UFC:1 Meech vs. Richards PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between kane Vinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinx comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I Have Become. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vinx
vs
Kerr

203 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kane Vinx!
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, Mark Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kerr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vinx to the mat! Vinx manages to get full guard.
Kerr working some strikes from top position.
Kerr stands up over Vinx, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kerr content to stall in guard here.
Vinx is trying to control the position but Kerr postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr stops Vinx from standing up.
Kerr stands up over Vinx, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kerr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Kerr drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kerr seems to have locked his on tight now - Vinx screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kerr, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mark Kerr!

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58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marks
vs
Masters

179 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Masters.

Marks scores a takedown into full mount!
Marks looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Masters tries to buck Marks off but he can't manage it.
Marks dominating with strikes here.
Marks lands a heavy elbow.
Marks controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks controlling the pace for now.
Marks with shots to the head and body - Masters looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks breaks from Masters's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marks with shots to the head and body - Masters looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marks controlling the position easily from mount.
Marks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marks goes for an armbar but Masters turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Marks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks punishes Masters's body with a nice straight punch.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Marks dives in and grabs Masters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes down on Marks's head and hops out.
Masters misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Marks. Beautiful body shot.
Masters is breathing heavily.

Marks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Masters pushes Marks off but Marks dives into side control.
Masters taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marks controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Masters is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marks has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Masters takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Masters's face as Marks controls the position.
Marks trying to control the position but Masters is working away.
Masters wants to get back to his feet but Marks is dominant here and he's now got Masters's back!

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.
Marks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Masters.

Marks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Marks throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Marks dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Marks throws a head kick that misses
and Masters counters with a solid body kick.
Marks shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Marks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Masters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters scores with a kick to the body.
Marks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Marks throws a combination that misses
and Masters finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marks looks to throw a body kick
and Masters counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters thows a body kick. Marks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jan Marks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Marks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masters counters with a good, hard body kick but Marks shrugs it off.
Marks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marks misses with a hook.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masters counters with a stiff right hand.

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.
Masters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marks fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters lands with a slapping head kick.
Marks tries to clinch up but Masters circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masters avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters connects with a high kick.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters lands a head kick!
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Masters connects with a high kick.
Masters is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marks thows a leg kick but Masters checks it
and Masters counters with a good, hard body kick but Marks shrugs it off.
A head kick from Masters lands but Marks takes it in his stride.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

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.

Marks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masters seems a little lost for a moment, as Marks dominates the positioning.
Masters is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marks is controlling him well.
Marks advances to full mount.

Marks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Masters has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Masters!
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters prevents Marks from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marks 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Marks!

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RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wally Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Gelicho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wally Lewis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to TJ Gelicho's chin.

Lewis
vs
Gelicho

185 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ruuddawg Clothing Inc.
Amber Swan CBK

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a jab when Gelicho was well out of range.
Lewis throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like TJ Gelicho has been cut.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Gelicho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Gelicho persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
Gelicho looks gassed!
Lewis connects with a superb combination that knocks Gelicho out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Lewis before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gelicho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wally Lewis!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Clapton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Peruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clapton comes to the cage accompanied by Eric clapton - Layla. Eric Clapton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clapton
vs
Peruna

182 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
220 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Clapton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Peruna!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peruna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Clapton misses its intended target.
Peruna misses with a takedown attempt - Clapton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clapton misses with a few strikes there.
Eric Clapton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clapton darts in trying to clinch

and Peruna counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Peruna trying to control the position but Clapton is working away.
Clapton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peruna trying to control the action but Clapton is working from the bottom.
Peruna misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Peruna wants to control but Clapton is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clapton tries to bench press Peruna off him but Peruna keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Peruna wants to clinch up but Clapton keeps it at a distance.
Clapton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clapton lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Pekka Peruna has been cut.
Clapton misses with the combination.
Clapton with a nice cross.
Peruna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clapton.

Clapton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clapton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peruna wants to get back to full guard.
Peruna tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peruna trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clapton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clapton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clapton passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peruna wants to hold on but Clapton pushes him away.
Peruna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clapton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Peruna because Clapton loaded up on that one.
Clapton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Clapton is working for a guillotine from mount but Peruna frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapton avoids the attempt from Peruna to control.
Peruna is trying desperately to improve position.

Clapton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Peruna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

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

Clapton seems to be working for a kimura but Peruna defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peruna gets full guard.

Clapton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peruna is trying to control the position but Clapton postures up.

Peruna pushes Clapton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Peruna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clapton wants to clinch
and Peruna makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clapton really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Peruna drives through with a takedown into guard.

Peruna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Peruna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peruna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekka Peruna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Peruna's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Peruna darts in and clinches Clapton up against the cage.
Peruna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clapton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peruna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clapton avoids it really well and circles away.
Clapton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peruna swivels and escapes.
Clapton looks to clinch

and Peruna counters with a single leg into guard. Clapton didn't expect that.
Peruna wants to pass the guard but Clapton is keeping the position.
Clapton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peruna is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peruna wants to control from the top but Clapton keeps moving.
Peruna is breathing heavily.
Peruna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clapton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clapton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peruna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

and Peruna counters with a single leg into guard. Clapton didn't expect that.
Clapton wants to sweep here but Peruna controlling him for the moment.

Peruna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peruna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapton is looking to stand up but Peruna isn't so interested in that idea.
Clapton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clapton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clapton trying to keep a closed guard but Peruna is proving a slippery customer.
Peruna trying to control the position from guard on top but Clapton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peruna distracts Clapton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peruna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peruna tries to free his leg and advance position but Clapton is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clapton misses with an uppercut.
Clapton fails with a takedown attempt.
Clapton throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapton throws a sloppy body shot
and Peruna counters with a nice uppercut.
Clapton stuffs the takedown.
Eric Clapton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Peruna.
Peruna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clapton wants to clinch up but Peruna keeps it at a distance.
Clapton throws a hook but Peruna blocks it.
Peruna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clapton looks to score with a jab to the body but Peruna is just out of range.
Clapton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peruna manages to avoid it.
Clapton scores with a three punch combo!
Clapton misses with a straight left.
Clapton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peruna.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapton misses with a looping left.
Clapton throws a jab when Peruna was well out of range.
Peruna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clapton looks to land a right hand but Peruna moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Peruna.
Clapton misses with a double jab.
Peruna throws a hook to the side of Clapton's head but Clapton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clapton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peruna's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Peruna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clapton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clapton swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clapton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peruna misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pekka Peruna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Peruna's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Clapton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peruna as he jumps to the side.
Peruna misses with a takedown attempt - Clapton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peruna fails with the takedown
and Clapton counters with a stiff right hand.
Clapton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peruna.
Clapton throws a jab when Peruna was well out of range.
Peruna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clapton.
Clapton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peruna circles away.
Clapton shoots in and drives through. Peruna sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Clapton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peruna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clapton circles away.
Clapton tries to clinch but Peruna moves away

and Peruna counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peruna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clapton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapton wants to get back to his feet.
Clapton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clapton is looking to control Peruna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clapton avoid being mounted?

Clapton looking for submissions off his back.
Peruna takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Peruna seems to be working for a kimura but Clapton defends the submission attempt.

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

Clapton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peruna napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peruna parries the strikes from Clapton easily there. Clapton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peruna to escape.

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

Clapton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clapton prevents Peruna from escaping the position.

Clapton is trying to get an arm triangle but Peruna is defending well.
Peruna tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Clapton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clapton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peruna can't do much from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clapton slaps away a takedown attempt from Peruna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peruna circles away from the clinch attempt

and Peruna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clapton won't be happy with that.
Clapton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clapton trying to control here.
Peruna wants to pass the guard but Clapton is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clapton kicks Peruna off and gets back to his feet.
Clapton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peruna.
Clapton throws the left hand but Peruna avoids the punch easily.
Clapton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peruna as he jumps to the side.
Peruna misses with a combination
and Clapton counters with a nice uppercut.
Peruna staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peruna is defended easily by Clapton.
Eric Clapton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clapton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Clapton does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Peruna.
I've got Peruna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Peruna!

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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Manbearpig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Morningstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Manbearpig has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Manbearpig
vs
Morningstar

187 cm
24
188 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

172 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Manbearpig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morningstar misses with a few strikes there.
Morningstar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morningstar swinging wildly here.

Morningstar drops Manbearpig with a nice combination! Morningstar dives into Manbearpig's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like John Manbearpig has been cut.

Manbearpig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morningstar is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manbearpig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Manbearpig working for a triangle but Morningstar defends it easily.
Manbearpig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morningstar.
Morningstar postures up in Manbearpig's guard and throws a big left but Manbearpig blocks it.
Manbearpig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morningstar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morningstar is pushing down on Manbearpig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manbearpig is fighting to maintain full guard but Morningstar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manbearpig missing with punches from the bottom.
Morningstar thows a huge punch but Manbearpig dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manbearpig makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Morningstar throws a series of punches but Manbearpig avoids them all with ease.
Morningstar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morningstar moves out of range of the strikes.
John Manbearpig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morningstar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morningstar misses with a series of wild punches.
Morningstar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manbearpig.
Morningstar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Morningstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manbearpig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manbearpig throws a right and a left that Morningstar avoids nicely.
Devin Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manbearpig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck for Morningstar with that takedown attempt.
Morningstar looks gassed!
Manbearpig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morningstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manbearpig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morningstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manbearpig counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar throws a combination that misses
and Manbearpig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manbearpig thuds his right hand into Morningstar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morningstar looks to land a combination but Manbearpig avoids it well.
Manbearpig lands with a nice body kick.
Morningstar walks into a stiff left hand from Manbearpig.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morningstar falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manbearpig lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Manbearpig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manbearpig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morningstar throws a combination that misses
and Manbearpig counters with an outside leg kick.
Manbearpig lands with a slapping head kick.
Manbearpig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Manbearpig lands.
Morningstar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Manbearpig lands with a slapping head kick.
Manbearpig lands with a slapping head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manbearpig.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig throws a head kick that half lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morningstar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manbearpig - the referee stops the clock and Morningstar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manbearpig. Morningstar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manbearpig!
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Manbearpig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morningstar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manbearpig. Manbearpig obviously looking to wear him down.
Manbearpig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morningstar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manbearpig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morningstar misses with a double jab
and Manbearpig counters with a straight right hand.
Manbearpig scores with a head kick.
Morningstar misses with a double jab
and Manbearpig counters with a low kick, right behind Morningstar 's knee.
Manbearpig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manbearpig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morningstar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manbearpig connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manbearpig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morningstar misses with a double jab
and Manbearpig counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Manbearpig.
Manbearpig connects with a high kick.
Morningstar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manbearpig connects with a solid leg kick.
Morningstar lands with a straight right. Manbearpig didn't see that one coming.
Manbearpig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morningstar misses with a double jab
and Manbearpig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morningstar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Manbearpig thuds his shin into the meat of Morningstar's side.
Morningstar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manbearpig.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Manbearpig counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manbearpig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morningstar throws a combination that misses
and Manbearpig counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick from Morningstar misses
and Manbearpig counters with a nice leg kick.
Manbearpig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morningstar tries to clinch but Manbearpig moves away
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Manbearpig counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Manbearpig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Manbearpig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Manbearpig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Manbearpig lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manbearpig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morningstar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manbearpig counters with a low kick, right behind Morningstar 's knee.
Manbearpig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morningstar.
Manbearpig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morningstar doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Manbearpig counter with a right hand.
Manbearpig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Manbearpig counters with an outside leg kick.
Manbearpig throws a leg kick which misses Morningstar's front leg but catches the back leg as Morningstar tries to avoid it.
Manbearpig scores with a hook.
Morningstar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manbearpig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manbearpig lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Manbearpig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morningstar is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morningstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manbearpig counters with a leg kick.
Morningstar misses with a takedown
and Manbearpig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morningstar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
John Manbearpig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Morningstar.
Manbearpig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manbearpig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morningstar needs to keep his hands up - Manbearpig had a free shot at his head there.
Morningstar throws a combination that misses
and Manbearpig counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manbearpig.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Manbearpig counters with an inside leg kick.
Manbearpig explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick by Morningstar misses
and Manbearpig counters with an outside leg kick.
Manbearpig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morningstar. That did some damage!
Morningstar throws a combination that misses
and Manbearpig counters with a thumping low kick.
Morningstar throws a combination that misses
and Manbearpig counters with a head kick.
Manbearpig lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manbearpig defending well as Morningstar loads up on a big left hand.
John Manbearpig is winning the standup battle so far.
Morningstar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morningstar there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig lands with a slapping head kick.
Morningstar swings for the body but Manbearpig moves out of range.
Morningstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manbearpig counters with an inside leg kick.
Manbearpig misses with a two punch combination.
Morningstar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manbearpig.
Morningstar has his takedown stuffed
and Manbearpig counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slow jab from Morningstar misses its intended target.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Manbearpig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morningstar's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Morningstar is predictable there
and Manbearpig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morningstar's knee momentarily.
Manbearpig throws a head kick that Morningstar semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manbearpig.
Manbearpig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Manbearpig counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morningstar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manbearpig can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morningstar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manbearpig counters with a left and a right that stings Morningstar.
Morningstar throws a leg kick
and Manbearpig counters with a thumping low kick.
Morningstar misses with a double jab
and Manbearpig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manbearpig thumps Morningstar with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Manbearpig.
Manbearpig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Morningstar misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manbearpig throws a nice head kick!
Morningstar swinging wildly here.
Manbearpig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morningstar.
Manbearpig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morningstar.
Morningstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manbearpig counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manbearpig.
Manbearpig feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morningstar's calf.
Manbearpig scores with a head kick.
Manbearpig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morningstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manbearpig counters with a big head kick but Morningstar shrugs it off.
Morningstar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morningstar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manbearpig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morningstar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manbearpig.
Morningstar misses with a double jab
and Manbearpig counters with a leg kick.
Morningstar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manbearpig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manbearpig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Manbearpig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Manbearpig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Manbearpig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Morningstar misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manbearpig stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manbearpig wants it to stay on the feet.
Morningstar throws a right and a left that Manbearpig avoids nicely.
Manbearpig lands a high kick!
Morningstar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manbearpig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Manbearpig blocks a leg kick.
Morningstar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morningstar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manbearpig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manbearpig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morningstar misses with a double jab
and Manbearpig counters with a three punch combo that has Morningstar backing up. Morningstar nods at Manbearpig to acknowledge the strikes.
Manbearpig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morningstar throws a series of strikes that have Manbearpig backpedaling.
Morningstar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manbearpig.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manbearpig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morningstar.
Manbearpig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manbearpig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morningstar throws a combination that misses
and Manbearpig counters with a good low kick that Morningstar was not able to check.
Manbearpig lands with a kick to the temple. Morningstar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manbearpig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Manbearpig lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manbearpig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morningstar moves away.
Manbearpig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morningstar. That did some damage!
Morningstar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manbearpig makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Morningstar really felt that one!
Manbearpig scoring well with a low kick there.
Morningstar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manbearpig finds it's way round the side to connect with Morningstar's head.
Morningstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Manbearpig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morningstar is defended easily by Manbearpig.
Morningstar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Devin Morningstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar throws a body punch but Manbearpig moves out of range.
Morningstar misses with a double jab
and Manbearpig counters with an inside leg kick.
Manbearpig misses with a few strikes there.
Morningstar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manbearpig. Manbearpig obviously looking to wear him down.
Morningstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manbearpig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morningstar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Morningstar misses with a double jab
and Manbearpig counters with a thumping low kick.
Morningstar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morningstar misses with a wild combination.
Morningstar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Manbearpig is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morningstar.
Manbearpig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morningstar.
Morningstar misses with a takedown
and Manbearpig counters with a big head kick but Morningstar shrugs it off.
John Manbearpig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Morningstar.
Manbearpig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Morningstar.
A head kick from Manbearpig lands but Morningstar takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Manbearpig.
Morningstar misses with a two punch combination.
Morningstar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morningstar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Manbearpig scores with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Morningstar scores with a four punch combination!
Manbearpig closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morningstar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manbearpig counters with a stiff right hand.
Morningstar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morningstar misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manbearpig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morningstar's head.
Manbearpig throws a nice looking combination but Morningstar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Manbearpig counters with a leg kick.
Morningstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manbearpig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manbearpig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morningstar.
Morningstar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Manbearpig.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Manbearpig counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manbearpig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
John Manbearpig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manbearpig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morningstar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morningstar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Manbearpig scores with a shot to the body.
Morningstar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Morningstar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Manbearpig throws a head kick that misses.
Morningstar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morningstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick from Manbearpig lands but Morningstar takes it in his stride.
John Manbearpig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morningstar throws a lazy head kick
and Manbearpig counters with a three punch combo that has Morningstar backing up. Morningstar nods at Manbearpig to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Manbearpig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manbearpig 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Manbearpig!