Junkie Ultimate Fighter Ep. 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hunt You Down by Saliva. Kevin White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lesnar
vs
White

191 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
21
249 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
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, Kevin White!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses with the combination.
Lesnar throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lesnar throws a low kick, looking for White's leg but White calmly moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar.
White striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lesnar trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and White counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesnar's guard now.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White postures up.
White showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
White controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt

and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
White postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
White lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar striking off his back but it's not causing White any problems.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lesnar tries to move to mount but White blocks the move with his legs.

Lesnar stands up.
Lesnar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

White gets caught flat footed, as Lesnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
White keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lesnar won't allow White to sweep him here.
Lesnar content to stall in guard here.
Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
White keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lesnar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
White striking off his back but it's not causing Lesnar any problems.
White keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
White with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Lesnar can't handle though.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.

White uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
White is breathing heavily.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but White defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
White is pressing down on Lesnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lesnar trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Lesnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

White pushes Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar falls off balance throwing a combination

and White counters with a single leg into guard. Lesnar didn't expect that.
White throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
White keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
White thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lesnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

White pushes Lesnar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
White has his takedown stuffed

and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from White.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White preventing the sweep.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but instead White has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

White scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by White.
Lesnar wants to control but White is having none of it.
White scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lesnar?
White lands a big elbow.
White with a couple of short strikes.
White lands a nice shot to the head.
White raining down shots from the mount!
White raining down shots from the mount!
Lesnar is in all sorts of trouble here.
White lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White landing shots from mount.
White in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
White landing punches.
White dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

White drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
White throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kevin White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar trying to control here.
White drops an elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
Lesnar is controlling White's trapped leg to prevent White from advancing to side control.
White drops an elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
White passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lesnar!
Lesnar wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White unloading with bombs!
White is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lesnar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
White lands with some strikes.
Lesnar wants to control but White is having none of it.
Lesnar working to try and regain half guard.
White raining down shots from the mount!
White landing punches.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, White cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Lesnar is rocked!
White punishing his opponent with strikes.
White is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Lesnar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnar can't escape the position.
White postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lesnar looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Lesnar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lesnar seems to have got his legs back now.
Lesnar is working to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
White landing strikes from the mount and Lesnar is in trouble!
Lesnar wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to buck White off but he can't manage it.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
White avoids the attempt from Lesnar to control.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lesnar because White loaded up on that one.
Lesnar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
White throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lesnar wants to get up but he can't break White's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin White!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamison Aleksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison Aleksy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Casey
vs
Aleksy

180 cm
22
264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Firebird Designs

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamison Aleksy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Casey gets caught flat footed, as Aleksy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aleksy throws a big right hand that misses.

Casey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Casey really is a fat lump.
Aleksy misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Aleksy.

Casey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Casey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aleksy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Casey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aleksy is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy is striking but Casey is not phased and passes to half guard.
Aleksy is trying to get back to full guard.
Aleksy wants to sweep but Casey has passed to side control!
Casey working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aleksy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Casey fails with an attempt to clinch.

Aleksy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aleksy showed some decent athleticism there.
Aleksy looks gassed!
Casey wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey regains full guard. Nicely done.

Aleksy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aleksy wants to pass the guard but Casey is keeping the position.
Casey wants to sweep here but Aleksy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Aleksy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey is trying to control the position but Aleksy postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aleksy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Casey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aleksy misses with a takedown

and Casey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aleksy's guard now.
Aleksy wants to hit a switch here but Casey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aleksy there!

Casey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aleksy is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aleksy trying to control the position from guard on top but Casey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksy postures up.

Casey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aleksy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aleksy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aleksy wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Casey 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.

Casey with a poor takedown

and Aleksy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Casey won't be happy with that.
Aleksy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Casey's legs.
Aleksy throwing strikes but Casey manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Aleksy is trying to get back to half guard.
Aleksy manages to get back to half guard.
Aleksy is trying to control but can't.
Casey wants to pass the guard but Aleksy is defending well.
Casey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aleksy is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy is trying to control but Casey passes into side control!

Aleksy sneaks out the side door and pushes Casey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casey tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Aleksy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aleksy avoiding damage as Casey throws knees to the body.

Aleksy breaks the clinch.
Aleksy throws a series of punches but Casey avoids them all with ease.
Casey tries to clinch there but Aleksy circles away.
Casey throws a combination. Aleksy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Jamison Aleksy has been cut.
Casey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Casey has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aleksy moves into range and clinches up with Casey.
Casey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aleksy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Casey lands a left hand.
Casey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casey keeps control of Aleksy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Casey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Casey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Casey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aleksy's face.

Casey jumps into guard, dragging Aleksy to the mat.
Aleksy being controlled here momentarily.

Casey working for a triangle but Aleksy defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aleksy manages to get himself to full guard.
Matt Casey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aleksy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aleksy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Casey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Casey passes Aleksy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Casey drops an elbow to the side of Aleksy's head.
Aleksy tries to get to full guard but Casey has control of the leg.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Casey is looking for a kimura here.
Casey wants to take a breather but Aleksy is having none of it.
Casey is really struggling to control Aleksy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aleksy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Casey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamison Aleksy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Casey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Casey showed some decent athleticism there.
Aleksy wants to control the action here but instead Casey manages to pass to full mount!
Aleksy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Casey is working for a guillotine from mount but Aleksy frees his head quite easily.
Casey wants to control the pace but Aleksy is squirming around nicely.
Casey avoids the attempt from Aleksy to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Casey has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Aleksy is defending well but eventually Casey manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Aleksy has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Casey!

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 Pekka Soikkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soikkeli comes to the cage accompanied by Lordz Of Brooklyn - Lake Of Fire. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Soikkeli
vs
Machine

193 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Soikkeli!
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, Money Machine!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soikkeli circles away.
Soikkeli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Pekka Soikkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money Machine.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soikkeli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soikkeli tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine distracts Soikkeli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soikkeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.

Soikkeli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soikkeli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soikkeli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Soikkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine looks gassed!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Soikkeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Soikkeli moves into range and clinches up with Machine.

Soikkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soikkeli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soikkeli tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soikkeli throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine shoots in for a double leg but Soikkeli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Machine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soikkeli can't do much from the bottom here.
Machine is looking to take a break and control but Soikkeli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Machine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Machine working the head with strikes.
Machine is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Soikkeli's shoulder. That is not cool.
Machine trying to control the action but Soikkeli is working from the bottom.
Soikkeli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machine working the head with strikes.
Machine is chipping away with strikes.
Soikkeli is trying to get back to half guard.

Machine stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Machine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machine trying to control from half guard but Soikkeli is working away.
Soikkeli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soikkeli is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Machine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Machine is pressing down on Soikkeli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soikkeli is holding on for now.

Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Machine there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soikkeli has a hand on Machine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Machine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Machine scoring with strikes but Soikkeli is staying in there.
Machine landing strikes from the mount.
Soikkeli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machine content just to control the position here.
Machine with good strikes from the mount here!

Machine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Soikkeli is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soikkeli is looking to improve his position but Machine isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soikkeli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soikkeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine is trying to keep Soikkeli in close.
Machine keeping full guard, as Soikkeli tries to pass.
Soikkeli stopping the sweep attempt from Machine.
Soikkeli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Soikkeli trying to control the position.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soikkeli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machine misses with a takedown

and Soikkeli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machine won't be happy with that.
Machine tries to buck Soikkeli off but Soikkeli is having none of it.
Machine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soikkeli off and has taken his back!
Soikkeli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soikkeli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soikkeli trying to control but Machine postures up.
Soikkeli is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Machine with the ground and pound but Soikkeli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Soikkeli wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soikkeli is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machine has his takedown stuffed
and Soikkeli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pekka Soikkeli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soikkeli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Machine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soikkeli is surviving well by controlling Machine's body position as best he can.
Machine avoids the attempt from Soikkeli to control.
Soikkeli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machine dominating with strikes here.
Soikkeli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Money Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soikkeli tries to hold on but Machine pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands a big shot there that rocks Soikkeli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Soikkeli tries to lock up and control but Machine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machine lands a nice shot to the head.
Machine with shots to the head and body - Soikkeli looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Machine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Machine looking to finish Soikkeli with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soikkeli!
Machine is landing with some decent strikes but Soikkeli is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Machine goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Soikkeli turns into him and now he's in Machine's guard.
Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soikkeli is one step ahead there.
Soikkeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soikkeli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Soikkeli is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soikkeli moves nicely into side control.
Machine tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Soikkeli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machine gets back to half guard.
Machine is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machine punching from the bottom - just letting Soikkeli know he's still in a fight.
Machine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machine throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machine tries for a takedown but Soikkeli circles away easily
and Soikkeli counters with a one-two to the body.

Soikkeli forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.

Machine jumps guard and drags Soikkeli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Machine controls Soikkeli momentarily but Soikkeli frees himself.
Machine controlling Soikkeli's posture.
Soikkeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soikkeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine striking off his back but it's not causing Soikkeli any problems.
Soikkeli wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Soikkeli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machine is trying to control the position but Soikkeli postures up.
Soikkeli forces his way into half guard.

Machine looking for submissions off his back.
Machine wants to control but Soikkeli is keeping busy.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Soikkeli sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Soikkeli gets a takedown into half guard.

Soikkeli is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Machine actively working from the bottom here.
Machine wants to sweep but Soikkeli has passed to side control!
Machine struggling a bit here.
Machine being controlled for a moment.
Machine tries to buck Soikkeli off but Soikkeli is having none of it.
Soikkeli trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machine tries for a takedown but Soikkeli circles away easily

so Soikkeli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine 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.
Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soikkeli's guard.
Soikkeli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soikkeli is keeping the position for now.
Soikkeli trying to keep a closed guard but Machine is proving a slippery customer.
Soikkeli keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Soikkeli is retaining full guard.

Machine gets to his feet. Soikkeli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Soikkeli lands a jab-cross combination.
Machine moves out of range as Soikkeli throws a body kick.
Soikkeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Money Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Soikkeli shows good takedown defense.
Pekka Soikkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money Machine.
Horrible takedown by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Soikkeli which made him look bad.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soikkeli as he avoids it easily.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Machine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soikkeli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Machine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soikkeli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machine working the head with strikes.
Machine looks up at the clock and then as Soikkeli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Machine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Soikkeli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Machine scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Machine throws an elbow but Soikkeli slips to the side and avoids it well.
Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Machine wants to control but Soikkeli is keeping him busy.
Machine lands a few punches from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Soikkeli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre's entrance music is Big Things Poppin. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

St Pierre
vs
Nahka

210 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eza Nahka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre throws a head kick but Nahka moves out of range.
St Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nahka.

Nahka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nahka is pushing down on St Pierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Pierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Nahka has managed to sneak the leg through.

Nahka is working for a kimura but St Pierre is defending it quite comfortably.
St Pierre has hold of Nahka's hands but Nahka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Pierre is trying to stand up here but Nahka is controlling him well.
St Pierre is positioning himself well to prevent Nahka advancing to mount.

Nahka seems to be looking for submissions.
Nahka tries to pass to full mount but St Pierre defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Nahka passes to full mount!

Nahka has hold of St Pierre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and St Pierre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Nahka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But St Pierre has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from St Pierre!
Nahka looks gassed!
Nahka throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Nahka is working from the bottom.
St Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nahka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
St Pierre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nahka!
Nahka can't escape the position.

St Pierre get's back to his feet.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Nahka moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nahka takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
St Pierre misses with a body kick.
St Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Nahka. Nahka gets slowly back to his feet.
St Pierre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nahka is out of range.
Nahka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Pierre pinned against the cage. St Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St Pierre slow jab from Nahka misses its intended target.

Nahka feints and as St Pierre raises his hands in defense, Nahka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Nahka controlling him for the moment.
Nahka with a flurry of punches that miss.

Nahka drops back looking for a leg! St Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St Pierre manages to kick Nahka off! Nahka jumps back into St Pierre's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Nahka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think St Pierre should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nahka has tightened it up now! St Pierre should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eza Nahka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calros Vasquez (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!

Hollywood
vs
Vasquez

184 cm
20
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Attliction

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hollywood!
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, Calros Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood misses the jab.
Vasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hollywood.
Hollywood is looking to clinch.
Hollywood misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hollywood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vasquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hollywood!
Hollywood is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hollywood has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Vasquez missing with punches from the back.

Vasquez looking to break Hollywood's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hollywood remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vasquez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Vasquez sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hollywood taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Calros Vasquez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuele Oren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oren
vs
Bishop

180 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Firebird Designs

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuele Oren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bishop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bishop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oren throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bishop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bishop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Bishop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bishop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bishop with the ground and pound but Oren regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Oren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bishop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bishop's back!
Can Bishop hold on?! Oren is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
You can see the frustration on Bishop's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Oren is working the ground and pound. Can Bishop escape?

Oren working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Oren.
Oren missing with punches from the back.
Oren has Bishop flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bishop breaks Oren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Oren controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.

Oren looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bishop looks for a takedown but Oren sprawls well.
Oren with a poor takedown

and Bishop counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bishop.
Oren is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Oren keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.

Bishop drops back looking for a leg! Oren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oren manages to kick Bishop off! Bishop jumps back into Oren's guard.
Bishop trying to control but Oren is working from the bottom.

Oren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bishop has picked Oren up and slammed him! Oren can't keep hold of the triangle and Bishop manages to pass to side control!

Bishop has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Oren is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bishop yanks on the arm and Oren is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bishop.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Bishop!