D3struction! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zac McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zac McCracken has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McCracken
vs
Doe

208 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Intelligent

Pure Fight Science

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac McCracken!
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, Jon Doe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for McCracken.
McCracken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCracken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCracken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Doe misses
and McCracken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doe's knee momentarily.
McCracken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McCracken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCracken is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe misses with a low kick as McCracken jumps back.
McCracken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCracken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doe can pounce on him.
Doe scores with a leg kick.
McCracken checks a low kick from Doe.
Doe cracks the inside of McCracken's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe misses with the combination.
Doe misses with a low kick.
McCracken throws a left and a right that both miss
and Doe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCracken is breathing heavily.
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!
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCracken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCracken misses with the combination.
Doe throws a good cross that connects.
McCracken thows a leg kick but Doe checks it
and Doe counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCracken's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken staying out of range there.
Doe misses the body punch
and McCracken counters with a left and a right that stings Doe.
Doe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doe throws a poor cross that misses
and McCracken counters with a three punch combo that has Doe backing up. Doe nods at McCracken to acknowledge the strikes.
McCracken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCracken throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCracken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doe - that will leave a mark!
Doe misses with a right hand
and McCracken finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McCracken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zac McCracken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
McCracken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken throws a sloppy body shot
and Doe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doe cracks McCracken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCracken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doe on the side of the head.
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!
McCracken works over Doe's head and body with a nice combination.

Doe is rocked!
McCracken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCracken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doe counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCracken, as that shot connected.
Doe is still on wobbly legs! Can McCracken finish him?
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
Doe seems to have recovered his senses.
McCracken tries to bum rush Doe with a series of wild strikes but Doe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses.
Doe checks a leg kick nicely.
McCracken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCracken misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for McCracken.
Zac McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from McCracken.
Doe checks the leg kick.
Doe thows a leg kick but McCracken checks it
and McCracken counters with a stiff right hand.
Jon Doe seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for McCracken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCracken misses with a double jab.
McCracken throws a nice looking combination but Doe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCracken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doe counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Doe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McCracken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCracken swinging wilding here.
McCracken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doe. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from McCracken.
Doe slips a jab and a cross from McCracken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe misses with a shot to the body
and McCracken counters with a thumping low kick.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Doe moves out of range.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
McCracken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doe pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCracken is out of range and Doe settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doe misses with a hook
and McCracken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCracken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doe.
McCracken throws a lazy body kick
and Doe counters with an inside leg kick.
Doe thows a leg kick but McCracken checks it
and McCracken counters with a low kick, right behind Doe 's knee.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
Doe misses with a shot to the body
and McCracken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doe's knee momentarily.
Doe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCracken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by McCracken as he checks the leg kick.
McCracken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
Doe wants to land a leg kick but McCracken is out of range.
McCracken throws a leg kick
and Doe counters with a good low kick that McCracken was not able to check.
Doe throws a leg kick
and McCracken counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken throws an overhand right that lands on Doe's shoulder, as Doe tries to avoid the shot.
McCracken tries to bum rush Doe with a series of wild strikes but Doe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCracken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zac McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doe throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCracken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zac McCracken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Doe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Constanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Constanza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Constanza
vs
McManus

171 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, George Constanza!
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, John McManus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Constanza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McManus tries to avoid it but Constanza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McManus to the ground. McManus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Constanza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Constanza circles away from the clinch attempt.

Constanza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Constanza laying and praying for a moment but McManus takes advantage and regains half guard.
Constanza prevents McManus from improving his position.
Constanza trying to control from half guard but McManus is working away.
McManus is pressing down on Constanza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

McManus is looking for a triangle but Constanza pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus wants to sweep here but Constanza controlling him for the moment.
McManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McManus is trying to control the position but Constanza postures up.
McManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Constanza is one step ahead there.
Constanza landing with the ground and pound.
Constanza trying to control the position from guard on top but McManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

McManus pushes Constanza off and scrambles back to his feet.

McManus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McManus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McManus tries to score with some ground and pound. Constanza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McManus taking a breather here.
Constanza is not content to let McManus control the position.
McManus looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McManus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Constanza digs a good hook to McManus's body.
Constanza cracks McManus with an open hand slap.
McManus tries to land a front kick but Constanza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Constanza tries to clinch

and McManus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McManus.
McManus wanted to stand there but Constanza had control of the position.
McManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Constanza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Constanza looking for a sweep. Not yet Constanza, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constanza is working hard here to advance position.
Constanza trying to keep a closed guard but McManus is proving a slippery customer.
McManus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Constanza looking for a sweep. Not yet Constanza, not yet.
Constanza keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Constanza checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Constanza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Constanza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McManus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if McManus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Constanza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McManus.
McManus content to control rather than advance.

Constanza pushes McManus off and gets back to his feet.
McManus is looking to clinch but Constanza is avoiding it.
McManus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Constanza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McManus swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Constanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constanza closes the distance and clinches up with McManus, looking for a takedown. Constanza pushes McManus against the cage but McManus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Constanza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McManus.
McManus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Constanza misses with a takedown attempt

and McManus counters with a takedown into side control.
Constanza is trying to control McManus's posture but McManus avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constanza tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Constanza is trying to get back to half guard.
McManus tries to stand but Constanza controls the position and pulls McManus into his guard.
McManus trying to control but Constanza is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus pushes down on Constanza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McManus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Constanza taking shots to the head.
McManus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that McManus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McManus controlling from mount.
McManus landing strikes from the mount and Constanza is in trouble!
McManus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Constanza to take his back!
Good control from McManus.
McManus throwing damaging strikes from the back! Constanza could be in trouble here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McManus not allowing Constanza to control his hands.
McManus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

McManus is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Constanza won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips McManus off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McManus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Wittman
vs
Larson

169 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Marcus Wittman!
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, Dean Larson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wittman feints and as Larson raises his hands in defense, Wittman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Wittman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Larson controls Wittman momentarily but Wittman frees himself.

Wittman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wittmanis looking to pass into half guard but Larson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Larson is in guard.
Larson postures up.
Wittman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Larson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Larson trying to control but Wittman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wittman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wittman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Larson misses.
Wittman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larson counters with a thumping low kick.

Larson gets caught flat footed, as Wittman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Larson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wittman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larson is keeping the position for now.
Larson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wittman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wittman being controlled here momentarily.
Wittman postures up.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wittman closes the distance but Larson moves to the side
and Larson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wittman wants to clinch but Larson slips to the side

so Larson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wittman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wittman is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson trying to control but Wittman is working from the bottom.
Wittman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Larson looking to pass the guard.
Larson trying to control but Wittman is working from the bottom.
Wittman working a defensive guard here.
Wittman keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wittman has control of Larson's left arm, preventing Larson from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Wittman is predictable there

and Larson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larson.
Wittman wants to get back to his feet but Larson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Larson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wittman is keeping the position for now.
Larson connects with a couple of short punches.

Larson gets to his feet. Wittman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wittman needs to keep his hands up - Larson had a free shot at his head there.
Wittman with a lazy takedown attempt

so Larson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Larson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wittman misses with a looping right.
Wittman shoots for a takedown but Larson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larson shoots and misses

and Wittman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wittman.
Wittman throws a big right hand that misses.
Larson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wittman controls the pace.

Wittman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wittman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Larson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wittman wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Larson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wittman.
Dean Larson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wittman wants to control but Larson is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wittman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wittman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wittman seems keen to control Larson's posture.
Wittman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there.

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.
Wittman keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Wittman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wittman has Larson pulled in close to control his posture.
Wittman trying to keep a closed guard but Larson is proving a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wittman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wittman tries to clinch but Larson moves away
and Larson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wittman. Wittman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wittman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wittman tries to clinch

and Larson counters with a single leg into guard. Wittman didn't expect that.
Wittman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wittman is trying to keep Larson in close.

Larson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Larson lands a right hook to the body.
Wittman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Larson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wittman won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here as Larson stalls from top position.
Wittman is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Larson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wittman keeps working.
Larson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Wittman manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wittman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wittman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wittman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Larson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wittman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wittman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Larson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wittman can't fight it off and eventually Larson manages to take the fight to the floor. Wittman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wittman looking to control.
Larson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Larson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wittman fails with the takedown.
Wittman shoots in and drives through. Larson sprawls well.
Wittman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Larson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Larson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Larson tightens his grip and picks Wittman up, before dumping him to the ground. Wittman manages to land in guard.
Larson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson wants to control from the top but Wittman keeps moving.
Larson stands and throws Wittman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Larson trying to control the position but Wittman is working away.
Larson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wittman is trying to get back to half guard.
Wittman is not content to let Larson control the position.

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.

Larson decides to stand back up.
Larson is looking to clinch.
Wittman stuffs the takedown attempt from Larson. Larson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wittman misses with a takedown attempt

and Larson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larson.
Wittman trying to control the position.

Larson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wittman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Larson, into his guard.
Wittman controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wittman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A combination from Wittman does no damage.
Larson with a poor takedown

and Wittman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wittman won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Larson is pulling down on Wittman's head. It's preventing any offense from Wittman, at least for the moment.
Larson looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wittman uses it to pass to side control.

Wittman stands up.
Wittman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larson throws a sloppy head kick and Wittman moves out of range easily.
Larson misses with a takedown

and Wittman counters with a single leg into guard. Larson didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wittman controls the pace.

Larson is looking for a triangle here but Wittman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wittman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dean Larson.
Well Larson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Larson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drako Starnovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BOBBY LIGHTS OUT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starnovick comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Feuer Frei. Drako Starnovick has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Starnovick
vs
LIGHTS OUT

210 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Starnovick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BOBBY LIGHTS OUT!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LIGHTS OUT tries to clinch but Starnovick is having none of it.

LIGHTS OUT decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Starnovick gets full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drako Starnovick!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between brian surr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Bellamar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). surr comes into the arena with bellamar u get worthless win in past! blaring out of the sound system. Bellamar has chosen Twist Of Cain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

surr
vs
Bellamar

180 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Pure Fight Science

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, brian surr!
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, Thiago Bellamar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamar wants to clinch.
surr stuffs the takedown.
Bellamar is looking to clinch but surr is avoiding it.
surr feints and then cracks Bellamar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bellamar down.
surr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bellamar doesn't manage to clinch there - surr circles away.
surr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bellamar.
surr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bellamar looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by surr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
surr is looking to slow Bellamar down with leg kicks.
surr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bellamar shoots in but surr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
surr takes a swing at Bellamar's ribcage but misses.
Bellamar throws a half hearted mid kick.
surr misses the shot to the body.
surr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bellamar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
surr cracks the inside of Bellamar's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellamar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from surr.
Bellamar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bellamar closes this distance looking for a takedown but surr circles away.
brian surr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Bellamar.
Horrible takedown by Bellamar or perhaps it was just good defense by surr which made him look bad.
Bellamar throws a head kick that misses.
surr takes a swing at Bellamar's ribcage but misses.
surr misses with a low kick.
Bellamar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from surr.
surr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bellamar. That did some damage!
Bellamar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
surr is looking to chop away at Bellamar's legs.
Bellamar misses with a head kick.
Bellamar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from surr.
surr throws a leg kick but Bellamar checks it.
Bellamar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has surr pinned against the cage. surr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellamar slips a jab and a cross from surr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by surr.
surr misses with a body shot.
Bellamar shoots for a double leg takedown but surr sprawls well. He's pushed Bellamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
surr misses with a low kick.
surr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bellamar fails to land the takedown.
surr throws a body punch but Bellamar moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
surr throws a leg kick but Bellamar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

surr works Bellamar's body with a nice hook.
surr cracks the inside of Bellamar's front leg.
surr is looking to wear down Bellamar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bellamar misses with a body kick.
Thiago Bellamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
surr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellamar lands a two punch combo.
Bellamar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellamar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bellamar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, surr has got the better of the exchanges.
Bellamar moves in looking to clinch but surr pushes him off.
surr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bellamar counters with a left and a right that stings surr.
Bellamar is breathing heavily.
surr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bellamar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamar's corner calls for a 1-2. Bellamar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
surr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from surr misses.
Bellamar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by surr. surr obviously looking to wear him down.
surr misses with a body shot.
Bellamar shoots in and drives through. surr sprawls well.
surr misses the shot to the body.
surr throws a right and a left that Bellamar avoids nicely.
surr keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
surr stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bellamar.
brian surr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Bellamar.
surr lands a two punch combo.
Bellamar shoots in for a takedown but surr shows good takedown defense.
surr lands a nice shot that snaps Bellamar's head back.
Bellamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
surr slow jab from Bellamar misses its intended target.
surr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bellamar is trying desperately to land a takedown but surr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bellamar.
surr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
surr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellamar tries to clinch there but surr circles away.
Bellamar tries to close the distance and clinch up but surr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
surr throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellamar.
surr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
surr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bellamar closes this distance looking for a takedown but surr circles away.
Bellamar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
surr misses with a hook to the body
and Bellamar counters with a three punch combo that has surr backing up. surr nods at Bellamar to acknowledge the strikes.
surr dips to his left and cracks Bellamar with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by surr. surr obviously looking to wear him down.
Bellamar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bellamar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says surr as he avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by surr.
Bellamar shoots in but no luck this time.
surr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bellamar's calf.
surr is looking to chop away at Bellamar's legs.
brian surr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
surr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellamar is just out of range.
surr scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

brian surr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bellamar fails with a takedown attempt.
surr waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bellamar.
surr misses the shot to the body.
surr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
surr moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
surr cracks Bellamar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
surr throws a sloppy body shot

and Bellamar counters with a nice double leg into side control. surr won't be happy with that.
Bellamar tries to stand but surr controls the position and pulls Bellamar into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamar trying to control the position from guard on top but surr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
surr 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.
surr controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bellamar looking to pass the guard.
surr controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamar tries to free his leg and advance position but surr is retaining full guard.
Bellamar wants to control from the top but surr keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
surr trying to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bellamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Bellamar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellamar tries to clinch there but surr circles away.
Thiago Bellamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
surr throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to brian surr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for surr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... brian surr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Heath
vs
Kane

179 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Top MMA Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Heath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Kane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heath shoots in for a double leg but Kane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heath shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heath misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kane with a poor takedown

and Heath counters with a takedown into side control.
Kane is not content to let Heath control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Heath throws an elbow but Kane slips to the side and avoids it well.

Heath stands up and beckons Kane to his feet.
Heath tries for a takedown but Kane circles away easily
and Kane counters with a left to the body.

Kane drives through and clinches with Heath against the cage.

Kane successfully pulls guard.
Heath wants to stand but Kane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Heath stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heath gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kane looks gassed!

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

Kane drops back looking for a leg! Heath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heath manages to kick Kane off! Kane jumps back into Heath's guard.
Kane stays in close to Heath's body and controls the position.
Heath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Heath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Heath wants to get back to his feet but Kane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Heath working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath is trying to keep Kane in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heath tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Heath is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.

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

Heath turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Heath manages to end up in side control.
Heath controls the position.

Heath is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kane has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Heath decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Heath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane manages to get back to half guard.
Heath is pressing down on Kane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kane is holding on for now.
Kane tries to kick Heath off but Heath keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Heath seems to be working for a kimura but Kane defends the submission attempt.
Kane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heath's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heath's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Heath dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kane misses with a double jab

and Heath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heath passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heath lands a decent elbow from side control.
Heath tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kane's legs.

Heath wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kane, who protects the arm well.

Heath tries for a kimura but Kane is defending well.

Heath thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is trying to get back to half guard.

Heath decides to stand back up.
Heath doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kane counters with a one-two to the body.
Kane lands a head shot.

Heath has Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
Heath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Kane jumps into guard, dragging Heath to the mat.
Kane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kane pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath is squirming around, avoiding Kane's attempts to control the action.
Heath regains half guard.
Heath is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kane's back!
Uriah Heath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Heath wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Kane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.

Heath stands up from Kane's guard - Heath perhaps looking for a knockout.

Heath shoots in and bounces Kane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Heath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Heath drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Heath off! Heath jumps back into Kane's guard.
Heath won't allow Kane to sweep him here.

Heath drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kane dives on top into guard.

Heath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heath looking for a sweep. Not yet Heath, not yet.
Heath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Kane wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.

Heath escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heath is trying to keep Kane in close.

Heath is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Heath.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heath is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heath doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kane counters with a three punch combo that has Heath backing up. Heath nods at Kane to acknowledge the strikes.
Heath misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Heath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Heath has Kane pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Heath pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kane tumbling to the mat - Heath dives into Kane's guard.

Heath decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kane, up you get!
Heath misses with a takedown attempt

and Kane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heath 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.
Heath wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heath is keeping the position for now.

Heath is looking for a triangle here but Kane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
Heath gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heath tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.
Heath moves into full guard.

Heath working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Heath looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heath manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kane has Heath in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Heath stands up from Kane's guard - Heath perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kane throws a leg kick that misses.
Heath tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kane darts in trying to clinch

and Heath counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kane!

Heath looking to secure an arm triangle but Kane defends it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kane regains half guard.
Kane misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kane is defending against the submission attempts here by Heath.

Heath is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heath is nestled in close to Kane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kane won't allow Heath to pass to mount.
Heath is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Heath is working for a guillotine from mount but Kane frees his head quite easily.
Heath wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Heath has taken his back.

Heath working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kane is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Heath has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kane taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uriah Heath!
Uriah Heath is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between michael johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). michael johnson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

johnson
vs
Jones

185 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
198 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, michael johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones happy to just control the position for now.
johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
I looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jones is putting a hurting on johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones gets to mount! johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
johnson is working hard here to advance position.
johnson is breathing heavily.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson is looking to improve his position.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Cru Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
johnson is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
johnson looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!
johnson tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as johnson is looking to escape.
Jones controlling from mount.
johnson is working to get back to half guard.
johnson regains half guard.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is taking a breather. johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Despite being in the dominant position, Cru Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones working johnson over with strikes.
johnson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones feints and as johnson raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but johnson keeps working.
Jones lands an elbow.
Cru Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones trying to control the action but johnson is working from the bottom.
johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones cracks johnson with a big elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones happy to just control the position for now.

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

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.

Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
michael johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
johnson wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. johnson won't be happy with that.
Jones slows the pace down.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for johnson.
johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jones gets to his feet. johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
johnson misses with a double jab

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
johnson is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
johnson is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Jones is posturing up here but johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jones tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jones has to tap! Slick submission there by johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). michael johnson!
michael johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!