HWP112: Couture vs Blatt PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Val Enzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Pitbull feat. T-Pain - Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor) as his entrance music. Aaron Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Enzuela
vs
Hernandez

192 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

208 cm
18
238 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Val Enzuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

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

Enzuela moves into the clinch.
Hernandez can't break the clinch.
Enzuela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Enzuela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Enzuela moves away

and Enzuela counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez pushes Enzuela off looking to stand but Enzuela dives back in and keeps control.

Enzuela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Enzuela throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Enzuela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Enzuela is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enzuela has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hernandez looks gassed!
Enzuela controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enzuela seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hernandez for as long as he can get away with.
Enzuela lands a nice shot to the head.
Enzuela content just to control the position here.
Enzuela landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enzuela is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Enzuela is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hernandez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hernandez!
Enzuela wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Enzuela might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Enzuela has control of Hernandez's left arm, preventing Hernandez from doing any damage.

Enzuela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enzuela has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Enzuela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Enzuela tries to pass.
Enzuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Enzuela showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Enzuela stands and steps away. Hernandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Val Enzuela 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.

Enzuela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Enzuela can't get the takedown.
Hernandez scores a nice knee to the body.

Enzuela manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez throws a strike but Enzuela rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Enzuela is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Enzuela looking to sit in guard and control but Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Enzuela has wrist control.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Enzuela has his feet on Hernandez's thighs here. He's pushed Hernandez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hernandez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Val Enzuela!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between benji ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amish Hardcore Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcore Irish has chosen Devil's Dance Floor as his entrance music. Amish Hardcore Irish 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!

ahr
vs
Hardcore Irish

201 cm
19
225 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, benji ahr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amish Hardcore Irish!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcore Irish tries to score with a low kick but ahr moves his leg out of the way.
ahr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hardcore Irish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardcore Irish scores with a crisp jab that stopped ahr in his tracks.

It looks like benji ahr has been cut.
Hardcore Irish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ahr dodges the punch combination from Hardcore Irish.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Hardcore Irish has cracked ahr with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Hardcore Irish lands another huge swinging hook and ahr tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save ahr, before Hardcore Irish can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amish Hardcore Irish!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cox
vs
Lesnar

200 cm
25
247 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewey Cox!
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, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Cox fails to land with a series of punches.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar misses with a combination

and Cox counters with a series of strikes that sends Lesnar to the canvas! Cox follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Cox wanted to stand there but Lesnar had control of the position.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cox stands up and waves to Lesnar to follow him.
Cox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Cox pushes Lesnar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Good exchange - Cox coming out on top.

That has opened up Brock Lesnar's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cox finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnar's head.
Cox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnar.
Cox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle, before Cox throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lesnar's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cox lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dewey Cox!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Grecosaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shane Hardy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hardy
vs
Grecosaurus

190 cm
22
246 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
225 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Grecosaurus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grecosaurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grecosaurus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Shane Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Grecosaurus keeps it at a distance.
Grecosaurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grecosaurus. Grecosaurus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Pentti Grecosaurus has been cut.

Grecosaurus closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grecosaurus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy jumps guard but Grecosaurus stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grecosaurus is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.

Grecosaurus has clasped his hands together around Hardy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Grecosaurus working the strikes but Hardy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control here.
Grecosaurus moves into full mount! Hardy won't be happy about that!
Grecosaurus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grecosaurus working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like Shane Hardy has been cut.
Hardy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grecosaurus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grecosaurus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecosaurus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
Grecosaurus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grecosaurus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Hardy is rocked!

Shane Hardy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Hardy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pentti Grecosaurus!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Huxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gahn Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gahn Jah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Huxley
vs
Jah

177 cm
22
220 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

193 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Huxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gahn Jah!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Jah misses its intended target.

Huxley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jah wants to get back to his feet but Huxley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huxley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huxley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huxley with a nice head shot there.
Huxley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huxley is stalling in the full guard.
Huxley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Huxley is working Jah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Huxley distracts Jah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huxley wants to control from the top but Jah keeps moving.
Jah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huxley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jah's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxley lands with a punch from half guard.
Jah wants to get back to full guard.
Huxley stops Jah from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huxley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Huxley trying to pass the guard but Jah defending well.
Huxley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jah is refusing to be controlled, as Huxley sits in half guard.
Jah wants to get back to his feet.
Huxley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huxley throwing shots but Jah is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Huxley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jah has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huxley thows a huge punch but Jah dodges it nicely.
Jah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huxley.
Huxley prevents Jah from standing back up.

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

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

Huxley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jah's guard.
Jah wants to stand up but Huxley is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley landing with the ground and pound.
Huxley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jah is trying to get back to his feet.
Huxley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Huxley wants to control but Jah is keeping him busy.
Huxley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxley lands a nice forearm strike.
Jah is trying to buck Huxley off.
Jah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Huxley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jah keeps working.
Huxley working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Jah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Huxley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huxley but great work by Jah.
Jah throws an elbow but Huxley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Huxley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jah off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Huxley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jah connects with a high kick.

It looks like Ben Huxley has been cut.
Jah throws a sloppy head kick and Huxley moves out of range easily.
Jah misses with a hook. Huxley ducked under it nicely.
Jah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huxley. That did some damage!
Jah shoots and misses

and Huxley counters with a takedown into side control.
Jah takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Huxley tries for a kimura but Jah is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huxley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Huxley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jah keeps working.
Jah takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Huxley lands some shots froms side control.
Huxley scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Huxley actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jah 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.
Jah is nestled in close to Huxley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jah uses his free foot to push down on Huxley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huxley.
Huxley is looking to get to half guard.
Huxley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huxley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jah works over Huxley with some ground and pound from guard.
Huxley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huxley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah wants to get back to his feet.
Huxley not doing much here.
Jah is trying to stand.
Jah taking some punishment here, with Huxley in his half guard.
Huxley prevents Jah from standing back up.
Huxley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Huxley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jah?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxley lands with some strikes.
Jah in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Huxley won't let Jah get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Huxley with good strikes from the mount here!

Jah is rocked!

It looks like Gahn Jah has been cut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Huxley!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemlock comes to the cage accompanied by Champagneros. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hemlock
vs
Huerta

190 cm
25
212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

195 cm
26
270 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hemlock.
Biff Hemlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemlock misses with a few strikes there.
Huerta misses with a combination

and Hemlock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hemlock.
Hemlock prevents Huerta from getting back to his feet.
Hemlock throwing strikes from guard but Huerta blocks nicely.
Huerta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hemlock won't allow Huerta to sweep him here.
Huerta keeping moving, preventing Hemlock from controlling successfully.

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

Huerta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hemlock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huerta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huerta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta wants to get back to his feet but Hemlock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hemlock trying to control but Huerta is working from the bottom.
Huerta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemlock manages to get himself to full guard.
Hemlock will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Huerta wants to stand but Hemlock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huerta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huerta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hemlock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Huerta drops back looking for a leg! Hemlock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hemlock manages to kick Huerta off! Huerta jumps back into Hemlock's guard.

Huerta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hemlock, up you get!
Max Huerta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huerta looks gassed!

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.
A cross from Hemlock lands.

It looks like Max Huerta has been cut.
Hemlock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hemlock thuds his right hand into Huerta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Huerta misses with a head kick.
Hemlock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huerta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Hemlock.
Huerta fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock dives in and grabs Huerta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huerta pushes down on Hemlock's head and hops out.
Hemlock's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hemlock duly obliges.

That has opened up Max Huerta's cut even more.
Hemlock jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Hemlock does it's job there.

The cut above Max Huerta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hemlock swings for the body but Huerta moves out of range.
Huerta slips a jab and a cross from Hemlock.
Hemlock misses with a double jab

and Huerta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huerta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huerta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hemlock tries to break free but Huerta pushes him back against the cage.
Huerta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hemlock is defending well for now.
Huerta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hemlock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huerta misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Huerta fails to land.
Huerta lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huerta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huerta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hemlock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huerta lands an elbow inside that Hemlock shrugs off.
Hemlock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huerta missing with knees to the body.
Hemlock blocks the elbow strike.
Huerta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hemlock is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemlock blocks the elbow strike.
Huerta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemlock.

Hemlock jumps guard and drags Huerta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hemlock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huerta tries to get to full guard but Hemlock has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Hemlock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Huerta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hemlock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biff Hemlock is winning the standup battle so far.
Hemlock misses with a combination

and Huerta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Huerta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Biff Hemlock has been cut.
Hemlock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huerta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hemlock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huerta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hemlock is defending well for now.
Hemlock is trying to maintain a safe position but Huerta gets an underhook and turns Hemlock into the cage.
Huerta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hemlock backwards.
Hemlock avoiding damage as Huerta throws knees to the body.
Hemlock fails to pull guard.
Huerta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hemlock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huerta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Huerta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hemlock breaks the clinch.
Hemlock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huerta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hemlock swings for the body but Huerta moves out of range.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hemlock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huerta wants to clinch
and Hemlock counters with a leg kick.
Huerta fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huerta avoids the body shot from Hemlock.
Hemlock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huerta looks to clinch
and Hemlock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hemlock throws a shot from downtown. Huerta moves away and avoids it.
Hemlock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huerta counters with an outside leg kick.
Huerta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hemlock avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huerta pinned against the cage. Huerta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Hemlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemlock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huerta is fending him off so far but Hemlock persists. Nope, Huerta circles away and we're back to standing.
Huerta wants to clinch up but Hemlock keeps it at a distance.
Huerta tries to clinch up but Hemlock circles away and keeps his distance.
Hemlock misses with a shot to the body

and Huerta counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huerta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Huerta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemlock.
Huerta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hemlock avoids it.
Huerta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hemlock avoiding damage as Huerta throws knees to the body.
Hemlock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Huerta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hemlock misses with a knee to the head.
Hemlock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huerta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huerta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huerta as Hemlock tries to tie him up.
Huerta tries a body shot but Hemlock blocks it.
Huerta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huerta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hemlock.

Hemlock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Huerta uses from the top position.
Huerta tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemlock is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Huerta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hemlock feints and as Huerta raises his hands in defense, Hemlock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hemlock looking to pass the guard.

Huerta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hemlock defends well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hemlock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Huerta wants to stand up but Hemlock is controlling him.
Hemlock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huerta's guard.
Hemlock wants to control but Huerta is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huerta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hemlock stands and throws Huerta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huerta manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huerta is staying active underneath Hemlock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hemlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Huerta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemlock defends it easily.
Hemlock slips nicely into half guard.
Huerta is looking to get back to is feet but Hemlock passes into side control.
Hemlock controlling from side mount.

Hemlock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huerta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huerta is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hemlock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huerta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huerta stops Hemlock from passing to mount.
Huerta is looking for a sweep.
Huerta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huerta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hemlock.
Huerta moves into full guard.
Hemlock won't allow Huerta to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemlock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Huerta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hemlock!
Hemlock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Huerta tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Huerta has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hemlock's face.
Hemlock wants to hold on but Huerta pushes him away.
Hemlock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hemlock regains half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock trying to hold on to Huerta's head to control him but Huerta postures up.
It looks like Huerta is going to stand back up.
Hemlock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huerta.
Hemlock is trying to control but can't.
Huerta working the head and body with strikes.
Hemlock is looking to improve his position.
Huerta wants to pass the guard but Hemlock is defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hemlock scores with a three punch combo!

And that's the end of the fight!
Biff Hemlock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hemlock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Hemlock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reach Advantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie Pippen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach Advantage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Advantage
vs
Pippen

221 cm
21
206 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

225 cm
26
237 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reach Advantage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scottie Pippen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pippen walks into a stiff left hand from Advantage.
Pippen misses with a wild combination.
Advantage lands a really nice looking cross but Pippen seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Pippen.
Pippen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pippen throws a sloppy head kick and Advantage moves out of range easily.
Pippen slips a jab from Advantage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Advantage, as that shot connected.
Advantage throws a hook to the side of Pippen's head but Pippen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Advantage throws a shot from downtown. Pippen moves away and avoids it.
Advantage connects with a crisp jab.
Advantage throws a body punch but Pippen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Advantage misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pippen is defended easily by Advantage.
Advantage throws a jab but it's blocked by Pippen.
Pippen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Advantage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Advantage misses with an uppercut.
Advantage throws out a loose jab but Pippen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Advantage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pippen misses with a low kick.
Reach Advantage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pippen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Advantage throws out a loose jab but Pippen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Advantage looks to land a left hand but Pippen moved out of range nicely.
Advantage misses with a looping left.
Advantage throws a hook but Pippen blocks it.
Advantage misses with a wild body shot.
Pippen moves away from the strike by Advantage.
Advantage misses with an uppercut.
Pippen ducks under a wild hook from Advantage.
Pippen takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Advantage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Advantage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pippen defending well though.
Advantage thows a huge punch but Pippen dodges it nicely.
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. Advantage connects with a nice short shot to Pippen's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pippen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Advantage.
Advantage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Advantage lands a nice short elbow.
Advantage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Advantage.
Advantage looks to land a strike but Pippen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Advantage postures up in Pippen's guard and throws a big left but Pippen blocks it.
Advantage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Advantage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Advantage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Pippen working for a triangle but Advantage defends it easily.
Advantage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Advantage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Advantage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Advantage throws a strike but Pippen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Advantage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Advantage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Advantage is breathing heavily.

Advantage working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pippen has passed into half guard!
Advantage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pippen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pippen's back!
Pippen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Advantage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Advantage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pippen's head.
Advantage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Advantage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Advantage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Advantage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Advantage is working Pippen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Advantage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Advantage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Advantage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Advantage postures up in Pippen's guard and throws a big left but Pippen blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Advantage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pippen's head.
Advantage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Advantage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pippen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Advantage has managed to get both his arms back between Pippen's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Advantage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Advantage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pippen's head.
Advantage distracts Pippen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pippen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Advantage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Pippen is rocked!
Advantage postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pippen covers up, he's hurt! Advantage keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Advantage and the ref steps in to end the fight! Advantage can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reach Advantage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eetu Rauhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FiveX Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carwin's choice of entrance music: big hands. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rauhanen
vs
Carwin

192 cm
27
225 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

166 cm
27
289 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Heavy Weight Nutrition(ACME) All Supps only $10 ti

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eetu Rauhanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, FiveX Carwin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rauhanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rauhanen moves away from the strike by Carwin.
Rauhanen moves out of range of the body kick from Carwin.
No luck for Carwin with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauhanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Carwin.
Rauhanen misses with a straight left.
Carwin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rauhanen is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rauhanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Carwin misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rauhanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rauhanen misses with a double jab.
Carwin tries a low kick but Rauhanen avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carwin throws a hook but Rauhanen avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rauhanen misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetu Rauhanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rauhanen loads up on a big right hand but Carwin slips the punch.
Rauhanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rauhanen slips a jab from Carwin.
Rauhanen moves out of range as Carwin throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauhanen scores with a nice strike.

Rauhanen lands a big head kick that sends Carwin tumbling to the mat! Rauhanen takes a step backwards and waves Carwin back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like FiveX Carwin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rauhanen as he jumps to the side.
Rauhanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauhanen connects with a jab.
Rauhanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rauhanen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eetu Rauhanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a hook. Rauhanen ducked under it nicely.

Rauhanen drops Carwin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Carwin looks back up at him and smiles so Rauhanen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Carwin is rocked!
Rauhanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carwin circles away quickly and effectively.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carwin postures up in Rauhanen's guard and throws a big left but Rauhanen blocks it.
Carwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rauhanen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rauhanen avoids the attempt from Carwin to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetu Rauhanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on FiveX Carwin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rauhanen throws a solid leg kick but Carwin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rauhanen.
Rauhanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Carwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauhanen throws a series of punches but Carwin avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a head kick.
Rauhanen throws a solid leg kick but Carwin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rauhanen.
Rauhanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Carwin.
FiveX Carwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Carwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rauhanen defends it nicely.
Rauhanen connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rauhanen.
Carwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rauhanen. That did some damage!
Carwin shoots for a takedown but Rauhanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No joy there for Rauhanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rauhanen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Carwin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rauhanen checks it well.
Eetu Rauhanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eetu Rauhanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rauhanen, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eetu Rauhanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares's entrance music is Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight . A fine choice. F is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: shortest man in world. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Palhares
vs
F

200 cm
24
273 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

150 cm
26
264 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Heavy Weight Nutrition(ACME) All Supps only $10 ti

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
F lands a head shot.
F ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Palhares misses with a looping right.
Palhares swings for the body but F moves out of range.
Palhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palhares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by F.
Palhares moves away from the strike by F.
Palhares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by F.
F loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
F is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares.
Palhares dodges the punch combination from F.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares avoids the body shot from F.
F misses with a double jab.
F throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
F misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Palhares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting F counter with a right hand.
Palhares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palhares shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and F counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from F.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. F does a little dance to reset his feet.

F has closed the distance and engaged Palhares in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for F.
F pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
F lands a right hand.
Palhares taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is trying to work for a single leg takedown but F pulls him back up using the underhooks.
F lands a shoulder strike.

F turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and F manages to end up in side control.
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
F in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Palhares can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
F content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor F dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

F avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palhares fails with the takedown

and F counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Palhares wants to get back to full guard.
F perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Palhares is trying to maintain the position but F is very close to passing his half guard.
Palhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, F seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
F prevents Palhares from improving his position.
F perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Palhares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. F is working away from the top position though.
F is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
F throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Palhares trying to control from the bottom.
F takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Palhares manages to get to full guard.
F is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing F from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Professor F.
F throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palhares throws a left and a right that both miss

and F counters with a takedown into side control.
Palhares is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Palhares wants to control but F is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palhares manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
F's corner is telling him to maintain position.
F trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Palhares is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Palhares misses with a series of wild punches.
F staying out of range there.
Palhares shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and F holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Palhares jumps guard but F stands there with Palhares around his waist. Palhares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
F lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
F lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palhares looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by F.
Palhares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
F throws an elbow but it misses.
F lands an uppercut.
Palhares tries to score a body lock takedown but F shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
F scores with a hook to the body.
F prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
F lands with a left to the head.

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.
Palhares is trying to drag F to the mat but F just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from F.
F lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palhares.

F has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Palhares clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
F has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Palhares's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucio Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I really don't envy Palhares right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
F is riding his opponent, not letting Palhares buck him off.
F has the hooks in. Palhares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
F avoiding Palhares 's attempts to control his hands.
Palhares is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
F slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor F!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between the natural Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Blatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blatt has chosen you're going down- sick puppies as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

natural Couture
vs
Blatt

180 cm
23
288 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

189 cm
22
218 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, the natural Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Blatt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blatt tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Blatt shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Blatt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couture avoids it really well and circles away.
Blatt checks a leg kick.
Blatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Blatt misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Blatt misses the target.
Couture throws a right hand that Blatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Blatt also avoids with ease.
Couture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blatt looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Couture moves away from the strike by Blatt.
Couture with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blatt to score with a decent uppercut.
Blatt takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Jeff Blatt has been cut.
Blatt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Couture sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
the natural Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Blatt.
Blatt is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blatt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couture at a distance.
Blatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture throws a jab when Blatt was well out of range.
Blatt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blatt.
Blatt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couture circles away.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Blatt is just out of range.
Couture throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blatt counters with a left and a right that stings Couture.
Blatt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blatt with a nice cross.

Blatt gets a clinch.
Blatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blatt tries to pull guard but Couture won't allow it.
Blatt fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blatt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Couture misses with a punch to the body.
Blatt scores with a hook to the body.
Blatt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Couture just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blatt prevents a body shot from Couture.
Blatt jumps guard but Couture stands there with Blatt around his waist. Blatt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Couture is working Blatt over against the cage.
Blatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blatt misses with a punch on the inside.
Blatt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but Blatt blocks with his arms.
Blatt wants to break free but Couture has control.
Blatt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blatt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Blatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
A right hand to the body from Blatt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Blatt tries to pull guard but Couture won't allow it.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blatt lands a body punch.
Couture lands an elbow that stopped Blatt in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Couture throws an elbow but misses.
Couture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blatt.

Blatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blatt misses with a double jab.
Blatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Jeff Blatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blatt tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Couture takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blatt throws a hook to the side of Couture's head but Couture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Couture takes a swing at Blatt's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture swings for the body but Blatt moves out of range.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blatt blocks a jab.
Couture takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Blatt has Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Blatt.
Couture keeps control of Blatt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture tries a body shot but Blatt blocks it.
Blatt throws a head punch that misses.
Blatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blatt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couture smiles and moves away.
Couture misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Blatt pushes him off.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blatt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blatt jabs at Couture's body.
Blatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blatt jabs Couture right on the nose. Couture blinks but takes it well.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Blatt is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blatt misses the target.
Blatt lands a body shot.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blatt scores with a one two! Couture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Couture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Couture has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Couture there as he acknowledges the shot.
Couture tried to score with a low kick but Blatt checks it.
Couture misses with a hook. Blatt ducked under it nicely.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Blatt.

Couture looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blatt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blatt looking to control but Couture is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Blatt looking to secure an arm triangle but Couture defends it well.
Blatt trying to control but Couture is having none of it.
Blatt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blatt looking for a guillotine from mount but Couture is having none of it.
Couture is in all sorts of trouble here.
Couture is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Blatt is working for a guillotine from mount but Couture frees his head quite easily.

Blatt looking to secure an arm triangle but Couture defends it well.
Blatt avoids the attempt from Couture to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Blatt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Couture regains half guard.
Blatt stalling.

Blatt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couture doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blatt.
Couture is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Couture is defending against the submission attempts here by Blatt.
Couture is trying to maintain the position but Blatt is very close to passing his half guard.
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Couture is pressing down on Blatt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Couture pulls Blatt in to control the position.
Couture wants to sweep here but Blatt controlling him for the moment.
Blatt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Blatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Blatt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blatt thuds a left hand into Couture's body.
Blatt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blatt checks a low kick from Couture.
Couture tries to clinch there but Blatt circles away.
Blatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Couture in his tracks.
Couture throws a hook but Blatt blocks it.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blatt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Couture prevents it.
Blatt tries to pull guard but Couture won't allow it.
Blatt tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Couture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blatt avoids it.
Blatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blatt is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blatt has his back to the cage.
Blatt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blatt avoiding damage as Couture throws knees to the body.
Blatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Blatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blatt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blatt shoots for a takedown but Couture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the natural Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Blatt.
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blatt shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blatt misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Blatt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Couture takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blatt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
Couture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blatt shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Blatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Couture's head.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blatt.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Couture on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blatt avoids it really well and circles away.
Blatt scores with a one two! Couture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
the natural Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blatt lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blatt, as that shot connected.
Blatt lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture clinches but Blatt breaks the clinch
and Blatt counters with a three punch combo that has Couture backing up. Couture nods at Blatt to acknowledge the strikes.
Blatt ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
The fighters circling - Blatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Couture instigates a clinch.
Couture is leaning against Blatt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Blatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blatt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blatt avoids it.
Blatt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blatt jumps guard but Couture stands there with Blatt around his waist. Blatt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blatt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blatt.
A short right from Blatt on the inside.
Blatt dodges an elbow strike from Couture.
Jeff Blatt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blatt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Couture or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Couture throws an elbow but misses.
Couture tries to land a knee to the head but Blatt blocks with his arms.
Couture throws an elbow that misses.
Blatt fails to pull guard.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blatt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. Blatt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blatt lands with a cross.
Blatt tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeff Blatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Blatt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blatt lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Blatt from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Blatt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

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