GAMMA: Contenders #59 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Oripoularis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kenneth (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!

Oripoularis
vs
Kenneth

188 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
206 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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, Alexander Oripoularis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Kenneth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oripoularis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kenneth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oripoularis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oripoularis with the ground and pound but Kenneth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oripoularis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oripoularis postures up.
Oripoularis throws a strike but Kenneth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oripoularis has his hands on Kenneth's head, controlling the position.
Oripoularis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenneth throwing strikes from guard but Oripoularis blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenneth preventing the sweep.
Oripoularis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oripoularis has Kenneth pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oripoularis is trying to keep Kenneth in close.
Kenneth trying to control but Oripoularis is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Oripoularis just wasn't active enough.
Kenneth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Oripoularis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kenneth to the mat! Kenneth manages to get full guard.
Oripoularis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oripoularis throws a strike but Kenneth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth trying to control the position from guard on top but Oripoularis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenneth wanted to stand there but Oripoularis had control of the position.
Kenneth looks gassed!
Oripoularis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oripoularis has his hands on Kenneth's head, controlling the position.
Oripoularis wants to stand but Kenneth is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth wants to control from the top but Oripoularis keeps moving.
Oripoularis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenneth on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ken Kenneth was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kenneth throws an off balance right hand

and Oripoularis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oripoularis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oripoularis throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oripoularis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenneth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oripoularis is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenneth has wrist control.
Oripoularis works over Kenneth with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenneth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oripoularis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kenneth.
Oripoularis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oripoularis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oripoularis tries to hold on but Kenneth postures up.
Kenneth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Oripoularis dominated that round.
That's time! Oripoularis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kenneth falls off balance throwing a combination

and Oripoularis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oripoularis lands strikes from half guard.
Kenneth is looking to control Oripoularis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kenneth avoid being mounted?
Oripoularis with the ground and pound but Kenneth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kenneth has momentary wrist control but Oripoularis slips an elbow through the middle.
Oripoularis throwing strikes from guard but Kenneth blocks nicely.
Oripoularis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oripoularis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kenneth's head.
Oripoularis throwing strikes from guard but Kenneth blocks nicely.
Kenneth is breathing heavily.
Oripoularis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oripoularis postures up in Kenneth's guard and throws a big left but Kenneth blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oripoularis throws a strike but Kenneth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kenneth trying to control the position from guard on top but Oripoularis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oripoularis pulls Kenneth in close to prevent any damage.
Oripoularis looking to control.
Oripoularis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oripoularis tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oripoularis wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenneth postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Oripoularis.
Kenneth swings widly with a right hand

and Oripoularis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenneth won't be happy with that.
Kenneth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oripoularis cracks Kenneth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oripoularis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kenneth parries the strikes from Oripoularis easily there. Oripoularis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kenneth to escape.
Kenneth parries the strikes from Oripoularis easily there. Oripoularis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kenneth to escape.
Oripoularis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oripoularis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Oripoularis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Oripoularis crashes against the mat.
Oripoularis scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis throws a strike aimed at the side of Kenneth's head but Kenneth avoids it well.
Oripoularis in side control, throwing shots but Kenneth defends.
Kenneth defending against the ground and pound.
Oripoularis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kenneth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kenneth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oripoularis lands a nice forearm strike.
Kenneth parries the strikes from Oripoularis easily there. Oripoularis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kenneth to escape.
Kenneth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oripoularis.
Oripoularis in side control, throwing shots but Kenneth defends.
Kenneth dodges the ground and pound from Oripoularis.
Kenneth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oripoularis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Oripoularis crashes against the mat.
Oripoularis wants to stand but Kenneth is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kenneth is looking to regain half guard here but Oripoularis keeps moving and retains side control.
Oripoularis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oripoularis throws an elbow but Kenneth slips to the side and avoids it well.
Oripoularis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kenneth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oripoularis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oripoularis cracks Kenneth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kenneth can't do much from the bottom here.
Kenneth pushes Oripoularis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Oripoularis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenneth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oripoularis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Oripoularis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Oripoularis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Oripoularis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kenneth wants to hold on but Oripoularis pushes him away.
Oripoularis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oripoularis lands a big elbow.
Kenneth is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kenneth is trying to escape the mount.
Oripoularis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oripoularis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kenneth blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Oripoularis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oripoularis landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oripoularis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Oripoularis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Oripoularis.
Oripoularis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Oripoularis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oripoularis working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Kenneth is rocked!
Oripoularis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kenneth is still in real trouble! Can Oripoularis finish him?
Oripoularis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oripoularis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oripoularis landing strikes from the mount and Kenneth is in trouble!
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!
Oripoularis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kenneth tries to hold on but Oripoularis pushes him away.
Kenneth really wants to buck Oripoularis off and get back to his feet.
Kenneth seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oripoularis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oripoularis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Oripoularis landing punches.
Oripoularis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oripoularis lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenneth tries to hold on but Oripoularis pushes him away.
Oripoularis punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Oripoularis.
Oripoularis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kenneth tries to hold on but Oripoularis postures up.
Oripoularis throws some wild stikes that Kenneth manages to avoid easily.
Alexander Oripoularis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oripoularis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenneth blocking the ground and pound.
Oripoularis throwing strikes here but Kenneth is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oripoularis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oripoularis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oripoularis avoids the attempt from Kenneth to control.
Oripoularis thowing shots but they're missing.
Oripoularis dominating with strikes here.
Oripoularis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kenneth?
Oripoularis with the ground and pound from mount.
Oripoularis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kenneth can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Kenneth really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Oripoularis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kenneth's face.
Kenneth is looking to get to half guard.
Oripoularis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oripoularis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ken Kenneth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenneth is looking to get to half guard.
Kenneth is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kenneth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oripoularis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alexander Oripoularis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenneth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Oripoularis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oripoularis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Oripoularis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Loher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Chambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambler has chosen Kim as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Chambler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Loher
vs
Chambler

190 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
228 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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, Michael Loher!
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, Mike Chambler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chambler looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fight stays on the outside here - Loher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chambler sprawls well. Chambler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loher gets slowly back to his feet.
Loher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loher scores with a hook.

Loher takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loher's efforts to push away.

Loher drags the fight down to the ground.
Loher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chambler!
Chambler is squirming around, avoiding Loher's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loher landing strikes from the mount.
Loher blocks Chambler's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Chambler is in a horrible position here. Loher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chambler is desperately trying to improve his position but Loher has a good base and remains in mount.
Loher with good strikes from the mount here!
Loher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Loher trying to control but Chambler is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chambler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Loher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chambler is looking to escape.
Chambler can't escape the position.
Chambler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Loher lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Loher looking to secure an arm triangle but Chambler defends it well.
BOOM! Loher connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Loher.
Chambler tries to reverse the position but Loher maintains control.
Loher looking to control but Chambler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chambler's face.
Loher dominating with strikes here.
Loher landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loher with shots to the head and body - Chambler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Loher content just to control the position here.
Loher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chambler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loher trying to control but Chambler is having none of it.
Chambler is looking to get to half guard.
Loher scoring with strikes but Chambler is staying in there.
Loher working Chambler over with strikes here.
Loher wants to control the pace but Chambler is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Loher working for a submission but Chambler is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Loher 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.

Loher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Loher.
Loher misses with a takedown attempt - Chambler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambler circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Loher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chambler wants it to stay on the feet.
Loher throws a head kick that Chambler semi-blocks.
A jab lands there for Loher.
Michael Loher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chambler is fending him off so far but Loher persists. Nope, Chambler circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Chambler. No joy for Loher on that attempt.
Loher misses with a takedown attempt - Chambler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loher lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chambler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Loher throws a head kick but Chambler moves out of range.
Loher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chambler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loher somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loher moves into the clinch.
Loher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chambler pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Loher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chambler uses from the top position.
Chambler throwing strikes from guard but Loher blocks nicely.
Loher is trying to keep Chambler in close.
Loher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chambler is one step ahead there.
Loher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chambler preventing the sweep.
Loher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chambler!
Loher trying to control but Chambler is having none of it.
Chambler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loher trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loher is really struggling to control Chambler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chambler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Loher. What's that going to do exactly?
Loher tries to control but Chambler wriggling away.
Loher is landing with some decent strikes but Chambler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Loher content just to control the position here.
Loher landing strikes, looking to finish!
Loher wants to control the pace but Chambler is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chambler can do anything to dispel that myth.

Loher working for a guillotine from mount but Chambler is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Loher tries to control but Chambler wriggling away.
Loher with shots to the head and body - Chambler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Loher working the ground and pound effectively.
Loher landing punches.
Loher breaks from Chambler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Loher looking to control but Chambler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Loher dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Loher tries to clinch up but Chambler circles away and keeps his distance.
Chambler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Loher misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike Chambler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loher closes the distance and clinches up with Chambler, looking for a takedown. Loher pushes Chambler against the cage but Chambler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Loher.

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

Loher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chambler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chambler is looking for a sweep. Loher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michael Loher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chambler's head.
Chambler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Loher is keen to just control but Chambler is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Loher wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Loher tries to clinch but Chambler is having none of it.
Loher tries to clinch but Chambler moves out of range.
Loher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chambler's waist but Chambler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loher off to one side.
Loher lands a right hook to the body.
Chambler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Loher.
Loher throws a leg kick which misses Chambler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chambler tries to avoid it.
Loher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Loher closes the distance and pushes Chambler back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loher tries to circle away but Chambler has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loher.

Loher manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chambler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loher working a defensive guard here.
Chambler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Loher pulls Chambler in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Loher.
Loher shoots for a double leg takedown but Chambler sprawls well. He's pushed Loher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Loher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Loher clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loher gets control of Chambler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Loher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Loher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambler.
Loher is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chambler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Chambler has gone for a leg lock! Loher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chambler's guard.
Mike Chambler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Loher postures up in Chambler's guard and throws a big left but Chambler blocks it.
Loher wants to control from the top but Chambler keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambler trying to strike off his back.
Loher is stalling in the full guard.
Loher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chambler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loher 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.
Loher wants to control from the top but Chambler keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michael Loher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Michael Loher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Loher.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Loher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Loher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash HIt Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Scott
vs
HIt Man

195 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

210 cm
20
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Scott!
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, Flash HIt Man!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott stuns HIt Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

HIt Man feints and as Scott raises his hands in defense, HIt Man changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Scott wants to finish this one by submission but HIt Man is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Scott.
HIt Man has given up his back here. Will Scott look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott has HIt Man flattened out and is raining down punches.
HIt Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott throwing wild punches that miss their target.
I really don't envy HIt Man right now.
HIt Man trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Scott misses with an elbow to the head.

Scott working for a choke but HIt Man is defending well.
Scott missing with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scott patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
HIt Man trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
Scott punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HIt Man looks gassed!

Scott has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, HIt Man has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott tightening his grip on HIt Man, looking for the choke.
Scott 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.

Scott is persistently looking for the submission but HIt Man is defending it well.
HIt Man looking very determined here, making life difficult for Scott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

HIt Man showing good submission defense here.
HIt Man tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Scott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scott scores with a jab to the jaw.
HIt Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
HIt Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
HIt Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
HIt Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
HIt Man blocks a head kick by Scott.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott lands a head kick. HIt Man smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Flash HIt Man has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scott. HIt Man shrugs it off though.
Jab, jab by Scott - just one landing.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but HIt Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Scott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt HIt Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
HIt Man is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scott.
HIt Man is breathing heavily.

Scott shoots in and bounces HIt Man off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if HIt Man can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but HIt Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scott wants to control from the top but HIt Man keeps moving.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Walter Scott.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott misses with a head kick.
HIt Man cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
Walter Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HIt Man tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
HIt Man dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
HIt Man wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HIt Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Scott clinches up with HIt Man and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
HIt Man tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walter Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flash HIt Man.
Scott lands with a kick to the temple. HIt Man shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scott throws a nice looking combination but HIt Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott lands a nice leg kick that just misses HIt Man's sensitive parts.
Scott tries to bum rush HIt Man with a series of wild strikes but HIt Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
HIt Man misses with a combination

and Scott counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott connects with a leg kick. HIt Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scott lands a two punch combo.
Nice shot by Scott.
Scott's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Scott duly obliges.
HIt Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
HIt Man has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a two punch combo.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but HIt Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scott throws a combination that misses

and HIt Man counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Scott!
Scott regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HIt Man is looking to stall here but Scott recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Scott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Flash HIt Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walter Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
HIt Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
HIt Man misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott throws a left and a right that both miss

and HIt Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott looking to stall.
HIt Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a body punch but HIt Man moves out of range.
Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by HIt Man.

HIt Man closes the distance and clinches.
HIt Man tries to break the clinch but Scott is controlling the position.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but HIt Man blocks with his arms.

Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but HIt Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Scott is looking to slow HIt Man down with leg kicks.
Scott throws a one two combo.
Scott connects with a good right hand that stumbles HIt Man. HIt Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but HIt Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Scott moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps HIt Man's head back.
Scott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
HIt Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scott misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Scott misses

and HIt Man moves into the clinch.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott looking to slow down the pace here.
Scott tries to break free but HIt Man pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walter Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flash HIt Man.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
HIt Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HIt Man.
Scott wants to break free but HIt Man has control.
HIt Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Scott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Scott scores with a nice short uppercut.

Scott breaks the clinch.
HIt Man slips a jab and a cross from Scott.

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.
HIt Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
HIt Man misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flash HIt Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
HIt Man misses with a head kick.

Scott gets a clinch.
HIt Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott lands a shoulder strike.
Scott is trying to push HIt Man away but HIt Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walter Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
HIt Man lands with a light punch inside.
HIt Man misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Scott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Joe
vs
Darko

205 cm
27
255 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

195 cm
24
285 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Bubba Joe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joe finds it's way round the side to connect with Darko's head.
Joe scores with a decent looking hook.
Darko misses with a lunging right hand
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darko doesn't seem bothered though.
Joe connects with a crisp jab.
Darko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side.
Darko looks gassed!
Joe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joe lands a jab to the nose.
Joe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joe throws a right hand that Darko ducks under and follows up with a left that Darko also avoids with ease.
Joe throws a series of punches but Darko avoids them all with ease.
Joe throws a shot to the body.
Joe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body kick from Joe.
Danga de danga de dang - Joe scores with a four punch combination!

Joe drops Darko with a beautiful combination! Darko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joe is looking for the KO!

Darko is rocked!
Joe catches Darko with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Darko forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Joe!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sanchez Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Chris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sanchez Jr
vs
Chris

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Sanchez 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, Paul Chris!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chris goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris with a poor takedown

and Sanchez Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chris's guard.
Sanchez Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Chris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chris's guard.
Sanchez Jr moves into full mount! Chris won't be happy about that!
Sanchez Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Sanchez Jr tries to control but Chris wriggling away.
Sanchez Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Chris is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris wants to control but Sanchez Jr is having none of it.
Sanchez Jr landing strikes from the mount and Chris is in trouble!
Chris holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sanchez Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sanchez Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chris is looking to escape.
Sanchez Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chris avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sanchez Jr.
Sanchez Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chris is looking to escape.
Sanchez Jr content just to control the position here.
Sanchez Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Sanchez Jr misses with a head shot.
Sanchez Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris tries to hold on but Sanchez Jr postures up.
Sanchez Jr content just to control the position here.
Sanchez Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chris is looking to escape.
Sanchez Jr controlling his opponent.

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.

Roberto Sanchez Jr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sanchez Jr lands with a good body shot.
Chris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Roberto Sanchez Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Chris.
Sanchez Jr connects with the punch.
Chris misses with a takedown

and Sanchez Jr counters by moving into the clinch.

Chris breaks the clinch.
Chris swings away with a body shot that misses

and Sanchez Jr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chris's guard now.
Sanchez Jr stops Chris from standing up.
Sanchez Jr lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chris with a poor takedown

and Sanchez Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Chris fights it but they end up in guard.
Chris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez Jr defending well though.
Roberto Sanchez Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chris.
Chris thows a big elbow that misses.
Chris postures up in Sanchez Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez Jr blocks it.
Chris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez Jr has momentary wrist control but Chris slips an elbow through the middle.
Chris trying to control but Sanchez Jr is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris cracks Sanchez Jr with a solid left hand.
Chris is working Sanchez Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanchez Jr keeping moving, preventing Chris from controlling successfully.
Sanchez Jr is trying to keep Chris in close.
Chris scoring with some ground and pound.
Chris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chris lands a couple of digs.
Chris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez Jr's head.
Chris slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris working over Sanchez Jr with some ground and pound. Sanchez Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez Jr is trying to maintain the position but Chris is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez Jr has hold of Chris's hands but Chris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Chris connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez Jr's temple.
Chris drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez Jr's head.
Ground and pound from Chris.
Sanchez Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Chris sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris slips a nice elbow through Sanchez Jr's hands, connecting with Sanchez Jr's forehead.
Chris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chris lands strikes from half guard.
Chris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chris drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez Jr's head.
Chris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez Jr's head.
Chris 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.
Chris is keen to just control but Sanchez Jr is a slippery customer.
Chris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Chris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanchez Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chris.
Chris lands strikes from half guard.
Chris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Chris there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Chris 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! This is the final round!

Chris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chris somewhat.
Chris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sanchez Jr counters by clinching up.
Sanchez Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chris wants to break free but Sanchez Jr has control.

Sanchez Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roberto Sanchez Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Chris.

Sanchez Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chris working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris keeping moving, preventing Sanchez Jr from controlling successfully.
Chris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Chris was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Chris scores with a takedown into Sanchez Jr's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chris scoring with some ground and pound.
Chris won't allow Sanchez Jr to get back to his feet.
Chris is working Sanchez Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chris cracks Sanchez Jr with a solid left hand.
Chris trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chris cracks Sanchez Jr with a solid left hand.
Sanchez Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chris trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chris wants to control from the top but Sanchez Jr keeps moving.
Chris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Chris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chris cracks Sanchez Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez Jr is fending him off so far but Chris persists. Nope, Sanchez Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris tries for a takedown but Sanchez Jr circles away easily
and Sanchez Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chris is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sanchez Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chris misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Kendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agrippa Kohr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Kendo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kendo
vs
Kohr

189 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

181 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Kendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agrippa Kohr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kohr misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kendo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kendo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kendo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kohr is just riding it out for now. Kendo eventually gives up the hold.
Kendo is looking to take a break and control but Kohr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kendo prevents Kohr from improving his position.

Kendo seems to be looking for submissions.

Kendo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kendo seems to be looking for submissions.
Kendo passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo working away.

Kendo tries for a kimura but Kohr is defending well.
Kohr is trying to improve his position.

Kendo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kohr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kendo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kohr looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kendo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kohr is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kendo lets go of the hold and Kohr can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mo Kendo!

C
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FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Main event

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

Winchester
vs
Bader

185 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Bader!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winchester.
A head kick misses from Winchester.
Bader misses with a combination
and Winchester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bader shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winchester eats them both and turns towards Bader to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bader lunges at Winchester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winchester's hand.
Winchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Winchester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darth Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader lands a nice shot to the body.
Bader rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winchester counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader works Winchester's body with a nice hook.
Winchester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bader wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Winchester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bader.
Nice defenses there by Winchester.
Winchester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Bader. That snapped Winchester's head back.
Winchester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winchester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester wants to clinch.
Bader tries to bum rush Winchester with a series of wild strikes but Winchester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winchester wants to clinch.
Bader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Bader takes a swing at Winchester's ribcage but misses.
Bader getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bader swats away the attempt to clinch by Winchester.
Bader fails to land with a series of punches.

Winchester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bader is pushing Winchester up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but Bader blocks with his arms.
Bader misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bader blocks it with crossed arms.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.

Bader breaks the clinch.
Bader blocks a head kick by Winchester.
Bader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bader lands a head shot.
Bader 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.
Bader misses with the combination.
Winchester tries to clinch
and Bader counters with a left 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!
Bader misses with a low kick.
Bader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bader throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Winchester stumbling backwards into the cage! Winchester bounces back off the cage towards Bader, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Bader lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Bader celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darth Bader!