GAMMA #68 Carvalho vs Stanley PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manson Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capelli King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright comes to the cage accompanied by The Distillers - Drain the Blood. Manson Wright had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wright
vs
King

170 cm
22
235 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

187 cm
19
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manson Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Capelli King!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King misses with a double jab.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by King.
King trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
King working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wright is looking to reverse the position.
Wright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wright tries to get out of the position.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet.
Wright is not content to let King control the position.
King in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King 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.
Wright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of King.

King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by King.
King tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright is not content to let King control the position.
Wright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.
Wright sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. King connects with a nice short shot to Wright's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wright wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Wright connecting with a few gentle strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King looks gassed!

King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wright punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wright gets back to full guard.
Wright has momentary wrist control but King slips an elbow through the middle.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wright looking to control.
Wright keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

King shoots in and bounces Wright off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.

Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King is stalling in the full guard.
Wright trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.

Wright had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. King is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wright Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take King's back instead.
King covering up well under a series of strikes from Wright.
Wright is trying to stick to King's back but King is turning into Wright. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wright's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by King.
King with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright trying to control the position.
Wright really is a fat lump.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King landing with the ground and pound.
King advances to half guard.
King is controlling the pace.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. King connects with a nice short shot to Wright's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to advance position but Wright won't allow it.
King frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

King jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wright is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wright and King has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

King stands up.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Capelli King 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Wright as King shoots in.
King slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wright won't be happy with that.
King in side control lands a decent elbow.
An elbow from King crashes against the mat.
Wright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
King lands a decent elbow from side control.

King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wright wants to control but King postures up.
Capelli King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King working the ground and pound but Wright is defending the strikes.
King tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wright's legs.
King working away.
King slows the pace down.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright prevents King from moving into mount.

King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of King.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt

and King counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright 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.
Wright keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King pushes down on Wright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wright missing with punches from the bottom.
Wright has a hand on King's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. King takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
King with a couple of short strikes.
King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

King with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
BOOM! King connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Capelli King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King with a couple of short strikes.
King dominating with strikes here.
King content just to control the position here.
Manson Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Capelli King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Capelli King!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymund Tueres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tueres comes to the cage accompanied by Tingga is a DJ. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tueres
vs
Silva

213 cm
23
283 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

197 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymund Tueres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tueres shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Tueres 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 keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tueres blocks a head kick by Silva.
Tueres takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Raymund Tueres has been cut.
Tueres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva cracks the inside of Tueres's front leg.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tueres.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Tueres stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tueres tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Tueres has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymund Tueres. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tueres blocks a head kick by Silva.
Tueres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tueres is breathing heavily.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Tueres in a clinch.
Tueres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tueres wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Tueres has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tueres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Tueres keeps him there for the moment.
Tueres wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Tueres creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tueres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Tueres has double underhooks.
Tueres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tueres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Tueres is blocking nicely.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Tueres tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.

Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tueres clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Silva tightening his grip on Tueres, looking for the choke.

Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tueres turns into Silva and is now in his guard.

Silva working for a triangle but Tueres defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tueres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Tueres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Tueres wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tueres won't allow Silva to sweep him here.

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.
Silva striking from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tueres stands up from Silva's guard - Tueres perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tueres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tueres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tueres off to one side.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tueres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Tueres.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tueres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Tueres's head.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch

and Tueres counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymund Tueres's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva tries to clinch there but Tueres circles away.
Tueres shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Tueres, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Tueres against the cage but Tueres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Silva darts in and clinches Tueres up against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.

Tueres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tueres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tueres is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymund Tueres. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tueres backwards.
Tueres displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Tueres blocks it.

Tueres breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tueres's head.
Raymund Tueres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to clinch there but Tueres circles away.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tueres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
Tueres fails with the takedown.
Silva connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tueres misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Silva rushes Tueres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tueres tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva thows a body kick. Tueres tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Tueres counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tueres decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Tueres moves into the clinch.
Tueres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Tueres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a hook. Tueres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tueres looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Tueres shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tueres closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Tueres pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.

Tueres shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva wants to control but Tueres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva is pressing down on Tueres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tueres is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tueres is trying to get back to full guard.
Tueres trying to control here.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Tueres is working away.
Tueres is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tueres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raymund Tueres's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Tueres backpedaling.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva is looking to clinch but Tueres is avoiding it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tueres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva looks to clinch

and Tueres counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tueres.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tueres blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Tueres blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tueres using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tueres wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymund Tueres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.

Tueres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva is looking to clinch but Tueres is avoiding it.
Tueres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tueres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tueres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tueres is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Tueres closes the distance looking to clinch

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Tueres fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Silva 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tueres is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Tueres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva won't allow Tueres to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Tueres is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva gets to his feet. Tueres looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tueres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tueres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ryan Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Tueres which made him look bad.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tueres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tueres shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Tueres moves out of range easily.

Tueres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva tries to reverse the position but Tueres maintains control.

Tueres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva is trying to control Tueres's posture but Tueres avoids it.

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

Tueres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big NOG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ecstasy of Gold Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
NOG

191 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
242 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes ground

Russia GOLD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big NOG!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NOG misses with a few strikes there.
NOG shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big NOG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NOG shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
NOG fails to land the takedown.
Marcus Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big NOG.
NOG fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming NOG to the mat! NOG manages to get full guard.

NOG working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson is working NOG over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NOG working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
NOG looks gassed!
Jackson is looking to stand up but NOG won't let him.
Jackson trying to control but NOG is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson passes NOG's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

NOG looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson prevents NOG from improving his position.
NOG is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.

NOG is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
NOG is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
NOG is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
NOG is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson wants to control the pace but NOG is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NOG is in all sorts of trouble here.
NOG is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
NOG tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
NOG is wriggling around trying to escape.
NOG regains half guard.
NOG is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. NOG knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

NOG looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson trying to control but NOG is having none of it.
Jackson avoids the attempt from NOG to control.
NOG keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

NOG misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, NOG has managed to free his arm - good work.
NOG 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.
NOG works his way to full guard. Good work.

NOG looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
NOG 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.

NOG throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

NOG has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson stays in close to NOG's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NOG is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but NOG is working from the bottom.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

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

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NOG swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. NOG knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
NOG gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

NOG is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
NOG regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
NOG regains half guard.

NOG looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NOG tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
NOG trying to control here.
NOG is looking to improve his position.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but NOG keeps working.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but NOG defends it.

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

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in NOG's guard.

NOG has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but NOG is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but NOG is working from the bottom.

NOG throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

NOG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

NOG looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
NOG is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson scores with a takedown into NOG's guard.

NOG had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. NOG Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.

NOG patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
NOG tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.

NOG looking for the choke but no joy.

NOG looking for the choke from the back.

Jackson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if NOG gets his way!

NOG working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NOG is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in NOG's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.

NOG looking for submissions off his back.
NOG wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

NOG looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

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

NOG looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
NOG wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson passes to full mount!

Jackson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
NOG misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

NOG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson passes NOG's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
NOG tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
NOG is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NOG regains half guard.

NOG actively working from the bottom here.

NOG is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Big NOG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson prevents NOG from getting the reversal.
NOG flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lemar Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ready to Fight. Slice has chosen Welcome to the World as his entrance music. 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.

Johnson
vs
Slice

195 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

205 cm
23
276 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemar Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice lands with a cross.
Johnson blocks a jab.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Slice off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Johnson stands up from Slice's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Slice.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice is trying to break free.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Slice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slice cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slice has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Slice knocks Johnson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimbo Slice!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elan Tedroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Tedroni
vs
Tanner

200 cm
24
261 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Poweful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elan Tedroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner looks for a takedown but Tedroni sprawls well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tedroni.
Elan Tedroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner fails with the takedown.

Tedroni closes the distance and pushes Tanner back into the cage.
A short right from Tedroni.
Tanner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elan Tedroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Tanner.
Tanner jumps guard but Tedroni stands there with Tanner around his waist. Tanner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Tedroni tightens his grip and picks Tanner up, before dumping him to the ground. Tanner manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tedroni is looking to work some ground and pound but Tanner has wrist control.
Tanner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tedroni moves into full guard.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Tedroni is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Tedroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanner trying to control but Tedroni is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tedroni is looking for a triangle but Tanner pushes his legs off easily.
Tedroni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tanner!
Tedroni punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tanner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Tanner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tanner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tedroni landing strikes from the mount and Tanner is in trouble!
Tanner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tedroni tries to control but Tanner wriggling away.
Tanner is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanner wants to hold on but Tedroni pushes him away.
Tedroni tries to control but Tanner wriggling away.
Tedroni is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tedroni sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tanner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tanner regains half guard.
Tedroni is looking to take a break and control but Tanner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanner trying to control from the bottom.
Tanner is pressing down on Tedroni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tanner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanner is trying to keep Tedroni in close.
Tedroni being controlled here momentarily.

That's four 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.
Tanner wants to sweep but no luck.

Tanner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tedroni stands and steps away. Tanner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tanner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tedroni has his takedown stuffed

and Tanner counters with a shoot takedown. Tedroni fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Tedroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanner landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Elan Tedroni will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tanner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tedroni counters with a good low kick that Tanner was not able to check.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Tedroni is avoiding it.
Tedroni throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tedroni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tedroni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tedroni stuffs the takedown.
Elan Tedroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Tanner.
Tanner fails with the takedown
and Tedroni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tedroni.

Tedroni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tanner sprawls well initially but Tedroni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tanner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tedroni is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tedroni has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tanner wants to hold on but Tedroni pushes him away.
Tanner has given up his back.
Tanner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tanner working to try and regain half guard.
Tanner holds of for dear life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tanner wants to hold on but Tedroni pushes him away.
Tanner tries to reverse the position but Tedroni maintains control.
Tedroni throws some wild stikes that Tanner manages to avoid easily.
Tanner wants to hold on but Tedroni pushes him away.
Tedroni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tanner tries to hold on but Tedroni pushes him away.
Tanner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner trying to control here.
Tanner gets back to full guard.

Tanner working for a triangle but Tedroni defends it easily.
Tanner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tanner landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tedroni throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tanner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tedroni's face.
Tanner is landing with some decent strikes but Tedroni is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tanner landing strikes from the mount.
Tanner working the ground and pound effectively.
Tanner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tanner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tanner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tanner with a poor takedown
and Tedroni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tanner's knee momentarily.
Tanner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tedroni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tanner fails with the takedown.
Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown but Tedroni sprawls well. He's pushed Tanner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elan Tedroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Tanner.
Tanner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Tedroni feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tanner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Tedroni from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tedroni's guard.

Tedroni working for a triangle but Tanner defends it easily.
Tanner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tanner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tanner advances to half guard.

Tanner has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tedroni defend it? Tanner steps over the head and cranks it - Tedroni is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tanner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Tanner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Berry (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!

Joe
vs
Berry

205 cm
22
255 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

200 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Hellbent, Inc.

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Berry!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Joe has managed to clinch.
Joe looking to throw knees to the head but Berry is blocking nicely.
Joe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joe gets underhooks to prevent Berry's takedown attempt.
Berry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bubba Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Berry.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Berry blocks with his arms.
Joe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berry wants a takedown but no success here.
Berry looks gassed!
Berry can't get the takedown.
Joe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Berry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Joe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Berry's face.
Joe is pushing Berry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe landing knees to the head.

It looks like John Berry has been cut.
Joe lands a knee to the head.
Joe landing knees to the head.
Joe lands an elbow just above Berry 's eye.
Joe tries to stall but Berry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Joe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joe landing knees to the body.
Joe crunches a lovely knee into Berry's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joe looking to throw knees to the head but Berry is blocking nicely.
Joe effectively controlling the action here.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Berry blocks it.
Joe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joe lands a nice elbow.
Joe landing knees to the head.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Berry blocks with his arms.
Joe lands a knee to the body.
Berry takes a knee right on the jaw!

Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Joe moves into the clinch.
Joe taking a breather.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Berry goes for a takedown attempt but Joe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joe is looking to clinch.
Joe is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry shoots in and drives through. Joe sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Joe.

Joe closes the distance and clinches.
Joe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe lands a knee to the body.

Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Joe wants to clinch.

Joe clinches up against the cage.
Joe is pressed up against the cage. Berry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joe down to the mat. Joe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Joe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe trying to mount his opponent but Berry defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Joe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Joe decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berry tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe is looking to clinch.
Berry shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Berry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berry keeps the fight on the outside.

Joe instigates a clinch.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joe scores with a knee to the head.
Joe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Berry's face.
Joe is struggling to control the position.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berry has Joe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joe misses with a knee to the head.
Berry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joe pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Berry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Berry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berry tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berry keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe lands with a kick to the temple. Berry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Joe wants to clinch.

Joe clinches with his opponent.
Berry tries to score a body lock takedown but Joe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Joe landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe lands an elbow that stopped Berry in his tracks for a moment.
Joe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Joe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Joe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe is looking to clinch.
Joe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berry keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe tries to clinch up.

Joe rushes Berry and presses him up against the cage.
Joe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berry's defenses.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bubba Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Berry.
Berry keeps the fight on the outside.
Joe tries to clinch up but Berry circles away and keeps his distance.
Joe wants to clinch up but Berry keeps it at a distance.
Berry tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joe counters with a one-two to the body.
Joe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Berry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Berry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joe, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Berry crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe parries the strikes from Berry easily there. Berry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joe to escape.
Berry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Joe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Berry shoots and misses

and Joe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joe.
Joe stops a takedown attempt from Berry.

Joe manages to break the clinch.
Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berry tries for a takedown but Joe circles away easily

and Joe counters by clinching up.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Berry blocks it.
Joe taking a breather.
Berry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bubba Joe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berry can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe looking to throw knees to the head but Berry is blocking nicely.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Berry managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe gets underhooks to prevent Berry's takedown attempt.
Berry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Joe.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Berry blocks with his arms.

Berry turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Berry manages to end up in side control.
Joe is trying to buck Berry off.
Berry is chipping away with strikes.
Berry advances to full mount.
Berry with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands a big shot there that rocks Joe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joe blocking the ground and pound.
Joe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berry misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Joe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Berry punching from mount but Joe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe gets back to half guard.
Berry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Berry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berry has Joe in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Joe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Berry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Joe tries to clinch but Berry is having none of it.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berry swats away the attempt to clinch by Joe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Joe moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe lands a knee to the body.
Joe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berry goes for a takedown attempt but Joe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bubba Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Berry.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Berry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berry, pushing him back against the cage.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe crunches a lovely knee into Berry's ribcage.
Joe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Berry's face.
Berry tries to score a body lock takedown but Joe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Berry up against the cage.
Joe lands a knee to the body.
Joe stalling.
Berry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Berry pushes him off.
Joe wants to clinch up but Berry keeps it at a distance.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berry can do to turn this around?

Joe darts in and clinches Berry up against the cage.
Berry is working for takedown but Joe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Berry looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Berry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
John Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Berry blocks it.
Berry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
Berry is working for takedown but Joe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe lands a shot to the body.
Joe lands an elbow inside.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Joe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Berry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joe pulls his leg out and moves away.

Joe clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Berry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Berry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berry blocks it with crossed arms.
Berry wants a takedown.
Joe prevents the takedown attempt.

Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe tries for a takedown but Berry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bubba Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berry fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Berry with that takedown attempt.
Joe wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe doesn't manage to clinch there - Berry circles away.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Berry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe moves in looking to clinch but Berry pushes him off.
Berry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Joe clinches up against the cage.
Joe wants to stall.
Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berry tries for a takedown but Joe manages to get underhooks.
Berry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Berry being controlled against the cage.
Berry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Berry's face.
Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe trying to control the position but instead, Berry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joe into the cage.
Joe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joe stops a takedown attempt from Berry.
Joe is pressed up against the cage. Berry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joe down to the mat. Joe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Joe closes the distance and clinches.
Bubba Joe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe landing knees to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Joe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameson has chosen Requiem for a dream as his entrance music. Billy Jameson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Foster
vs
Jameson

195 cm
20
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
230 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard Foster!
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, Billy Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
Jameson misses with a looping right.

Foster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jameson sprawls well initially but Foster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jameson is concentrating on defense, preventing Foster from advancing position.
Foster passes the guard and advances to mount!
Foster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Foster goes for an armbar but Jameson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jameson.
Jameson stays in close to Foster's body and controls the position.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foster is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foster had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jameson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Foster Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jameson's back instead.

Jameson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Foster.
Jameson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Foster seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jameson's chin but Jameson turns very nicely into Foster's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jameson.

Jameson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Foster, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries for a takedown but Jameson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Jameson.
Jameson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foster manages to avoid it.
Jameson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jameson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jameson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jameson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jameson throws out a loose jab but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Jameson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foster there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster shoots in but Jameson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Foster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jameson pushes Foster off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jameson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jameson duly obliges.
Jameson swinging wilding here.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jameson with a jab.
Jameson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foster.
Jameson throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Foster lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Jameson misses.
Billy Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson looks gassed!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Foster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jameson's guard.

Foster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jameson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jameson has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jameson gets to his feet. Foster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Jameson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jameson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Jameson has control of the leg.

Foster actively working from the bottom here.
Foster is not content to let Jameson control the position.
Foster tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.
Jameson is controlling the pace.

Jameson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Foster to stand up.
Jameson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jameson misses.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt

and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foster won't be happy with that.
Foster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jameson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Jameson decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Foster counters with a shoot takedown. Jameson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.

Foster drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Foster seems to have locked his on tight now - Jameson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Foster, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gerard Foster!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Riot V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Riot V
vs
Convents

195 cm
20
255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
269 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Combat Pro Design

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Riot V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convents moves in looking to clinch but Riot V pushes him off.

Convents clinches up against the cage.
Riot V is working for takedown but Convents is calmly controlling the position for now.

Riot V has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Convents uses from the top position.
Riot V keeping moving, preventing Convents from controlling successfully.
Convents cracks Riot V with a solid left hand.
Riot V has a closed guard, preventing Convents from standing up.

Riot V looking for a guillotine here but Convents defends easily.
Convents preventing the sweep.
Riot V keeping moving, preventing Convents from controlling successfully.
Convents wants to stand but Riot V is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Convents tries to stand but Riot V is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Convents gets to his feet - Riot V follows without any prompting.
Riot V shoots for a double leg takedown but Convents sprawls well. He's pushed Riot V's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riot V will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Riot V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Convents lands but Riot V takes it in his stride.

Convents moves into the clinch successfully.
Convents is trying to break the clinch but Riot V has him pressed against the cage.
Convents wants to get back to striking at distance but Riot V won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Convents just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riot V's brow.
Convents is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Convents pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riot V advances to half guard.

Convents is defending against the submission attempts here by Riot V.
Convents wants to get back to his feet.
Riot V looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Convents has one foot on Riot V's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Convents is looking to clinch.
Riot V shoots in and drives through. Convents sprawls well.
Convents changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riot V tries to avoid it but Convents manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riot V to the ground. Riot V escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Convents looks gassed!
Convents tries to clinch but Riot V is having none of it.
Convents tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riot V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riot V misses with a takedown

and Convents moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convents can't break the clinch.
Convents doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riot V fails to pull guard.
Convents using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riot V has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Convents misses with a knee to the head.

Convents pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riot V shoots and misses
and Convents connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Convents throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riot V gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Convents counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riot V's guard now.

Convents stands and steps away. Riot V gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Convents gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riot V advances position into side control!

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

Riot V swings around for an armbar but Convents sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riot V's guard.
Convents tries to free his leg and advance position but Riot V is retaining full guard.
Convents tries to stand but Riot V is controlling from the bottom.
Riot V looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riot V keeping moving, preventing Convents from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Riot V ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Riot V no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Riot V looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Convents puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Riot V looking for submissions off his back.
Convents is pressing down on Riot V's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riot V is holding on for now.
Riot V wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Convents tries to stand and escape but Riot V is controlling the position.

Convents postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Riot V to stand up.
Convents is breathing heavily.
Convents lands a head kick. Riot V smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riot V shoots and misses

and Convents counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Convents.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot V fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riot V keeps control of Convents as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riot V tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Riot V. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Riot V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Convents is trying to break the clinch but Riot V has him pressed against the cage.
Convents is looking to break free of the clinch but Riot V has double underhooks.
Convents wants to get back to striking at distance but Riot V won't allow it.
Riot V jumps guard but Convents stands there with Riot V around his waist. Riot V gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Convents goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riot V prevents it.

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.
Convents looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Riot V prevents the takedown attempt.
Convents is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Convents's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riot V fails with the takedown

and Convents counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Riot V gets back to full guard.
Riot V looking for a sweep. Not yet Riot V, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riot V working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Convents doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Riot V is tightening it up a little... Convents has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Convents reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Convents taps out! nice BJJ there by Riot V!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Riot V!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stanley
vs
Carvalho

190 cm
23
268 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
242 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Stanley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stanley.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Stanley.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Stanley moves into the clinch successfully.
Stanley gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Stanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carvalho shoots for a takedown but Stanley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley scoring well with a low kick there.
Carvalho looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Stanley throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Stanley lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Thiago Carvalho has been cut.

Stanley clinches with his opponent.

Stanley manages to break the clinch.

Stanley instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Stanley.
Stanley throws a right hand that Carvalho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvalho also avoids with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley stuffs the takedown attempt from Carvalho. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
Rick Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanley tries to avoid it but Carvalho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanley to the ground. Stanley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rick Stanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Carvalho.
Stanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanley lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanley tries to sprawl out of it but Carvalho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanley throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Stanley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Carvalho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stanley stuffs the takedown attempt from Carvalho. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stanley drives through and clinches with Carvalho against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carvalho.
Rick Stanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Carvalho.
Stanley prevents the takedown attempt.

Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Carvalho is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stanley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Carvalho.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanley pinned against the cage. Stanley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.

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

Stanley instigates a clinch.
Stanley holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Stanley breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carvalho 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.
Stanley connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Stanley.
A left and a right from Stanley both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big head kick from Stanley and Carvalho is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Stanley controlling from the top position.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Stanley slips an elbow through the middle.
Stanley wants to stand but Carvalho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Stanley pushes his legs off easily.
Stanley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Stanley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Stanley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Carvalho's cut.
That's time! Stanley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big head kick from Stanley and Carvalho is sent sprawling to the canvas!

That has opened up Thiago Carvalho's cut even more.
Stanley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Stanley wants to stand but Carvalho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Stanley gets to his feet - Carvalho follows without any prompting.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carvalho's head.

The cut above Thiago Carvalho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stanley gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
Rick Stanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho blocks a head kick by Stanley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Stanley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rick Stanley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Stanley.

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.
Stanley lands with a kick to the temple. Carvalho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rick Stanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Carvalho.
Stanley throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Thiago Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Stanley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like Stanley is going to stand back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Stanley!
Rick Stanley is the new heavyweight champion!