GAMMA #93 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Vanbelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enio da Luz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanbelt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Meet the Monster. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Vanbelt
vs
da Luz

221 cm
24
279 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

186 cm
23
237 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Vanbelt!
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, Enio da Luz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vanbelt closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanbelt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
da Luz tries to land a knee to the head but Vanbelt blocks with his arms.

Vanbelt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Vanbelt kicks da Luz off and gets to his feet.
da Luz wants to clinch but Vanbelt slips to the side

and Vanbelt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanbelt.
Vanbelt lands a body punch.
Vanbelt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanbelt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
da Luz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
da Luz throws a head punch that misses.
da Luz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanbelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
da Luz lands an uppercut.
da Luz misses with the head strike.
A short left from Vanbelt.
Vanbelt pushes da Luz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanbelt is stalling here.
Vanbelt blocking some punches.
A short right from Vanbelt on the inside.
Vanbelt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
da Luz misses with a knee to the head.
Vanbelt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanbelt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vanbelt on the inside.
da Luz looks gassed!

Vanbelt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enio da Luz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vanbelt closes the distance and clinches.

Vanbelt breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vanbelt has managed to clinch.
Vanbelt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
da Luz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
da Luz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
da Luz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanbelt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
da Luz tries a knee to the head but Vanbelt blocks it.

Vanbelt is trying to trip da Luz. He has hold of a leg but da Luz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vanbelt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vanbelt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vanbelt throwing strikes from guard but da Luz blocks nicely.

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

Vanbelt scores with a takedown into da Luz's guard.

Vanbelt 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.
Vanbelt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vanbelt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
da Luz darts in trying to clinch

and Vanbelt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in da Luz's guard.
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!
da Luz has momentary wrist control but Vanbelt slips an elbow through the middle.
da Luz looking for a sweep. Not yet da Luz, not yet.
Vanbelt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as da Luz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
da Luz is controlling Vanbelt's posture.
Vanbelt distracts da Luz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
da Luz is controlling Vanbelt's posture.
da Luz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vanbelt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanbelt stops da Luz from standing up.
Vanbelt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
da Luz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from da Luz. No joy for Vanbelt on that attempt.
da Luz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vanbelt counters with a slapping leg kick.
da Luz tries to clinch there but Vanbelt circles away.
Vanbelt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. da Luz tries to avoid it but Vanbelt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag da Luz to the ground. da Luz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enio da Luz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
da Luz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vanbelt keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanbelt keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanbelt swats away the attempt to clinch by da Luz.
Vanbelt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with da Luz but da Luz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Vanbelt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
da Luz is looking to clinch.

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.
da Luz wants to clinch

and Vanbelt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vanbelt stops da Luz from getting back to his feet.
Vanbelt tries to stand and escape but da Luz is controlling the position.
Vanbelt trying to control from half guard but da Luz is working away.
Vanbelt thows a huge punch but da Luz dodges it nicely.
da Luz wants to control but Vanbelt is keeping busy.
Vanbelt wants to free his trapped foot but da Luz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
da Luz trying to hold on to Vanbelt's head to control him but Vanbelt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

da Luz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
da Luz wants to clinch
and Vanbelt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
da Luz tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Vanbelt counters with a shoot takedown. da Luz fights it but they end up in guard.
Vanbelt thows a big elbow that misses.
da Luz is looking to stand back up but Vanbelt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by da Luz.
Vanbelt is thwarting da Luz's attempts to control the position.

da Luz kicks off Vanbelt and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vanbelt moves into the clinch.
da Luz looking to throw knees to the head but Vanbelt is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Vanbelt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanbelt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vanbelt pushes da Luz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
da Luz being controlled against the cage.
Vanbelt lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Vanbelt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. da Luz was covering up waiting for the punch and Vanbelt finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Vanbelt stands up from da Luz's guard - Vanbelt perhaps looking for a knockout.
da Luz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vanbelt counters with a two punch combo.
Vanbelt circles away from the clinch attempt

and Vanbelt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
da Luz pushes Vanbelt off looking to stand but Vanbelt dives back in and keeps control.
Vanbelt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. da Luz defending well though.
Vanbelt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
da Luz trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

da Luz pushes Vanbelt off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vanbelt rushes da Luz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
da Luz misses with a knee strike.

Vanbelt breaks from the clinch.
da Luz tries to clinch

and Vanbelt counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Vanbelt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
da Luz swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanbelt.
da Luz clinches but Vanbelt breaks the clinch

and Vanbelt counters with a nice double leg into side control. da Luz won't be happy with that.
Vanbelt cracks da Luz with a big right hand but da Luz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Vanbelt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
da Luz tries to clinch but Vanbelt moves away

and Vanbelt counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Luz scores with a knee to the head.
Vanbelt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that da Luz can do to turn this around?
da Luz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanbelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
da Luz throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanbelt.
da Luz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanbelt blocking some punches.
Vanbelt presses da Luz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Vanbelt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cedric Vanbelt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vanbelt rushes da Luz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vanbelt as the two fighters clinch.
da Luz misses with a punch on the inside.
da Luz throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanbelt.
Vanbelt lands an elbow just above da Luz 's eye.

Vanbelt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
da Luz tries to clinch but Vanbelt moves away

and Vanbelt counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
da Luz is trying to control Vanbelt's posture but Vanbelt avoids it.
da Luz is pushing Vanbelt's head away, looking to escape. Vanbelt manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanbelt trying to control the action but da Luz is working from the bottom.
da Luz defending against the ground and pound.
Vanbelt fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Vanbelt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vanbelt scores with a hook to the body. da Luz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
da Luz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanbelt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but da Luz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
da Luz tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Vanbelt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from da Luz on the inside.
da Luz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanbelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanbelt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vanbelt tries to circle away but da Luz has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Vanbelt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vanbelt fails with an attempt to clinch.
da Luz tries to clinch up
and Vanbelt counters with a left to the body.
Vanbelt tries to clinch but da Luz moves out of range.

Vanbelt gets a clinch.
da Luz has a couple of punches blocked by Vanbelt.
Vanbelt pushes off an throws an elbow but da Luz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Vanbelt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. da Luz is trying to keep an underhook but Vanbelt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
da Luz wants to control but Vanbelt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cedric Vanbelt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
da Luz is trying to stand up here but Vanbelt is controlling him well.
Vanbelt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vanbelt wants to control the pace but da Luz is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanbelt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for da Luz because Vanbelt loaded up on that one.
da Luz wants to hold on but Vanbelt pushes him away.
Vanbelt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vanbelt raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
da Luz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vanbelt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as da Luz is looking to escape.
da Luz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vanbelt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

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.
Vanbelt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vanbelt is landing with some decent strikes but da Luz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
da Luz wants to control but Vanbelt is having none of it.
da Luz is squirming around, avoiding Vanbelt's attempts to control the action.
Vanbelt throws a wild left hand from mount and da Luz manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Vanbelt is looking to take a break and control but da Luz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
da Luz tries to clinch but Vanbelt moves away

and Vanbelt moves into the clinch.
da Luz misses with a knee strike.
da Luz scores with a shot to the side of Vanbelt's head.

Vanbelt successfully pulls guard.
da Luz preventing the sweep.
Vanbelt is pulling down on da Luz's head to control his posture.
Vanbelt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vanbelt 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.
da Luz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
da Luz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vanbelt's guard.

Vanbelt wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

da Luz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
da Luz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanbelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanbelt lands a right hand that snaps the head of da Luz backwards.
Vanbelt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
da Luz lands with a light punch inside.
Vanbelt lands with a light punch inside.
da Luz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanbelt wants to break the clinch but can't.
da Luz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vanbelt's efforts to push away.
da Luz connects with a knee to the head.
Enio da Luz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vanbelt blocking some punches.
A short right from Vanbelt on the inside.
da Luz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanbelt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Vanbelt scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from da Luz on the inside.
Cedric Vanbelt has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Vanbelt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics da Luz uses from the top position.
Cedric Vanbelt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
da Luz stands up over Vanbelt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Vanbelt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanbelt 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Vanbelt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Getz Jiggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Punisher- Beware kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Forrest Griffin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jiggy
vs
Griffin

192 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

191 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Getz Jiggy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jiggy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griffin is looking to reverse the position.

Jiggy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jiggy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jiggy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jiggy lands in his opponent's guard.
Jiggy won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
Griffin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jiggy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiggy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiggy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Jiggy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiggy is pulling down on Griffin's head. It's preventing any offense from Griffin, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin postures up.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiggy is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up.
Jiggy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griffin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jiggy. That did some damage!

Jiggy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Griffin to the mat! Griffin manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiggy is breathing heavily.
Griffin wants to improve his position but instead Jiggy has moved into half guard.
Jiggy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jiggy wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggy wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin tries to roll over but Jiggy keeps him under control.
Griffin works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Jiggy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jiggy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
Griffin wants to control but Jiggy postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jiggy is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffin is defending well.

Jiggy stands up and beckons Griffin to his feet.
Jiggy shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Jiggy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jiggy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griffin won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiggy working the head with strikes.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jiggy just content to control the position.
Griffin tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jiggy scoring with punches from side control.
Jiggy trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

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

Jiggy scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiggy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiggy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Jiggy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Getz Jiggy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt

and Jiggy counters by clinching up.
Jiggy can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jiggy.
Jiggy blocks an uppercut.
Jiggy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Jiggy just leaning against Griffin, taking a breather.

Jiggy pulls guard effortlessly.
Jiggy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Jiggy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiggy trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griffin punching from the bottom.

Jiggy is looking for a kimura here.
Jiggy wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Jiggy moves into full mount! Griffin won't be happy about that!
Griffin regains half guard.
Jiggy works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jiggy lands a big shot there that rocks Griffin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Griffin is looking to get to half guard.
Jiggy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Griffin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Jiggy stands up from mount. Strange move.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jiggy pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jiggy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Griffin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jiggy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Getz Jiggy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jiggy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is in a horrible position here. Jiggy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jiggy controlling the pace for now.
Griffin can't escape the position.
Jiggy controlling his opponent.
Griffin is looking to improve his position but Jiggy isn't that keen on the idea.

Jiggy is going olschool here, as he tries to force Griffin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Griffin shrugs it off.
Jiggy controlling the position easily from mount.
Griffin tries to improve his position but instead Jiggy has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Getz Jiggy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jiggy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jiggy showed some decent athleticism there.
Griffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jiggy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jiggy's back!
Jiggy biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Griffin punishes Jiggy with strikes from the back mount.
Griffin not allowing Jiggy to control his hands.
Jiggy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jiggy wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
Jiggy is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Jiggy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Griffin pulls his head out easily.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Jiggy's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin shoots and misses

and Jiggy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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

Griffin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jiggy escapes and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jiggy blocks the strikes from Griffin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggy cracks Griffin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Griffin regains half guard.
Griffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jiggy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
Jiggy works his way into full mount!
Jiggy looking to control and managing it successfully.

Griffin tries to improve his position but Jiggy has taken his back! Jiggy has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Griffin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jiggy pushes Griffin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Getz Jiggy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buford Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidus Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanford
vs
Cesar

190 cm
23
235 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

197 cm
20
270 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buford Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidus Cesar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford throws a shot from downtown. Cesar moves away and avoids it.
Cesar moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.

Cesar tries to keep at a distance but Sanford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.

It looks like Leonidus Cesar has been cut.
Sanford is pushing Cesar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanford working Cesar over with knees to the body.
Cesar looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
Sanford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
Sanford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cesar.
Cesar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford has Cesar pressed against the cage.
Sanford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Sanford - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Sanford to work.
Sanford with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cesar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanford with a knee to the head.
Sanford scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sanford.
Cesar being controlled against the cage.
Sanford gets through Cesar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanford lands an elbow inside.
Sanford lands an uppercut.
Sanford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cesar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanford.
Sanford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cesar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cesar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cesar's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford cracks Cesar with a nice body shot.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Leonidus Cesar's cut even more.
Sanford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanford landing knees to the head.

Cesar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cesar blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cesar or not.
Sanford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanford lands with a light punch inside.
Sanford stalling against the cage.
Sanford working Cesar over with knees to the body.
Sanford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike.
Sanford lands a knee to the head.
Cesar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cesar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Sanford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanford with a knee to the head.
Sanford lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanford lands a knee to the head.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Sanford.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Cesar avoids the damage to the body.
Sanford throws a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Cesar is trying to stall.
Sanford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cesar up against the cage.
Sanford lands with a light punch inside.
Sanford just leaning against Cesar, taking a breather.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike.
Sanford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanford scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanford scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Sanford.
Sanford lands a shot to the body.
Sanford scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cesar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buford Sanford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonidus Cesar's cut.
That's time! Sanford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cesar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buford Sanford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanford misses with a two punch combination.
Cesar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cesar on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cesar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cesar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cesar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cesar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanford avoids the head kick by Cesar.
Cesar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sanford has closed the distance and engaged Cesar in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanford.
Sanford lands a good knee to the midsection. Cesar won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
Sanford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanford connects with a knee to the head.
Cesar is trying to break the clinch but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cesar or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanford obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanford with a knee to the head.
Sanford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cesar's face.
Cesar looking to slow down the pace here.
Cesar takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Sanford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cesar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanford lands an elbow that stopped Cesar in his tracks for a moment.
Sanford scores with a knee to the head.
Cesar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cesar's defenses.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Sanford.
Sanford scores with a shot to the side of Cesar's head.
Sanford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cesar's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanford.
Sanford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cesar managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
Cesar taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanford.
Sanford is pushing Cesar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sanford.
Sanford taking a breather.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanford lands with a left to the head.
Sanford working Cesar over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanford landing knees to the body.
Sanford lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanford landing knees to the head.
Sanford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanford lands a good knee to the midsection. Cesar won't want to take too many of those.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sanford here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sanford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanford crunches a lovely knee into Cesar's ribcage.
Sanford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cesar's face.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanford lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Sanford looking to throw knees to the head but Cesar is blocking nicely.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cesar avoids it.
Sanford scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buford Sanford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonidus Cesar'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!

Cesar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanford tries to clinch but Cesar moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cesar.
A jab from Sanford does it's job there.
Sanford is looking to clinch.
Sanford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cesar.
Cesar throws a head kick that misses.
Sanford wants to clinch up but Cesar keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Sanford jabs Cesar right on the nose. Cesar blinks but takes it well.

Sanford clinches up with Cesar and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The cut above Leonidus Cesar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanford presses Cesar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanford lands an elbow inside that Cesar shrugs off.
Sanford connects with a knee to the head.
Sanford is stalling here.
Sanford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.
Cesar is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanford has double underhooks.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike.
Sanford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cesar.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford cracks Cesar with a nice body shot.
A short left from Sanford.
A body shot lands from Sanford.
Buford Sanford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanford landing knees to the head.
Cesar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanford is pushing Cesar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cesar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanford crunches a lovely knee into Cesar's ribcage.
Sanford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cesar up against the cage.
Sanford lands a hook that snaps the head of Cesar backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanford lands a left hand.
Sanford lands a right hand.
A short right from Sanford on the inside.
Sanford lands a shoulder strike.
Sanford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanford.
A shot in the inside from Sanford.
Cesar is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanford finish him?
Sanford misses with the head strike.
Cesar seems to have recovered his senses.
Cesar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanford effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanford scores with a shot to the side of Cesar's head.
Sanford lands with a right to the head.
Sanford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sanford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Leonidus Cesar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sanford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cesar's face.
Sanford leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leonidus Cesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cesar's face.
Sanford unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buford Sanford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanford 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buford Sanford!

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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loka Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Class Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn comes to the cage accompanied by Argy Bargy. Rob is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thriller . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Shawn
vs
Rob

185 cm
19
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Crashforce Voodoo Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loka Shawn!
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, Class Rob!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob is looking to clinch but Shawn is avoiding it.
Shawn closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shawn can't find room to land a body shot as Rob controls the action.
Rob landing knees to the head.
Shawn tries to circle away but Rob has him pinned against the cage.
Shawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rob.
Shawn avoiding damage as Rob throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Shawn.
Rob tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rob blocks an elbow strike from Shawn.
Shawn working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rob or not.
Rob controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rob.
Shawn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shawn scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shawn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rob is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shawn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shawn lands with a short shot to the head.
Shawn cracks Rob with a nice body shot.
Rob blocks an uppercut.
Shawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Rob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shawn is leaning against Rob and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shawn cracks Rob with a nice body shot.
Rob looks gassed!
Shawn misses with some punches.
Rob misses with a knee to the head.
Rob is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shawn is keeping busy.
The is referee keeping an eye on Shawn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Rob.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shawn as Rob tries to tie him up.
Shawn is trying to break the clinch but Rob is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Shawn.
Nice body punch from Shawn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shawn pushes Rob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shawn lands an uppercut.
Rob's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rob's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rob is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shawn is keeping busy.
Shawn is looking to control Rob's arms but Rob gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shawn has his back to the cage.
Shawn tries to break free but Rob pushes him back against the cage.
Shawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shawn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shawn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob has Shawn pressed against the cage, preventing Shawn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rob is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shawn is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shawn.
A frustrated look appears on Shawn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shawn wants to break free but Rob has control.
Shawn lands a body shot.
Shawn lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shawn.
Shawn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shawn presses Rob against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shawn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rob is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shawn is keeping busy.
Rob avoiding damage as Shawn throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn lands an uppercut.
Rob blocks the elbow strike.
Shawn lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Shawn.
Shawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
Rob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shawn is defending well for now.
Shawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shawn lands a body punch.
Shawn lands an uppercut.
Shawn is trying to break free.
Rob throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Shawn to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rob with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shawn throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shawn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rob closes the distance but Shawn moves to the side
and Shawn counters with a nice body shot.
Shawn throws a leg kick but Rob moved away.
Shawn closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rob.
Shawn tries to stall but Rob uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shawn lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rob.
Rob is breathing heavily.
Shawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rob landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shawn lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shawn.
Shawn stalling in the clinch but Rob improves position.
Shawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shawn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shawn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shawn working hard to break the clinch.
Rob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shawn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rob.
Rob has Shawn pressed against the cage, preventing Shawn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shawn's efforts to push away.
Loka Shawn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shawn blocking some punches.
Shawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rob has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob misses with the head strike.
Rob taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Shawn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shawn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
Shawn is trying to break free.
Rob letting Shawn take a breather here.
Shawn pushes Rob back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shawn lands a body punch.
Shawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shawn throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shawn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rob or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rob fails to land.
Shawn tries to stall but Rob uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shawn content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn lands a right hand.
Shawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rob can do to turn this around?
Shawn working hard to break the clinch.
Shawn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shawn misses with the head strike.
Shawn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rob misses with some punches.
Rob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rob is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shawn is keeping busy.
Rob throws an elbow that misses.
Rob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Rob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shawn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rob blocks an uppercut.
Shawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shawn throws an elbow that misses.
Shawn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rob is defending well for now.
Shawn lands an uppercut.
Shawn trying to control the position but instead, Rob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shawn into the cage.
Shawn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rob tries to land a knee to the head but Shawn blocks with his arms.
Rob avoiding damage.
Shawn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rob up against the cage.
Shawn misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rob tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shawn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rob blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loka Shawn dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rob doesn't manage to clinch there - Shawn circles away.
Shawn wants to clinch but Rob slips to the side

and Rob counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shawn.
Rob letting Shawn take a breather here.
Shawn throws a head punch that misses.
Shawn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rob gets through Shawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shawn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
Rob blocks an uppercut.
Rob looking to slow down the pace here.
Rob tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rob connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shawn's face.
Shawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shawn. Rob does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn throws a combination that misses

and Rob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rob.
A head punch on the inside from Shawn fails to land.
Shawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Shawn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rob.
Rob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shawn's efforts to push away.
Shawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rob has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shawn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rob using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shawn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rob looking to stall.
Rob keeps control of Shawn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Shawn to work.
Shawn tries to break free but Rob pushes him back against the cage.
Shawn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shawn wants to break free but Rob has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rob is working Shawn over against the cage.
Shawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shawn effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Shawn fails to land.
Shawn tries to work over Rob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shawn tries to land a knee to the head but Rob blocks with his arms.
Rob tries to land a knee to the head but Shawn blocks with his arms.
Shawn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rob.
Shawn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rob looking to throw knees to the head but Shawn is blocking nicely.
Shawn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rob tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Class Rob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob keeps control of Shawn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rob landing knees to the body.
Shawn avoiding damage as Rob throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rob connects with a knee to the head.
Shawn misses with a punch to the body.
Shawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rob has him pressed against the cage.
Shawn wants to get back to striking at distance but Rob won't allow it.
Rob takes a shot to the head.
Shawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rob lands a shoulder strike.
Shawn is leaning against Rob and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shawn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rob avoiding damage as Shawn throws knees to the body.
Shawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rob has him pressed against the cage.
Shawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rob is stalling here.
Rob trying to stall but Shawn improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shawn's efforts to push away.
Rob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rob misses with a knee strike.
Shawn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rob misses with some punches.
Rob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shawn trying to control the position but instead, Rob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shawn into the cage.
Shawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rob has him pressed against the cage.
Shawn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Loka Shawn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rob tries to land a knee to the head but Shawn blocks with his arms.
Shawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rob tries a body shot but Shawn blocks it.
Rob landing knees to the head.
Rob connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shawn's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loka Shawn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shawn 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loka Shawn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Anxiety. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rodriguez
vs
Swagger

195 cm
24
273 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

196 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Swagger Labs 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Swagger circles away.
A swing and a miss from Swagger.
Swagger looks gassed!

Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Bob Swagger has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple.
Swagger is trying to force a seperation but Rodriguez has the dominant position.
Swagger is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez stalls.
Swagger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swagger is trying to force a seperation but Rodriguez has the dominant position.
Swagger can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but Swagger blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swagger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swagger's defenses.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Swagger circles away and keeps his distance.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.

Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Swagger is trying to force a seperation but Rodriguez has the dominant position.
Rodriguez lands a left hand.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Swagger keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swagger swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Swagger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez throws a low kick, looking for Swagger's leg but Swagger calmly moves out of range.
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swagger.
Swagger looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
A left lands for Swagger.
Swagger shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Swagger.
A jab from Swagger finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Swagger misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swagger but Swagger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swagger cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Swagger connects with a single shot there.
Swagger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swagger looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swagger.
Swagger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Swagger improves position.
Rodriguez keeps control of Swagger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Swagger's takedown attempt.
Swagger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez lands an elbow that stopped Swagger in his tracks for a moment.
Swagger is trying to drag Rodriguez to the mat but Rodriguez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside.
Swagger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez keeps control of Swagger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swagger is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.

Swagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swagger throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Swagger misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swagger avoids it really well and circles away.
Swagger lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into rage.
Swagger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Rodriguez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Swagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Swagger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodriguez, right into the meat.

Swagger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is staying tight to Rodriguez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Swagger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Swagger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Swagger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swagger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swagger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Swagger avoids nicely.
Swagger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
No joy there for Swagger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Swagger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swagger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swagger off to one side.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Swagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Swagger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Swagger circles away.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swagger dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Swagger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.

Swagger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swagger controlling from side mount.
Swagger wants to stand but Rodriguez has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looks to move to half guard but instead Swagger has passed into mount! Damn!
Swagger controlling the position easily from mount.

Swagger stands up from mount. Strange move.
Swagger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Rodriguez moves forwards but Swagger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eddie Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Swagger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swagger.
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the temple. Swagger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Swagger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriguez.
A jab lands there for Swagger.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodriguez.

Swagger breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Swagger moves out of range.
Rodriguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swagger.
Swagger has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Swagger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swagger pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Swagger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swagger throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick which misses Swagger's front leg but catches the back leg as Swagger tries to avoid it.
Swagger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swagger misses with a series of wild punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swagger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swagger throws a big shot that misses.

Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Swagger has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swagger scores with a jab. Rodriguez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Swagger finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swagger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodriguez. That's going to slow Swagger down.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Swagger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swagger scores with a jab. Rodriguez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Swagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Swagger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swagger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Swagger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swagger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow.
Rodriguez landing knees to the head.
Rodriguez trying to stall but Swagger improves his position.
Swagger tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Rodriguez.
Swagger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swagger pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Swagger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swagger tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swagger works Rodriguez's body with a nice hook.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swagger gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Swagger.
Swagger scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Swagger misses the target.

Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swagger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swagger wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Swagger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swagger's efforts to push away.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.

Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to de liver by Swagger. Beautiful body shot.
Swagger lands a lovely overhand right.
Swagger checks a leg kick.
Swagger lands with a nice body punch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
A big left from Swagger misses.
Bob Swagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swagger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swagger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swagger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swagger misses with a hook.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swagger throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Swagger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Swagger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodriguez's head backwards.
Swagger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Swagger circles away and keeps his distance.

Swagger has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swagger tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez is pushing Swagger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Swagger wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Swagger is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Swagger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Swagger tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
Swagger wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but Swagger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eddie Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Swagger is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Swagger.
I've got Swagger 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Swagger!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break Stuff. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ortiz
vs
Smith

188 cm
23
202 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Supersize Me

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ortiz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ortiz landing with the ground and pound.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortiz trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ortiz throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ortiz controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ortiz is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith wanted to stand there but Ortiz had control of the position.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Ortiz gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ortiz trying to control the position here.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ortiz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Ortiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortiz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ortiz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Ortiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ortiz passes into side control.
The strikes coming from Ortiz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ortiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ortiz gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ortiz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ortiz 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Ortiz pushes his legs off easily.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith stands up out of Ortiz's guard for a moment - Ortiz manages to land a nice upkick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz trying to strike off his back.

Smith 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.
Ortiz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to keep Smith in close.
Ortiz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Smith shoots and misses

so Ortiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ortiz throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ortiz has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.

Smith 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortiz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortiz is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ortiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Ortiz throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortiz pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Ortiz wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Ortiz.

Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith not allowing Ortiz to control his hands.

Smith looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Ortiz taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doadi Rafi Meldir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McCuistion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meldir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Khala Ya Khala. McCuistion has chosen Sunken Hips in Space as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Rafi Meldir
vs
McCuistion

193 cm
24
216 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

163 cm
22
217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Pacheco Labratories Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doadi Rafi Meldir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh McCuistion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meldir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCuistion wants to control but Meldir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCuistion wants to get back to full guard.
McCuistion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meldir seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Meldir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCuistion manages to get to full guard.
Meldir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCuistion swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Meldir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Meldir showed some decent athleticism there.
McCuistion moves into full guard.
McCuistion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meldir is one step ahead there.
McCuistion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Meldir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Meldir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCuistion had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Meldir is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McCuistion Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Meldir's back instead.
Meldir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

McCuistion is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meldir has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meldir!

Meldir gets to his feet - McCuistion follows without any prompting.

Meldir clinches up with McCuistion and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCuistion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meldir just stands there and leans against the cage.

Meldir tightens his grip and picks McCuistion up, before dumping him to the ground. McCuistion manages to land in guard.
McCuistion working a defensive guard here.

McCuistion is looking for a triangle here but Meldir uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McCuistion looks gassed!
Meldir taking a breather here.
McCuistion is not content to let Meldir control the position.

Meldir decides to stand back up. Meldir steps back and let's McCuistion get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McCuistion.

McCuistion has an Americana. Meldir didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McCuistion is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McCuistion hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh McCuistion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Fyodorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alexander Fyodorov enters the cage!

Jenkins
vs
Fyodorov

190 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casper Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Fyodorov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fyodorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fyodorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fyodorov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fyodorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Alexander Fyodorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Fyodorov on that attempt.
Casper Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Fyodorov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fyodorov shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Fyodorov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fyodorov misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Alexander Fyodorov has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fyodorov shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins scores with a jab. Fyodorov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Jenkins and Fyodorov goes tumbling to the canvas! Jenkins follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Fyodorov is rocked!

Fyodorov looking for submissions off his back.

Fyodorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jenkins controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins stands up and beckons Fyodorov to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jenkins drops Fyodorov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fyodorov looks back up at him and smiles so Jenkins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fyodorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?

That has opened up Alexander Fyodorov's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack! Jenkins connects with the perfect overhand right and Fyodorov falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jenkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casper Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne De Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blake
vs
De Rick

183 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dudley Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arne De Rick!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Rick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rick.
Blake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Arne De Rick has been cut.
Blake missing with a left hand there. De Rick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blake scores with a hook.
De Rick fails with a takedown attempt.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Rick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Blake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Rick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blake controlling from the top position.
Blake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Rick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rick wants to stand but Blake is controlling the position.
Blake stays in close to De Rick's body and controls the position.
Blake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Rick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Blake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Rick keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake wants to pass the guard but De Rick is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Dudley Blake has been cut.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but De Rick ducks down to avoid it.
Nice combo by De Rick! Oh, that's hurt him - Blake falls to the canvas and De Rick follows him into side control.

Blake is rocked!
Blake regains half guard.
Oh Blake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
Blake gets full guard.
De Rick preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Rick has picked Blake up and slammed him! Blake can't keep hold of the triangle and De Rick manages to pass to side control!
Blake tries to improve position but can't.
Blake wants to control but De Rick postures up.
De Rick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Rick gets to mount! Blake was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
De Rick with shots to the head and body - Blake looks very uncomfortable down there.
De Rick controlling from the full mount.

De Rick jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blake manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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.
Blake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blake wants to pass to mount but De Rick is defending the position.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but De Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake passes the guard and advances to mount!
De Rick's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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 Dudley Blake will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

De Rick moves away from the strike by Blake.
Blake takes one on the button.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Rick.
Blake shoots in but no luck this time.
Blake drops De Rick with a right and a left! Blake comes rushing in but De Rick regains his composure and manages to keep Blake in guard.
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!
De Rick controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Blake wants to pass the guard but De Rick is keeping the position.
Blake postures up.
Blake wants to control from the top but De Rick keeps moving.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from De Rick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rick is retaining full guard.
Blake won't allow De Rick to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blake throws a wild body kick that De Rick sees coming a mile off.
Dudley Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick.
De Rick is breathing heavily.
Blake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Rick throws a combination that misses
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
De Rick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Good standup being displayed there by Blake as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Rick gets caught flat footed, as Blake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake forces his way into half guard.

Blake is looking for a kimura but De Rick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blake to get the leverage.
De Rick is not content to let Blake control the position.
Blake is pressing down on De Rick's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Rick is holding on for now.
De Rick is in trouble now - Blake has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is stalling here but it's allowed De Rick to get half guard.

Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Rick!
BOOM! Blake connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blake scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Blake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Rick is now in Blake's guard. A big mistake from Blake there, giving up the dominant position!
Blake has a closed guard, preventing De Rick from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Rick's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Blake dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rick.
De Rick throws a combination that misses
letting Blake counter with a right hand.
De Rick misses with a few strikes there.
De Rick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake looks to land a combination but De Rick avoids it well.
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Rick on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rick throws a combination that misses

and Blake counters with a single leg into guard. De Rick didn't expect that.
Blake passes De Rick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Rick!
Blake wants to control the pace but De Rick is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Blake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Rick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dudley Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake is trying to take his opponent's back.

Blake working for a guillotine from mount but De Rick is in no mood to give up.
Blake lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake avoids the attempt from De Rick to control.
Blake throwing strikes here but De Rick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blake with a couple of short strikes.

Blake working for a submission but De Rick is keeping him at bay.
Blake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
De Rick tries to hold on but Blake pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands a heavy elbow.

Blake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Rick is surviving well by controlling Blake's body position as best he can.
Blake wants to take De Rick's back but he can't do it this time.

Blake is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. De Rick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blake controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rick avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blake.

Blake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Rick wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blake.
De Rick's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blake tries to control but De Rick wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blake 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 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dudley Blake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Junttila might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to -. Ricardo has chosen Bang the Drum All Day as his entrance music. Erkki Junttila is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Junttila
vs
Ricardo

190 cm
23
200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Vandal fight Boutique -ACME-

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erkki Junttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junttila thows a body shot but no joy.
Erkki Junttila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricardo misses with a body shot.
Ricardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junttila lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ricardo sprawling to the canvas. Junttila follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ricardo hang on?

Ricardo is rocked!

It looks like David Ricardo has been cut.
Junttila lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ricardo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Junttila jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Junttila!