Nexus - Staggered on the Strip PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between kenny johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jailton Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kenny johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

johnson
vs
Moreira

175 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kenny johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jailton Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moreira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. johnson is trying to defend but Moreira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

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

Moreira seems to be working for a kimura but johnson defends the submission attempt.

Moreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira is trying to control. johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
johnson is looking to escape.

Moreira is trying to work for a kimura but johnson is defending well.

Moreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so johnson is just riding it out for now. Moreira eventually gives up the hold.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
johnson wants to get back to his feet.

Moreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
johnson is trying to stand up here but Moreira is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed johnson's head.

Moreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so johnson is just riding it out for now. Moreira eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreira is keen to just control but johnson is a slippery customer.

Moreira is looking for a kimura but johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moreira to get the leverage.
johnson wants to get back to his feet.

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

Moreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and johnson defends it well.

Moreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and johnson defends it well.
Moreira is looking to take a break and control but johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Moreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moreira avoids the head kick by johnson.
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Moreira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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

Moreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moreira prevents johnson from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreira tries for a kimura but johnson is defending well.

Moreira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by johnson, who protects the arm well.

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

That's two 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.
johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Moreira is controlling him well.

Moreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moreira.

Moreira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Moreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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.

Moreira is trying to get an arm triangle but johnson is defending well.

Moreira tries for a kimura but johnson is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jailton Moreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

johnson throws a nice head kick!
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Moreira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. johnson sprawls well initially but Moreira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Moreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moreira trying to pass the guard but johnson defending well.
Moreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
johnson is staying active underneath Moreira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson is trying to stand back up but Moreira is controlling him

Moreira is looking for submissions but instead, johnson has regained full guard.

Moreira drops back, looking for a kneebar! johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from johnson!

johnson decides to stand back up.
johnson thuds a left hand into Moreira's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for johnson.
johnson throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
johnson connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for johnson.
Moreira moves forwards but johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from johnson misses.
johnson connects with a single shot there.
johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
johnson scores with a head kick.
Moreira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown but johnson shows good takedown defense.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson misses with a head kick.
johnson feints and then cracks Moreira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moreira down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira takes a kick to the side of the head.
johnson misses with the combination.
kenny johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but johnson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson lands with a nice combination. Moreira backs away looking to recover.

Moreira is rocked!
The fighters circle, before johnson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Moreira's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! johnson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). kenny johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Harley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harley comes to the cage accompanied by Phantom Of The Opera by Iron Maiden. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harley
vs
Briggs

195 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

195 cm
29
284 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Harley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Harley.
Briggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Harley.
Harley tries to clinch but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs throws a head kick that misses.

Harley lands a big uppercut and Briggs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Briggs looks OK. Harley waves Briggs back to his feet!

Briggs is rocked!

It looks like Jax Briggs has been cut.

Briggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Harley's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harley has a closed guard, preventing Briggs from standing up.
Harley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briggs wants to get up but he can't break Harley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Harley.
Briggs wants to stand but Harley is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harley is trying to control the position but Briggs postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Harley just wasn't active enough.
Harley lands a lovely overhand right.
Harley avoids the head kick by Briggs.

Harley cracks Briggs with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Briggs to stand back up!
Harley tries to land a leg kick but Briggs saw it coming and moves away.
Briggs blocks a low kick nicely.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harley as he avoids it easily.
Briggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harley.
Harley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harley wants it to stay on the feet.
Briggs looks gassed!
Briggs walks straight into a right hand from Harley - that's dropped him! Harley jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Briggs from any more punishment! Briggs complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Harley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica comes to the cage accompanied by last mohacian. Luther comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superheroes by Edguy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sirovica
vs
Luther

191 cm
27
212 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

193 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vedin Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Luther!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luther misses with a leg kick.
Sirovica moves out of range as Luther strikes.
Luther feints and then cracks Sirovica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirovica down.
Luther throws a leg kick but Sirovica sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luther is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sirovica blocks a head kick by Luther.
Luther tries to clinch but Sirovica is having none of it.
Luther lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirovica on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luther. Luther obviously looking to wear him down.
Luther misses the jab.
Sirovica tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luther swivels and escapes.
Sirovica uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luther.
Luther ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirovica moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luther.
Luther tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirovica is able to avoid easily.
Luther pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luther throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirovica checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
David Luther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luther motions for Sirovica to come forward. Luther throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Luther. That snapped Sirovica's head back.
Luther tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirovica is able to avoid easily.
Sirovica has a takedown stuffed.
Sirovica checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luther misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luther lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirovica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirovica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luther fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sirovica checks it well.
Luther tries to land a front kick but Sirovica steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luther looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luther misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Sirovica or perhaps it was just good defense by Luther which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vedin Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luther fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sirovica checks it well.
Luther throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Luther.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Luther there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sirovica checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Luther.
Luther fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luther pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luther throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luther.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sirovica. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sirovica avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sirovica has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luther.
Sirovica checks the leg kick.
Luther misses with a low kick.
Sirovica checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Luther misses.
Luther misses with a low kick.
Good work by Sirovica as he checks the leg kick.
David Luther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luther attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luther lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirovica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirovica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by Luther there.
Luther scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luther scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirovica in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luther lands a right hook to the body.
Sirovica is breathing heavily.
Sirovica shoots in for a double leg but Luther sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luther moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luther throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luther throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luther will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Sirovica shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sirovica showed some decent athleticism there.
Sirovica missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sirovica not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luther trying to control here.
Sirovica not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Sirovica is trying to work for a kimura but Luther is defending well.
Sirovica throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sirovica has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luther won't allow Sirovica to pass to mount.
Sirovica not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sirovica thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sirovica thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sirovica throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Sirovica is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sirovica not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Luther trying to hold on to Sirovica's head to control him but Sirovica postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sirovica misses with a head shot. Luther uses the momentum to regain guard.

Sirovica has gone for a leg lock! Luther slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sirovica's guard.
Sirovica wants to sweep here but Luther controlling him for the moment.

Sirovica escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luther gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luther trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sirovica's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica wants to sweep here but Luther controlling him for the moment.
Luther would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sirovica looking for a guillotine here but Luther defends easily.
Luther preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sirovica wants to stand and escape but Luther is having none of it.
Sirovica 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirovica is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vedin Sirovica dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luther lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sirovica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sirovica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirovica connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirovica is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luther.
Luther throws a leg kick but Sirovica checks it.
Luther lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luther cracks the inside of Sirovica's front leg.
Luther doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirovica circles away.
Luther throws a sloppy head kick and Sirovica moves out of range easily.
Luther misses with a low kick.
Luther throws a chopping leg kick but Sirovica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sirovica throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luther's waist but Luther gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sirovica off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther stuffs the takedown attempt from Sirovica. Sirovica gets slowly back to his feet.
Luther throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
David Luther seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luther tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luther is looking to slow Sirovica down with leg kicks.
Sirovica keeps the fight on the outside.
Luther tries to land a front kick but Sirovica steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luther misses with a low kick.
Luther throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirovica staying out of range there.
Luther fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sirovica has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sirovica looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luther is fending him off so far but Sirovica persists. Nope, Luther circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vedin Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luther lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luther throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luther moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sirovica stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luther.
Luther moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Luther.
Luther fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirovica manages to avoid it.
Luther throws a big shot that misses.
Luther scores with a leg kick.
Sirovica takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sirovica blocks a jab.
Luther throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirovica.
A bone on bone clash there as Sirovica blocks the leg kick.
Luther explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luther fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sirovica.
Luther throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luther throws a low kick, looking for Sirovica's leg but Sirovica calmly moves out of range.
Crunch! Luther slams his shin into Sirovica's torso.
Luther dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sirovica. That did some damage!
Luther misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luther ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luther tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirovica swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sirovica takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirovica on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Luther.
Luther lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luther throws a wild body kick that Sirovica sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luther throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luther throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Luther misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Luther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luther has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Luther!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saffron Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubonet's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes. Francois Dubonet has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dubonet
vs
Burrows

185 cm
27
161 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

174 cm
23
168 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

RENEGADE *MMA*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saffron Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Burrows swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Burrows checks a low kick from Dubonet.
Burrows tries to clinch but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet misses with a wild combination.
Burrows moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dubonet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dubonet takes one on the button.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows digs a good body shot into Dubonet's ribs.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Dubonet shows good takedown defense.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Dubonet walks into a stiff left hand from Burrows.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows throws out a loose jab but Dubonet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows moves out of range of the body kick.
Dubonet throws a right and a left that Burrows avoids nicely.
A head kick from Dubonet lands but Burrows takes it in his stride.

It looks like Saffron Burrows has been cut.
Burrows scores with a body shot.
Dubonet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burrows swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Burrows avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows slips under a jab.
Dubonet throws a right hand that Burrows ducks under and follows up with a left that Burrows also avoids with ease.
Burrows shoots in but Dubonet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burrows lands with an uppercut that bounces Dubonet off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet is looking to slow Burrows down with leg kicks.
Burrows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
Burrows swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet lands a two punch combo.
Dubonet misses with a few strikes there.
Dubonet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubonet tries to bum rush Burrows with a series of wild strikes but Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dubonet throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
Dubonet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dubonet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burrows is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dubonet rather than just go for the knockout.

Burrows shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Burrows was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dubonet blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows controlling his opponent.
Dubonet is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Burrows misses with a head shot.
Burrows content just to control the position here.

Burrows looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubonet wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burrows controlling his opponent.
Dubonet is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Burrows unloads with some shots from mount but Dubonet bucks and avoids them well.
Dubonet is trying to stand.
Burrows is landing with some decent strikes but Dubonet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dubonet is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Burrows in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saffron Burrows will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saffron Burrows's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dubonet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dubonet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burrows.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dubonet moves away.
Dubonet fails to land with a series of punches.
Burrows takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dubonet moves away from the strike by Burrows.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Burrows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Burrows. Beautiful body shot.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Burrows slips a jab and a cross from Dubonet.
A head kick misses from Dubonet.
Burrows misses with a double jab
and Dubonet counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows digs a good body shot into Dubonet's ribs.
Dubonet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burrows circles away quickly and effectively.
Burrows avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dubonet.
Dubonet throws the left hand but Burrows avoids the punch easily.
Burrows dodges the punch combination from Dubonet.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Dubonet moved out of range.
Dubonet tries to bum rush Burrows with a series of wild strikes but Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dubonet misses with a combination

and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dubonet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burrows on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Dubonet keeps moving.
Dubonet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dubonet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.

Burrows drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrows jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dubonet wants to stand but Burrows is controlling the position.
Burrows trying to control but Dubonet is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burrows passes Dubonet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dubonet is looking to escape.
Dubonet is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Burrows is taking a breather. Dubonet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dubonet is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Burrows is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Saffron Burrows.
Dubonet tried to score with a low kick but Burrows checks it.

Burrows clinches.
Burrows prevents Dubonet from breaking the clinch.
Dubonet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burrows has him pressed against the cage.
Burrows prevents Dubonet from breaking the clinch.
Dubonet working hard to break the clinch.
Burrows stalling.
Burrows working aggressively here.
Burrows lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saffron Burrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saffron Burrows's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dubonet throws a leg kick
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Dubonet misses with a double jab

and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burrows thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dubonet to regain full guard.
Dubonet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dubonet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dubonet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Burrows decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dubonet, up you get!
Burrows misses the jab.
Dubonet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burrows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burrows lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Dubonet misses with a two punch combination.
Dubonet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Dubonet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burrows lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burrows sizes up Dubonet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dubonet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dubonet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dubonet tries a head kick but it misses.
Francois Dubonet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Dubonet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet misses with a few strikes there.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows lands a right hook to the body.
Burrows fails to land with a series of punches.
Burrows takes a swing at Dubonet's ribcage but misses.
Burrows avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burrows misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dubonet counters with a good, hard body kick but Burrows shrugs it off.
Dubonet misses with a double jab
and Burrows counters with a nice uppercut.
Dubonet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dubonet connects with a jab.
Burrows scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Francois Dubonet is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows wants to clinch up but Dubonet keeps it at a distance.
Dubonet misses with a double jab
and Burrows counters with a straight right hand.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Dubonet pushes Burrows away with a front kick.
Burrows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dubonet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burrows misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dubonet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dubonet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burrows.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dubonet moves away.
Dubonet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubonet lands an overhand right.
Saffron Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Burrows as he checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Burrows.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dubonet.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Francois Dubonet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Burrows moves out of range of the body kick.
Dubonet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burrows.
Dubonet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Francois Dubonet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dubonet moves out of range of the strikes.
Dubonet stuffs the takedown attempt from Burrows. Burrows gets slowly back to his feet.
Burrows shoots in and drives through. Dubonet sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saffron Burrows.
I've got Burrows 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saffron Burrows!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zac McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martel's choice of entrance music: The Original Techno Viking. Macho Martel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCracken
vs
Martel

208 cm
27
250 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

199 cm
26
237 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken thuds his shin into the meat of Martel's side.
McCracken throws a head kick but Martel moves out of range.
McCracken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martel avoids the head kick by McCracken.
McCracken cracks Martel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCracken.
McCracken is breathing heavily.

Martel feints and as McCracken raises his hands in defense, Martel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCracken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martel is controlling him.
Martel trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Martel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCracken dives on top into guard.
McCracken is looking to stand up but Martel won't let him.
Martel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCracken manages to get himself to full guard.
Martel passes McCracken's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McCracken defend it? Martel steps over the head and cranks it - McCracken is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Martel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Macho Martel!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Hytten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hytten has chosen Wait and Bleed as his entrance music. The key to victory for Billy Boyd has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Boyd
vs
Hytten

201 cm
28
285 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

215 cm
27
253 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Hytten!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Hytten lands but Boyd takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Boyd.
Nice defenses there by Hytten.
Hytten throws a sloppy head kick and Boyd moves out of range easily.
Hytten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hytten throws a leg kick but Boyd checks it.
Hytten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hytten blocks a jab.
A combination from Boyd does no damage.
Hytten slips a straight right by Boyd.
Boyd throws out a loose jab but Hytten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hytten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyd.
Crunch! Hytten slams his shin into Boyd's torso.
Boyd takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyd dodges the punch combination from Hytten.
Hytten connects with a solid leg kick.
Boyd throws a big shot that misses.
Billy Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hytten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Hytten.
Boyd throws an overhand right that lands on Hytten's shoulder, as Hytten tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytten connects with the punch.
Hytten slips a straight right by Boyd.
Hytten lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boyd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyd is breathing heavily.
Hytten lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hytten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boyd momentarily.

Boyd is rocked!
Hytten misses with a hook.
Oh Boyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hytten lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Boyd falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kent Hytten!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Svenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svenn comes to the cage accompanied by We Taking Over. Experiment II is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Svenn
vs
Experiment II

185 cm
26
177 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

185 cm
28
186 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Svenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment II waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svenn.
Tom Svenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svenn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment II throws a hook but Svenn avoids it easily.
Experiment II ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svenn moves away.
Svenn missing with a left hand there. Experiment II was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Svenn.
Svenn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment II.
Experiment II looks to land a left hand but Svenn moved out of range nicely.
Experiment II slips under a jab.
Svenn looks to land a right hand but Experiment II moved out of range.
Svenn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Experiment II is fending him off so far but Svenn persists. Nope, Experiment II circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment II loads up on a big right hand but Svenn slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Svenn.
Svenn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svenn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Svenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment II circles away.
Svenn scores with a shot to the body.
Experiment II will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russian Experiment II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Svenn gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Svenn is looking for a kimura here.
Svenn is looking to advance position but Experiment II won't allow it.
Experiment II is controlling Svenn's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Svenn looking for a submission but Experiment II manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II wants to stand and escape but Svenn is having none of it.
Svenn tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment II is retaining full guard.
Experiment II is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Experiment II got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svenn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Experiment II has managed to get both his arms back between Svenn's legs - danger averted.

Svenn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Experiment II has picked Svenn up and slammed him! Svenn can't keep hold of the triangle and Experiment II manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenn gets back to half guard.

Svenn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Svenn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svenn has a hand on Experiment II's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Experiment II takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Svenn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Svenn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Svenn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svenn lands with a shot to the body.
Svenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Experiment II!
Svenn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Experiment II showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svenn.
Svenn shoots in for a takedown but Experiment II shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenn tries to clinch but Experiment II moves out of range.
Svenn ducks under a wild hook from Experiment II.
A nice combination there by Svenn.
Svenn misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment II misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svenn.
Experiment II misses with a looping left.
Svenn throws a hook to the side of Experiment II's head but Experiment II sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svenn shoots and misses
and Experiment II counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II misses with a shot to the body
letting Svenn counter with a right hand.
Experiment II misses with a body shot
and Svenn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment II swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svenn counters with a stiff right hand.
Svenn misses with a body punch
and Experiment II makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svenn wants to clinch up but Experiment II keeps it at a distance.
Experiment II looks to throw the jab but Svenn is out of range.
Experiment II misses with a hook to the body
and Svenn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Experiment II throws an overhand right that lands on Svenn's shoulder, as Svenn tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment II takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II throws a hook to the side of Svenn's head but Svenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Svenn misses.
Svenn is looking to clinch.
Svenn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Experiment II counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svenn thinking.
Experiment II throws a hook to the side of Svenn's head but Svenn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Experiment II scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Tom Svenn has been cut.
Svenn misses with a takedown attempt - Experiment II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Svenn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenn is looking to clinch.
Experiment II staying out of range there.
Svenn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svenn misses with a straight right.
Svenn shoots for a double leg takedown but Experiment II sprawls well. He's pushed Svenn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Svenn throws a shot from downtown. Experiment II moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Experiment II misses
and Svenn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Svenn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Experiment II thows a body shot but no joy.
Svenn misses with a body punch
and Experiment II counters with a three punch combo that has Svenn backing up. Svenn nods at Experiment II to acknowledge the strikes.
Experiment II falls off balance throwing a combination

and Svenn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Experiment II!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Svenn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Experiment II is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Experiment II and Svenn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Experiment II's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Svenn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment II sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Svenn wants to work for an arm triangle but Experiment II is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Svenn is working for a kimura but Experiment II is defending it quite comfortably.

Svenn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Svenn seems to be working for a kimura but Experiment II defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Svenn seems to be working for a kimura but Experiment II defends the submission attempt.
Svenn trying to mount his opponent but Experiment II defends it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II wants to control but Svenn is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Svenn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Svenn is looking to advance position but Experiment II won't allow it.

Svenn is trying to work for a kimura but Experiment II is defending well.

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

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.
Experiment II won't allow Svenn to pass to mount.
Svenn is working hard here to advance position.

Svenn is working for a submission of some sort.
Svenn is thwarting Experiment II's attempts to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Svenn!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebanij Nasos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Military Soviet Hymn . The crowd seem to be enjoying Vatanen's choice of entrance music: Justice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nasos
vs
Vatanen

220 cm
27
270 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

198 cm
28
277 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ebanij Nasos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Nasos.
Jab by Nasos.
Vatanen moves in looking to clinch but Nasos pushes him off.
Vatanen checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Nasos.
Nasos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nasos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nasos stuffs the takedown.

Vatanen rushes Nasos and presses him up against the cage.
Nasos working aggressively here.
Nasos looking to stall.
Vatanen stalling.
Good body shot from Vatanen.
Vatanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatanen is struggling to control the position.
Vatanen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nasos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatanen.
Nasos is breathing heavily.
Nasos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatanen digs a right hand into Nasos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nasos's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vatanen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nasos is trying to keep an underhook but Vatanen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vatanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vatanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vatanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vatanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vatanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasos defending well though.
Vatanen lands with a punch from half guard.
Vatanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vatanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nasos is looking to control Vatanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nasos avoid being mounted?
Vatanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nasos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vatanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vatanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vatanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasos's head.
Vatanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasos defending well though.
Vatanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vatanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vatanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Vatanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Nasos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vatanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vatanen trying to control the action but Nasos is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vatanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasos defending well though.
Nasos trying to control but Vatanen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vatanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nasos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Vatanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Vatanen wants to take a breather but Nasos is having none of it.
Vatanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasos's head.
Vatanen wants to take a breather but Nasos is having none of it.
Vatanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nasos wants to get back to full guard.

Vatanen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vatanen is keen to just control but Nasos is a slippery customer.
Nasos trying to hold on to Vatanen's head to control him but Vatanen postures up.
Vatanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vatanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nasos is looking for a sweep. Vatanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vatanen is nestled in close to Nasos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vatanen.
Vatanen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vatanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nasos keeps working.
Nasos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vatanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turo Vatanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nasos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vatanen throws a push kick but Nasos slaps the foot to one side.
Vatanen throws a shot to the body.
Vatanen tries to clinch up.
Vatanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nasos tries to clinch there but Vatanen circles away.

Vatanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Vatanen scores with a hook to the body.
Nasos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vatanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasos throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Vatanen.
Vatanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatanen pushes Nasos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vatanen stalling the fight.
Vatanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vatanen cracks Nasos with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nasos avoiding damage as Vatanen throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Vatanen.
Vatanen lands a body punch in the clinch.

Vatanen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nasos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vatanen.
Vatanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasos defending well though.
Vatanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasos's head.
Vatanen wants to pass to mount but Nasos is defending the position.
Vatanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasos's head.
Vatanen wants to pass the guard but Nasos is defending well.
Vatanen working the head and body with strikes.
Vatanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vatanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasos defending well though.

Vatanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vatanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vatanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nasos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vatanen.
Vatanen trying to control the pace.
Vatanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vatanen is nestled in close to Nasos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vatanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vatanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vatanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vatanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nasos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Nasos is defending against the submission attempts here by Vatanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vatanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vatanen.
Vatanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasos defending well though.
Vatanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nasos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vatanen.
Vatanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vatanen wants to free his trapped foot but Nasos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nasos is trying to get back to full guard.
Vatanen working the head and body with strikes.
Turo Vatanen has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vatanen thows a huge punch but Nasos dodges it nicely.
Vatanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vatanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nasos has hold of Vatanen's hands but Vatanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vatanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nasos controlling the position well.
Vatanen wants to control but Nasos is keeping him busy.
Nasos wants to control but Vatanen is keeping busy.
Vatanen working over Nasos with some ground and pound. Nasos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vatanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vatanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turo Vatanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A decent looking cross lands there for Vatanen.
Some bone on bone action there as Nasos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ebanij Nasos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turo Vatanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vatanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatanen cracks Nasos with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nasos avoids it.
Vatanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vatanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nasos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vatanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vatanen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nasos if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vatanen throws a leg kick
and Nasos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vatanen. That's going to slow Nasos down.
Vatanen misses with a body kick.
Vatanen delivers a nice body kick.
Ebanij Nasos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Vatanen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nasos!
Vatanen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatanen with shots to the head and body - Nasos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nasos taking shots to the head.
Vatanen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nasos in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nasos to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turo Vatanen!