HWP24: Mirko vs who? PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steve brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). steve brewer 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!

Arona
vs
brewer

190 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
260 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, steve brewer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? brewer is fending him off so far but Arona persists. Nope, brewer circles away and we're back to standing.
Arona slips a jab and a cross from brewer.
Arona walks into a jab.
brewer throws a one two combo.
Arona shoots and misses
and brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
Arona with a lazy takedown attempt
and brewer counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Arona. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Arona drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Arona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
brewer controls Arona momentarily but Arona frees himself.

Arona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arona postures up.

Arona drops back looking for a leg! brewer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and brewer manages to kick Arona off! Arona jumps back into brewer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if brewer can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arona is breathing heavily.
brewer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Arona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from brewer.
brewer fails with the takedown

and Arona counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
brewer looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona is pressing down on brewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. brewer is holding on for now.
Arona is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Arona moves to the back position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alistair Arona!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Billy Johnson enters the cage!

Mir
vs
Johnson

186 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Mir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson stops Mir from getting back to his feet.
Mir really is a fat lump.
Johnson is trying to control. Mir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson prevents Mir from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Mir to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mir has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson controls Mir momentarily but Mir frees himself.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is trying to keep Mir in close.
Mir passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Mir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mir swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Mir is working away.
Mir wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mir tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Mir moves into full guard.

Mir is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Mir being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mir working a defensive guard here.
Mir has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Mir trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Johnson counters by clinching up.

Mir decides to pull guard.
Mir trying to control the position.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mir kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mir tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson shoots in but Mir avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Johnson feints and as Mir raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mir trying to control the position.
Mir is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson trying to control here.
Mir prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Mir stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Mir prevents Johnson from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Mir postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mir shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Mir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mir misses with a takedown attempt

and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Mir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mir is controlling him.
Mir is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Mir dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Mir seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mir misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Mir tries to clinch but Johnson moves away

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mir defending well though.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Mir manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Johnson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mir has locked up a guillotine! Mir's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Johnson is holding on here and Mir must be using up a lot of energy. Johnson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mir gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Mir!

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 Matteus Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mma fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matteus Luther has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Luther
vs
fighter

196 cm
19
263 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matteus Luther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mma fighter!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts fighter as he jumps to the side.
Luther looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Luther shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with fighter but fighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
fighter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Luther moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luther.
Some wild striking there from fighter.
Luther takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

A head kick lands from fighter that sends Luther to the canvas. Luther tries to scramble back to his feet but fighter brings him back down into side control.

It looks like Matteus Luther has been cut.
fighter staying calm.
fighter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
fighter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Luther some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fighter controls the position from side control.
Luther is looking to regain half guard here but fighter keeps moving and retains side control.
Luther seems a little lost for a moment, as fighter dominates the positioning.

fighter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luther on the wrong end of a nice jab.

fighter lands a head kick that stumbles Luther and the fighters go to the mat.
fighter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Despite being in the dominant position, mma fighter just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from fighter.
fighter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
fighter works over Luther's head and body with a nice combination.
fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
mma fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

fighter throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Luther stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. fighter follows into mount!

Luther is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fighter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
fighter avoids the attempt from Luther to control.
fighter controlling from the full mount.
Luther tries to hold on but fighter pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
fighter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Luther defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from fighter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
fighter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mma fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matteus Luther's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

fighter lands with a kick to the temple. Luther shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
fighter misses with a double jab.
fighter stalks Luther and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luther's face. Luther staggers backwards, shaken.
fighter catches Luther napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Luther to the canvas!
Oh Luther is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
fighter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Luther seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that fighter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
fighter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luther. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Despite being in the dominant position, mma fighter just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
fighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from fighter! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). mma fighter!

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 Jeff Blatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Blatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blatt
vs
B

189 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Red Light Clothing ► Amsterdam!
White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Blatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony B!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blatt gets the takedown into side control.
Blatt controlling the position.
B is looking for a sweep.
B is trying to control Blatt's posture but Blatt avoids it.
Blatt is looking to take a break and control but B is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Blatt tries for a kimura but B is defending well.
B manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
B scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blatt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from B.
B trying to control the position from guard on top but Blatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

B drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blatt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blatt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blatt!
Blatt working the body and head with strikes.
B is trying to control Blatt's posture but Blatt avoids it.
Blatt trying to control the position but B is working away.
B wants to control but Blatt postures up.
Blatt controlling the position from side mount.
Blatt working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blatt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. B knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
B throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Blatt taking a breather here.
B regains half guard.
Blatt trying to mount his opponent but B defends it.
Blatt blocks the strikes from B.
B has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
B is looking to control Blatt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can B avoid being mounted?
B throws a strike from the bottom but Blatt passes into side control!

Blatt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by B, who protects the arm well.
B tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Blatt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
B tries to hold on but Blatt postures up.

B wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Blatt has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! B taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Blatt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Garber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garber comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bison's choice of entrance music: Adelita's Way - Invincible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garber
vs
Bison

180 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Garber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Bison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison throws a series of punches but Garber moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bison - that will leave a mark!
Bison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garber circles away quickly and effectively.
Bison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garber misses the shot to the body.
Garber misses with the combination.
Garber tries a head kick but it misses.
Bison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garber looks to land a combination but Bison avoids it well.
Bison lands a nice hook to Garber's body. Garber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bison wants to clinch up but Garber keeps it at a distance.
Bison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garber circles away.
Nick Garber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bison.
Bison avoids a kick to the body.
Bison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Bison rushes Garber and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bison breaks from the clinch.
Garber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bison.
Garber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bison clinches.
A short uppercut from Garber.

Bison breaks from the clinch.
Garber falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bison counters by clinching up.
Garber is breathing heavily.
Bison can't get the takedown.
Garber misses with a punch on the inside.
Garber fails to pull guard.
Bison has Garber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garber jumps guard but Bison stands there with Garber around his waist. Garber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Bison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garber throws a big right hand that misses.
Bison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Bison working for a triangle but Garber defends it easily.
Garber trying to control but Bison is working from the bottom.
Bison throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Garber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison 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.
Garber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bison pushes Garber off and scrambles back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Bison or perhaps it was just good defense by Garber which made him look bad.
A big right from Garber misses.
Bison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garber throws a head kick that misses.
Garber misses with a double jab
and Bison counters with a nice uppercut.
Garber throws a jab but it's blocked by Bison.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Garber both land. Nice combination.

Bison drives through and clinches with Garber against the cage.
Garber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garber is trying to drag Bison to the mat but Bison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

Bison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bison lands in his opponent's guard.
Garber keeping full guard, as Bison tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bison passes into side control, despite Garber's attempt to control the position.
Garber can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bison misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bison controlling from side mount.
Bison working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bison decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garber, right into the meat.
Bison looks for a takedown but Garber sprawls well.
Nick Garber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garber closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bison moves into the clinch.

Garber manages to pull guard.
Bison landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bison postures up.
Bison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bison preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garber is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Bison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bison connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garber is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garber tries to break the clinch but Bison is controlling the position.

Bison manages to pull guard.
Bison wants to sweep here but Garber controlling him for the moment.
Bison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garber manages to get himself to full guard.
Bison passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Garber is desperately trying to improve his position but Bison has a good base and remains in mount.
Bison controlling his opponent.
Garber tries to control Bison's body but Bison pushes him off. Garber squirms to his side and now Bison has his back!
Bison trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Bison is persistently looking for the submission but Garber is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bison 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Garber looks for a takedown but Bison sprawls well.
Bison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bison scores with a body shot.
Garber misses with a double jab

and Bison counters with a shoot takedown. Garber fights it but they end up in guard.
Bison chips away with some ground and pound.

Bison stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bison darts in and clinches Garber up against the cage.

Bison jumps guard and drags Garber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bison looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garber being controlled here momentarily.
Bison lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garber!
Bison controlling from the full mount.
Garber is squirming around, avoiding Bison's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bison lands a nice shot to the head.

Bison gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Garber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garber's waist but Garber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bison off to one side.
Garber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Garber. No joy for Bison on that attempt.

Bison fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garber sprawls well initially but Bison persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garber is looking to improve his position.
Garber pushes Bison off looking to stand but Bison dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garber is looking to control Bison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garber avoid being mounted?
Garber wants to improve his position but Bison is controlling well.
Bison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garber tries to get to full guard but Bison has control of the leg.
Garber wants to control but Bison is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garber tries to avoid it but Bison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garber to the ground. Garber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nick Garber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bison.
Bison lands with a nice body kick.
Bison tries to clinch up but Garber circles away and keeps his distance.
Bison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garber but Garber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nick Garber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garber throws a combination that misses

and Bison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garber.
Bison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garber just stands there and leans against the cage.

Bison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garber scores with a hook to the body. Bison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mike Bison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bison moves away from the strike by Garber.
Bison looks for a takedown but Garber sprawls well.
Mike Bison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Bison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between frank Duncombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Duncombe
vs
Hughes

190 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncombe fails with a takedown attempt.
Duncombe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Duncombe persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duncombe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duncombe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for frank Duncombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hughes drives through and clinches with Duncombe against the cage.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like frank Duncombe has been cut.
The is referee keeping an eye on Hughes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hughes lands a nice uppercut.
Duncombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncombe tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hughes counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughes is staying tight to Duncombe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Duncombe struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hughes decides to stand back up. Hughes steps back and let's Duncombe get back to his feet.
Duncombe closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Duncombe pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duncombe fails with the takedown

and Hughes counters by moving into the clinch.
Duncombe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Duncombe managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duncombe's defenses.
Duncombe avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Hughes to work.
Duncombe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hughes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Duncombe is breathing heavily.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Hughes breaks the clinch.

Hughes takes the fight into the clinch.

Hughes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hughes manages to end up in side control.
Hughes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Duncombe's shoulder. That is not cool.

Hughes decides to stand back up. Hughes steps back and let's Duncombe get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes is trying to maintain a safe position but Duncombe gets an underhook and turns Hughes into the cage.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duncombe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duncombe avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duncombe's defenses.
Duncombe managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Good body shot from Duncombe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duncombe tries to break the clinch but Hughes is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duncombe.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Duncombe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duncombe working aggressively here.

Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duncombe shoots and misses

and Hughes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duncombe as Hughes tries to tie him up.
Duncombe stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duncombe.
Good body shot from Duncombe.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Duncombe 's eye.
Duncombe tries to break the clinch but Hughes is controlling the position.
Duncombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
Duncombe lands an uppercut.
Duncombe is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncombe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Duncombe pulls Hughes into guard.
Duncombe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Duncombe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hughes manages to pass to side control.

Duncombe has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Hughes has closed the distance and engaged Duncombe in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Duncombe.
Duncombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Duncombe closes the distance and pushes Hughes back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duncombe as Hughes tries to tie him up.
Duncombe fails to pull guard.
Hughes keeps control of Duncombe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
Duncombe takes an elbow to the temple.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Duncombe shrugs off.

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

Hughes clinches.
Hughes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duncombes head.
The referee calls for Hughes to work.
Duncombe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duncombe managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Duncombe wants to get back to striking at distance but Hughes won't allow it.
Duncombe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hughes lands an elbow inside.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duncombe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duncombe wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Duncombe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duncombe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but Duncombe blocks it.
Nice body punch from Duncombe - that landed with a thud.
Duncombe is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughes has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on frank Duncombe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fight stays on the outside here - Duncombe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hughes has Duncombe up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Duncombe blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Duncombe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Duncombe 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Hughes fails to land.
Duncombe managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.

Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Duncombe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duncombe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hughes moves into the clinch.
Hughes avoiding damage.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Duncombe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duncombe lands in his opponent's guard.
Duncombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes managing to control the position.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duncombe throws a strike but Hughes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Duncombe working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.

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.
Duncombe working a defensive guard here.
Duncombe striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Hughes trying to control but Duncombe is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncombe trying to control the position.
Duncombe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him.
Duncombe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hughes takes the fight into the clinch.
Duncombe lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.

It looks like Ryan Hughes has been cut.
Duncombe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duncombe lands a nice knee to the body.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duncombe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duncombe tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hughes pushes Duncombe up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Hughes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Duncombe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hughes to the mat. Hughes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Duncombe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duncombe throws and elbow that misses. Hughes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duncombe's guard. Nice move by Hughes!
Duncombe keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hughes gets to his feet - Duncombe follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that frank Duncombe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Duncombe is looking to clinch.

Hughes moves into the clinch.
Duncombe pushes off an throws an elbow but Hughes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Duncombe in his tracks for a moment.

Duncombe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hughes is looking to stand up but Duncombe isn't so interested in that idea.

Duncombe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hughes, up you get!
Duncombe shoots in for a double leg but Hughes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Duncombe gets the takedown into side control.
Hughes manages to get back to half guard.
Duncombe wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.

Duncombe is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Duncombe is controlling well.
Duncombe wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hughes can do anything to dispel that myth.

Duncombe postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hughes to stand up.

Hughes takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duncombe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Duncombe lands a nice uppercut.
Hughes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duncombe's defenses.
Hughes crunches a lovely knee into Duncombe's ribcage.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hughes wants a takedown.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow that stopped Duncombe in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duncombe.
Hughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duncombe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan Hughes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duncombe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for frank Duncombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duncombe avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Duncombe lands with a left to the head.
Duncombe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughes fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hughes scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncombe tries to buck Hughes off but he can't manage it.

Hughes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Duncombe circles away and keeps his distance.
Duncombe looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.
Duncombe doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hughes counters by clinching up.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Duncombe shrugs off.

Duncombe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hughes is trying to keep an underhook but Duncombe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing Duncombe from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duncombe wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duncombe is looking to stand up but Hughes won't let him.
Hughes pulls Duncombe in close to his closed guard and prevents Duncombe from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Hughes.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filemom Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diggler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SEX MY FIST. Macarenco has chosen Carry On My Wayward Son as his entrance music. Filemom Macarenco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Diggler
vs
Macarenco

190 cm
22
283 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filemom Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Macarenco.

It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Macarenco misses.
Macarenco throws an overhand right that lands on Diggler's shoulder, as Diggler tries to avoid the shot.
Diggler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macarenco.
Macarenco looks to land a right hand but Diggler moved out of range.
A punch combination from Diggler misses.
Diggler ducks under a wild hook from Macarenco.
Diggler has a takedown stuffed.
Diggler ducks under a wild hook from Macarenco.
Nice straight punches there by Macarenco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Macarenco.
Macarenco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macarenco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macarenco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macarenco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diggler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diggler is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Diggler square on the jaw! Damn, Diggler is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Filemom Macarenco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toothless Yarborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ravage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yarborough comes to the cage accompanied by :(. Rick Ravage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Yarborough
vs
Ravage

166 cm
23
289 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toothless Yarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ravage!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yarborough gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yarborough gets through Ravage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yarborough lands an elbow just above Ravage 's eye.

It looks like Rick Ravage has been cut.
Ravage looking to slow down the pace here.
Yarborough lands a damaging elbow.
Ravage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yarborough is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ravage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yarborough has him pressed against the cage.
Yarborough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Yarborough breaks the clinch.
Ravage shoots in and drives through. Yarborough sprawls well.
Ravage moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Ravage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rick Ravage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yarborough but Yarborough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toothless Yarborough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ravage.

Yarborough rushes Ravage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yarborough lands a nice elbow.
Ravage takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Rick Ravage's cut even more.
Yarborough cracks Ravage with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Ravage is rigid against the cage, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Toothless Yarborough!