IGR 1 - The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between juan sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). juan sanchez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

sanchez
vs
O Neil

189 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, juan sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from O Neil as sanchez shoots in.
sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. O Neil tries to sprawl out of it but sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Neil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Neil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Neil.
sanchez looks for a takedown but O Neil sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for juan sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Neil misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from O Neil.

It looks like juan sanchez has been cut.
O Neil stuffs the takedown attempt from sanchez. sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but O Neil sprawls well. He's pushed sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
O Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for O Neil!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Neil has given up his back. Will we see sanchez going for some submissions?
O Neil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

O Neil is having to fend off submission attempts from sanchez, who is looking to sink in the choke. sanchez doesn't have the hooks in though and O Neil manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
sanchez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
sanchez has a closed guard, preventing O Neil from standing up.
O Neil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

O Neil gets to his feet - sanchez follows without any prompting.
O Neil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Neil lands a with a good body shot.
sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by O Neil which made him look bad.
O Neil should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but O Neil sprawls well. He's pushed sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
sanchez shoots in but O Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Neil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

O Neil has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.

O Neil breaks from the clinch.
sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with O Neil, looking for a takedown. sanchez pushes O Neil against the cage but O Neil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - O Neil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Neil misses with a low kick.
O Neil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Neil connects with a body shot.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Neil is keeping the position for now.

sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil wants to stand but sanchez is controlling the position.
sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Neil swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). juan sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nunoy Bermio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunoy Bermio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Smith
vs
Bermio

199 cm
20
259 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Smith!
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, Nunoy Bermio!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermio shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bermio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bermio lands a high kick!

It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a head kick that misses

and Bermio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Bermio tries to pass.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith looking to control but Bermio passes into half guard.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Bermio decides to stand up.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bermio escapes and gets back to his feet.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick

and Bermio counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Bermio any problems.

Bermio has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bermio's guard.
Smith is pushing down on Bermio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bermio is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bermio is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith stops Bermio from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bermio keeps moving.
Bermio wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Bermio controlling the position for now.
Bermio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Bermio uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermio throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a low kick as Bermio jumps back.
A big right from Smith misses.

Bermio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Bermio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to stand but Bermio is controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nunoy Bermio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bermio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Nunoy Bermio has been cut.
Bermio fails with the takedown.
Bermio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Bermio fails to land the takedown.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nunoy Bermio.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bermio drops Smith with a nice combination! Bermio dives into Smith's guard, looking to finish!

Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smith is working an open guard so Bermio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bermio closes the distance looking for a takedown. Bermio picks Smith up and slams him brutally to the floor. Smith is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Nunoy Bermio!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shah Rokhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Little bit Counrty. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barker
vs
Rokhan

189 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shah Rokhan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker scores with a jab to the body.
Rokhan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barker tries to avoid it but Rokhan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barker to the ground. Barker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rokhan wants to clinch.
Rokhan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barker pinned against the cage. Barker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barker stuffs the takedown.
Bob Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shah Rokhan.
Barker misses with a wild combination.
Rokhan fails to land the takedown.
Rokhan misses with a takedown attempt - Barker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokhan shoots in but no luck this time.
Barker misses with a few strikes there.
Rokhan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rokhan counters with a takedown into side control.

Rokhan decides to stand back up.

Barker instigates a clinch.
Rokhan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barker backwards.

Barker manages to break the clinch.
Rokhan darts in trying to clinch
and Barker counters with a straight right hand.
Rokhan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barker momentarily.
Barker looks to land a combination but Rokhan avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barker takes the fight into the clinch.

Barker manages to break the clinch.
Rokhan closes the distance looking to clinch

and Barker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barker.
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!
Barker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barker prevents a takedown attempt there.

Rokhan pulls guard effortlessly.
Rokhan working a defensive guard here.
Rokhan managing to control the position.
Barker wants to get up but he can't break Rokhan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rokhan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Rokhan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rokhan working for a triangle but Barker defends it easily.
Rokhan looks gassed!
Barker wants to stand but Rokhan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rokhan has his hands on Barker's head, controlling the position.
Barker wanted to stand there but Rokhan had control of the position.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rokhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rokhan is controlling Barker's posture.
Rokhan is trying to control the position but Barker postures up.

That's four 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.

Rokhan working for a triangle but Barker defends it easily.

Barker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rokhan, up you get!
Rokhan walks into a straight right hand from Barker.
Rokhan keeps the fight on the outside.
Barker misses with a combination

and Rokhan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rokhan trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Rokhan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokhan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barker trying to keep a closed guard but Rokhan is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shah Rokhan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rokhan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rokhan fails with the takedown

and Barker counters by clinching up.
Rokhan wants a takedown.
Rokhan tries to work over Barker's body with a swooping hook but it's wide of the mark. Not good footwork there.
Rokhan misses with a takedown attempt

so Barker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bob Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shah Rokhan.
Barker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rokhan is proving hard to escape from.
Rokhan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barker.
Barker wants to stand but Rokhan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rokhan pulls Barker in close to his closed guard and prevents Barker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rokhan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rokhan is controlling Barker's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker won't allow Rokhan to get back to his feet.
Rokhan has Barker pulled in close to control his posture.
Barker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rokhan 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.
Barker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Barker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Barker moves into the clinch.

Barker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rokhan is trying to keep an underhook but Barker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rokhan is refusing to be controlled, as Barker sits in half guard.
Barker tries to pass to full mount but Rokhan defends it.
Barker is keen to just control but Rokhan is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker tries to stand and escape but Rokhan is controlling the position.
Barker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barker blocks the strikes from Rokhan.

Barker decides to stand up.
Rokhan tries for a takedown but Barker circles away easily
and Barker counters with a three punch combo that has Rokhan backing up. Rokhan nods at Barker to acknowledge the strikes.
Barker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rokhan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokhan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Rokhan from controlling successfully.
Rokhan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Rokhan from controlling successfully.
Rokhan controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Rokhan from controlling successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Shah Rokhan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rokhan with a poor takedown

and Barker counters with a shoot takedown. Rokhan fights it but they end up in guard.
Rokhan has control of Barker's left arm, preventing Barker from doing any damage.
Rokhan controls Barker momentarily but Barker frees himself.
Rokhan controlling the position.
Barker wants to get up but he can't break Rokhan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rokhan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rokhan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barker wants to get up but he can't break Rokhan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barker passes Rokhan's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barker.
Rokhan wants to get back to his feet.
Barker wants to control but Rokhan is keeping him busy.
Barker wants to stand up but Rokhan is controlling the position.
Rokhan trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barker with a nice cross.
Barker throws a series of strikes that have Rokhan backpedaling.
Rokhan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rokhan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Barker as he connects with a hook.
Rokhan tries for a takedown but Barker circles away easily
and Barker counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barker 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Barker misses with the combination.

Rokhan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barker tries to get out of the position.
Rokhan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barker is proving hard to escape from.
Rokhan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barker wants to stand up but Rokhan is controlling him.
Rokhan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rokhan stands and throws Barker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rokhan wants to control but Barker is keeping him busy.
Rokhan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokhan happy to just control the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker regains half guard.
Rokhan is tying to control. Barker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rokhan slows the pace down in half guard.
Rokhan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rokhan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rokhan is keen to just control but Barker is a slippery customer.

Despite being in the dominant position, Shah Rokhan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Barker scores with a four punch combination!
Rokhan shoots and misses
and Barker counters with a left and a right that stings Rokhan.
Rokhan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Rokhan scores with a takedown into Barker's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokhan trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rokhan wants to pass the guard but Barker is keeping the position.
Rokhan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barker trying to control the position.

Barker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rokhan with a poor takedown
and Barker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rokhan tries to clinch up
and Barker counters with a left and a right that stings Rokhan.

Rokhan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rokhan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker is refusing to be controlled, as Rokhan sits in half guard.
Barker is trying to stand back up but Rokhan is controlling him
Rokhan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barker swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rokhan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barker is trying to escape the mount.
Rokhan trying to control but Barker is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Rokhan landing strikes from the mount.
Rokhan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rokhan with shots to the head and body - Barker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rokhan controlling his opponent.

Despite being in the dominant position, Shah Rokhan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rokhan misses with a takedown attempt
and Barker counters with a left and a right that stings Rokhan.
Bob Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shah Rokhan.
Rokhan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rokhan with a poor takedown
and Barker counters with a series of strikes. Rokhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Rokhan with that takedown attempt.
Barker swinging wilding here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shah Rokhan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rokhan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shah Rokhan!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rockside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whar Fedal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whar Fedal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rockside
vs
Fedal

170 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Dark Storm Performance

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, Kevin Rockside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whar Fedal!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockside throws a hook but Fedal avoids it easily.
Fedal works over Rockside's head and body with a nice combination.
Fedal is looking to clinch but Rockside is avoiding it.
Fedal throws a one two combo.
Whar Fedal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockside digs a good body shot into Fedal's ribs.
Fedal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Fedal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fedal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Fedal. No joy for Rockside on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Fedal.

Rockside scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rockside landing strikes.
Fedal wants to get back to his feet.
Fedal stops Rockside from passing to mount.
Fedal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rockside trying to control from half guard but Fedal is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockside working Fedal over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockside scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fedal tries to get to full guard but Rockside has control of the leg.
Fedal is looking to escape.
Fedal wants to improve his position but Rockside is controlling well.
Rockside is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rockside prevents Fedal from standing back up.
Rockside trying to pass the guard but Fedal defending well.
Rockside is looking to stall here but Fedal recovers full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fedal throws a series of punches but Rockside avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Fedal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rockside scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fedal is trying to stand up here but Rockside is controlling him well.
Fedal looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockside trying to control the pace.

Fedal looking for submissions off his back.

Fedal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockside content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rockside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fedal keeps working.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fedal looking for submissions off his back.
Rockside performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rockside trying to control from half guard but Fedal is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedal tries to get to full guard but Rockside has control of the leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Fedal.
Fedal wants to slow Rockside down by chopping away at his legs.

Rockside shoots in and bounces Fedal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockside pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedal is keeping the position for now.

Fedal had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rockside is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fedal Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rockside's back instead.

Fedal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rockside looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockside tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rockside is trying desperately to improve position.
Rockside stops Fedal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Fedal working for a guillotine from mount but Rockside is in no mood to give up.
Rockside sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fedal is thwarting Rockside's attempts to control the position.
Rockside is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fedal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fedal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rockside reverses the position - he's now on top in Fedal's guard.
Rockside trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Rockside dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fedal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockside.
Rockside jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rockside throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedal misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Fedal misses.
Fedal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fedal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockside takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Rockside.
Rockside thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rockside fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fedal sprawls well initially but Rockside persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rockside winds up and cracks Fedal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Rockside there.
Fedal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rockside 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.
Fedal tries to get to full guard but Rockside has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rockside moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fedal.
Fedal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rockside's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fedal is staying active underneath Rockside, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockside scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fedal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rockside not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockside wants to control from the top but Fedal keeps moving.
Rockside tries to free his leg and advance position but Fedal is retaining full guard.

Rockside avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockside is standing up over Fedal. Fedal looks to escape but Rockside dives into side control.
Fedal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rockside presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockside thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fedal throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rockside. What's that going to do exactly?
Fedal working to try and regain half guard.
Fedal tries to lock up and control but Rockside gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fedal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fedal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockside is keeping the position for now.
Fedal advances position into side control!

Fedal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rockside tries to bench press Fedal off him but Fedal keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedal decides to stand back up.
Fedal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fedal throws a wild body kick that Rockside sees coming a mile off.
Fedal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Rockside shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rockside was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rockside cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Fedal is rocked!
Rockside prevents Fedal from getting the reversal.
Rockside trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rockside with the ground and pound from mount.
Fedal is still in real trouble! Can Rockside finish him?
BOOM! Rockside connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Rockside is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fedal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedal is bucking up trying to escape but Rockside cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rockside cracks Fedal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockside can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fedal is looking to escape.
Kevin Rockside overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fedal is looking to improve his position but Rockside isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Rockside.

Rockside is working for a guillotine from mount but Fedal frees his head quite easily.
Rockside content just to control the position here.
Fedal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fedal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fedal seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockside tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockside bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fedal's guard.
Fedal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockside is one step ahead there.
Rockside scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Rockside dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rockside lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockside fails to land the takedown.
Fedal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Rockside shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rockside was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fedal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rockside trying to control but Fedal is having none of it.
Fedal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rockside dominating with strikes here.
Fedal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fedal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Fedal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Rockside jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fedal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fedal sneaks back into half guard.

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

Fedal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fedal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fedal wants to improve his position but Rockside is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fedal pushes Rockside off and gets back to his feet.
Fedal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rockside throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fedal throws a right and a left that Rockside avoids nicely.
Fedal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Fedal does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Fedal.
Fedal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Rockside shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Fedal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockside looking to pass the guard.
Rockside advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockside working the ground and pound.
Fedal is not content to let Rockside control the position.

Rockside wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fedal, who protects the arm well.
Fedal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rockside working the ground and pound effectively.
Rockside cracks Fedal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rockside controlling from mount.
Fedal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fedal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rockside landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockside trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fedal has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rockside should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fedal has tightened it up now! Rockside should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Whar Fedal!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tex Brasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Williams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Brasco
vs
Williams

190 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tex Brasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Williams!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brasco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brasco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams wants to control but Brasco is having none of it.
Brasco content just to control the position here.
Brasco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Brasco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brasco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Brasco is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Brasco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Brasco shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Brasco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brasco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brasco looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brasco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams wants to control from the top but Brasco keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brasco 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.
Brasco is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Brasco lands a decent punch to the body there.
Brasco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams is pushing down on Brasco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brasco is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brasco is looking to improve his position.
Brasco is working hard here to advance position.
Brasco is breathing heavily.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brasco wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brasco is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Brasco's hands, connecting with Brasco's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasco tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Brasco wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Williams.

Williams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Williams landing shots from mount.
Brasco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brasco shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brasco tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brasco shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tex Brasco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brasco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brasco is really struggling to control Williams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Brasco is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Brasco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Brasco is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasco trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.

Brasco is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brasco to get the leverage.
Brasco trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.

Brasco is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams is not content to let Brasco control the position.
Brasco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brasco is tying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams with a poor takedown

and Brasco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasco is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Brasco has managed to sneak the leg through.

Brasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Brasco tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Williams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Williams lands a couple of sideways elbows.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Brasco is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Brasco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brasco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Brasco stands up from mount. Strange move.
Brasco with a poor takedown

so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Brasco trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Brasco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Brasco is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Williams is keeping busy.
Williams tries to escape but Brasco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
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.
Brasco controlling well, preventing Williams from escaping the position.

Brasco is persistently looking for the submission but Williams is defending it well.
Brasco is trying to control but Williams is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Brasco pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brasco controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams regains half guard.
Brasco controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tex Brasco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Brasco tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Brasco gets back to full guard.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Brasco is trying to keep Williams in close.
Brasco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Brasco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is fighting to break Brasco's control of his arms but Brasco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brasco tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Brasco looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams won't allow Brasco to sweep him here.
Brasco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasco looking to pass the guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brasco wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Williams there.
Williams is taking a breather. Brasco 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.
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. Williams connects with a nice short shot to Brasco's temple.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Brasco is defending well.
Brasco is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Williams working over Brasco with some ground and pound. Brasco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brasco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brasco tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Brasco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Brasco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brasco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brasco wants to take Williams's back but he can't do it this time.
Brasco controlling from mount.
Williams tries to hold on but Brasco postures up.
Brasco lands a heavy elbow.
Tex Brasco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brasco takes Williams's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Williams is in trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brasco looking for the choke but no joy.
Williams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brasco's guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Brasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams wants to control from the top but Brasco keeps moving.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Williams!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRon Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jenkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go Hard or Go Home. LeRon Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Angel Molina's chin.

Jenkins
vs
Molina

188 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeRon Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Molina!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molina throws out the jab.
Molina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Molina takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.

Jenkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenkins lands in his opponent's guard.

Molina is looking for a triangle but Jenkins pushes his legs off easily.
Molina has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
Jenkins postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Molina is on top in guard.
Molina looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Molina controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Molina on the ground.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Molina is controlling him well.
Jenkins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Molina has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Molina pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Molina has hold of Jenkins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jenkins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is squirming around, avoiding Molina's attempts to control the action.

Molina is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jenkins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Molina looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Molina working for a guillotine from mount but Jenkins is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is in a horrible position here. Molina smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Molina avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
Jenkins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Molina. What's that going to do exactly?
Molina has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jenkins's face.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molina won't let Jenkins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Molina looking to secure an arm triangle but Jenkins defends it well.
Jenkins working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Jenkins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Molina.
Molina unloads with some shots from mount but Jenkins bucks and avoids them well.

Molina has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jenkins is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angel Molina!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let It Rock. Sims has chosen Eminem, Xzibit, & Nate Dogg - Say My Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jin Sen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sen
vs
Sims

194 cm
22
217 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Top MMA Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Sen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Sims!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen avoids a punch combination nicely.

Sims closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sims lands in his opponent's guard.

Sen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sims really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sims looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sen 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.

Sen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sims doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sims manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sims throwing strikes from guard but Sen blocks nicely.
Sims postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sims trying to control but Sen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sims!
Sen prevents Sims from getting the reversal.
Sims is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Sen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sims can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sims throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sen. What's that going to do exactly?
Sims tries to reverse the position but Sen maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sims can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sims is just holding on here. Sen manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims trying to control the hands but Sen breaks the grip.

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.
Sen lands punches and elbows.

Sen working for a choke but Sims is defending well.
Sen is breathing heavily.
Sims trying to control the hands but Sen breaks the grip.
Sen keeps control of the position as Sims tries to break free.

Sen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sims defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sims rolls, trying to escape but Sen keeps control of the position.
Sen throwing sloppy strikes.
Sen lands punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sims knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sims for a finish.
Sims is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Sen working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Sims is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sen has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Sims taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Sen!

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