IP II: Ordo Illuminatus PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradock Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zurkumi Tahir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zurkumi Tahir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lao
vs
Tahir

187 cm
24
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradock Lao!
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, Zurkumi Tahir!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tahir wants it to stay on the feet.
Tahir throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Zurkumi Tahir has been cut.
Tahir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lao.
Tahir misses with a wild body shot.
Lao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tahir is fending him off so far but Lao persists. Nope, Tahir circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradock Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lao.
Tahir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lao pinned against the cage. Lao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tahir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tahir but Tahir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lao moves out of range as Tahir throws a body kick.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tahir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tahir defends it nicely.
Lao checks a leg kick.
Tahir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lao tries to avoid it but Tahir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lao to the ground. Lao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tahir circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tahir shoots in and bounces Lao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tahir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lao 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao is working hard here to advance position.
Lao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tahir wants to control from the top but Lao keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zurkumi Tahir has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lao scores with a shot to the body.
Tahir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lao cracks Tahir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lao is looking to clinch.

Tahir shoots in and bounces Lao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tahir tries to stand but Lao is controlling from the bottom.
Lao 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tahir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bradock Lao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zurkumi Tahir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lao lands a leg kick that knocks Tahir off balance momentarily.
Lao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tahir but Tahir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lao tries to clinch but Tahir moves out of range.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tahir as he jumps to the side.
Lao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lao fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradock Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tahir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lao counters with a series of strikes. Tahir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lao shoots for a double leg takedown but Tahir sprawls well. He's pushed Lao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tahir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tahir takes a swing at Lao's ribcage but misses.
Tahir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lao manages to avoid it.
Tahir dives in and grabs Lao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes down on Tahir's head and hops out.
Tahir shoots in for a double leg but Lao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tahir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tahir is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tahir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tahir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lao keeping moving, preventing Tahir from controlling successfully.

That's two 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.
Lao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tahir won't allow Lao to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Bradock Lao wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Tahir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tahir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Lao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tahir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tahir wants to control from the top but Lao keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lao is on top in guard.
Lao is looking to work some ground and pound but Tahir has wrist control.
Tahir trying to control the position.
Tahir wants to stand up but Lao is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradock Lao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zurkumi Tahir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tahir throws out a leg kick but Lao moves out of range and Tahir only half commits.
Tahir throws a sloppy body shot
and Tahir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tahir as he avoids it easily.

Tahir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lao wants to control but Tahir postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahir controlling from side mount.
Lao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tahir's best efforts.
Tahir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lao keeps working.

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.
Lao is trying to control but can't.
Lao is looking for a sweep. Tahir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tahir is pressing down on Lao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lao is holding on for now.

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

Tahir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tahir working away.
Tahir just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lao tries to roll over but Tahir keeps him under control.

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.
Lao is looking to escape.
Lao is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zurkumi Tahir.
I think Lao 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradock Lao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus DusK jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lanzaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lanzaro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dr. Alban - It's my life. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

DusK jr
vs
Lanzaro

186 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyrus DusK jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Lanzaro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DusK jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lanzaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Lanzaro stuffs the takedown.
Lanzaro has a takedown stuffed.

Lanzaro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lanzaro showed some decent athleticism there.
DusK jr is looking to control Lanzaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DusK jr avoid being mounted?
Lanzaro is taking a breather. DusK jr 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 one minute gone in the round.

Lanzaro decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lanzaro checks a leg kick.
DusK jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Lanzaro circles away.
DusK jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lanzaro looks gassed!
Lanzaro avoids a punch combination nicely.

Oooooh!!! DusK jr has knocked Lanzaro down with a huge combo! DusK jr steps away and waves a wobbly Lanzaro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lanzaro dodges the punch combination from DusK jr.
DusK jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lanzaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DusK jr throws a hook but Lanzaro avoids it easily.
DusK jr misses with a hook. Lanzaro ducked under it nicely.
Lanzaro shoots and misses
and DusK jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DusK jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DusK jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lanzaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DusK jr's guard.
DusK jr trying to control the position.
DusK jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanzaro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
DusK jr wants to stand but Lanzaro is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DusK jr throws a looping overhand right but Lanzaro ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from DusK jr. Lanzaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
DusK jr misses with a double jab.
DusK jr tries to score with a low kick but Lanzaro moves his leg out of the way.
Lanzaro tries to clinch up.
Lanzaro ducks under a wild hook from DusK jr.
Lanzaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

DusK jr moves into range and clinches up with Lanzaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DusK jr is pressed up against the cage. Lanzaro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DusK jr down to the mat. DusK jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cyrus DusK jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lanzaro.
DusK jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lanzaro counters with a shoot takedown. DusK jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Lanzaro wanted to stand there but DusK jr had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Freddy Lanzaro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lanzaro defending well as DusK jr loads up on a big left hand.
Lanzaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lanzaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DusK jr throws a leg kick

and Lanzaro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lanzaro.
DusK jr controls Lanzaro momentarily but Lanzaro frees himself.
DusK jr wants to stand up but Lanzaro is controlling him.
Lanzaro is breathing heavily.
DusK jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DusK jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lanzaro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on DusK jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
DusK jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DusK jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lanzaro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lanzaro stands up from mount. Strange move.
DusK jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lanzaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lanzaro wants it to stay on the feet.
DusK jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DusK jr throws a low kick but Lanzaro moves out of range easily.
Lanzaro tries to clinch but DusK jr moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DusK jr tries to clinch but Lanzaro moves out of range.
Lanzaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Lanzaro with that takedown attempt.
DusK jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DusK jr shoots and misses

and Lanzaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lanzaro gets to his feet. DusK jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
DusK jr throws a left and a right that both miss

so Lanzaro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lanzaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Lanzaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A big left from DusK jr misses.
DusK jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Lanzaro. Lanzaro gets slowly back to his feet.
DusK jr closes the distance but Lanzaro moves to the side

and Lanzaro counters with a shoot takedown. DusK jr fights it but they end up in 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.
DusK jr is looking to stand up but Lanzaro isn't so interested in that idea.
Freddy Lanzaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
DusK jr is trying to keep Lanzaro in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DusK jr is controlling Lanzaro's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lanzaro trying to stand up but can't free himself from DusK jr's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DusK jr looking for a sweep. Not yet DusK jr, not yet.

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.
Lanzaro is standing up over DusK jr. DusK jr looks to escape but Lanzaro dives into side control.
Lanzaro controls the position.
DusK jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
DusK jr wants to get back to his feet but Lanzaro is dominant here and he's now got DusK jr's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanzaro keeps control of the position as DusK jr tries to break free.

Lanzaro is working for a rear naked choke. DusK jr is not defending it well and Lanzaro has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! DusK jr refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of DusK jr's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Lanzaro!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tupac shukar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Yellow. tupac shukar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mega
vs
shukar

168 cm
21
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Mega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, tupac shukar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mega lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mega moves out of range of the strikes.
shukar thows a body shot but no joy.
Mega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mega throws a right and a left that shukar avoids nicely.
shukar throws a hook but Mega avoids it easily.
Mega works over shukar's head and body with a nice combination.
Mega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mega tries to bum rush shukar with a series of wild strikes but shukar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but shukar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mega.
Mega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mega connects with a jab.
shukar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
shukar misses with a looping right.
shukar slips a jab and a cross from Mega.
Mega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega swinging wildly here.
shukar takes a swing at Mega's ribcage but misses.
Mega thows a left - swing and a miss!
shukar misses with a straight right.
Mega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
shukar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mega. shukar does a little dance to reset his feet.
shukar slips under a jab.
Mega connects with a body shot.
Mega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from shukar.
shukar misses the body punch
and Mega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
shukar lands with a hook. Mega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mega jabs at shukar's body.
shukar throws a lazy right hand but Mega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
shukar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mega lands with a nice combination. shukar backs away looking to recover.

It looks like tupac shukar has been cut.
shukar misses with a looping left.
Mega throws out a loose jab but shukar uses good head movement to avoid it.
shukar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
shukar looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
shukar throws a hook but Mega avoids it easily.
Mega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before shukar has time to react.
Mega swings for the body but shukar moves out of range.
shukar misses with an uppercut.
Mega connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent shukar tumbling to the canvas! Mega pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! shukar was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Mega!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Correia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Correia comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning in torment. Marcos Correia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Correia
vs
Staton

210 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcos Correia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Staton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Staton misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staton.
An inside leg kick from Staton misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Correia blocks the leg kick.
Correia fails to land the takedown.
Staton throws a looping overhand right but Correia ducks down to avoid it.
Correia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Correia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Correia looking for a guillotine here but Staton defends easily.

Correia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Staton looking to pass the guard.

Correia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Correia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Staton defends it easily.
Staton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Correia's face as Staton controls the position.
Correia is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Correia keeps working.
Correia taking punishment in the form of punches.
Correia is looking to regain half guard here but Staton keeps moving and retains side control.

Staton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Staton lands a nice forearm strike.
Correia is looking to reverse the position.
Staton just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands a few punches from side control.
Correia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Staton trying to control the position but Correia is working away.
Correia is being controlled here.
Correia is not content to let Staton control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correia taking a bit of punishment here - Staton scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correia tries to improve position but can't.
Staton cracks Correia with a big right hand but Correia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Staton working the ground and pound from side control.
Staton taking a breather here.
Staton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Staton scores with punches from side control.
Staton trying to control the action but Correia is working from the bottom.
Staton lands a few punches from side control.
Correia is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Correia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Correia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Staton connects with a decent elbow.
Staton wants to control but Correia is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some bone on bone action there as Staton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Correia moves away from the strike by Staton.

Staton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Correia was covering up waiting for the punch and Staton finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

Correia looking for a guillotine here but Staton defends easily.
Staton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Correia's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Staton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Staton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Staton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Staton trying to mount his opponent but Correia defends it.
Staton not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Correia actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton trying to mount his opponent but Correia defends it.
Nice strikes from Staton there.

Correia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staton pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Correia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staton pulls his head out easily.
Staton is trying to control the action in half guard but Correia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Staton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Correia!
Staton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Staton content just to control the position here.
Correia is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Staton working for a submission but Correia is keeping him at bay.
Correia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Staton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Staton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Staton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Staton with a couple of short strikes.
Staton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Correia taking shots to the head.
Staton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Correia is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton landing punches.
Staton controlling from the full mount.
Staton lands with some strikes.
Staton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Correia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Staton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Staton content just to control the position here.
Staton landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staton breaks from Correia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jeremy Staton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Correia is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Staton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Staton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Staton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Staton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Staton tries to work over Correia's front leg with a kick but Correia checks it.
Staton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Correia is out of range.
Staton throws a front kick aimed at Correia's knee but Correia avoids it well.
Donk. Staton catches Correia right on the button with a cross.
Correia tries for a takedown but Staton circles away easily
and Staton counters with a nice body shot.
Staton misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Staton has Correia up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton is working Correia over against the cage.
Staton scores with a hook to the body.

Staton has picked Correia up - he's going for a ride! Staton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Staton slows the pace down in half guard.
Staton working over Correia with some ground and pound. Correia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Staton trying to pass the guard but Correia defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Staton in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Staton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Correia actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton not doing much here.
Correia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staton lands with a punch from half guard.
Staton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Correia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Staton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Staton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Staton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Staton trying to pass the guard but Correia defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton trying to control the pace.
Staton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Staton wants to control but Correia is keeping him busy.
Staton slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Staton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Correia misses with a takedown

and Staton counters with a single leg into guard. Correia didn't expect that.
Staton pushing down on Correia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Staton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Staton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marcos Correia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Correia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staton pulls his head out easily.
Staton stalling.

Correia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Staton is pressing down on Correia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Correia is holding on for now.
Staton not doing much here.

Correia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Staton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Staton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Staton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spector Air (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Belov
vs
Air

183 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Belov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spector Air!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov fails with the takedown.
Belov shoots in looking for a takedown but Air manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Air tries to avoid it but Belov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Air to the ground. Air escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Belov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Air circles away.
Nice shot by Air.
Air lands an overhand right.

Belov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Air is trying to stand up here but Belov is controlling him well.
Belov trying to control from half guard but Air is working away.
Air is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov wants to pass the guard but Air is defending well.
Air controlling the position for now.
Air is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belov stops Air from getting back to his feet.
Air avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belov.
Belov lands with a punch from half guard.
Belov stalling.
Belov is looking to advance position but Air won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov is trying to control. Air wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Belov tries to clinch up.
Belov walks into a left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Air keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belov.
Belov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Air swivels and escapes.
Belov is breathing heavily.
Belov looks to land a body kick but Air moved away.
Air checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Air as Belov shoots in.
Air takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Air is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Air sprawls well. Air wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belov gets slowly back to his feet.
Air stuffs the takedown.
Belov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Air jabs at Belov's body.
Spector Air is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Air scores with a jab. Belov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Air scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Air connects with a right hand. Belov shakes it off.
Belov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belov fails with a takedown attempt.
Belov needs to keep his hands up - Air had a free shot at his head there.
Air moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Air as he avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Air - just one landing.
Air lands with a cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov drops his hands momentarily and Air takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Air dips to his left and cracks Belov with an uppercut!
Belov walks into a stiff left hand from Air.
Air is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Air lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Air dips to his left and cracks Belov with an uppercut!
Air has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Air slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Air lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belov doesn't seem phased though.
Air cracks a nice hook into Belov's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Air wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Air finds it's target.
Air lands a jab to Belov's midsection.
Spector Air seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Air darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Air connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belov. Belov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Air lands a jab to Belov's midsection.
Belov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Air.
Air lands a lovely overhand right.
Air lands an overhand right.
Air connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Air lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Air fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Air scores with a punch to the head.
Belov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Air pinned against the cage. Air gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Belov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Air keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Air lands a really nice looking cross but Belov seems unphased.
Belov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Air lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Air.
Belov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Air as he connects with a hook.
Air scores with a body shot.
Air connects with a right hand. Belov shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Air lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belov doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Air catches Belov right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spector Air showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Air lands a nice looking body shot.
Belov dives in and grabs Air's left leg, looking for a takedown. Air pushes down on Belov's head and hops out.
Belov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Air connects with a jab.
Air moves into range and connects with a jab.
Air checks a low kick from Belov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belov.
Air scores with a jab 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!
Belov walks into a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Air catches Belov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Air lands a jab to the nose.
Belov shoots in for a takedown but Air shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Belov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Air connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Air.
Air tests Belov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Air throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belov takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Air connects with a nice looking jab.
Belov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belov ducks right into an uppercut from Air.
Air cracks a nice hook into Belov's ribs.
Belov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Air pinned against the cage. Air gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Air connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belov momentarily.
Good exchange - Air coming out on top.
Air cracks Belov with an open hand slap.
Belov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Air scores with the left hand. Belov knows he should have avoided that one.
Belov shoots for a takedown but Air saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Air sizes up Belov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Air jabs Belov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Air lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Air uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belov has time to react.
Air stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Air wants it to stay on the feet.
Belov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Air but Air pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice jab there from Air.
Spector Air is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Air connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Air lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Air clobbers Belov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alexander Belov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Air throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spector Air comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Air 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spector Air!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tony montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bradstone
vs
montana

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Bradstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, tony montana!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
montana misses with a wild combination.
Bradstone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bradstone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. montana was covering up waiting for the punch and Bradstone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bradstone wants to pass the guard but montana is keeping the position.
Bradstone passes into half guard.
Bradstone is looking to advance position but montana won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bradstone lands a nice short elbow.
Bradstone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bradstone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bradstone controlling the pace.
Bradstone 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.
montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bradstone.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if montana can do anything to dispel that myth.
montana tries to kick Bradstone off but Bradstone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
montana looks gassed!
Still in half guard, Bradstone seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone moves nicely into side control.

Bradstone is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. montana is trying to escape and Bradstone transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and montana is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bradstone! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Bradstone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gracie
vs
Rogers

182 cm
25
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
164 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rogers pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Rogers in his guard.
Rogers trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Rogers wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gracie's closed guard. He's half up but Gracie has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gracie pivots and extends the arm, Rogers falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gracie! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Fetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fetch
vs
Rodriguez

180 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Fetch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

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

Fetch scores with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Fetch stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fetch stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fetch advances to half guard.
Fetch not doing much here.
Fetch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to escape.
Fetch stalling.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fetch.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fetch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fetch wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fetch in particular looking to stall.
Rodriguez looks gassed!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Fetch wasn't doing enough on the ground.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rodriguez enables Fetch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rodriguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fetch 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Fetch stands and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fetch happy to just control the position for now.
Rodriguez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here as Fetch stalls from top position.
Rodriguez bucks up and tries to throw Fetch off but instead Fetch has got his back!

Fetch is persistently looking for the submission but Rodriguez is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fetch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Rodriguez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Fetch is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rodriguez is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Fetch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eiki Daikaura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eiki Daikaura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daikaura
vs
Hilton

170 cm
28
139 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

178 cm
22
166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eiki Daikaura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daikaura has managed to clinch.
Daikaura has Hilton pushed against the cage.
Daikaura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hilton is trying to drag Daikaura to the mat but Daikaura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Daikaura.
Hilton jumps guard but Daikaura stands there with Hilton around his waist. Hilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daikaura looking to throw knees to the head but Hilton is blocking nicely.
Hilton goes for a takedown attempt but Daikaura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eiki Daikaura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Hilton.
Daikaura misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daikaura throws a right and a left that Hilton avoids nicely.
Hilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daikaura but Daikaura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daikaura ducks under a wild hook from Hilton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hilton misses the shot to the body.
Daikaura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daikaura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hilton moves away.
Hilton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daikaura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hilton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daikaura can pounce on him.
Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Hilton.
Daikaura lands a really nice looking cross but Hilton seems unphased.
Hilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Daikaura tenderised Hilton's leg. Hilton is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura throws a head kick that Hilton semi-blocks.
Daikaura tries to clinch there but Hilton circles away.
Daikaura misses with a low kick.
Hilton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daikaura avoids the body shot from Hilton.
Hilton looks to score with a jab to the body but Daikaura is just out of range.
Daikaura dodges the punch combination from Hilton.

Hilton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hilton showed some decent athleticism there.
Daikaura keeping hold of Hilton's head, controlling as best he can.

Hilton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura controlling the position well.
Daikaura wants to get back to his feet.
Daikaura is doing well to control the position and prevent Hilton from advancing to side control.
Hilton prevents Daikaura from improving his position.
Hilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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.

Hilton seems to be looking for submissions.
Hilton is trying to control. Daikaura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daikaura trying to control from the bottom.
Hilton is trying to control. Daikaura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hilton is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hilton checks a leg kick nicely.
Daikaura misses with a double jab
and Hilton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daikaura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eiki Daikaura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton moves out of range easily.
Daikaura tries to clinch up but Hilton circles away and keeps his distance.
Hilton lands a jab to Daikaura's midsection.
Hilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daikaura but Daikaura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton moves out of range easily.
Hilton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hilton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daikaura rather than just go for the knockout.
Daikaura darts in trying to clinch
and Hilton counters with a straight right hand.
Hilton throws the left hand but Daikaura avoids the punch easily.

Hilton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daikaura was covering up waiting for the punch and Hilton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Daikaura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikaura wants to stand but Hilton is controlling the position.
Daikaura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daikaura keeping moving, preventing Hilton from controlling successfully.
Hilton prevents Daikaura from getting back to his feet.
Daikaura is trying to control the position but Hilton postures up.
Hilton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.

We're going to have a standup here because Eiki Daikaura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hilton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hilton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daikaura defending well though.
Hilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hilton wants to control but Daikaura is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hilton connects with a nice short shot to Daikaura's temple.
Daikaura is staying active underneath Hilton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daikaura tries to kick Hilton off but Hilton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hilton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daikaura defending well though.
Hilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daikaura's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hilton is looking to advance position but Daikaura won't allow it.
Hilton wants to control but Daikaura is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Luke Hilton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hilton throws a right and a left that Daikaura avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daikaura tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Hilton.
Daikaura tries to clinch up.
Hilton misses with a few strikes there.
Hilton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daikaura to score with a decent uppercut.
Hilton misses with a body shot
and Daikaura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hilton's knee momentarily.

Daikaura moves into the clinch.
Hilton tries to pull guard but Daikaura won't allow it.
Daikaura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hilton avoids it.
Daikaura stalling against the cage.
Daikaura lands with a left to the head.
Hilton can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Hilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Daikaura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daikaura throws a nice looking combination but Hilton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daikaura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luke Hilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daikaura tries to clinch but Hilton moves out of range.
Hilton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daikaura lands a leg kick that knocks Hilton off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton fails to land the takedown.
Daikaura misses with a hook. Hilton ducked under it nicely.
Daikaura tries to clinch there but Hilton circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikaura throws out a leg kick but Hilton moves out of range and Daikaura only half commits.
A big right from Hilton misses.
A head kick misses from Daikaura.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daikaura.
Daikaura wants to clinch up but Hilton keeps it at a distance.
Hilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hilton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daikaura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hilton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Daikaura holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daikaura is pressed up against the cage. Hilton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daikaura down to the mat. Daikaura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eiki Daikaura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Hilton.
Hilton shoots in but Daikaura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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.
Hilton blocks a head kick by Daikaura.
Hilton misses the jab.
Daikaura slips a straight right by Hilton.
Daikaura tries to clinch up.
Daikaura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hilton fails with the takedown.
Daikaura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daikaura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Daikaura.
Hilton thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hilton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Daikaura closes the distance and pushes Hilton back into the cage.
Daikaura lands an uppercut.
Daikaura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hilton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hilton wants a takedown but no success here.
Daikaura taking a breather.
Daikaura scores with a knee to the head.
Daikaura has Hilton pushed against the cage.
Hilton has Daikaura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daikaura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hilton is keeping busy.
Hilton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daikaura tries a knee to the head but Hilton blocks it.
Daikaura stalling in the clinch but Hilton improves position.
Hilton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daikaura throws an elbow but it misses.
Daikaura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daikaura throws a punch but it's blocked by Hilton.
Daikaura taking a breather.
Daikaura misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daikaura with a knee to the head.
Hilton can't get the takedown.
Daikaura with a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Hilton!