PROUD FC - Vertigo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDowell comes to the ring accompanied by Face The Pain. Edgaar has chosen Undead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

MacDowell
vs
Edgaar

171 cm
19
157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Edgaar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgaar misses with a two punch combination.
Edgaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edgaar throws a hook but MacDowell avoids it easily.
Edgaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Edgaar.
Edgaar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

MacDowell shoots in and gets a takedown into Edgaar's guard.
MacDowell wants to pass the guard but Edgaar is keeping the position.
MacDowell with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDowell advances position into side control!
MacDowell looks up at the clock and then as Edgaar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, MacDowell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
MacDowell in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Edgaar looks to move to half guard but instead MacDowell has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacDowell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacDowell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacDowell controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Edgaar tries to reverse the position but MacDowell maintains control.
MacDowell with the ground and pound from mount.
Edgaar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacDowell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edgaar on the ground.
Edgaar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacDowell wants to control the pace but Edgaar is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacDowell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Edgaar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacDowell lands a big shot there that rocks Edgaar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Edgaar is looking to get to half guard.
MacDowell unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Edgaar wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! MacDowell celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atlas MacDowell!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for James Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jackson
vs
Silver

185 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Silver!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silver is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Silver circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
Silver moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Silver looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Silver is looking for submissions but instead, Jackson has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Silver is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson won't allow Silver to sweep him here.

Silver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silver to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silver pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Silver!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Never Faulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Never Faulter comes to the ring accompanied by Fire it up by Modest Mouse. Souza has chosen AC/DC - Highway To Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Never Faulter
vs
Souza

186 cm
28
196 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

188 cm
25
192 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Never Faulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Souza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Never Faulter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souza's best efforts.
Souza passes to side control.
Souza works to advance to full mount. Never Faulter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Never Faulter tries to hold on but Souza pushes him away.

Souza goes for an armbar but Never Faulter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Never Faulter.
Never Faulter won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Never Faulter.

Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Never Faulter defends well.

Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Never Faulter passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tries to buck Never Faulter off but Never Faulter is having none of it.
Never Faulter is working Souza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Never Faulter grinds an elbow into Souza's temple.
Never Faulter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Never Faulter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Never Faulter advances to mount.
Never Faulter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Souza hang on?
Souza looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Never Faulter landing punches.
Never Faulter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Souza is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Never Faulter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Never Faulter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Never Faulter landing strikes from the mount and Souza is in trouble!
Never Faulter cracks Souza with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Never Faulter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Souza hang on?
Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Never Faulter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Never Faulter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Souza looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Never Faulter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Never Faulter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Never Faulter 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.
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Never Faulter has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Never Faulter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Thiago Souza has been cut.
Never Faulter lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is squirming around, avoiding Never Faulter's attempts to control the action.
Souza is bucking up trying to escape but Never Faulter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Souza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Never Faulter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza is bucking up trying to escape but Never Faulter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Never Faulter unloading with bombs!
Never Faulter landing strikes from the mount.

That has opened up Thiago Souza's cut even more.
Never Faulter has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Souza's face.

The cut above Thiago Souza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Never Faulter is landing with some decent strikes but Souza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Thiago Souza's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Walter Never Faulter!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sparring Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Partner
vs
Stanley

169 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

169 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sparring Partner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Partner.
The fighters circling - Partner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparring Partner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Partner tries for a takedown but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley throws a right and a left that Partner avoids nicely.
Partner fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Partner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Partner lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Partner trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Partner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stanley 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.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Partner from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stanley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Partner advances position into side control!
Stanley regains half guard, as Partner was trying to land strikes.
Partner 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.
Stanley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Partner scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley won't allow Partner to pass to mount.
Partner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanley keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Partner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stanley is trying to control but can't.
Partner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stanley is staying active underneath Partner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four 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.
Partner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Partner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Partner controlling the pace.
Partner uses his free foot to push down on Stanley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stanley.
Partner content just to control the position here.
Partner misses with a head shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Partner landing shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Partner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stanley is trying to escape the mount.
Partner throwing strikes here but Stanley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stanley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Partner.
Partner unloading with bombs!
Stanley wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Partner.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Partner content just to control the position here.
Partner lands a big elbow.

Partner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stanley working to try and regain half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Partner has hold of Stanley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stanley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stanley blocking the ground and pound.
Partner unloads with some shots from mount but Stanley bucks and avoids them well.
Partner dominating with strikes here.
Partner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Partner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanley is looking to escape.
Partner thowing shots but they're missing.
Stanley looks gassed!
Partner lands a big shot there that rocks Stanley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Partner thowing shots but they're missing.
Partner unloads with some shots from mount but Stanley bucks and avoids them well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Partner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanley is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partner with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring Partner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Partner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partner tries to clinch there but Stanley circles away.
Stanley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Partner throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Partner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Partner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Partner throwing shots but Stanley is blocking nicely.
Partner wants to pass to mount but Stanley is defending the position.

That's two 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.
Partner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partner looks to land a strike but Stanley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Partner from controlling successfully.
Partner looking to pass the guard.
Partner trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Sparring Partner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stanley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Partner.
Partner fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
Partner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partner tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Partner missing with a left hand there. Stanley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Partner.
Partner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Partner tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Partner moves in looking to clinch but Stanley pushes him off.
Stanley keeps the fight on the outside.

That's six 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.
Partner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanley.
Stanley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Partner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparring Partner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Partner slips the punch.
George Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Partner.
George Stanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanley catches Partner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partner.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Partner.
Partner wants to clinch.
Stanley slips a straight right by Partner.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanley blocks a jab.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stanley misses with the combination.
No luck for Partner with that takedown attempt.
Partner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.

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 Sparring Partner.
I think Partner 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Sparring Partner!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Sparring Partner!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Sparring Partner!

Sparring Partner wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
6%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between eat me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danya Yakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

me
vs
Yakovlev

150 cm
25
139 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

177 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, eat me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danya Yakovlev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

me closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yakovlev to the mat! Yakovlev manages to get full guard.
me looking to sit in guard and control but Yakovlev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yakovlev wants to get up but he can't break me's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

me is looking to sinch up a triangle. Yakovlev throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to me's body to avoid the submission. me has instead reached around Yakovlev's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! me arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). eat me!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trickster tie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Stageberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stageberg's choice of entrance music: Bone Thugs and Harmony - Tha' Crossroads. Trickster tie had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

tie
vs
Stageberg

185 cm
25
172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trickster tie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Stageberg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Stageberg misses.

tie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stageberg is looking to stand up but tie isn't so interested in that idea.
Stageberg seems keen to control tie's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
tie trying to control the position from guard on top but Stageberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
tie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stageberg is pulling down on tie's head. It's preventing any offense from tie, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
tie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
tie prevents Stageberg from getting back to his feet.
tie being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joey Stageberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
tie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stageberg.

tie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stageberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stageberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stageberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stageberg controls tie momentarily but tie frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells tie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
tie is looking to work some ground and pound but Stageberg has wrist control.
Stageberg has a closed guard, preventing tie from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
tie stands up over Stageberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
tie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stageberg is trying to control the position but tie postures up.
Stageberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
tie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stageberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joey Stageberg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Stageberg as tie shoots in.
Stageberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stageberg wants it to stay on the feet.
tie blocks a jab.
Joey Stageberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
tie looks to land a strike but Stageberg avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
tie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stageberg working a defensive guard here.

Stageberg is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Stageberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stageberg throws a right hand that tie ducks under and follows up with a left that tie also avoids with ease.
tie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trickster tie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stageberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stageberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

tie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stageberg was covering up waiting for the punch and tie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stageberg is trying to keep tie in close.
Stageberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from tie.
tie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
tie throws a big right hand that misses.
tie trying to control but Stageberg is working from the bottom.
Stageberg pulls tie in close to his closed guard and prevents tie from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trickster tie 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.

Stageberg leaves tie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stageberg misses with the combination.
A jab from Stageberg misses.
tie slips under a jab.
Stageberg throws a looping overhand right but tie ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from tie is defended easily by Stageberg.
Stageberg throws a hook to the side of tie's head but tie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stageberg misses with an uppercut. tie saw that one coming.
Stageberg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stageberg cracks tie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A slow jab from Stageberg misses its intended target.
tie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Stageberg.
tie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stageberg as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trickster tie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stageberg's waist but Stageberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing tie off to one side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by tie.
tie is chipping away with strikes.
tie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
tie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stageberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stageberg is trying to stand up here but tie is controlling him well.
Stageberg is breathing heavily.
Stageberg trying to control but tie postures up.
tie is keen to just control but Stageberg is a slippery customer.
tie with the ground and pound but Stageberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stageberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from tie.
tie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stageberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
tie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stageberg is trying to keep tie in close.
tie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stageberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stageberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
tie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stageberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stageberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
tie is looking to work some ground and pound but Stageberg has wrist control.
tie won't allow Stageberg to get back to his feet.
Stageberg keeping moving, preventing tie from controlling successfully.
Stageberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stageberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stageberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
tie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
tie throwing strikes from guard but Stageberg blocks nicely.
Stageberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stageberg is trying to control the position but tie postures up.
tie postures up in Stageberg's guard and throws a big left but Stageberg blocks it.
Stageberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
tie tries to stand but Stageberg is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
tie with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trickster tie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Stageberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces tie back to the ropes. Stageberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Trickster tie has been cut.
tie moves forwards but Stageberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stageberg swinging wildly here.
tie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stageberg as he avoids it easily.
Stageberg looks to land a right hand but tie moved out of range.
tie gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Stageberg closes the distance and pushes tie back into the ropes.

Stageberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stageberg throws a looping overhand right but tie ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Stageberg misses.
Stageberg throws a right and a left that tie avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from tie.
Stageberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but tie was well out of range. Poor timing from Stageberg.
Stageberg misses with an uppercut. tie saw that one coming.
tie shoots in looking for a takedown but Stageberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing tie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trickster tie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
tie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stageberg pinned against the cage. Stageberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

tie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stageberg trying to hold on to tie's head to control him but tie postures up.
tie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
tie stops Stageberg from getting back to his feet.
tie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stageberg is looking for a sweep. tie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stageberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stageberg.
Stageberg trying to control the position.
Stageberg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and tie is now in half guard.
tie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stageberg's head.
tie lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stageberg gets full guard.
tie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stageberg keeping moving, preventing tie from controlling successfully.
Stageberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stageberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
tie throwing strikes but missing.
Stageberg controls tie momentarily but tie frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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.
Stageberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
tie is looking to work some ground and pound but Stageberg has wrist control.

Stageberg has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes tie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stageberg throws a nice looking combination but tie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stageberg swinging wildly here.
tie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stageberg pinned against the cage. Stageberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stageberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from tie.
Stageberg fails to land with a series of punches.
tie fails to land the takedown.
tie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stageberg but Stageberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Stageberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think tie 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Joey Stageberg!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Joey Stageberg!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Joey Stageberg!

Joey Stageberg wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gang of Four - I love a Man in Uniform kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tommy Kane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Zappatista
vs
Kane

188 cm
23
198 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
196 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Kane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zappatista tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kane is in Zappatista's guard.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Zappatista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.

Kane postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zappatista is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kane, into his guard.
Zappatista landing with the ground and pound.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zappatista tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane wants to sweep here but Zappatista controlling him for the moment.
Zappatista loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zappatista looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zappatista swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zappatista has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane postures up in Zappatista's guard and throws a big left but Zappatista blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Zappatista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zappatista keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control but Zappatista is working from the bottom.

Tommy Kane has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zappatista scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Kane misses.
Zappatista thumps Kane with a low kick.
Zappatista tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Kane misses.
Zappatista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zappatista tried to score with a low kick but Kane checks it.
Zappatista looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane lands a two punch combo.
Zappatista misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zappatista slips a jab from Kane.
Kane jabs at Zappatista's body.
Kane moves out of range as Zappatista throws a body kick.
Good work by Kane as he checks the leg kick.
Kane throws a sloppy body shot
and Zappatista counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kane's knee momentarily.
Kane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zappatista.
Kane thows a leg kick but Zappatista checks it
and Zappatista counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Zappatista.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zappatista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zappatista takes one to the chin there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kane has his takedown stuffed
and Zappatista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane misses with a few strikes there.
Kane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zappatista momentarily.
Kane with a poor takedown
and Zappatista counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zeburdiah Zappatista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Kane.
Kane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zappatista looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kane throws a head kick but Zappatista moves out of range.

Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kane looks gassed!
Zappatista wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Zappatista actively working from the bottom here.
Zappatista gets back to full guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Zappatista keeps moving.
Kane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane advances position into side control!
Zappatista tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Zappatista manages to get back to half guard.
Kane wants to take a breather but Zappatista is having none of it.
Zappatista tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kane trying to control the action but Zappatista is working from the bottom.
Zappatista gets back to full guard.
Kane stands and throws Zappatista's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zappatista keeps working.

Kane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zappatista has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kane but great work by Zappatista.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista in side control, throwing shots but Kane defends.
Kane tries to bench press Zappatista off him but Zappatista keeps the position.
Kane is trying to control Zappatista's posture but Zappatista avoids it.
Zappatista scores with punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Zappatista seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zappatista tries to move to mount but Kane blocks the move with his legs.
Kane tries to buck Zappatista off but Zappatista is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Zappatista.
Kane is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Kane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zappatista slips a straight right by Kane.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from Zappatista.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
and Zappatista counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zappatista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zappatista takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kane throws out a loose jab but Zappatista uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zappatista has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zappatista walks into a straight right hand from Kane.
Zappatista moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Kane misses with a hook to the body
and Zappatista counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane with a poor takedown
and Zappatista counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kane's knee momentarily.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Zappatista throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Zappatista shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kane's guard.
Zappatista is pushing down on Kane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kane is fighting to maintain full guard but Zappatista has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zappatista thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
Zappatista passes to side control.
Zappatista is chipping away with strikes.
Zappatista lands a nice forearm strike.
Zappatista working the ground and pound.
Zappatista scoring with punches from side control.
Kane taking a bit of punishment here - Zappatista scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zappatista misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zappatista trying to control the position but Kane is working away.
Zappatista working the body and head with strikes.
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Zappatista working away.
Zappatista trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Zappatista 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.
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Kane taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista lands an elbow.
I wouldn't like to be where Kane is right now.
Zappatista misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zappatista throws an elbow but Kane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zappatista throws a strike aimed at the side of Kane's head but Kane avoids it well.
Zappatista prevents Kane from escaping the position.
Kane tries to buck Zappatista off but Zappatista is having none of it.
Kane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zappatista throws an elbow but Kane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zappatista laying and praying for a moment but Kane takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Zappatista there.
Zappatista is trying to control the action in half guard but Kane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kane taking some punishment here, with Zappatista in his half guard.
Kane is staying active underneath Zappatista, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zappatista throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zappatista accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zappatista working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Zappatista from controlling successfully.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Kane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zappatista defends it easily.

That's six 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.
Zappatista with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kane is trying to keep Zappatista in close.
Zappatista wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zappatista dives into side control.
Zappatista advances to full mount.
Zappatista lands a big elbow.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zappatista missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zappatista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but Zappatista is very close to passing his half guard.
Zappatista throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
Kane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Zappatista sits in half guard.
Zappatista not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista content to control rather than advance.
Kane wants to control but Zappatista is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kane wants to improve his position but Zappatista is controlling well.
Zappatista working Kane over with strikes.

Kane actively working from the bottom here.
Zappatista throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
Zappatista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control but Zappatista is keeping busy.
Zappatista lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zappatista 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.
Kane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zappatista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zappatista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zappatista slips a nice elbow through Kane's hands, connecting with Kane's forehead.
Zappatista 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.
Kane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kane.
Zappatista chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeburdiah Zappatista showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Zeburdiah Zappatista!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Zeburdiah Zappatista!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Zeburdiah Zappatista!

Zeburdiah Zappatista wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennyilmari Haitarila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennyilmari Haitarila has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bart Ryan's chin.

Ryan
vs
Haitarila

176 cm
23
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
182 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bennyilmari Haitarila!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan throws a low kick but Haitarila moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ryan controls the position from side control.
Haitarila tries to escape but Ryan is in control.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Haitarila manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ryan.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haitarila's head.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haitarila is keeping the position for now.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Haitarila has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haitarila can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haitarila has momentary wrist control but Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a strike but Haitarila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Haitarila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haitarila is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haitarila trying to advance position but Ryan counters by regaining guard.

Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan wants to control the position but Haitarila says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ryan tries to kick Haitarila off but Haitarila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Haitarila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haitarila wants to stand but Ryan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ryan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Haitarila prevents Ryan from improving his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryan controlling the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryan wants to sweep but Haitarila has passed to side control!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Haitarila controlling him for the moment.
Haitarila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryan seems keen to control Haitarila's posture.
Haitarila tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Haitarila is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is really struggling to control Haitarila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haitarila takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bennyilmari Haitarila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haitarila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haitarila doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Haitarila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.
Bennyilmari Haitarila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haitarila throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haitarila throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haitarila under the eye.
Haitarila doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Haitarila throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan cracks Haitarila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haitarila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haitarila wants to clinch.
A head kick by Haitarila misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Ryan misses.
Haitarila looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Haitarila.
Haitarila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haitarila throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haitarila's hands.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haitarila.
Haitarila misses with a series of wild punches.
Haitarila tries to clinch
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haitarila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haitarila closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Ryan catches Haitarila right on the button with a cross.
Haitarila misses with the body kick
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Haitarila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ryan counters with a head kick. That will keep Haitarila thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haitarila throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a low kick, right behind Haitarila 's knee.
Haitarila closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Haitarila wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Ryan counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryan - that will leave a mark!
Haitarila is breathing heavily.
Haitarila blocks the body kick.
Haitarila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan misses with a head kick.

Ryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haitarila's half guard.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Haitarila defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the action but Haitarila is working from the bottom.
Haitarila pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ryan tries to pass to full mount but Haitarila defends it.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haitarila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Haitarila is defending well.

Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Haitarila dodges it nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haitarila keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryan is stalling here. Haitarila is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ryan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Haitarila has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.

That's six 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.
Ryan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Haitarila is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Haitarila has control of the leg.

That's eight 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.

Haitarila decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Haitarila looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Haitarila
and Ryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haitarila throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Haitarila misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan tests Haitarila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haitarila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haitarila misses with a leg kick
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Haitarila is predictable there
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennyilmari Haitarila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haitarila dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ryan jabs Haitarila right on the nose. Haitarila blinks but takes it well.
Haitarila looks for the body kick but Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Haitarila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Ryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haitarila connects with a jab.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan jabs at Haitarila's body.

Haitarila tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ryan is trying to control. Haitarila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ryan moves into full mount! Haitarila won't be happy about that!
Haitarila taking shots to the head.
Haitarila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan breaks from Haitarila's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Haitarila is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Ryan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ryan has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haitarila's face.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ryan breaks from Haitarila's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haitarila in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bart Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ryan is landing with some decent strikes but Haitarila is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Haitarila is rocked!
Ryan looking to finish Haitarila with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haitarila!
Haitarila is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan lands a big shot to the head and Haitarila winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bart Ryan!
Bart Ryan retains his welterweight title!