GAMMA #98 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvis Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Caneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvis Maximus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodrigo Caneiro's chin.

Maximus
vs
Caneiro

196 cm
24
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
228 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvis Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Caneiro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Caneiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caneiro shoots in for a double leg but Maximus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maximus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caneiro.
Maximus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maximus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Caneiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximus throws a head kick that Caneiro semi-blocks.

It looks like Rodrigo Caneiro has been cut.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Caneiro throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Maximus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caneiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Caneiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maximus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Caneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Caneiro tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.
Maximus tries to control but Caneiro wriggling away.
Caneiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maximus avoids the attempt from Caneiro to control.
Caneiro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Caneiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caneiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caneiro trying to control the position.
Caneiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maximus blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caneiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus wants to hold on but Caneiro pushes him away.

Caneiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maximus is surviving well by controlling Caneiro's body position as best he can.
Caneiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caneiro wants to control the pace but Maximus is squirming around nicely.
Maximus tries to hold on but Caneiro pushes him away.

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.
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.

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

Caneiro has hold of Maximus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maximus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Caneiro looks gassed!
Maximus wants to hold on but Caneiro pushes him away.
Maximus is working to get back to half guard.

Maximus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caneiro.
Caneiro looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caneiro moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Caneiro dives in and grabs Maximus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes down on Caneiro's head and hops out.
Melvis Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caneiro throws a right hand that Maximus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus also avoids with ease.
Maximus throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus tries to bum rush Caneiro with a series of wild strikes but Caneiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caneiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Caneiro checks a low kick from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a body shot

and Caneiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maximus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Caneiro is having none of it.
Maximus pulls Caneiro in close to prevent any damage.
Caneiro slips nicely into half guard.
Caneiro trying to control from half guard but Maximus is working away.
Maximus is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caneiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caneiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caneiro is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caneiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Caneiro tries for a kimura but Maximus is defending well.
Maximus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caneiro's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caneiro is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caneiro to get the leverage.

Caneiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Maximus won't allow Caneiro to pass to mount.
Caneiro prevents Maximus from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caneiro is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus moves into full guard.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Caneiro drops back looking for a leg! Maximus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maximus manages to kick Caneiro off! Caneiro jumps back into Maximus's guard.
Caneiro won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus is looking to stand up but Caneiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Caneiro tries to pass.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but Caneiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Caneiro gets a takedown into half guard.

Caneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus is just riding it out for now. Caneiro eventually gives up the hold.
Caneiro controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caneiro is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
Caneiro prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Maximus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Caneiro works his way into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodrigo Caneiro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big NOG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Berry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

NOG
vs
Berry

185 cm
23
242 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
270 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big NOG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Berry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in NOG's half guard.
Berry is taking a breather. NOG says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

NOG looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

NOG looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
NOG works his way to full guard. Good work.

NOG looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berry passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NOG wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry is controlling the pace.
Berry working over NOG with some ground and pound. NOG looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
NOG is trying to control but can't.
NOG is pressing down on Berry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Berry got a little sloppy there for a moment and NOG has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berry has managed to get both his arms back between NOG's legs - danger averted.
NOG could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Berry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Berry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
NOG is breathing heavily.
NOG is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Berry has one foot on NOG's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
NOG misses with the combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Berry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Berry moves into the clinch successfully.
NOG jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berry walks away with a smile on his face. NOG gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
NOG dodges the punch combination from Berry.
NOG takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Berry drives through and clinches with NOG against the cage.

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

Berry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Berry stays in close to NOG's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
NOG being controlled here, momentarily.
Berry stands up over NOG, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

NOG is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Berry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with NOG. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
NOG is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Berry is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Berry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Berry throws a right hand that NOG ducks under and follows up with a left that NOG also avoids with ease.
Berry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Berry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berry prevents a takedown attempt there.

Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berry.

Berry clinches up against the cage.

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

Berry closes the distance and pushes NOG back into the cage.

Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berry looks to land a combination but NOG avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berry looks to land a combination but NOG avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NOG misses with a combination
and Berry counters with a three punch combo that has NOG backing up. NOG nods at Berry to acknowledge the strikes.

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

NOG looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
NOG might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NOG on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berry drops an elbow to the side of NOG's head.
Berry trying to control from half guard but NOG is working away.
NOG is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berry scores with a couple of nice shots.
NOG is trying to control but can't.
Berry winds up and cracks NOG with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berry throwing shots but NOG is blocking nicely.
NOG is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Berry jumps into side control!
Berry in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry staying calm.
NOG looks to move to half guard but instead Berry has passed into mount! Damn!
A nice elbow there by Berry.
John Berry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berry with good strikes from the mount here!
Berry landing punches.
Berry controlling his opponent.
NOG sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NOG tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Berry has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
NOG is squirming around, avoiding Berry's attempts to control the action.
NOG tries to reverse the position but Berry maintains control.
Berry looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NOG tries to reverse the position but Berry maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

NOG throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berry counters with a left and a right that stings NOG.
Berry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
NOG takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Berry.
Berry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
NOG shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berry cracks the inside of NOG's front leg.
Berry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
NOG chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berry can pounce on him.
Berry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Berry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Berry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Berry looking to control and managing it successfully.
NOG keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
NOG is looking to get to half guard.
John Berry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry controlling the pace for now.
Berry in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
NOG wants to control but Berry is having none of it.
Berry landing strikes, looking to finish!
Berry controlling from mount.
Berry prevents NOG from getting the reversal.
Berry content just to control the position here.
NOG keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

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.
Berry lands a big shot there that rocks NOG but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
NOG is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berry controlling from the full mount.
Berry landing shots from mount.
Big NOG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NOG is trying to escape the mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Berry!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

King
vs
Webster

185 cm
23
238 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
271 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

Gold Standard Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Webster!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Webster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King is trying to break the clinch but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Webster.

It looks like Abraham King has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webster misses with a knee to the head.
Webster lands an elbow inside.
Webster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Webster lands an elbow inside.
Webster lands an elbow inside.
Webster unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster lands a knee to the body.
Webster landing knees to the head.
Webster has King pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. King is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Webster - that's hurt King badly! Oh, another knee lands and King is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but King doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chris Webster!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Convents
vs
Cesar

200 cm
22
269 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

197 cm
20
270 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidus Cesar!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convents doesn't manage to clinch there - Cesar circles away.
Cesar lands with a nice body punch.

Cesar gets caught flat footed, as Convents shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Cesar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Convents can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Convents scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cesar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Convents.

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

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

Convents fending off the submission attempt from Cesar.
Cesar looks gassed!
Convents looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Convents slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Convents gets to his feet. Cesar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Convents rushes Cesar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Convents breaks from the clinch.
Cesar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Convents tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Convents throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Leonidus Cesar has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Convents has taken the fight to the clinch.
Convents pressing his opponent against the cage.

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

Convents lands a big head kick that sends Cesar tumbling to the mat! Convents takes a step backwards and waves Cesar back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Cesar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Convents knocks Cesar out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robin Convents!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Watchdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shut your mouth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Khanom Tom
vs
Watchdog

190 cm
23
255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nai Khanom Tom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Watchdog!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watchdog.
Watchdog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Watchdog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tom avoids it really well and circles away.

Watchdog shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watchdog showed some decent athleticism there.
Tom has his hands clasped together around Watchdog's back. He's all about the action.
Tom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watchdog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Watchdog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watchdog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watchdog.
Watchdog thows a huge punch but Tom dodges it nicely.
Tom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watchdog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watchdog lands a nice short elbow.
Watchdog not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Watchdog throws a strike but Tom avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Watchdog is looking to work some ground and pound but Tom has wrist control.
Tom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watchdog.
Tom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watchdog is controlling him.
Watchdog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watchdog.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Tom as he connects with a hook.

Watchdog closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watchdog looks gassed!
Tom trying to control but Watchdog postures up.
Watchdog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tom trying to control from the bottom.
Tom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watchdog.

Watchdog is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tom is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Watchdog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tom sees it coming and defends easily.
Watchdog working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Watchdog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watchdog is thwarting Tom's attempts to control the position.
Watchdog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watchdog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watchdog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Watchdog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watchdog.
Tom moves into full guard.
Watchdog throwing strikes from guard but Tom blocks nicely.
Watchdog throwing strikes from guard but Tom blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watchdog needs to keep his hands up - Tom had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tom.
Watchdog throws a looping overhand right but Tom ducks down to avoid it.
Tom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Tom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Watchdog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Tom as Watchdog shoots in.
Tom feints and then cracks Watchdog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watchdog down.
Watchdog fails to land the takedown.
Tom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watchdog's head.

Tom has closed the distance and engaged Watchdog in a clinch.
Tom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tom landing knees to the head.
Tom is working for takedown but Watchdog is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tom tries to break free but Watchdog pushes him back against the cage.
Watchdog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nai Khanom Tom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Watchdog.
Watchdog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tom prevents it.

Tom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tom shoots in but Watchdog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watchdog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tom circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tom duly obliges.
Tom stuffs the takedown.
Watchdog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Watchdog fails to land the takedown.
Tom lands a body shot.
Tom delivers a nice body kick.
Tom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tom stuffs the takedown attempt from Watchdog. Watchdog gets slowly back to his feet.

Tom has closed the distance and engaged Watchdog in a clinch.
Watchdog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tom prevents it.
Tom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Tom breaks the clinch.
Tom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watchdog.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tom closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tom can't break the clinch.
Tom stalling in the clinch but Watchdog improves position.
Watchdog is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watchdog is trying to maintain a safe position but Tom gets an underhook and turns Watchdog into the cage.
Watchdog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Tom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Tom slams his shin into Watchdog's torso.
Tom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watchdog's waist but Watchdog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tom off to one side.
Watchdog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tom stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters circling a little - Tom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Watchdog scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tom is trying to stand.
Watchdog lands strikes from half guard.
Watchdog drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head.
Watchdog looks to land a strike but Tom avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Watchdog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watchdog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watchdog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watchdog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.
Watchdog is looking to work some ground and pound but Tom has wrist control.
Watchdog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tom is trying to control the position but Watchdog postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watchdog shoots in and drives through. Tom sprawls well.
Tom throws a head kick that Watchdog semi-blocks.
Watchdog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watchdog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tom defends it nicely.
Tom doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Watchdog counters with a single leg into guard. Tom didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watchdog thows a big elbow that misses.
Watchdog working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tom's head.
Watchdog postures up in Tom's guard and throws a big left but Tom blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nai Khanom Tom will probably get the nod.
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!

Watchdog tries for a takedown but Tom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tom tries to clinch but Watchdog is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tom.
Tom wants to clinch up but Watchdog keeps it at a distance.
Watchdog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Watchdog tries to keep at a distance but Tom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tom tries to stall but Watchdog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nai Khanom Tom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Watchdog.

Tom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tom misses with a takedown

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watchdog throwing strikes but missing.
Watchdog postures up in Tom's guard and throws a big left but Tom blocks it.
Tom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watchdog is controlling him.
Watchdog throwing strikes from guard but Tom blocks nicely.
Watchdog is looking to work some ground and pound but Tom has wrist control.
Watchdog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Glenn Watchdog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watchdog postures up in Tom's guard and throws a big left but Tom blocks it.
Watchdog with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watchdog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Watchdog shoots in but no luck this time.
Tom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watchdog.
Nai Khanom Tom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watchdog keeps the fight on the outside.
Watchdog tries to clinch but Tom moves away
and Tom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watchdog shoots in for a double leg but Tom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tom counters with a low kick, right behind Watchdog 's knee.
Tom tries for a takedown but Watchdog circles away easily

and Watchdog counters with a shoot takedown. Tom fights it but they end up in guard.
Watchdog throwing strikes from guard but Tom blocks nicely.
Watchdog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watchdog is in close to Tom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watchdog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watchdog is in close to Tom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watchdog with a nice head shot there.
Watchdog throws a big right hand that misses.
Watchdog postures up in Tom's guard and throws a big left but Tom blocks it.
Watchdog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watchdog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watchdog throwing strikes but missing.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Watchdog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nai Khanom Tom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watchdog is defended easily by Tom.
Watchdog has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tom.
Tom throws a head kick that Watchdog semi-blocks.
Tom slaps away a takedown attempt from Watchdog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watchdog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tom sprawls well. Tom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watchdog gets slowly back to his feet.
Tom stuns Watchdog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watchdog tries to clinch

and Tom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Watchdog wants a takedown but no success here.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Watchdog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watchdog has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Watchdog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel La Ruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Drunk. La Ruso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Miagi's Flute. This should be fireworks!

Miller
vs
La Ruso

202 cm
24
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel La Ruso!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Ruso swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
La Ruso darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings La Ruso.
La Ruso misses with a takedown

and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks with his arms.
La Ruso tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
La Ruso missing with knees to the body.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller pushes La Ruso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
La Ruso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
La Ruso looks gassed!
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Ruso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miller tries a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks it.
A short left from Miller.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Miller with a knee to the head.
La Ruso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Ruso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to La Ruso's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to La Ruso's face.

La Ruso is rocked!
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
La Ruso is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
La Ruso tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Ruso seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from La Ruso.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but La Ruso is blocking nicely.
La Ruso utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Miller tries a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks it.
La Ruso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jim Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel La Ruso.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks with his arms.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but La Ruso blocks it with crossed arms.
La Ruso tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from La Ruso.
Miller lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
La Ruso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from La Ruso.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
La Ruso misses with a knee strike.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Ruso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks with his arms.
La Ruso putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
La Ruso landing knees to the body.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Ruso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Ruso backwards.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for La Ruso.
Miller digs a right hand underneath La Ruso's ribcage. La Ruso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
La Ruso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
La Ruso tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
La Ruso lands a knee to the head.
Miller gets through La Ruso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Ruso with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
La Ruso throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
La Ruso throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
La Ruso goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Ruso, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller tries a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks it.
La Ruso tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks with his arms.
La Ruso trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of La Ruso's head.
La Ruso tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
La Ruso with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Miller.

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.
La Ruso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Ruso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
La Ruso tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
La Ruso takes a knee right on the jaw!
La Ruso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
La Ruso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
La Ruso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.

Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller blocks an elbow strike.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but La Ruso is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller avoids the elbow strike from La Ruso, against the cage.
Nice elbow from La Ruso.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller is pressed up against the cage. La Ruso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
La Ruso throws a head kick that misses

and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Ruso's guard.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

La Ruso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.

Miller rushes La Ruso and presses him up against the cage.
Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks with his arms.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Rusos head.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to La Ruso's face.
La Ruso landing knees to the body.
La Ruso missing with knees to the body.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
La Ruso with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to La Ruso's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Ruso fails to pull guard.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. La Ruso won't want to take too many of those.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks with his arms.
Miller tries a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks it.
La Ruso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but La Ruso blocks with his arms.
La Ruso throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
La Ruso tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
La Ruso wants a takedown.
Jim Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel La Ruso.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of La Ruso's head.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller pushes La Ruso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Ruso backwards.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to La Ruso's face.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La Ruso can't get the takedown.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller working aggressively here.
La Ruso is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jim Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller avoiding damage as La Ruso throws knees to the body.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from La Ruso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Miller.

La Ruso has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller looking to control but La Ruso passes into half guard.

La Ruso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Miller looking for submissions off his back.

La Ruso is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Ruso tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.

Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Miller actively working from the bottom here.
La Ruso is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Miller is pressing down on La Ruso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. La Ruso is aware though and is defending well.
La Ruso wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.

La Ruso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, La Ruso has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.

Miller had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. La Ruso is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Miller Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take La Ruso's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Miller 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

La Ruso plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
La Ruso misses with a few strikes there.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Ruso paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Ruso keeps working.
La Ruso tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.

Miller is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. La Ruso looks calm but he's in trouble here. Miller gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. La Ruso is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Miller lets go of the hold and La Ruso can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zig Ziggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Struve will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ziggler
vs
Struve

180 cm
20
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
275 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zig Ziggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Struve!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ziggler circles away.
Struve looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ziggler slips a jab from Struve.
Ziggler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Struve throws out the jab.
Struve swings for the body but Ziggler moves out of range.
Ziggler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Struve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziggler tries to clinch up.
Struve swats away the attempt to clinch by Ziggler.
Ziggler tries to clinch up but Struve circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziggler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struve.
Struve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ziggler is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ziggler moves into the clinch successfully.

Ziggler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Struve wants to improve his position but Ziggler is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve gets back to full guard.

Struve looking for a guillotine here but Ziggler defends easily.

Struve looking for a guillotine here but Ziggler defends easily.
Struve being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Struve has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziggler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziggler won't allow Struve to sweep him here.
Ziggler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Struve has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziggler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziggler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Struve looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziggler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

Struve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziggler is aware though and is defending well.

Struve is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziggler defends well.
Struve looks gassed!
Ziggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Struve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struve looking for a sweep. Not yet Struve, not yet.
Ziggler controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ziggler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struve.
Struve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zig Ziggler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struve fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ziggler avoids it really well and circles away.
Struve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziggler was well out of range. Poor timing from Struve.
Ziggler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struve was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziggler.
Alistair Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struve fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ziggler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Struve's half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve wants to sweep but Ziggler has passed to side control!
Struve tries to bench press Ziggler off him but Ziggler keeps the position.
Ziggler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Struve down.
Struve tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.
Ziggler just content to control the position.
Ziggler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Struve for as long as he can get away with.
Struve manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Struve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Struve looking for subs from the bottom but Ziggler mounts him!
Struve tries to lock up and control but Ziggler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziggler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Struve sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Struve throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Ziggler manages to pass to side control.
Ziggler scoring with punches and elbows.
Ziggler taking a breather here.
Struve tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziggler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struve taking punishment in the form of punches.
Struve looks to move to half guard but instead Ziggler has passed into mount! Damn!
Struve is squirming around, avoiding Ziggler's attempts to control the action.
Struve wants to hold on but Ziggler pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struve tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Struve tries to lock up and control but Ziggler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zig Ziggler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ziggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ziggler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Struve swats away the attempt to clinch by Ziggler.
Struve throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziggler.
Ziggler moves out of range of the strikes.

Ziggler has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Ziggler.

Struve pulls guard successfully.

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

Ziggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziggler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Struve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Struve looking for a guillotine here but Ziggler defends easily.

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

Struve throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Struve trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ziggler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Struve's head.

Struve working for a triangle but Ziggler defends it easily.
Ziggler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ziggler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ziggler preventing the sweep.
Ziggler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Struve throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zig Ziggler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziggler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.

Struve looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Struve being controlled here, momentarily.

Struve is looking for a triangle but Ziggler pushes his legs off easily.
Alistair Struve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziggler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zig Ziggler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziggler 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zig Ziggler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Moreira
vs
Stanley

210 cm
20
260 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
282 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Stanley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Stanley looks to land a body kick but Moreira moved away.
Stanley lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Rodrigo Moreira has been cut.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moreira's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanley throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
Stanley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Stanley drives through with a takedown into guard.

Moreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Moreira working for a triangle but Stanley defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Stanley defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stanley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Moreira is working an open guard so Stanley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rick Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley is looking to clinch.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.

Stanley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moreira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Moreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Moreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stanley is aware though and is defending well.
Stanley tries to stand but Moreira is controlling from the bottom.

Moreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanley defends well.

Stanley stands up from Moreira's guard - Stanley perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Moreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Moreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moreira is looking for a triangle but Stanley pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Stanley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Moreira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanley!
Stanley lands with a slapping head kick.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
Moreira has his takedown stuffed
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Moreira is avoiding it.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch but Moreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moreira is fending him off so far but Stanley persists. Nope, Moreira circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stanley lands a big head kick that sends Moreira tumbling to the mat! Stanley takes a step backwards and waves Moreira back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Moreira is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Stanley throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Moreira is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Stanley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swagger
vs
Paska

196 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
222 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paska looks for a takedown but Swagger sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Swagger.

It looks like Arska Paska has been cut.
Swagger swings for the body but Paska moves out of range.
Swagger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paska doesn't seem bothered though.
Paska looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Swagger cracks Paska with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Swagger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paska to stand back up!

Paska is rocked!
Swagger looks to throw the jab but Paska is out of range.
Paska is still on wobbly legs! Can Swagger finish him?
Swagger throws a series of punches but Paska moves out of range.
Paska seems to have recovered his senses.
Swagger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Swagger cracks Paska with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Swagger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paska to stand back up!
Crack! Swagger connects with the perfect overhand right and Paska falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Swagger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Swagger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han has chosen Bispowned as his entrance music. Hendo Han is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Carvalho
vs
Han

187 cm
22
242 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Convicted

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Han!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Han lands a big head kick that sends Carvalho tumbling to the mat! Han takes a step backwards and waves Carvalho back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Thiago Carvalho has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Han fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Han misses with a looping left.

Carvalho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Han is defending against the submission attempts here by Carvalho.

Han has one foot on Carvalho's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Han throws a right and a left that both miss.
Han will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Han tries a head kick but it misses.
Han throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Han lands a left and a right that send Carvalho crashing to the mat, dazed. Han thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Carvalho is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Carvalho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Han fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho seems to have got his legs back now.
Han scoring well with a low kick there.
Han lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Han.
Han throws a right and a left that both miss.
Han rushes Carvalho with punches - Carvalho moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Carvalho goes down! Han follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendo Han!