is trying to defend but Madukes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Madukes is nestled in close to veenstra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
veenstra is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Madukes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madukes winds up and cracks veenstra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
veenstra is not content to let Madukes control the position.
Madukes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Madukes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
veenstra tries to roll over but Madukes keeps him under control.
Madukes stops veenstra from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madukes lands a nice short elbow.
Madukes working the head and body with strikes.
veenstra is looking for a sweep. Madukes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madukes controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
veenstra is refusing to be controlled, as Madukes sits in half guard.
Madukes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
veenstra tries to roll over but Madukes keeps him under control.
Madukes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Madukes connects with a nice short shot to veenstra's temple.
Madukes passes to side control.
Madukes landing strikes.

Madukes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
veenstra is looking to regain half guard here but Madukes keeps moving and retains side control.
Madukes wants to control but veenstra is keeping him busy.
veenstra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Madukes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
veenstra is looking for a sweep.
pj veenstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
veenstra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Madukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but veenstra keeps working.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
veenstra drops his hands momentarily and Madukes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Madukes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Madukes 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Madukes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matheus borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Castle
vs
borges

200 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, matheus borges!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Castle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Castle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
borges is in all sorts of trouble here.

Castle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Castle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for borges on the ground.

Castle is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Castle fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for borges with that takedown attempt.
borges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castle with a lazy takedown attempt
and borges counters with a good low kick that Castle was not able to check.
Castle is breathing heavily.
borges throws a leg kick which misses Castle's front leg but catches the back leg as Castle tries to avoid it.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and borges counters with a shoot takedown. Castle fights it but they end up in guard.
borges forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

borges looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
borges is trying to control the action in half guard but Castle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

borges seems to be working for a kimura but Castle defends the submission attempt.

borges is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castle has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

borges decides to stand up.
borges closes the distance and clinches up with Castle, looking for a takedown. borges pushes Castle against the cage but Castle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castle misses with a combination
letting borges counter with a right hand.
borges staying out of range there.
Castle scores with a nice strike.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
borges shoots for a takedown but Castle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramon Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matheus borges.
Castle misses with a double jab
letting borges counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

borges closes the distance and clinches.
Castle tries to score a body lock takedown but borges shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castle prevents the takedown attempt.
borges jumps guard but Castle stands there with borges around his waist. borges gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Castle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Castle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from borges.
Castle is looking to break free of the clinch but borges has double underhooks.
borges tries to score a body lock takedown but Castle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
borges gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castle.
Castle gets underhooks to prevent borges's takedown attempt.
borges can't get the takedown.

Castle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, borges regains guard.
borges is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Castle is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
borges trying to control from half guard but Castle is working away.

borges is working for a kimura but Castle is defending it quite comfortably.

borges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
borges wants to take a breather but Castle is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Castle kicks borges off and gets back to his feet.
borges looks for a takedown but Castle sprawls well.

Castle feints and as borges raises his hands in defense, Castle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castle looks to land a combination but borges avoids it well.
borges dives in and grabs Castle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castle pushes down on borges's head and hops out.
No joy there for Castle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and borges counters with a shoot takedown. Castle fights it but they end up in guard.
borges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
borges trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
borges postures up in Castle's guard and throws a big left but Castle blocks it.
borges looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

borges postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Castle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of borges, into his guard.

Castle got a little sloppy there for a moment and borges has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castle has managed to get both his arms back between borges's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

borges is working an open guard so Castle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

borges closes the distance and pushes Castle back into the cage.
borges jumps guard but Castle stands there with borges around his waist. borges gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
borges goes for a takedown attempt but Castle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ramon Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matheus borges.
Castle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Castle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

borges drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now borges has Castle in his guard.

borges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

borges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

borges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castle defends it easily.
Castle is stalling in the full guard.
borges is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

borges looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
matheus borges has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying to stand up here but borges is controlling him well.
Castle is pressing down on borges's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst borges is controlling him.
borges stands and throws Castle's legs to the side, diving into side control.

borges tries for a kimura but Castle is defending well.
Castle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
borges thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.
borges with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Castle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but borges pulls his head out easily.
Castle is trying to get back to full guard.

borges stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
borges tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
borges drops his hands momentarily and Castle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Castle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows borges to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

matheus borges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Castle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
borges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
borges shoots in but no luck this time.
Castle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and borges counters with a nice leg kick.
Castle tries for a takedown but borges circles away easily
and borges counters with a straight right hand.

borges darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

borges is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castle is not content to let borges control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

borges looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Castle looks like he's trying to stand up.
borges is looking to take a break and control but Castle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

borges seems to be working for a kimura but Castle defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castle is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and borges counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as borges lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castle doesn't seem phased though.
Castle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and borges counters with a low kick, right behind Castle 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle throws a right and a left that borges avoids nicely.

borges throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castle was covering up waiting for the punch and borges finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
borges stopping the sweep attempt from Castle.

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

Castle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
borges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
borges wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.
borges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Castle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
borges prevents Castle from getting back to his feet.
borges stopping the sweep attempt from Castle.
Castle keeping moving, preventing borges from controlling successfully.
Ramon Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

borges shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
borges thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.
Castle tries to roll over but borges keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
matheus borges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got borges winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... matheus borges!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jaskson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Handly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handly has chosen Bring the Noise as his entrance music. Tyler Jaskson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Tyler Jaskson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jaskson
vs
Handly

179 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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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 Las Vegas, Tyler Jaskson!
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, Charles Handly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jaskson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Handly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Handly throwing strikes from guard but Jaskson blocks nicely.
Jaskson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handly.
Handly prevents Jaskson from getting back to his feet.
Handly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaskson is keeping the position for now.
Handly postures up in Jaskson's guard and throws a big left but Jaskson blocks it.
Handly tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaskson is retaining full guard.

Handly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaskson dives on top into guard.

Jaskson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Handly dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaskson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handly.
Jaskson keeping moving, preventing Handly from controlling successfully.
Handly throwing strikes from guard but Jaskson blocks nicely.
Handly throws a big right hand that misses.
Handly trying to control but Jaskson is working from the bottom.

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.
Handly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Handly throws a nice looking combination but Jaskson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charles Handly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Handly scores with a takedown into Jaskson's guard.
Handly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Handly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaskson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jaskson is breathing heavily.
Jaskson stops Handly from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Handly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Handly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaskson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handly.
Handly throws a series of punches but Jaskson avoids them all with ease.

Jaskson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jaskson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Handly is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Handly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jaskson is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaskson is trying to ground and pound but Handly uses the momentary lack of control by Jaskson to regain half guard.

Handly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jaskson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Handly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Handly.
Handly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handly postures up and lands a big shot to Jaskson's brow.
Handly thows a big elbow that misses.
Handly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Handly misses with a low kick.

Jaskson gets caught flat footed, as Handly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Handly passes Jaskson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Handly with the ground and pound but Jaskson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Handly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handly thows a big elbow that misses.
Jaskson looking to control.
Jaskson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handly working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaskson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handly lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handly tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaskson is retaining full guard.
Handly stands up over Jaskson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Handly works over Jaskson with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Handly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handly thows a big elbow that misses.
Handly pushing down on Jaskson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Handly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Handly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Handly lands a nice short elbow.
Handly throwing shots but Jaskson is blocking nicely.
Handly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaskson defending well though.
Jaskson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handly.
Handly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Handly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jaskson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Handly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jaskson taking some punishment here, with Handly in his half guard.
Handly is trying to control. Jaskson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Handly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaskson defending well though.
Handly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Handly connects with a nice short shot to Jaskson's temple.
Handly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaskson keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaskson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Handly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaskson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handly.
Handly working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Handly wants to pass to mount but Jaskson is defending the position.
Handly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Handly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Handly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Handly misses with the combination.
Handly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaskson was well out of range. Poor timing from Handly.
Handly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Handly misses with a wild body shot.
Handly digs a good body shot into Jaskson's ribs.
Handly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Handly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaskson.
No joy there for Handly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaskson fails with a takedown attempt.
Handly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handly scores with a jab to the body.
Handly swinging wildly here.
Handly is looking to score with low kicks.
Handly misses with a series of wild punches.
Handly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Handly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jaskson checks a leg kick.

Handly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Handly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaskson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Charles Handly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaskson taking some punishment here, with Handly in his half guard.
Jaskson is not content to let Handly control the position.
Jaskson is trying to stand up here but Handly is controlling him well.
Jaskson has hold of Handly's hands but Handly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Handly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaskson defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Handly lands a nice short elbow.
Handly trying to control the pace.
Handly throwing shots but Jaskson is blocking nicely.
Handly thows a huge punch but Jaskson dodges it nicely.
Jaskson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handly.
Handly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Handly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.
Handly is nestled in close to Jaskson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Handly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Handly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaskson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Handly.
Handly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Handly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Handly connects with a nice short shot to Jaskson's temple.
Tyler Jaskson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Charles Handly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Handly is controlling the pace.
Handly lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Handly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Handly 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Handly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ishmale porterboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampson has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare as his entrance music. Kai Sampson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

porterboy
vs
Sampson

200 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ishmale porterboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract porterboy.
Sampson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampson misses with a wild combination.
Sampson misses with a few strikes there.
Sampson misses with a wild combination.
Sampson throws a series of punches but porterboy moves out of range.
Sampson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sampson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sampson throws a hook but porterboy blocks it.

porterboy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
porterboy stops Sampson from getting back to his feet.
porterboy not landing any meaningful shots this time.

porterboy is looking for a kimura here.
porterboy 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.
Sampson is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
porterboy trying to control from half guard but Sampson is working away.
Sampson is trying to stand.

porterboy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sampson has managed to free his arm - good work.
porterboy prevents Sampson from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sampson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sampson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. porterboy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Sampson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
porterboy has a takedown stuffed.
Sampson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sampson looks gassed!
Sampson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sampson duly obliges.
Sampson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but porterboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

porterboy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sampson is not content to let porterboy control the position.

porterboy decides to stand back up. porterboy steps back and let's Sampson get back to his feet.
porterboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson misses with a double jab.

porterboy forces Sampson back against the cage and clinches.
Sampson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

porterboy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sampson wants to get up but he can't break porterboy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sampson got a little sloppy there for a moment and porterboy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sampson has managed to get both his arms back between porterboy's legs - danger averted.
porterboy pulls Sampson in close to prevent any damage.
Sampson wants to stand but porterboy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

porterboy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sampson is aware though and is defending well.
Sampson is looking to stand up but porterboy won't let him.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sampson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
porterboy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ishmale porterboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson scores with a one two! porterboy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sampson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but porterboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

porterboy gets the takedown into side control.

porterboy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
porterboy throws an elbow but Sampson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

porterboy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sampson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sampson throws a right hand that porterboy ducks under and follows up with a left that porterboy also avoids with ease.
Sampson looks to land a combination but porterboy avoids it well.
Sampson throws a right and a left that both miss.
porterboy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampson is fending him off so far but porterboy persists. Nope, Sampson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sampson leaves porterboy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
porterboy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sampson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ishmale porterboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
porterboy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
ishmale porterboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sampson swats away the attempt to clinch by porterboy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson throws a right and a left that porterboy avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Sampson.
Sampson swinging wildly here.

porterboy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson is not content to let porterboy control the position.

porterboy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
porterboy tries to score with some ground and pound. Sampson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

porterboy is trying to get an arm triangle but Sampson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
porterboy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sampson is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by porterboy.

porterboy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sampson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sampson is pushing porterboy's head away, looking to escape. porterboy manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
porterboy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sampson as he avoids it easily.
Sampson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
porterboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
porterboy tries for a takedown but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sampson misses with a two punch combination.
Sampson throws a right and a left that porterboy avoids nicely.
porterboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sampson as he jumps to the side.
Sampson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but porterboy circles away quickly and effectively.
Sampson misses with a two punch combination.
Sampson throws a looping overhand right but porterboy ducks down to avoid it.
Kai Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
porterboy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
porterboy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampson is fending him off so far but porterboy persists. Nope, Sampson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sampson. No joy for porterboy on that attempt.
Sampson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sampson cracks a nice hook into porterboy's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Sampson. No joy for porterboy on that attempt.
Sampson misses with a double jab.
porterboy dives in and grabs Sampson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sampson pushes down on porterboy's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from porterboy is defended easily by Sampson.
A shot to de liver by Sampson. Beautiful body shot.
Sampson lands an overhand right.
porterboy shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
porterboy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. porterboy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
porterboy dodges the punch combination from Sampson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sampson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
porterboy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sampson stuffs the takedown attempt from porterboy. porterboy gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sampson!
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
porterboy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sampson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ishmale porterboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sampson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by porterboy.
porterboy slips a jab from Sampson.
porterboy moves in looking to clinch but Sampson pushes him off.
porterboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
porterboy shoots in for a double leg but Sampson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sampson. No joy for porterboy on that attempt.
Sampson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sampson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from porterboy.
A punch combination from Sampson misses.
No luck for porterboy with that takedown attempt.
Sampson throws a combination. porterboy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sampson swinging wildly here.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Sampson misses with a double jab.
Sampson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from porterboy.
Sampson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

porterboy moves into range and clinches up with Sampson.
porterboy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
porterboy prevents Sampson from breaking the clinch.
porterboy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Sampson breaks the clinch.
Sampson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sampson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sampson throws a series of punches but porterboy avoids them all with ease.
Sampson looks to land a combination. porterboy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
porterboy shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by porterboy or perhaps it was just good defense by Sampson which made him look bad.
porterboy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sampson.
Some wild striking there from Sampson.
Sampson misses with a body shot.
Sampson thows a body shot but no joy.
Sampson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sampson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sampson misses with an uppercut. porterboy saw that one coming.
porterboy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampson is fending him off so far but porterboy persists. Nope, Sampson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but porterboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

porterboy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sampson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with porterboy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
porterboy prevents Sampson from escaping the position.
porterboy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

porterboy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sampson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
ishmale porterboy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sampson tries to escape but porterboy is in control.

porterboy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sampson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson pushes porterboy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, porterboy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Sampson sneaks out the side door and pushes porterboy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from porterboy is defended easily by Sampson.

porterboy scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee warns Sampson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sampson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Sampson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Goorbz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasil Wasilew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Goorbz
vs
Wasilew

180 cm
23
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
132 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goorbz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wasilew but Wasilew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Wasilew misses.
Goorbz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Wasilew. No joy for Goorbz on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Wasilew.
Goorbz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goorbz moves out of range as Wasilew strikes.
A swing and a miss from Goorbz.
Goorbz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goorbz fails to land with a series of punches.
Wasilew throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Goorbz misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goorbz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goorbz avoids the body shot from Wasilew.
Wasilew misses with a series of wild punches.
Wasilew throws a combination that misses
and Goorbz counters with a crisp right that sends Wasilew to the canvas! Goorbz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Goorbz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stafjard has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The key to victory for Kim Woo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Woo
vs
Stafjard

164 cm
19
130 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

166 cm
21
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Woo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Woo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stafjard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Woo tries to advance position but instead Stafjard slips a leg back in to half guard.
Woo is looking to advance position but Stafjard won't allow it.

Woo is looking for a kimura here.

Woo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stafjard looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo trying to control the action but Stafjard is working from the bottom.

Woo is looking for a kimura here.
Stafjard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stafjard.
Stafjard keeping full guard, as Woo tries to pass.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woo slips nicely into half guard.
Woo thows a huge punch but Stafjard dodges it nicely.

Woo is looking for a kimura here.
Stafjard is looking to improve his position.
Woo is trying to control. Stafjard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stafjard is defending against the submission attempts here by Woo.
Stafjard is trying to control but can't.

Woo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stafjard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woo.

Woo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Stafjard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stafjard is controlling him.
Woo is trying to keep Stafjard in close.
Stafjard looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woo trying to keep a closed guard but Stafjard is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but JanOle Stafjard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Woo tries to bum rush Stafjard with a series of wild strikes but Stafjard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stafjard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Woo gets a takedown into half guard.

Woo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Woo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woo is looking to clinch but Stafjard is avoiding it.
Kim Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Woo.

Woo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stafjard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Woo seems to be working for a kimura but Stafjard defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stafjard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafjard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Woo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stafjard has managed to free his arm - good work.

Woo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Woo seems to be working for a kimura but Stafjard defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Woo misses.

Stafjard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Stafjard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stafjard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo is trying to improve his position.

Stafjard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim Woo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Stafjard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Woo tries to bench press Stafjard off him but Stafjard keeps the position.
Woo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Woo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stafjard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woo keeping moving, preventing Stafjard from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Woo 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!

No joy there for Woo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Woo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Woo forces Stafjard back against the cage and clinches.
Woo is trying to force a seperation but Stafjard has the dominant position.

Woo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Woo misses.
Woo misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Woo.
Woo works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Woo misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Stafjard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Woo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Stafjard stalls from top position.

Stafjard is working to tighten is grip on Woo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Woo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Stafjard is really squeezing tight and eventually Woo passes out! Stafjard breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). JanOle Stafjard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Runestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lau
vs
Runestorm

175 cm
20
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
134 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tin Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Runestorm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lau drives through and clinches with Runestorm against the cage.
Runestorm tries to pull guard but Lau won't allow it.
Lau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Runestorm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runestorm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lau scores with the left hand. Runestorm knows he should have avoided that one.

Lau has Runestorm up against the cage in a clinch.
Runestorm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tin Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Runestorm.
Runestorm has had enough of the clinch but Lau keeps him there for the moment.

Lau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Runestorm tries to stand but Lau is controlling from the bottom.
Runestorm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Runestorm tries to stand but Lau is controlling from the bottom.
Runestorm throws and elbow that misses. Lau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Runestorm's guard. Nice move by Lau!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lau is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Runestorm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Runestorm has escaped and now he's on top!

Lau looking for a guillotine here but Runestorm defends easily.
Lau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Runestorm's guard.

Lau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Runestorm keeping moving, preventing Lau from controlling successfully.
Runestorm has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lau has passed into side control.
Lau passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Runestorm!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lau looking for a guillotine from mount but Runestorm is having none of it.
Runestorm can't escape the position.
Runestorm tries to lock up and control but Lau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Runestorm has given up his back.

Lau is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Runestorm defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Lau looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runestorm rolls, trying to escape but Lau keeps control of the position.

Lau is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Runestorm has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Lau has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Runestorm taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Lau doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tin Lau!