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Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clout The Troll (ranked 4935 p4p, 4937 weight class) and The Trollz (ranked 147 p4p, 145 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

The Troll
vs
Trollz

225 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clout The Troll!
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, The Trollz !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Trollz or perhaps it was just good defense by The Troll, which made it look bad.
The Troll tries to clinch but Trollz moves out of range.
Trollz throws a counter combo.
The Troll avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Troll throws a head kick that misses

and Trollz moves into the clinch.
Trollz can't get the takedown.
The Troll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

The Troll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The Troll gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Troll jumps guard but Trollz stands there with The Troll around his waist. The Troll gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

The Troll pulls guard successfully.

The Troll has an active guard here but Trollz has managed to pass into half guard.
The Troll is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollz is trying to control. The Troll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trollz content to control rather than advance.
The Troll is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Trollz jumps into side control!
Trollz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The Troll tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trollz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Trollz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The Troll wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
An elbow from Trollz crashes against the mat.
The Troll sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

The Troll kicks off Trollz and gets to his feet.
The Troll circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Troll shoots and misses

and Trollz moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trollz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Troll gets underhooks to prevent Trollz 's takedown attempt.
Clout The Troll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Trollz .

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trollz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trollz wants to control but The Troll passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, The Troll seems content to control.

Trollz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Troll keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

The Troll breaks from the clinch.
The Troll throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trollz 's waist but Trollz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Troll off to one side.
Trollz tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Troll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Troll shoots and misses
and Trollz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Troll is breathing heavily.
Trollz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Troll wants to clinch up but Trollz keeps it at a distance.
Trollz moves away from the strike by The Troll.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Troll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trollz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Troll defends it well.

Trollz darts in and clinches The Troll up against the cage.
Trollz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Trollz .
The Troll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trollz just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Troll is pressed up against the cage. Trollz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Troll down to the mat. The Troll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Trollz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Trollz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trollz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Troll swivels and escapes.
Trollz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trollz shoots and misses
and The Troll counters with a three punch combo that has Trollz backing up. Trollz nods at The Troll to acknowledge the strikes.
Clout The Troll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Trollz .
The Troll looks to clinch
and Trollz counters with a nice uppercut.
Trollz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trollz or perhaps it was just good defense by The Troll, which made it look bad.
The Troll misses with a takedown attempt
and Trollz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Troll closes the distance and pushes Trollz back into the cage.
The Troll drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trollz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Troll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trollz is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Troll lands a good knee to the midsection. Trollz won't want to take too many of those.
Trollz stops a takedown attempt from The Troll.
Trollz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trollz just leaning against The Troll, taking a breather.
Trollz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Trollz breaks from the clinch.
Trollz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Troll wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trollz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Troll moves in looking to clinch but Trollz pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollz closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Troll circles away.
A combination from The Troll does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Troll or perhaps it was just good defense by Trollz , which made it look bad.
Trollz is looking for the big counter here.
Trollz closes the distance and clinches up with The Troll, looking for a takedown. Trollz pushes The Troll against the cage but The Troll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trollz shoots in but no luck this time.
The Troll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trollz fails with the takedown.
Trollz throws a series of punches but The Troll avoids them all with ease.
The Troll scoring well with a low kick there.
Trollz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Troll.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Troll avoids it really well and circles away.
The Troll dives in and grabs Trollz 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trollz pushes down on The Troll's head and hops out.
The Troll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trollz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Troll tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trollz swivels and escapes.
The Troll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trollz .
The Troll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Troll is defended easily by Trollz .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollz misses with a takedown attempt - The Troll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Troll closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trollz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollz looking for a takedown.

The Troll breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clout The Troll will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Trollz blocks a head kick by The Troll.
The Troll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trollz as he avoids it easily.
Trollz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clout The Troll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Troll looks to clinch
and Trollz counters with a solid body kick.
The Troll dives in for a single leg takedown but Trollz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trollz throws out a counter right but The Troll avoids it with no problem.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trollz .

The Troll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Troll throws a sloppy head kick

and Trollz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trollz is looking for a takedown.

Trollz pulls guard.
Trollz wants to sweep here but The Troll controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Troll's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Troll trying to control but Trollz is working from the bottom.
Trollz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Troll trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trollz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Trollz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Troll dives in and grabs Trollz 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trollz pushes down on The Troll's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clout The Troll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Troll shoots in and drives through. Trollz sprawls well.
Trollz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trollz throws a push kick but The Troll slaps the foot to one side.

Trollz rushes The Troll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Trollz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trollz looks for a takedown but The Troll sprawls well.
Trollz lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Troll looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trollz is fending him off so far but The Troll persists. Nope, Trollz circles away and we're back to standing.
The Troll dives in for a single leg takedown but Trollz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trollz is trying to pull guard but The Troll has him pressed against the cage.

The Troll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trollz darts in looking for a takedown but The Troll gets double underhooks and turns Trollz into the cage.
The Trollz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trollz slaps away a takedown attempt from The Troll, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Trollz moves into the clinch.

Trollz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Troll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trollz gets a clinch.
Trollz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Troll up against the cage.
The Troll stops a takedown attempt from Trollz .
Trollz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Trollz 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Trollz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trollz 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Trollz !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj BadBoy (ranked 4934 p4p, 4930 weight class) and Bjj Killer (ranked 144 p4p, 146 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

BadBoy
vs
Killer

225 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aj BadBoy!
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, Bjj Killer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BadBoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killer but Killer pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Killer takes the fight into the clinch.

BadBoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but BadBoy ducks down to avoid it.
BadBoy tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but BadBoy blocks it well.
Killer stuffs the takedown.
Killer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj BadBoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

BadBoy has closed the distance and engaged Killer in a clinch.
BadBoy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BadBoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
BadBoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BadBoy walks away with a smile on his face. Killer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
BadBoy throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
BadBoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Killer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
BadBoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed BadBoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer keeps control of BadBoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Killer decides to pull guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing BadBoy from controlling successfully.
Killer looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer pulls BadBoy in close to prevent any damage.

BadBoy drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick BadBoy off! BadBoy jumps back into Killer's guard.
BadBoy postures up.
Killer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

BadBoy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Killer, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BadBoy is looking to clinch.
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BadBoy swivels and escapes.
BadBoy throws a head kick that misses.
BadBoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
BadBoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BadBoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
BadBoy circles away from the clinch attempt
and BadBoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Killer clinches up against the cage.
BadBoy gets underhooks to prevent Killer's takedown attempt.
Killer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Killer misses with an elbow over the top.
BadBoy tries to circle away but Killer has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BadBoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
BadBoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Killer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

BadBoy goes for a double leg but Killer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killer continues to drive forward.
BadBoy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer goes for a takedown in the clinch but BadBoy prevents it.

BadBoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from BadBoy as Killer shoots in.
Killer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Aj BadBoy has been cut.
Killer tries to score a power double leg takedown but BadBoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killer somewhat.
Aj BadBoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BadBoy with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
BadBoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BadBoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer tries to avoid it but BadBoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer to the ground. Killer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killer dives in for a single leg takedown but BadBoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer misses with a hook.
BadBoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed BadBoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

BadBoy has Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Killer is looking for a takedown.
Killer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to pull guard but BadBoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

BadBoy pulls guard.

BadBoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BadBoy working a defensive guard but Killer passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Killer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. BadBoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Killer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BadBoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BadBoy is looking to escape.

Killer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
BadBoy is looking to clinch.
BadBoy lands an overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as BadBoy checks a leg kick.
Killer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aj BadBoy is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BadBoy as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from BadBoy as Killer shoots in.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but BadBoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from BadBoy is defended easily by Killer.
Killer throws a body punch but BadBoy moves out of range.
BadBoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BadBoy is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
BadBoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BadBoy throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aj BadBoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aj BadBoy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

BadBoy misses with a wild combination.
BadBoy throws a head kick that misses.
BadBoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer.
Killer closes the distance and clinches up with BadBoy, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes BadBoy against the cage but BadBoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but BadBoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BadBoy but BadBoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aj BadBoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BadBoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer is fending him off so far but BadBoy persists. Nope, Killer circles away and we're back to standing.
BadBoy misses with a takedown attempt - Killer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer leaves BadBoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BadBoy blocks a head kick by Killer.
Killer with a nice cross.
Killer throws a head kick but BadBoy moves out of range.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
BadBoy throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but BadBoy shows good takedown defense.

BadBoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killer, pushing him back against the cage.
BadBoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

BadBoy manages to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BadBoy is trying to control the position but Killer postures up.
BadBoy 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

BadBoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killer passes BadBoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Killer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

BadBoy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Killer is on him like a limpet, forcing BadBoy back against the cage.
Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
BadBoy jumps guard but Killer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
BadBoy tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Killer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. BadBoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BadBoy stalling against the cage.
BadBoy leaning against his opponent.
BadBoy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
BadBoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killer sprawls well. Killer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. BadBoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killer has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aj BadBoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BadBoy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aj BadBoy!