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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Quick
vs
Davis

187 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

205 cm
18
263 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Davis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis looks to land a combination but Quick avoids it well.
Quick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Quick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quick is working hard here to advance position.
Davis content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Quick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Quick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Quick defending well.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Quick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quick is looking to improve his position.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quick keeps working.

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

Davis has closed the distance and engaged Quick in a clinch.

Davis manages to break the clinch.

Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Davis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Quick regains guard.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Quick can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Quick is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Quick wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.

Davis decides to stand up.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a one two combo.
Davis tries to bum rush Quick with a series of wild strikes but Quick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Davis counters with a shoot takedown. Quick fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard.
Davis is looking to stand up but Quick isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.

Quick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davis!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quick tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Davis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Quick fails with the takedown

and Davis counters with a shoot takedown. Quick fights it but they end up in guard.
Quick looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Quick tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Quick is trying to get back to full guard.
Clayton Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Quick.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis throws a right and a left that Quick avoids nicely.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Quick fails with the takedown
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Quick.
Quick has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Quick will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
Quick shoots and misses

and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Quick didn't expect that.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quick wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quick is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Quick tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Quick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Quick is looking for a triangle here but Davis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Quick is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Davis is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Quick can't escape the position.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quick is looking to escape.
Quick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Davis 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! And we move into the final round!

Quick shoots and misses

and Davis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quick!
Davis looking to control but Quick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quick is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis tries to control but Quick wriggling away.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to control the pace but Quick is squirming around nicely.
Quick is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis tries to control but Quick wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quick is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quick is looking to escape.

Despite being in the dominant position, Clayton Davis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Quick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Quick with a poor takedown
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Quick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quick is looking to pass Davis's guard but actually Davis recovers to full guard.
Quick forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quick is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.

Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Quick.
Mike Quick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quick stops Davis from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quick is nestled in close to Davis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Quick wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Quick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quick.
Davis is trying to stand back up but Quick is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis 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 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Davis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jose gonzalez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrei Chikatilo's chin.

Chikatilo
vs
gonzalez

175 cm
20
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Cryptic Nutrition
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Chikatilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jose gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chikatilo swivels and escapes.

gonzalez gets a takedown into half guard.
Chikatilo tries to get to full guard but gonzalez has control of the leg.
gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

gonzalez is working for a submission of some sort.

gonzalez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatilo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches gonzalez on the side of the head.

gonzalez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chikatilo dodges the ground and pound from gonzalez.

gonzalez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chikatilo is trying to get back to half guard.
gonzalez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chikatilo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gonzalez looking to control but Chikatilo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
gonzalez looks gassed!
Chikatilo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chikatilo stops gonzalez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
gonzalez tries to control but Chikatilo wriggling away.
Chikatilo gets back to half guard.
Chikatilo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but gonzalez manages to move to mount!
Chikatilo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo regains half guard.
Chikatilo is trying to stand back up but gonzalez is controlling him
Chikatilo wants to control but gonzalez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
gonzalez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chikatilo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chikatilo is trying to maintain the position but gonzalez is very close to passing his half guard.
Chikatilo punching from the bottom.
Chikatilo is trying to maintain the position but gonzalez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
gonzalez prevents Chikatilo from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chikatilo looks to land a combination but gonzalez avoids it well.
Chikatilo tries to clinch up.
Chikatilo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Chikatilo fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chikatilo wants to sweep here but gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Chikatilo is working hard here to advance position.

Chikatilo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut lands for Chikatilo. That snapped gonzalez's head back.
Chikatilo closes this distance looking for a takedown but gonzalez circles away.
Chikatilo tries to clinch but gonzalez moves away
and gonzalez counters with a head kick.
Chikatilo closes the distance looking to clinch

and gonzalez counters with a takedown into side control.
Chikatilo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
gonzalez wants to take a breather but Chikatilo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for gonzalez.
Chikatilo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikatilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gonzalez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gonzalez won't allow Chikatilo to get back to his feet.

Chikatilo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chikatilo scores with a jab. gonzalez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chikatilo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and gonzalez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from gonzalez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
Chikatilo wants to clinch.
Chikatilo throws a series of strikes that have gonzalez backpedaling.

Chikatilo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming gonzalez to the mat! gonzalez manages to get full guard.
Chikatilo throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo wants to stand but gonzalez is controlling his posture from full guard.

Chikatilo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Chikatilo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Chikatilo misses

and gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch.
Chikatilo drops down looking for an ankle pick but gonzalez pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chikatilo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Chikatilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chikatilo has closed the distance and engaged gonzalez in a clinch.
Chikatilo is trying to break the clinch but gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.

gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
gonzalez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chikatilo moves in looking to clinch but gonzalez pushes him off.
gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Chikatilo is looking to clinch.
gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo throws a head kick that gonzalez semi-blocks.
Chikatilo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chikatilo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chikatilo tries to land a front kick but gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
jose gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatilo misses with a takedown

and gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Chikatilo fights it but they end up in guard.

Chikatilo is looking for a triangle but gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Chikatilo trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gonzalez trying to control but Chikatilo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jose gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Chikatilo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chikatilo throws a nice looking combination but gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

gonzalez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chikatilo sprawls well initially but gonzalez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Chikatilo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chikatilo is trying to stand back up but gonzalez is controlling him
gonzalez is keen to just control but Chikatilo is a slippery customer.
Chikatilo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chikatilo is pressing down on gonzalez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chikatilo wants to stand but gonzalez is controlling the position.

Chikatilo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatilo lands with a nice combination. gonzalez backs away looking to recover.
Chikatilo misses with a wild combination.
Chikatilo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chikatilo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chikatilo tries to clinch

and gonzalez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chikatilo!
Chikatilo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
gonzalez tries to control but Chikatilo wriggling away.
gonzalez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chikatilo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by gonzalez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chikatilo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Chikatilo gets to his feet - gonzalez follows without any prompting.
Chikatilo throws a sloppy head kick and gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Chikatilo looks for a takedown but gonzalez sprawls well.
Chikatilo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo tries to land a front kick but gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chikatilo throws a nice looking combination but gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chikatilo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has gonzalez pinned against the cage. gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chikatilo misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by gonzalez.
Chikatilo tries for a takedown but gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Chikatilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by gonzalez.
Chikatilo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
gonzalez laying and praying for a moment but Chikatilo takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo is pressing down on gonzalez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Chikatilo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andrei Chikatilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chikatilo is looking to stand up but gonzalez isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to jose gonzalez.
I've got gonzalez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jose gonzalez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Jaatinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Jimenez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jaatinen
vs
Jimenez

173 cm
22
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

recos laboratory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Tomi Jaatinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaatinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaatinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaatinen tries to avoid it but Jimenez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaatinen to the ground. Jaatinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Jaatinen.
Jimenez shoots in for a double leg but Jaatinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaatinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimenez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tomi Jaatinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Jimenez.
Jaatinen misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Jimenez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaatinen which made him look bad.
Jaatinen lands the left hand.
Jaatinen throws a sloppy head kick and Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Jaatinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez fails to land the takedown.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaatinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomi Jaatinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaatinen can pounce on him.
Jaatinen takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Jaatinen.
Jimenez looks gassed!
Jaatinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaatinen feints and then cracks Jimenez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jimenez down.
Jaatinen lands a head kick!

It looks like Dennis Jimenez has been cut.
Jaatinen lands a head kick. Jimenez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Jimenez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaatinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaatinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaatinen misses with a double jab.
Jaatinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jaatinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaatinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaatinen looks for the body kick but Jimenez saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez takes one on the button.
Jaatinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Jaatinen catches Jimenez right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaatinen.
Nice sprawl there from Jaatinen as Jimenez shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Jimenez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaatinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaatinen keeps Jimenez at a distance using the push kick.
Jimenez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaatinen.
Jaatinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jaatinen misses with a body kick.
Jimenez blocks a head kick by Jaatinen.
Jaatinen connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaatinen. Jaatinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jimenez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jaatinen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jimenez.
Jaatinen is looking to slow Jimenez down with leg kicks.
Jaatinen looks to land a combination but Jimenez avoids it well.
Jaatinen misses with a head kick.

Jimenez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaatinen trying to control from the bottom.
Jimenez prevents Jaatinen from improving his position.
Jimenez prevents Jaatinen from standing back up.

Jaatinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Jimenez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaatinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Jimenez.
Jaatinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaatinen tries to get out of the position.

Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jaatinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jaatinen gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jimenez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaatinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaatinen has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomi Jaatinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Jimenez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jaatinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jimenez.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaatinen as he avoids it easily.
Jaatinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab-cross combination lands for Jaatinen and sends Jimenez crashing to the mat! Jaatinen follows him down to the mat - Jimenez regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Jimenez is still in real trouble! Can Jaatinen finish him?
Well, if Jaatinen 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.
Jimenez seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Jaatinen slips a nice elbow through Jimenez's hands, connecting with Jimenez's forehead.
Jimenez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaatinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaatinen controlling the action here.
Jaatinen tries to pass to full mount but Jimenez defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaatinen controlling the action here.

Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaatinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaatinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tomi Jaatinen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jaatinen throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaatinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jaatinen throws a sloppy head kick and Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaatinen connects with a high kick.
Jaatinen misses with a wild combination.
Jimenez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaatinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jimenez. That did some damage!
Jimenez blocks a head kick by Jaatinen.
Jaatinen throws the kick towards the body but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez shoots for a takedown but Jaatinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaatinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jimenez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tomi Jaatinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Jimenez.
Jaatinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaatinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
The crowd cheers as Jaatinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jimenez doesn't seem phased though.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaatinen scores with a punch to the head.
Jaatinen throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Jimenez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaatinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaatinen swinging wilding here.
Jaatinen scores with a nice right hand.
Jimenez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomi Jaatinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Jimenez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Jaatinen.
Jaatinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Jimenez. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Jaatinen misses.
Nice body kick there by Jaatinen.
Jaatinen misses with a wild combination.
Jaatinen throws a leg kick but Jimenez checks it.
Jimenez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaatinen throws a sloppy head kick and Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaatinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaatinen throws a series of punches but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaatinen swivels and escapes.
Jaatinen tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaatinen misses with a low kick as Jimenez jumps back.
Tomi Jaatinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimenez slips a jab and a cross from Jaatinen.
Jaatinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaatinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jaatinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jaatinen as Jimenez shoots in.
Tomi Jaatinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Jimenez.
Jimenez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaatinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Jaatinen is predictable there

and Jimenez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jimenez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jimenez is pressing down on Jaatinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaatinen is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jimenez seems to be working for a kimura but Jaatinen defends the submission attempt.
Jaatinen punching from the bottom.

Jaatinen has one foot on Jimenez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaatinen. That's going to slow Jimenez down.
Jaatinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Jaatinen.
Jimenez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaatinen pinned against the cage. Jaatinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Jaatinen misses

and Jimenez counters with a single leg into guard. Jaatinen didn't expect that.
Jaatinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jimenez is one step ahead there.
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Jaatinen is keeping the position.

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

Jaatinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaatinen controls from within his opponent's guard.

Jimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaatinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaatinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dennis Jimenez.
I think Jaatinen 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Jaatinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maxell Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gilbert
vs
Silva

185 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

184 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxell Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva tries to clinch but Gilbert is having none of it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gilbert gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Gilbert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Gilbert.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilbert lands an elbow inside.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilbert lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilbert creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.

Gilbert pulls guard successfully.

Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gilbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilbert looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva throws a combination. Gilbert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gilbert fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxell Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gilbert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gilbert throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gilbert comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Gilbert.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Gilbert, against the cage.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Gilbert drags the fight down to the ground.

Silva stands and steps away. Gilbert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva is looking to clinch but Gilbert is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gilbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva tries to clinch but Gilbert moves out of range.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Gilbert pushes him off.
Silva is looking to clinch.

Gilbert instigates a clinch.
Gilbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Gilbert.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gilbert using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Gilbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilbert is breathing heavily.

Gilbert takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Gilbert.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilbert.

Gilbert breaks from the clinch.
Gilbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.

Gilbert darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gilbert.
Silva working aggressively here.

Gilbert manages to pull guard.

Gilbert manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gilbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Gilbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva tries to clinch but Gilbert is having none of it.
Gilbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva tries to clinch but Gilbert moves out of range.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gilbert tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva looks to land a combination. Gilbert sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilbert circles away.

Gilbert pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.

Gilbert gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gilbert will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gilbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.

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

Silva stands up and waves to Gilbert to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Gilbert shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilbert circles away.
Gilbert moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.

Gilbert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Gilbert persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Gilbert stands up from half guard.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gilbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilbert swinging wilding here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gilbert backs up against the cage.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a right and a left that Gilbert avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxell Gilbert will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gilbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a combination. Gilbert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch.

Gilbert closes the distance and clinches.

Gilbert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Silva is looking to stand up but Gilbert won't let him.

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

Gilbert scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Gilbert is controlling him well.

Gilbert decides to stand and escape the position.
Gilbert lands a two punch combo.
Gilbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva is looking to clinch but Gilbert is avoiding it.

Gilbert moves into the clinch successfully.
Gilbert gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gilbert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
A short right from Gilbert on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilbert.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilbert cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Gilbert.

Gilbert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.

Silva stands and steps away. Gilbert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Gilbert or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxell Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gilbert gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gilbert manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva working aggressively here.
Gilbert lands a knee to the body.

Gilbert drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gilbert working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.

Silva stands up out of the half guard.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva throws a right and a left that Gilbert avoids nicely.

Gilbert has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilbert blocks an uppercut.

Gilbert manages to pull guard.

Gilbert has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Silva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gilbert has tightened it up now! Silva 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 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxell Gilbert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Klopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Klopper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cunnings
vs
Klopper

190 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Klopper!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klopper tries to clinch up but Cunnings circles away and keeps his distance.
Cunnings lands with a thumping leg kick.

Cunnings has taken the fight to the clinch.

Cunnings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Cunnings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cunnings misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Cunnings.

Klopper clinches with his opponent.
Klopper is trying to break free.
Cunnings keeps control of Klopper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Cunnings breaks from the clinch.
Klopper throws a sloppy body shot

and Cunnings counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cunnings has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cunnings is putting a hurting on Klopper here, landing some big shots from side control.
Klopper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klopper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cunnings has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Klopper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Klopper throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cunnings stops Klopper from getting back to his feet.
Cunnings is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Klopper wants to control but Cunnings is keeping busy.
Klopper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klopper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cunnings.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klopper falls off balance throwing a combination

and Cunnings counters with a shoot takedown. Klopper fights it but they end up in guard.
Klopper 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.
Klopper keeping full guard, as Cunnings tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Klopper pushes Cunnings off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cunnings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klopper.
A nice combination there by Cunnings.
Klopper misses with a double jab
and Cunnings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cunnings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klopper.
Klopper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Klopper.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klopper tries to clinch up
and Cunnings counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Klopper misses
and Cunnings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klopper walks into a left hand.
Klopper tries to clinch up.
Klopper tries to bum rush Cunnings with a series of wild strikes but Cunnings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Klopper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klopper swinging wilding here.
Klopper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cunnings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klopper closes the distance but Cunnings moves to the side
enabling Cunnings to counter with a crisp jab.
Cunnings avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Klopper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cunnings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klopper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Klopper gets a clinch.
Klopper tries to break the clinch but Cunnings is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Klopper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cunnings is out of range.
Klopper darts in trying to clinch
and Cunnings counters with a left and a right that stings Klopper.
Cunnings waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Klopper.
Klopper misses with a combination
and Cunnings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Klopper misses its intended target.
Cunnings lands a jab-cross combination.
Klopper wants to clinch but Cunnings slips to the side
and Cunnings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klopper misses with a double jab

and Cunnings holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klopper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klopper darts in trying to clinch
and Cunnings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klopper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cunnings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klopper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cunnings counters with a stiff right hand.
Klopper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klopper.
Klopper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cunnings backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klopper tries to clinch up
and Cunnings counters with a left and a right that stings Klopper.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cunnings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klopper thuds a left hand into Cunnings's body.
Klopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Klopper misses the target.
Steve Klopper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunnings shoots in for a double leg but Klopper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klopper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cunnings counters with a three punch combo that has Klopper backing up. Klopper nods at Cunnings to acknowledge the strikes.
A left and a right from Cunnings both land. Nice combination.
Cunnings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopper throws a front kick that sends Cunnings stumbling back into the cage.
Klopper throws a one two combo.
Klopper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunnings.
A punch combination from Klopper misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klopper.
Klopper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cunnings counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klopper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Klopper breaks the clinch.
Klopper punishes Cunnings's body with a nice straight punch.
Klopper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler Cunnings is winning the standup battle so far.
Cunnings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klopper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klopper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunnings.
Klopper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve Klopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopper moves in looking to clinch but Cunnings pushes him off.
Klopper throws a nice looking combination but Cunnings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cunnings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Klopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klopper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunnings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klopper sizes up Cunnings with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klopper misses with a low kick.
Klopper wants to clinch up but Cunnings keeps it at a distance.
Cunnings takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klopper throws a combination that misses

so Cunnings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Klopper trying to keep a closed guard but Cunnings is proving a slippery customer.
Klopper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klopper is looking to take a break and control but Cunnings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings wants to improve his position but Klopper is controlling well.
Klopper drops an elbow to the side of Cunnings's head.
Klopper is looking to stall here but Cunnings recovers full guard.

Cunnings is working an open guard so Klopper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Klopper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cunnings throws a hook to the side of Klopper's head but Klopper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klopper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cunnings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Klopper throws a leg kick but Cunnings moved away.
Tyler Cunnings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klopper wants to clinch

and Cunnings counters with a shoot takedown. Klopper fights it but they end up in guard.
Klopper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Klopper wants to stand but Cunnings is controlling the position.
Klopper trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Klopper wants to stand but Cunnings is controlling the position.
Klopper is wriggling around but Cunnings manages to pass to half guard.
Klopper is looking to improve his position.
Klopper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunnings is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klopper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cunnings postures up.
Cunnings preventing the sweep.
Cunnings lands a couple of elbows.
Tyler Cunnings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cunnings won't allow Klopper to sweep him here.
Klopper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Klopper controls Cunnings momentarily but Cunnings frees himself.
Klopper wants to stand and escape but Cunnings is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Klopper swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunnings.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klopper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klopper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klopper misses with an uppercut.
Cunnings looks to land a right hand but Klopper moved out of range.
Klopper misses with a double jab

and Cunnings counters by moving into the clinch.
Cunnings wants to break free but Klopper has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Cunnings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cunnings 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cunnings!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Reser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reser has chosen Motörhead - The Game as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Reser

186 cm
20
229 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

193 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Reser!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch there but Reser circles away.
Reser looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A punch combination from Reser misses.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Reser lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Reser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reser jabs at Jackson's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reser looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Reser is looking to clinch.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reser throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Max Reser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reser misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Reser blocks the leg kick.
Reser tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reser should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Reser from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Reser blocks it.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Reser in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Max Reser has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Reser takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Reser blocks it.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Reser is blocking nicely.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Reser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reser wants a takedown.
Reser looks gassed!
Reser is trying to stall.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reser is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Reser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reser takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Reser blocks it.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Reser blocks it.
Jackson keeps control of Reser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Reser's ribcage.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Reser blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson prevents Reser from breaking the clinch.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Reser misses with some punches.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Reser's ribcage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Reser blocks with his arms.
Reser managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Reser lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reser has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
The is referee keeping an eye on Reser - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Reser blocks with his arms.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reser is trying to break free.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Reser is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reser has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Reser swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Reser is blocking nicely.
Reser is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reser wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Reser is blocking nicely.
Reser is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Reser's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A punch combination from Reser misses.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Reser in a clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Reser blocks with his arms.
Reser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reser tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Reser takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reser is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reser has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Reser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reser misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Reser takes an elbow to the temple.
Reser looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reser's defenses.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reser can't break the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Reser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reser can't break the clinch.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reser's face.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reser has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reser's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Reser takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Reser has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Reser has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reser's face.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Reser stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reser's face.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Reser is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson prevents Reser from breaking the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Reser is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Reser wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Reser has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Reser can't break the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Reser takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reser tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Reser blocks with his arms.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reser is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reser wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Reser's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Reser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reser stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Reser wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a good, hard body kick but Reser shrugs it off.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson keeps control of Reser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Reser blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Reser is blocking nicely.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jack Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Reser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reser wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Reser is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Reser is blocking nicely.
Reser is trying to break free.
Reser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Reser's ribcage.
Reser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reser takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reser is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reser goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Reser is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Reser avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Reser tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reser blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reser taking a breather.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reser.
Max Reser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reser can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Reser lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reser swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reser lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Reser shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reser.
A shot in the inside from Reser.

Reser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Reser misses the jab.
Jackson slips a jab from Reser.

Reser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Reser takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Reser blocks it.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Reser blocks it.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Reser is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reser takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Reser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A punch combination from Reser misses.
Reser keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
A combination from Reser does no damage.
Reser takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Reser sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jack Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Carlos jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos jr has chosen Jarrid Mendelson - The Ultimate Fighter as his entrance music. 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?

Henderson
vs
Carlos jr

150 cm
22
272 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
257 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Crippler's Corner
ev0lved Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Carlos jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carlos jr wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.

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

Henderson tries for a kimura but Carlos jr is defending well.

Henderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carlos jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Henderson's guard! Nice work there by Carlos jr!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson wants to hit a switch here but Carlos jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Henderson there!
Henderson tries to improve his position but instead Carlos jr has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson tries to break free.
I would not like to be Henderson right now.
Henderson trying to control but not successfully.
Henderson wants to escape the position.
Carlos jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Henderson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carlos jr's guard. Nice work there by Henderson.

Carlos jr pushes Henderson off and gets back to his feet.
Carlos jr swinging wilding here.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Carlos jr.
Horrible takedown by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Carlos jr which made him look bad.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlos jr looks gassed!
Carlos jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four 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.
Carlos jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Henderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Carlos jr!
Henderson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Carlos jr fending off the submission attempt from Henderson.

Henderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carlos jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carlos jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlos jr is keeping the position for now.
Carlos jr is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carlos jr stacks Henderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Carlos jr!
Henderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Henderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Carlos jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henderson.

Henderson is looking for a triangle but Carlos jr pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlos jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Henderson working for a triangle but Carlos jr defends it easily.
Carlos jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Henderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Henderson scores a takedown into full mount!

Henderson goes for an armbar but Carlos jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carlos jr.

Henderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carlos jr uses it to pass to side control.
Henderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Carlos jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position.

Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carlos jr preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Carlos jr defends easily.

Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlos jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlos jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Carlos jr won't allow it.

Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Henderson!