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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Sixx (ranked 4859 p4p, 112 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 7027 p4p, 230 weight class). Sixx's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Fire of Power by WATAIN. MP is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Whitesnake - Is This Love?. Vinnie Sixx is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Sixx
vs
MP

193 cm
26
255 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

205 cm
25
274 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx throws a shot from downtown. MP moves away and avoids it.
Sixx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sixx scores with a nice right hand.
Sixx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MP.
Sixx misses with a hook

and MP counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Sixx pushes MP off and gets back to his feet.
Sixx throws a combination that misses

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

Sixx has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MP is on him like a limpet, forcing Sixx back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sixx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sixx stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sixx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vinnie Sixx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sixx throws a combination. MP tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MP takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sixx cracks MP with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

MP tries to keep at a distance but Sixx has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sixx manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Sixx is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. MP can't fight it off and eventually Sixx manages to take the fight to the floor. MP looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Sixx missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sixx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sixx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MP wants to get back to his feet but Sixx is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sixx works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MP wants to improve his position but Sixx is controlling well.
Sixx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sixx wants to take a breather but MP is having none of it.
Sixx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
MP gets back to full guard.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but MP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Sixx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sixx looking to sit in guard and control but MP gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw MP working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MP is looking to work some ground and pound but Sixx has wrist control.

Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixx wants to sweep here but MP controlling him for the moment.
Sixx has MP pulled in close to control his posture.
MP loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sixx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MP prevents Sixx from getting back to his feet.
MP scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sixx wants to stand and escape but MP is having none of it.
MP working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sixx scores with a crisp jab that stopped MP in his tracks.
A jab from Sixx misses.
MP on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sixx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MP slips under a jab from Sixx.
MP feints the counter takedown.
Sixx throws a leg kick but MP sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MP feints the counter takedown.
No joy there for Sixx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sixx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MP can do to turn this around?
MP blocks a head kick by Sixx.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP moves away from the strike by Sixx.
A leg kick checked by MP.
Sixx connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sixx throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sixx.
Sixx stuns MP with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MP defending well as Sixx loads up on a big left hand.
MP tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vinnie Sixx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MP.
Vinnie Sixx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sixx has managed to clinch.

Sixx decides to pull guard.
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MP is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MP scoring with some ground and pound.
MP chips away with some ground and pound.

It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
MP controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MP's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MP cracks Sixx with a solid left hand.

MP has gone for a leg lock! Sixx slips out almost immediately though and dives into MP's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MP's head.
Sixx sitting in guard here, content to control.
MP has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sixx trying to control but MP is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixx is really struggling to control MP but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sixx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but MP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MP is on top in guard.

Sixx might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MP won't allow Sixx to sweep him here.
MP tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard.
MP keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sixx's head.
MP scoring with some ground and pound.

Sixx is looking for a triangle but MP pushes his legs off easily.
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MP trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MP's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP distracts Sixx with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sixx thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
MP forces his way into half guard.
MP sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sixx wants to get back to his feet.
MP winds up and cracks Sixx with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MP tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sixx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MP wants to take a breather but Sixx is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixx is looking to improve his position.

Sixx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Sixx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Sixx's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sixx misses with a looping left.
MP blocks a jab.
Sixx throws a series of punches but MP moves out of range.
Sixx throws a jab but it's blocked by MP.
And MP tries to counter it with a takedown but Sixx pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sixx throws a right and a left that MP avoids nicely.
MP with the counter takedown but Sixx avoids it easily.
Sixx throws a nice looking combination but MP bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sixx defends it well.
Sixx scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sixx swings widly with a right hand

and MP counters with a takedown into side control.
Sixx is trying to get back to half guard.

MP is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sixx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MP wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MP working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MP scoring with punches from side control.
MP is putting a hurting on Sixx here, landing some big shots from side control.
MP in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Sixx is rocked!
Sixx is pushing MP's head away, looking to escape. MP manages to hold on to the position though.
Oh Sixx is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MP cracks Sixx with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! MP immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sixx is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by MP!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael MP!
A very excited looking Michael MP rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 5229 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kewin Wibowo (ranked 7528 p4p, 136 weight class). Mike Haggar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Haggar
vs
Wibowo

202 cm
18
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

RESISTANCE

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kewin Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haggar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haggar stalling away here and it's allowed Wibowo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Haggar stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Wibowo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Haggar manages to get his head free but now Wibowo has transitioned to an armbar! Haggar grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Wibowo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kewin Wibowo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kewin Wibowo thanked RESISTANCE 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakov Pavlovic (ranked 3649 p4p, 86 weight class) and Mohhamad Iman (ranked 3930 p4p, 95 weight class). The key to victory for Jakov Pavlovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pavlovic
vs
Iman

176 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakov Pavlovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohhamad Iman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pavlovic quickly recovers to half guard.

Pavlovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pavlovic tries to get out of the position.

Iman wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavlovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavlovic is breathing heavily.

Iman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iman in particular looking to stall.

Iman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pavlovic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mohhamad Iman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Henderson (ranked 6901 p4p, 129 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 3753 p4p, 90 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Spasov

190 cm
29
217 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
159 lbs
6 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

RESISTANCE

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov fails to land the takedown.
Henderson throws a big counter combination but Spasov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Spasov with that takedown attempt.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spasov sprawls and moves away.
Spasov fails to land the takedown.
Henderson attempts a counter takedown but Spasov avoids it well and moves away.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.

Spasov forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.

Spasov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spasov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Spasov does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but Spasov is quick to defend against it.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Henderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spasov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Spasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Henderson jumps into guard, dragging Spasov to the mat.
Spasov is looking to stand up but Henderson won't let him.
Spasov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spasov being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has a closed guard, preventing Spasov from standing up.

Spasov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spasov is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.

Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Spasov. Spasov maintains the clinch.
Spasov tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.

Spasov manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Spasov drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson fails to pull guard.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spasov misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Henderson attempts a counter takedown but Spasov avoids it well and moves away.
Spasov darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Spasov into the cage.
Henderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spasov sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Spasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spasov sprawls and moves away.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spasov misses with a double jab.
Spasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
As Spasov looks to move away, Henderson throws a big counter combo but Spasov just gets out of the way.
Spasov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spasov somewhat.
Henderson feinted with a counter takedown.

Spasov has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spasov throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Spasov has a takedown stuffed.
Spasov has a takedown stuffed.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spasov goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but Spasov is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spasov moves into the clinch.
Spasov is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Spasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spasov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov is trying to break free.

Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination

and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spasov wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is pushing down on Spasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Henderson has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Spasov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.

Henderson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Spasov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Henderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Henderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 3833 p4p, 93 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 3761 p4p, 91 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Head
vs
Yonic

170 cm
26
153 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

168 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sportivité

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 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yonic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Head's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Head isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yonic stacks Head on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yonic!
Yonic working the ground and pound.
Yonic working the body and head with strikes.
Head on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yonic looks up at the clock and then as Head takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yonic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Head takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Head tries to buck Yonic off but Yonic is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yonic landing strikes.
Yonic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Head is rocked!
Head takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Head is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yonic scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Head is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Yonic can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Yonic!
After the big win, Chad Yonic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunnur Marbleforge (ranked 2677 p4p, 61 weight class) and Marcin Vanna (ranked 2698 p4p, 62 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marbleforge
vs
Vanna

180 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
34
155 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bunnur Marbleforge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Vanna!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vanna gets a double leg takedown into Marbleforge's guard.
Vanna preventing the sweep.
Vanna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Marbleforge has his foot on Vanna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanna works his way back into a safe position though.
Marbleforge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanna sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Marbleforge is looking for a triangle but Vanna pushes his legs off easily.

Marbleforge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanna defends well.

Marbleforge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanna is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Vanna 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.
Marbleforge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Marbleforge looking for a guillotine here but Vanna defends easily.

Marbleforge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marbleforge is trying to control the position but Vanna postures up.

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.

Marbleforge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vanna pushes down on Marbleforge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanna is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Marbleforge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanna pulls his head out easily.
Vanna is controlling the pace.

Marbleforge looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marbleforge trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Marbleforge is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanna has a good base and remains in mount.
Marbleforge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vanna. What's that going to do exactly?
Vanna controlling from the full mount.
Vanna blocks Marbleforge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vanna controlling from mount.
Vanna avoids the attempt from Marbleforge to control.
Marbleforge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanna prevents Marbleforge from getting the reversal.
Vanna controlling the position easily from mount.
Marbleforge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vanna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marbleforge tries to hold on but Vanna postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marbleforge looks for a takedown but Vanna sprawls well.
Marbleforge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanna pinned against the cage. Vanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marbleforge misses with a takedown

and Vanna counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunnur Marbleforge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marcin Vanna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marbleforge trying to keep a closed guard but Vanna is proving a slippery customer.

Marbleforge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanna defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Marbleforge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marbleforge has an active guard here but Vanna has managed to pass into half guard.

Marbleforge has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vanna escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vanna!
Vanna advances nicely into full mount.
Vanna controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marbleforge tries to control the position but Vanna now has his back.

Vanna is looking for the choke from the back position but Marbleforge is controlling his hands well.

Marbleforge fending off the submission attempt from Vanna.
Vanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marbleforge trying to control the action but Vanna just sinks the hooks in.
Marbleforge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marbleforge just trying to survive but Vanna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vanna has good solid back control here.
Vanna keeps control of the position as Marbleforge tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna not allowing Marbleforge to control his hands.
Marbleforge wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Vanna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marbleforge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Vanna is looking for the choke from the back position but Marbleforge is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanna is hanging on to Marbleforge's back as he tries to escape.

Marbleforge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vanna's arms.
Marbleforge is trying to break free.

Marbleforge has hold of Vanna's leg, trying to break free but it's let Vanna lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Marbleforge is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Vanna throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna 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
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 3627 p4p, 85 weight class) and Petchuangtong Sitsongrit (ranked 2642 p4p, 56 weight class). Petchuangtong Sitsongrit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Python
vs
Sitsongrit

178 cm
26
167 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

179 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

RESISTANCE

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Python shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Python showed some decent athleticism there.
Python has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Python.
Python performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Python off but Python keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Python in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sitsongrit tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Python!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyrius Python!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 2278 p4p, 44 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 3099 p4p, 75 weight class). Oleg Liguy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dalton
vs
Liguy

180 cm
26
220 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

170 cm
34
185 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Vegan Gains

RESISTANCE

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacer Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liguy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Liguy misses its intended target.
Dalton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Liguy stuffs the takedown.
Dalton dives in for a single leg takedown but Liguy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Dalton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liguy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Liguy.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Liguy keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Liguy being controlled here, momentarily.
Liguy keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Liguy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Dalton is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy misses with a head shot.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Liguy from advancing to side control.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liguy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liguy's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liguy trying to control the hands but Dalton breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Liguy showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liguy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dalton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Liguy's body.
Dalton has the hooks in. Liguy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Liguy is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pacer Dalton 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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liguy is defended easily by Dalton.
Liguy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liguy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liguy defends it nicely.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liguy but Liguy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalton tries for a takedown but Liguy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liguy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton shoots in looking for a takedown but Liguy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalton is defended easily by Liguy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Liguy into the cage.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liguy.
Nice takedown defense from Liguy. No joy for Dalton on that attempt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton pushing down on Liguy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Liguy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Dalton is taking a breather. Liguy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Liguy for as long as he can get away with.

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.
Dalton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Liguy is defending the position.
Dalton trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Dalton shoots in and bounces Liguy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton continues to hold on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt - Liguy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liguy.

Liguy gets caught napping as Dalton dives in and scores a takedown. Liguy manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pacer Dalton 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!

Liguy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalton but Dalton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liguy can do to turn this around?

Dalton gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dalton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Liguy wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Liguy moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stands and throws Liguy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dalton 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 Liguy's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacer Dalton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
More hug and hope from Dalton.

Dalton tries for a kimura but Liguy is defending well.
Liguy is being controlled here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liguy wants it to stay on the feet.
Dalton shoots in but Liguy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Liguy has managed to clinch.
Oleg Liguy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liguy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dalton is working for takedown but Liguy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dalton tries for a takedown but Liguy manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dalton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Liguy regains guard.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Liguy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liguy keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liguy is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liguy but Liguy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Liguy tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalton pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pacer Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 1289 p4p, 58 weight class) and Paul Sight (ranked 2580 p4p, 55 weight class). Dawson comes into the arena with Titanic theme blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Dawson
vs
Sight

175 cm
25
270 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

195 cm
25
192 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sight has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dawson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dawson takes one on the button.
Paul Sight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson with a knee to the head.

It looks like Paul Sight has been cut.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sight is trying to push Dawson away but Dawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sight's efforts to push away.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sight takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sight tries to circle away but Dawson has him pinned against the cage.
Sight takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sight tries to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling the position.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson just leaning against Sight, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sight is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Sight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson lands a damaging elbow.
Sight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Sight looks winded!
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sight.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Sight in his tracks for a moment.

Sight is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sight takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sight is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Sight is pressed against the cage. Dawson pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Sight! Two more big strikes from Dawson and Sight crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
Our winner, Jack Dawson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Comeon Hitme (ranked 761 p4p, 15 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 824 p4p, 38 weight class). Hitme kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Face Fisted - Dethklok. Anthony Griffith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hitme
vs
Griffith

194 cm
28
215 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

225 cm
26
265 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains
RESISTANCE

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 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comeon Hitme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Hitme or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffith, which made it look bad.

Hitme moves into the clinch.

Griffith manages to break the clinch.
Hitme fails with the takedown.
Hitme tries to clinch but Griffith moves out of range.

Hitme gets a clinch.

Hitme manages to break the clinch.
Hitme with a poor takedown
and Griffith counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Comeon Hitme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hitme moves into the clinch.
Hitme fails to pull guard.

Griffith breaks from the clinch.
Hitme dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffith has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hitme fails with the takedown
and Griffith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hitme swinging wildly here.
Griffith leaves Hitme with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hitme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hitme walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Griffith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hitme backing away here, and Griffith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffith throws the kick towards the body but Hitme avoids it.
Griffith's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitme throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffith counters with a body kick that stops Hitme in his tracks momentarily.
Griffith tries to land a front kick but Hitme steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hitme throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffith counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Hitme to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Griffith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Griffith!
Anthony Griffith thanked the fans post fight for their support.