GAMMA #19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dax MaCauley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Trinita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca Trinita told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

MaCauley
vs
Trinita

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

186 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dax MaCauley!
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, Luca Trinita!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinita keeps the fight on the outside.
MaCauley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Trinita scores a takedown into full mount!
MaCauley really wants to buck Trinita off and get back to his feet.

Trinita get's back to his feet.
MaCauley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

MaCauley moves into the clinch.

MaCauley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Trinita is looking to reverse the position.

MaCauley stands up.
MaCauley tries to clinch there but Trinita circles away.
Trinita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dax MaCauley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MaCauley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MaCauley darts in and clinches Trinita up against the cage.
MaCauley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

MaCauley instigates a clinch.
MaCauley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MaCauley wants to break the clinch but can't.
MaCauley wants to break free but Trinita has control.
MaCauley wants to break free but Trinita has control.

Trinita breaks the clinch.
Trinita tries to close the distance and clinch but MaCauley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dax MaCauley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trinita fails to land the takedown.

Trinita instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Trinita.
Trinita makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Trinita has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MaCauley uses from the top position.
Trinita 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.
MaCauley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trinita's guard.
MaCauley is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MaCauley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MaCauley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A left and a right from MaCauley both land. Nice combination.

Trinita shoots in and bounces MaCauley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Trinita stands and steps away. MaCauley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Trinita scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Trinita looking to control but MaCauley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trinita landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaCauley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
MaCauley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Trinita cracks MaCauley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
MaCauley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
MaCauley tries to buck Trinita off but Trinita takes his back!
Trinita punches the canvas rather than the man.
Trinita slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Trinita trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MaCauley is trying to get back to his feet but Trinita has full control of the position and if anything, MaCauley has just worked his way into a worse spot.

MaCauley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

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.

Trinita has his opponent's back but MaCauley is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Trinita.
Trinita is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MaCauley.
Trinita shoots in for a takedown but MaCauley shows good takedown defense.
Dax MaCauley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Trinita.
Trinita closes this distance looking for a takedown but MaCauley circles away.
Trinita shoots in for a double leg but MaCauley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trinita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MaCauley counters with a one-two to the body.
Trinita on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Trinita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trinita passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MaCauley!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trinita controlling from the full mount.
Trinita takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luca Trinita will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

MaCauley closes the distance and clinches.

MaCauley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MaCauley throws a leg kick but Trinita moved away.
MaCauley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MaCauley falls off balance throwing a combination

and Trinita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MaCauley's guard.
MaCauley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trinita trying to control the position from guard on top but MaCauley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MaCauley wants to stand and escape but Trinita is having none of it.
Trinita would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

MaCauley pushes Trinita off and scrambles back to his feet.
MaCauley is looking to clinch but Trinita is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinita closes the distance looking to clinch

and MaCauley counters by moving into the clinch.

Trinita successfully pulls guard.

MaCauley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Trinita is breathing heavily.
MaCauley connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from MaCauley misses.
MaCauley looks to clinch

and Trinita counters with a shoot takedown. MaCauley fights it but they end up in guard.
Trinita passes MaCauley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trinita wants to get back to his feet.
MaCauley is looking to escape.
MaCauley is trying to escape back to his feet but Trinita uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaCauley wants to get back to his feet.

MaCauley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Trinita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MaCauley is fending him off so far but Trinita persists. Nope, MaCauley circles away and we're back to standing.

MaCauley moves into range and clinches up with Trinita.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MaCauley is trying to break free.

MaCauley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MaCauley throws a head kick that misses.
Trinita is looking to clinch but MaCauley is avoiding it.
MaCauley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trinita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MaCauley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - MaCauley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinita is looking to clinch but MaCauley is avoiding it.
Trinita tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

MaCauley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trinita wants a takedown but no success here.
MaCauley stops a takedown attempt from Trinita.
Dax MaCauley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Trinita.
Trinita holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Trinita on the inside.
Trinita lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trinita prevents MaCauley from breaking the clinch.
Trinita prevents MaCauley from breaking the clinch.
MaCauley wants to break free but Trinita has control.

Trinita breaks from the clinch.
MaCauley loads up on a big right hand but Trinita slips the punch.
Trinita throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trinita slips under a jab from MaCauley.
MaCauley stuffs the takedown attempt from Trinita. Trinita gets slowly back to his feet.
MaCauley throws a lazy body kick

and Trinita counters with a shoot takedown. MaCauley fights it but they end up in guard.
Trinita pushes down on MaCauley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaCauley tries to kick Trinita off but Trinita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trinita is nestled in close to MaCauley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
MaCauley wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trinita wants to lay and pray for a moment but MaCauley keeps working.
Trinita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

MaCauley has one foot on Trinita's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MaCauley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MaCauley tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Trinita counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luca Trinita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Trinita tries to clinch up

and MaCauley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MaCauley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

Trinita shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trinita showed some decent athleticism there.
Trinita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MaCauley tries to kick Trinita off but Trinita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trinita is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, MaCauley has managed to free his arm - good work.
MaCauley looks like he's trying to stand up.

MaCauley kicks off Trinita and gets to his feet.
MaCauley scores with a sloppy right hand. Trinita should have avoided that one.
MaCauley throws a nice outside leg kick.
MaCauley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Trinita is rocked!

It looks like Luca Trinita has been cut.
MaCauley lands with a big right hook that stumbles Trinita - he's out on his feet here! MaCauley follows up with another monster hook that separates Trinita from consciousness! Trinita falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! MaCauley stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dax MaCauley!

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 Stump Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morbid comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Stump Morbid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donald Drysdale's chin.

Morbid
vs
Drysdale

170 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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, Stump Morbid!
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, Donald Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morbid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morbid shoots in but Drysdale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drysdale slips under a jab.
Drysdale darts in trying to clinch

and Morbid counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Drysdale's guard now.
Morbid is working Drysdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morbid stopping the sweep attempt from Drysdale.
Morbid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morbid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drysdale's head.
Drysdale trying to keep a closed guard but Morbid is proving a slippery customer.
Morbid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morbid wants to control but Drysdale is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbid looks up at the clock and then as Drysdale takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Morbid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Drysdale is rocked!
Morbid has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drysdale!
Drysdale is still in real trouble! Can Morbid finish him?
A nice elbow there by Morbid.
Drysdale taking shots to the head.
Morbid dominating with strikes here.
Drysdale looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drysdale in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morbid lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Drysdale that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Morbid working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morbid raining down shots from the mount!
Morbid punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morbid lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morbid cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morbid lands with some strikes.
Drysdale taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbid working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morbid 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.
Drysdale trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morbid avoids the attempt from Drysdale to control.
Drysdale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morbid kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Drysdale is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Morbid raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BOOM! Morbid connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Morbid.
Drysdale manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drysdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Drysdale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morbid lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morbid trying to control the action but Drysdale is working from the bottom.

Drysdale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morbid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drysdale is staying active underneath Morbid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morbid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morbid winds up and cracks Drysdale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Morbid is nestled in close to Drysdale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morbid is nestled in close to Drysdale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Morbid lands strikes from half guard.
Morbid frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morbid with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Morbid.
Morbid landing strikes from the mount.
Morbid avoids the attempt from Drysdale to control.
Morbid lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morbid working Drysdale over with strikes here.
Morbid looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Drysdale takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Morbid landing strikes from the mount and Drysdale is in trouble!
Morbid lands a big shot there that rocks Drysdale but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morbid putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Drysdale is desperately trying to improve his position but Morbid has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morbid landing strikes from the mount and Drysdale is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morbid 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.

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

Morbid shoots in and drives through. Drysdale sprawls well.
Morbid shoots for a double leg takedown but Drysdale sprawls well. He's pushed Morbid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morbid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drysdale as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stump Morbid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drysdale stuffs the takedown attempt from Morbid. Morbid gets slowly back to his feet.
Drysdale stuffs the takedown.
Morbid tries for a takedown but Drysdale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drysdale stuffs the takedown attempt from Morbid. Morbid gets slowly back to his feet.
Morbid closes the distance and clinches up with Drysdale, looking for a takedown. Morbid pushes Drysdale against the cage but Drysdale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morbid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drysdale but Drysdale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morbid shoots in for a takedown but Drysdale shows good takedown defense.
Morbid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morbid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Drysdale as Morbid shoots in.
No luck for Morbid with that takedown attempt.
Morbid shoots in but no luck this time.
Morbid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morbid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morbid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drysdale pinned against the cage. Drysdale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morbid.
Morbid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drysdale's waist but Drysdale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morbid off to one side.
Morbid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drysdale circles away.
Horrible takedown by Morbid or perhaps it was just good defense by Drysdale which made him look bad.
Stump Morbid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drysdale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morbid shoots for a double leg takedown but Drysdale sprawls well. He's pushed Morbid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donald Drysdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morbid has a takedown stuffed.
Drysdale seems to have recovered his senses.
Morbid connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Drysdale! He's out on his feet! Morbid rushes in and drops Drysdale with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stump Morbid!

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 Justice Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ranson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Evans
vs
Ranson

187 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justice Evans!
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, David Ranson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.

Evans is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ranson is just riding it out for now. Evans eventually gives up the hold.
Evans wants to pass to mount but Ranson is defending the position.
Evans passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ranson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ranson is controlling an arm, preventing Evans from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ranson is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Ranson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Evans is looking to advance position but Ranson won't allow it.
Ranson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is pressing down on Ranson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ranson is holding on for now.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Ranson is working away.
Ranson trying to control but Evans postures up.

Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
Evans wants to free his trapped foot but Ranson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ranson punching from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ranson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped Ranson's head back.

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.
Ranson throws a combination that misses

and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ranson's guard now.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ranson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans pushing down on Ranson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ranson tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Ranson tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Evans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ranson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Ranson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ranson looks gassed!
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Ranson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranson pushes Evans off looking to stand but Evans dives back in and keeps control.

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

Evans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ranson is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ranson avoid being mounted?
Ranson is not content to let Evans control the position.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans works his way into side control.

Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Evans is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ranson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ranson has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ranson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Evans asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Evans 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.

Ranson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ranson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ranson won't be happy with that.

Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ranson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ranson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ranson tries to improve position but can't.

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

Evans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ranson is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ranson is looking to escape.

Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but Ranson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ranson!
Evans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Evans is working for a guillotine from mount but Ranson frees his head quite easily.
Ranson is bucking up trying to escape but Evans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans scoring with strikes but Ranson is staying in there.

Ranson is rocked!
Evans scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ranson is still in real trouble! Can Evans finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranson is in a horrible position here. Evans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Evans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Evans landing strikes from the mount.
Ranson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ranson seems to have recovered his senses.

Evans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Evans working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Evans is working for a guillotine from mount but Ranson frees his head quite easily.

Evans is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ranson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Evans looking to control but Ranson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans raining down shots from the mount!

It looks like David Ranson has been cut.
Ranson is trying to escape the mount but Evans keeps good control and instead manages to take Ranson's back.

Evans is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ranson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Evans has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ranson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Evans doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justice Evans!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gildas Nkunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musa Kesadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gildas Nkunda has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gildas Nkunda seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nkunda
vs
Kesadzija

192 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good in bed

Good takedowns
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gildas Nkunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Musa Kesadzija!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkunda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nkunda as he jumps to the side.

Kesadzija shoots in and bounces Nkunda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kesadzija is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nkunda 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.
Nkunda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kesadzija works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kesadzija prevents Nkunda from improving his position.
Kesadzija throws a strike but Nkunda avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kesadzija throws a big right hand that misses.
Kesadzija controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nkunda wants to improve his position but instead Kesadzija has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesadzija scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Kesadzija there.
Kesadzija seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nkunda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kesadzija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kesadzija is looking to advance position but Nkunda won't allow it.
Nkunda is looking to improve his position.
Kesadzija takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kesadzija takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kesadzija lands a nice short elbow.
Nkunda is trying to maintain the position but Kesadzija is very close to passing his half guard.
Nkunda gets back to full guard.

Nkunda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nkunda is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kesadzija landing with the ground and pound.

Nkunda is rocked!
Kesadzija cracks Nkunda with a solid left hand.
Oh Nkunda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kesadzija with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesadzija content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kesadzija landing some decent shots from guard.
Kesadzija landing with the ground and pound.
Kesadzija is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kesadzija keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nkunda's head.
Kesadzija is pushing down on Nkunda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nkunda is fighting to maintain full guard but Kesadzija has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kesadzija is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kesadzija there.
Kesadzija landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kesadzija is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Kesadzija there.
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. Kesadzija connects with a nice short shot to Nkunda's temple.
Nkunda taking some punishment here, with Kesadzija in his half guard.

Nkunda is defending against the submission attempts here by Kesadzija.
Kesadzija looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kesadzija looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nkunda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kesadzija is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kesadzija scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kesadzija seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kesadzija lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nkunda wants to control but Kesadzija passes into side.
Nkunda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kesadzija landing strikes.
Nkunda taking a bit of punishment here - Kesadzija scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Kesadzija's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kesadzija working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Kesadzija's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nkunda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kesadzija cracks Nkunda with a big elbow.
Kesadzija scores with punches from side control.
Nkunda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kesadzija working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Gildas Nkunda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Kesadzija.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkunda is fending him off so far but Kesadzija persists. Nope, Nkunda circles away and we're back to standing.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija shoots in and drives through. Nkunda sprawls well.
Kesadzija fails with a takedown attempt.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Nkunda. No joy for Kesadzija on that attempt.
Gildas Nkunda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Nkunda as Kesadzija shoots in.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown but Nkunda shows good takedown defense.
Kesadzija has a takedown stuffed.
Kesadzija changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nkunda tries to avoid it but Kesadzija manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nkunda to the ground. Nkunda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kesadzija shoots for a double leg takedown but Nkunda sprawls well. He's pushed Kesadzija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kesadzija tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nkunda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kesadzija is breathing heavily.
Kesadzija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nkunda pinned against the cage. Nkunda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kesadzija shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija fails to land the takedown.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown but Nkunda sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kesadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Nkunda as Kesadzija shoots in.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown.
Kesadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nkunda circles away.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nkunda but Nkunda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kesadzija.
Kesadzija shoots in and drives through. Nkunda sprawls well.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkunda is fending him off so far but Kesadzija persists. Nope, Nkunda circles away and we're back to standing.
Kesadzija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kesadzija fails to land the takedown.
Kesadzija shoots for a double leg takedown but Nkunda sprawls well. He's pushed Kesadzija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown but Nkunda sprawls well.
Kesadzija shoots for a takedown but Nkunda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kesadzija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kesadzija closes the distance and clinches up with Nkunda, looking for a takedown. Kesadzija pushes Nkunda against the cage but Nkunda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kesadzija tries to close the distance and clinch but Nkunda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kesadzija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nkunda pinned against the cage. Nkunda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown attempt from Kesadzija. Kesadzija gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nkunda circles away.
No luck for Kesadzija with that takedown attempt.
Kesadzija tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nkunda swivels and escapes.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nkunda as he jumps to the side.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nkunda as he avoids it easily.
Kesadzija changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nkunda tries to avoid it but Kesadzija manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nkunda to the ground. Nkunda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kesadzija closes the distance and clinches up with Nkunda, looking for a takedown. Kesadzija pushes Nkunda against the cage but Nkunda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gildas Nkunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kesadzija moves in looking to clinch but Nkunda pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kesadzija.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kesadzija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nkunda but Nkunda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kesadzija doesn't manage to clinch there - Nkunda circles away.
Kesadzija tries for a takedown but Nkunda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kesadzija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kesadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nkunda circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkunda is fending him off so far but Kesadzija persists. Nope, Nkunda circles away and we're back to standing.
Kesadzija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nkunda pinned against the cage. Nkunda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kesadzija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nkunda is fending him off so far but Kesadzija persists. Nope, Nkunda circles away and we're back to standing.
Nkunda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kesadzija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nkunda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kesadzija fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kesadzija shoots for a double leg takedown but Nkunda sprawls well. He's pushed Kesadzija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kesadzija shoots for a takedown but Nkunda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kesadzija has a takedown stuffed.
Kesadzija tries to clinch but Nkunda is having none of it.
Kesadzija fails with the takedown.
Kesadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nkunda circles away.
Nkunda stuffs the takedown.
Kesadzija will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kesadzija has a takedown stuffed.
Kesadzija shoots in for a double leg but Nkunda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kesadzija misses with a takedown attempt - Nkunda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kesadzija shoots in looking for a takedown. Nkunda tries to sprawl out of it but Kesadzija keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nkunda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kesadzija shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gildas Nkunda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kesadzija shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Nkunda is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Musa Kesadzija!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Nakayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nakayama
vs
Greene

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Nakayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Greene!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakayama shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene avoids the head kick by Nakayama.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakayama shoots for a takedown but Greene saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greene misses with a wild combination.
Nakayama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greene throws a right hand that Nakayama ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakayama also avoids with ease.
Nakayama tries to clinch up.
James Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakayama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Nakayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene shoots in and drives through. Nakayama sprawls well.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Nakayama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a right hand that Nakayama ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakayama also avoids with ease.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakayama misses with a takedown attempt - Greene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greene throws a right hand that Nakayama ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakayama also avoids with ease.
Greene looks gassed!
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick

and Nakayama counters with a shoot takedown. Greene fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakayama forces his way into half guard.
Nakayama is trying to control the action in half guard but Greene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Greene is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakayama.
Nakayama wants to stand but Greene has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nakayama slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Nakayama trying to pass the guard but Greene defending well.
Nakayama working the head and body with strikes.
Nakayama is tying to control. Greene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakayama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakayama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greene falls off balance throwing a combination

so Nakayama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakayama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Greene is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Greene has escaped and now he's on top!
Nakayama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greene controls the pace.
Greene wants to control from the top but Nakayama keeps moving.
Greene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Greene stands and throws Nakayama's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakayama to see if he's OK.
Nakayama looking for a sweep but Greene has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nakayama is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakayama has given up his back here.
Greene is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Nakayama won't enjoy being in this position. Greene looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nakayama is tapping - it's over boys! Greene picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Greene!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Killing Floor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. twiztid - my enimies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Killing Floor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Floor
vs
Madrox

189 cm
19
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

Lone Wolf Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killing Floor!
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, Jamie Madrox!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Madrox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Madrox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Floor regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Madrox is looking to take a break and control but Floor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Floor wants to get back to full guard.
Floor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Floor has an active guard here but Madrox has managed to pass into half guard.
Floor wants to get back to full guard.
Floor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Floor.
Floor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madrox's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrox wants to sweep here but Floor controlling him for the moment.
Floor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Madrox tries to buck Floor off but Floor is having none of it.

Floor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Madrox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Madrox is trying to get back to half guard.
Floor tries to move to mount but Madrox blocks the move with his legs.
Madrox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Floor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madrox can't do much from the bottom here.

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.

Floor swings around for an armbar but Madrox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Floor's guard.
Floor is breathing heavily.
Madrox won't allow Floor to sweep him here.
Madrox distracts Floor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Floor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madrox is in close to Floor's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Floor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Madrox sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Killing Floor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Hagans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hagans
vs
Burton

156 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Hagans!
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, Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Hagans and sends Burton crashing to the mat! Hagans follows him down to the mat - Burton regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Burton is rocked!

It looks like Jack Burton has been cut.
Hagans trying to control from half guard but Burton is working away.
Burton is still in real trouble! Can Hagans finish him?
Hagans is really struggling to control Burton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burton is trying to control but can't.
Burton seems to have recovered his senses.
Hagans lands strikes from half guard.

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

Burton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hagans circles away.
Hagans blocks a head kick by Burton.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Hagans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Hagans shows good takedown defense.

Hagans has closed the distance and engaged Burton in a clinch.
Hagans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Hagans goes for a takedown attempt but Burton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burton feints and then cracks Hagans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hagans down.
Burton shoots in and drives through. Hagans sprawls well.
Cameron Hagans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Burton.

Hagans closes the distance and clinches.
Burton wants to break free but Hagans has control.
Burton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hagans prevents it.
Hagans goes for a takedown attempt but Burton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hagans throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Hagans is breathing heavily.

Hagans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hagans scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton is not content to let Hagans control the position.
Burton wants to control but Hagans postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hagans is staying active.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Burton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burton throws a few strikes from the bottom but Hagans takes advantage and mounts!
Burton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burton tries to improve his position but instead Hagans has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burton breaks Hagans's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hagans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hagans tries to get out of the position.
Burton looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burton landing some decent shots from guard.
Burton wants to control from the top but Hagans keeps moving.
Hagans is looking to stand back up but Burton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hagans.
Hagans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burton scoring with punches and elbows.
Hagans tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hagans is looking for a sweep.
Hagans could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hagans is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burton wants to take a breather but Hagans manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Burton.
Burton won't allow Hagans to sweep him here.
Hagans is trying to keep Burton in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice combo by Hagans! Oh, that's hurt him - Burton falls to the canvas and Hagans follows him into side control.
Hagans lands an elbow.
Hagans lands a few punches from side control.
Burton is not content to let Hagans control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton can't do much from the bottom here.
Burton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hagans kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Hagans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Burton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick misses from Hagans.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hagans.
Hagans working the ground and pound from side control.

Hagans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Burton gets caught flat footed, as Hagans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hagans preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burton is on top in guard.
Burton slips nicely into half guard.
Hagans wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagans is in trouble now - Burton has advanced to mount!
Hagans is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burton is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hagans wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Burton.
Hagans is trying desperately to improve position.
Hagans wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Burton trying to control but Hagans is having none of it.
Hagans can't escape the position.
Burton punching from mount but Hagans doing a good job of avoiding damage.

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.
Hagans working to try and regain half guard.
Hagans wants to hold on but Burton pushes him away.
Hagans gets back to half guard.
Burton wants to pass to mount but Hagans is defending the position.
Burton trying to control the action but Hagans is working from the bottom.
Hagans regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hagans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Burton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

Burton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burton blocks the strikes from Hagans.
Hagans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Burton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Burton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hagans is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hagans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hagans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Burton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Burton's cut.
That's time! Hagans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Burton shoots and misses

and Hagans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burton won't be happy with that.
Burton is not content to let Hagans control the position.

Hagans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hagans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cameron Hagans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hagans throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Burton tries to clinch up but Hagans circles away and keeps his distance.

Hagans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Burton!
Burton tries to reverse the position but Hagans maintains control.
Hagans scoring with strikes but Burton is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hagans working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Hagans jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Burton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Burton and Hagans has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Burton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hagans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Burton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Burton is working to get back to half guard.
Hagans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hagans lands with some strikes.

Burton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hagans.
Burton regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.
Burton tries to kick Hagans off in order to stand up. Hagans Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Burton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hagans off and has taken his back!

Hagans is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

Burton feints and as Hagans raises his hands in defense, Burton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hagans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cameron Hagans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hagans trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hagans thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hagans has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Hagans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hagans takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hagans sneaks back into half guard.
Hagans tries to roll over but Burton keeps him under control.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Hagans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Burton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hagans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hagans!
Hagans manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hagans wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton works his way into side control.
Hagans tries to bench press Burton off him but Burton keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Hagans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hagans 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Hagans!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Cling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cling comes into the arena with Indistructable blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Mitch Cling has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cling
vs
Jackson

189 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Cling!
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, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Cling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cling finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Cling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cling pulls his head out easily.
Cling is controlling the pace.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cling's back!

Cling is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
Cling tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cling is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson forces the positional change into back control.

Jackson looking for the RNC.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cling knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cling for a finish.

Cling preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looks gassed!
Cling rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cling wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Cling tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.

Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Cling frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cling manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cling trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Cling is holding on to half guard well.

Jackson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cling tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Jackson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Franklyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklyn has chosen Papa Roach - Between Angels And Insects as his entrance music. Wilson Franklyn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Niemi
vs
Franklyn

190 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
237 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joonas Niemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Franklyn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklyn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Niemi sprawling to the canvas! Niemi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Franklyn finish him?!

Niemi is rocked!
Wilson Franklyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklyn seems to be stalking Niemi here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Niemi drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wilson Franklyn!