GC 519 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Baker (ranked 4683 p4p, 4808 weight class) and Bubba Bubmeister (ranked 264 p4p, 217 weight class). Seth Baker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Baker
vs
Bubmeister

186 cm
18
256
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
278
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Bubmeister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker shoots for a takedown but Bubmeister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Baker drives through and clinches with Bubmeister against the cage.
Bubmeister is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Bubmeister is trying to break free.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that Baker has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

Baker manages to break the clinch.
Bubmeister stuffs the takedown.
Bubmeister steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubmeister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Baker is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bubmeister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubmeister pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baker back to the cage. Bubmeister follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bubmeister doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bubmeister has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker jumps guard but Bubmeister stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Good body shot from Bubmeister.
Bubmeister wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubmeister tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bubmeister is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bubmeister down to the mat. Bubmeister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baker blocks a head kick by Bubmeister.
Bubmeister has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Bubmeister counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubmeister tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Bubmeister tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bubmeister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bubmeister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Bubmeister stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bubmeister is defended easily by Baker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bubmeister just misses with a punch to the body.

Baker has Bubmeister up against the cage in a clinch.

Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker is looking to clinch but Bubmeister is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bubmeister or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker shoots and misses
and Bubmeister counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Seth Baker has been cut.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bubmeister looks for the body kick but Baker saw that one coming.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bubmeister's waist but Bubmeister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Bubmeister throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Bubmeister lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Bubmeister moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Bubmeister displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. 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.
Bubmeister shoots for a double leg takedown but Baker sprawls well. He's pushed Bubmeister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubmeister shoots for a double leg takedown but Baker sprawls well. He's pushed Bubmeister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Baker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Baker closes the distance and pushes Bubmeister back into the cage.
Bubmeister using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bubmeister is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bubmeister down to the mat. Bubmeister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bubmeister gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bubmeister working hard to break the clinch.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bubmeister after a bit of a struggle.
Bubmeister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Bubmeister controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Bubmeister's takedown attempt.
Bubmeister wants a takedown.

Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker leaves Bubmeister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Baker gets a clinch.
Baker is trying to drag Bubmeister to the mat but Bubmeister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubmeister drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baker jumps into guard, dragging Bubmeister to the mat.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bubmeister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bubmeister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baker striking off his back but it's not causing Bubmeister any problems.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bubmeister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Baker counters by clinching up.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubmeister drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Baker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bubmeister goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
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 Seth Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Bubmeister. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bubmeister or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.

Baker rushes Bubmeister and presses him up against the cage.
Bubmeister can't break the clinch.
Bubmeister goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Bubmeister gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubmeister prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bubmeister breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister tries to clinch up.

Baker clinches up with Bubmeister and pushes him back against the cage.
Bubmeister jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baker stalling against the cage.
Bubmeister is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bubmeister gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Bubmeister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bubmeister.
Bubmeister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bubmeister after a bit of a struggle.

Baker breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister fails to land the takedown.
Baker attempts a counter takedown but Bubmeister avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubmeister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bubmeister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bubba Bubmeister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubmeister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some bone on bone action there as Baker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bubmeister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Bubmeister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bubmeister wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubmeister.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bubmeister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bubmeister shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bubmeister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubmeister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
Bubmeister changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bubmeister jabs at Baker's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubmeister.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seth Baker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Baker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Fluggerstaff (ranked 25189 p4p, 5390 weight class) and Sloan Wickenhauser (ranked 540 p4p, 502 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fluggerstaff
vs
Wickenhauser

188 cm
26
196
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
185
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evgeni Fluggerstaff!
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, Sloan Wickenhauser!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fluggerstaff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wickenhauser is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fluggerstaff dives into side control.

Wickenhauser stops Fluggerstaff from passing to mount.
Fluggerstaff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wickenhauser on the ground.

Fluggerstaff has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wickenhauser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff.
Fluggerstaff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickenhauser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wickenhauser slaps away a takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Fluggerstaff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wickenhauser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluggerstaff shoots in looking for a takedown. Wickenhauser tries to sprawl out of it but Fluggerstaff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wickenhauser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wickenhauser shoots in but Fluggerstaff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wickenhauser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fluggerstaff sprawls well. Fluggerstaff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wickenhauser gets slowly back to his feet.
Fluggerstaff shoots in for a double leg but Wickenhauser sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wickenhauser finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wickenhauser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fluggerstaff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wickenhauser tries to close the distance and clinch but Fluggerstaff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fluggerstaff seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fluggerstaff tries to keep at a distance but Wickenhauser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fluggerstaff is pushing Wickenhauser up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fluggerstaff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wickenhauser is trying to push Fluggerstaff away but Fluggerstaff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wickenhauser is trying to break free.
Fluggerstaff goes for a takedown attempt but Wickenhauser pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fluggerstaff scores with the left hand. Wickenhauser knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickenhauser shoots for a takedown but Fluggerstaff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fluggerstaff fails to land the takedown.
Fluggerstaff fails with a takedown attempt.
Wickenhauser misses with a few strikes there.
Wickenhauser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fluggerstaff as he jumps to the side.
Fluggerstaff tests Wickenhauser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wickenhauser fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fluggerstaff clinches up against the cage.

Wickenhauser jumps guard.
Wickenhauser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wickenhauser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fluggerstaff manages to get himself to full guard.

Wickenhauser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fluggerstaff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wickenhauser is pushing down on Fluggerstaff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fluggerstaff is fighting to maintain full guard but Wickenhauser has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fluggerstaff wants to get back to his feet.
Wickenhauser is looking to advance position but Fluggerstaff won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sloan Wickenhauser will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fluggerstaff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wickenhauser quickly recovers to half guard.
Wickenhauser is trying to control but can't.
Wickenhauser manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wickenhauser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fluggerstaff controls the pace.
Wickenhauser trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fluggerstaff throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickenhauser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Fluggerstaff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wickenhauser shoots in for a takedown but Fluggerstaff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fluggerstaff feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff.
Fluggerstaff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evgeni Fluggerstaff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fluggerstaff pushes Wickenhauser up against the cage in a clinch.

Fluggerstaff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fluggerstaff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickenhauser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Fluggerstaff.
Wickenhauser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fluggerstaff counters with a nice body shot.
Evgeni Fluggerstaff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloan Wickenhauser.
Wickenhauser is breathing heavily.
Wickenhauser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fluggerstaff counters with a straight right hand.
Wickenhauser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fluggerstaff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wickenhauser misses with a head kick.
Fluggerstaff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wickenhauser circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wickenhauser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fluggerstaff but Fluggerstaff pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickenhauser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff.
Wickenhauser wants to counter the offense by Fluggerstaff and move into the clinch position.
Wickenhauser tries to score with a low kick but Fluggerstaff moves his leg out of the way.

Fluggerstaff moves into the clinch.

Fluggerstaff decides to pull guard.
Wickenhauser pushing down on Fluggerstaff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fluggerstaff controlling the position well.

Wickenhauser stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff is defended easily by Wickenhauser.
Wickenhauser steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fluggerstaff.
Wickenhauser wants to clinch up but Fluggerstaff keeps it at a distance.
Wickenhauser throws a body kick that misses.
Wickenhauser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Fluggerstaff clinches up with Wickenhauser and pushes him back against the cage.
Wickenhauser tries for a takedown but Fluggerstaff manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fluggerstaff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wickenhauser blocks the body kick.
Wickenhauser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fluggerstaff defends well and Wickenhauser ends up having to push Fluggerstaff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Fluggerstaff dominated that second round.
That's time! Fluggerstaff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fluggerstaff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Fluggerstaff closes the distance and clinches.
Wickenhauser jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fluggerstaff walks away with a smile on his face. Wickenhauser gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wickenhauser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fluggerstaff swivels and escapes.
Fluggerstaff misses with a takedown attempt - Wickenhauser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wickenhauser dives in and grabs Fluggerstaff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fluggerstaff pushes down on Wickenhauser's head and hops out.
Evgeni Fluggerstaff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloan Wickenhauser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickenhauser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickenhauser fails with the takedown

and Fluggerstaff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wickenhauser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fluggerstaff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickenhauser stalks Fluggerstaff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fluggerstaff's face. Fluggerstaff staggers backwards, shaken.
Wickenhauser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wickenhauser wants it to stay on the feet.

Fluggerstaff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wickenhauser tries for a takedown but Fluggerstaff manages to get underhooks.

Fluggerstaff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wickenhauser tries to clinch but Fluggerstaff moves out of range.
Wickenhauser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fluggerstaff.
Wickenhauser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fluggerstaff with a body shot.
Wickenhauser throws a head kick that misses.
Wickenhauser shoots for a double leg takedown but Fluggerstaff sprawls well. He's pushed Wickenhauser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fluggerstaff shoots in for a takedown but Wickenhauser shows good takedown defense.
Wickenhauser fails with the takedown
and Fluggerstaff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fluggerstaff has managed to clinch.
Fluggerstaff is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wickenhauser looking to stall.
Wickenhauser has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fluggerstaff seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wickenhauser can turn it around.
Fluggerstaff is stalling here.
Wickenhauser is looking for a takedown.
Wickenhauser gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff.

Fluggerstaff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickenhauser moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wickenhauser lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wickenhauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Fluggerstaff stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Fluggerstaff misses the target.
Wickenhauser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fluggerstaff swivels and escapes.
Fluggerstaff shoots for a takedown but Wickenhauser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wickenhauser stuffs the takedown.
Wickenhauser shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wickenhauser fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fluggerstaff rushes Wickenhauser and presses him up against the cage.
Wickenhauser is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluggerstaff tries to pull guard but Wickenhauser forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wickenhauser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fluggerstaff avoids it.
Fluggerstaff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fluggerstaff tries to pull guard but Wickenhauser won't allow it.
Fluggerstaff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wickenhauser after a bit of a struggle.
Wickenhauser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fluggerstaff is defending well.
Fluggerstaff pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wickenhauser wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Fluggerstaff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fluggerstaff 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Fluggerstaff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Munoz (ranked 3370 p4p, 5590 weight class) and Roland Rolando (ranked 351 p4p, 514 weight class). Roland Rolando has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Munoz
vs
Rolando

177 cm
25
177
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
194
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Rolando!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolando blocks a head kick by Munoz.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rolando works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Munoz wants to control but Rolando passes easily into half guard.
Rolando content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Rolando decides to stand up.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolando controlling from the top position.
Rolando lands a couple of digs.
Rolando advances to half guard.
Rolando looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Rolando has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Munoz trying to control from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Rolando moves into full mount! Munoz won't be happy about that!
Rolando controlling the pace for now.
Rolando wants to take his opponent's back but Munoz doesn't allow it.
Rolando looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Munoz is looking to get to half guard.
Rolando content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munoz has left one of his arms exposed and Rolando doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Munoz screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Rolando!